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100 Cards in this Set
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additive
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combination of 2 drugs gives the maximum effect of each drug
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amphetamine
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central nervous system stimulant
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antidote
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agent given to counteract the unwanted effect of a drug
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antihistamine
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drug which blocks the action of histamine in the body and helps to prevent allergic reactions
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barbiturate
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sedative and hypnotic
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contraindications
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factors in a pt's condition which prevent the use of a particular drug or tx
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cumulation
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administration of small repeated doses of a drug that the drug builds up in the body
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depressant
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agent that reduces functional activity
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FDA
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gov't agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical uses
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hospital formulary
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reference listing of drugs and their appropriate clinical uses
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hypnotic
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drug which produces sleep
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idiosyncrasy
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rare toxic effect produced in a particularly sensitive individual but not seen in most pts
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interstitial
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the IV fliud is running into the tissue, not the vein
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narcotic
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habit forming drug used for acute pain which can cause stupor or insensibility
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parenteral administration
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administration of drugs by injection into the skin, muscles or veins
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phenothiazines
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major tranquilizers used for control of psychosis
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sedative
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mild hypnotic drug: relaxing but not necessarily producing sleep
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side effect
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toxic effect which routinely results from the used of a drug
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stimulant
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an agent which excites and promotes functional activity
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tolerance
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condition of becoming resistant to the action of a drug
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toxicity
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harmful effects of a drug
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tranquilizers
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drugs used to control anxiety
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D5W
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5% dextrose in water
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5%D/S
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5% dextrose in saline
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2/3 - 1/3
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2/3 dextrose 1/3 saline (code 8)
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Normal Saline
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saline solution (.9 Na/Cl)
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5% G/R
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5% glucose in ringers
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D/5 1/2 N saline
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5% dextrose in water with .45 NaCl
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Percocet Demi
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Oxycodone
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Percodan
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Oxycodone
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Dilaudid
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Hydromorphone
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Codeine
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Codeine
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Demerol
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Meperidine
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Hycodan
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Hydrocodone
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Tylenol #3
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Acetaminophen and 30mg Codeine
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Morphine
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Morphine
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Darvon N
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Propoxyphene
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Talwin
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Pentazocine
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Apirin
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Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)
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Advil
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Ibuprophen
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Motrin
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Ibuprophen
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Tylenol P
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Acetaminophen
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Atasol
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Acetaminophen
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Entrophen
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ASA Enteric Coated
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Indocid
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Indomethacin
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Naprosyn
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Naproxen
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Toradol
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Ketorolac
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Voltaren
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Diclofenac
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Dilantin
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Phenytoin
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Phenobarbital
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Phenobarbital
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Rivotril
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Clonzepam
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Tegretol
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Carbamazepine
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Sinemet
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Carbidopa-Levodopa
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Cogentin
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Benztropine
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Comtan
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Entacapone
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Buspar
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Buspirone
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Ativan
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Lorazepam
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Halcion
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Triazolam
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Serax
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Oxazepam
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Valium
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Diazepam
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Xanax
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Alprazolam
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Largactil
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Chlorpromazine
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Haldol
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Haloperidol
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Mellaril
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Thioridazine
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Lithium
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Lithium
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Risperdal
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Risperidone
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Stelazine
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Trifluroperazine
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Clozapine
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Clozaril
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Elavil
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Amitriptyline
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Effexor
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Venlafaxine
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Paxil
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Paroxetine
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Celexa
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Citalopram
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Prozac
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Fluoxetine
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Zoloft
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Sertraline
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Analgesics
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given for relief of pain
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Narcotic Analgesics
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given for acute pain
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Analgesic Antipyretic
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given for mild to moderate pain and may also be used as an antipyretic and/or imflammatory
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Anti-inflammatory or NSAID
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used primarily for disorders of the joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
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Anticonvulsants
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given for the tx of seizures
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Antiparkinsons Agents
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used for the tx of Parkinson's disease
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Anxiolytics
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administered to relieve anxiety and tension
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Antipsychotics
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given to reduce mental tension and anxiety related to psychotic disorders
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Antidepressants
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used to relieve depression
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General Anaesthetic
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produce unconsciousness with muscle relaxation and suppression of reflexes
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Local Anaesthetic
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produce loss of sensation in a limited area of the body by "deadening" the nerves in that area
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Epidural
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anaesthetic injected into the lower back to produce anaesthesia from the area of injection down
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Prelone
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Predisolone
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Solucortef
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Hydrocortisone
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Deltasone
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Prednisone
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Decadron
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Dexamthasone
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DiaBeta
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Glyburide
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Glucophage
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Metformin
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Diabenese
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Chlorpropramide
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Humulin N
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Humulin N
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Humulin R
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Humulin R
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Humulog
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Insulin Lispro
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Lantus
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Glargine
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Glucocorticoids
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used to treat inflammatory conditions and severe allergic reactions
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Oral Hypoglycemics
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control hyperglycemia in stable or mild conditions of Diabetes Mellitus
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Insulins
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control insulin levels
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