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ACE Inhibitors

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Antihypertensive

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ARB Inhibitors

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Antihypertensive

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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Antihypertensive, Antidysrhythmic

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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers

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Antihypertensive, works on the peripheral vessels

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Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonists

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Antihypertensive, works in the brain

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Beta Adrenergic Blockers

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Antihypertensive

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Vasodilators

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Antihypertensive, causes vasodilation

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Digoxin

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Increases cardiac output

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Nitrates/Nitroglycerine

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decreases oxygen demand of the heard and increases myocardial oxygen supply by causing vasodilation

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Adenosine

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slows conduction through the AV node

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Amiodarone

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prolongs cardiac repolarization and decreases vascular resistance

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Atropine

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increases heart rate

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Statins

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work in the liver to reduce cholesterol synthesis

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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

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inhibits absorption of cholesterol secreted in the bile and from food

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Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonists

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relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to cause bronchodilation

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Methylxanthines

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relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to cause bronchodilation

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Inhaled Anticholinergics

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causes bronchodilation by blocking muscarinic receptors

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Glucocorticoids

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prevent inflammatory response

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Leukotriene Modifiers

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prevent effects of leukotriene; decrease inflammation, bronchoconstriction, airway edema, mucus production

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Antitussives

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suppress cough through action in the CNS

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Expectorants

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promote increased mucous secretion to increase cough production

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Mucolytics

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enhance the flow of secretions in the respiratory tract

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Decongestants

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stimulate alpha 1 adrenergic receptors, reduce inflammation of the nasal membranes

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Antihistamines

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decrease allergic response by competing for histamine receptor sites

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Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors

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slows carbohydrate absorption and digestion

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Biguanides

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reduces gluconeogenesis, makes muscle tissue more sensitive to insulin

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Gliptins

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promotes release of insulin, lowers glucogon secretion, slows gastric emptying

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Meglitinides

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stimulates beta cells to release insulin

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Sulfonylureas

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promotes release of insulin from the pancreas

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Thiazolidinediones

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decreases cellular insulin resistance

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31
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Glucagon

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promotes breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver causing increased serum glucose levels

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Levothyroxine

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thyroid hormone

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33
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Methimaxole

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inhibits synthesis of thyroid hormone

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34
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Somatropin

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anterior pituitary growth hormone, increases production of insulin like growth factor throughout the body

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Desmopressin and Vasopressin

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posterior pituitary antidiuretic hormone, promotes reabsorption of water with the kidneys and vasoconstriction of vascular smooth muscle

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36
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Epoetin Alpha

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stimulates red blood cell production

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Filgrastim and Pegfilgrastim

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stimulates white blood cell production

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38
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Oprelvekin

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stimulates platelet production

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39
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Anticoagulants

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modify coagulation by altering the clotting cascade

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Antiplatelets

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prevent platelets from aggregating by inhibiting enzymes and factors that normally promote clotting

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Thrombolytics

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dissolve clots that have already formed

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Antacids

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neutralize gastric acid and inactivate pepsin

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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block selected receptors within the stomach

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Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists

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block selected receptors within the stomach

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Sucralfate

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adheres to gastric ulcers to provide protection

46
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Antidiarrheals

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activate opioid receptors in the GI tract to decrease intestinal motility and increase absorption of fluid and sodium in the intestine

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Stool Softeners

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facilitates peristalsis and bowel movements

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Loop Diuretics

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increases the amount of fluid excretion via the renal system

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Thiazide Diuretics

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increases the amount of fluid excretion via the renal system

50
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Potassium Sparing Diuretics

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increases the amount of fluid excretion via the renal system

51
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Osmotic Diuretics

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pulls fluid back in to the vasculature and extravasculature space by increasing serum osmolality

52
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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers for Urinary Hesitancy

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inhibits smooth muscle contraction in the prostate to improve the rate of urine flow

53
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Anticholinergic Medications for Overactive Bladder

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antispasmodic aactions to decrease detrusor muscle spasms and contractions

54
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Erectile Dysfunction Medication

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enhances effect of nitric oxide to promote relaxation of penile muscles, allowing increased blood flow to produce an erection

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Aminoglycosides

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antimicrobial

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Cephalosporins

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antibiotic

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Fluoroquinolones

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antibiotic

58
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Macrolides

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antibiotic

59
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Nitrofurantoin

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antibiotic

60
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Penicillins

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antibiotic

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Sulfonamides

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antibiotic

62
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Tetracyclines

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antibiotic

63
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Glycopeptide

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antibiotic

64
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Antifungal

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antimicrobial

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Antimalaria

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antimicrobial

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Antiprotozoal

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antimicrobial

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Antitubercular

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antimicrobial

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Antiretroviral

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antimicrobial

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Bisphosphonates

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decreases the number and action of osteoclasts resulting in bone resorption

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Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

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provide symptomatic relief and delay rheumatoid disease progression by inhibiting inflammatory processes

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Antigout

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inhibits uric acid production and invasion of joints

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Antianxiety

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increases the efficiency of GABA to reduce anxiety

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

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inhibits serotonin reuptake

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Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

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inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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inhibits serotonin and norephinephrine reuptake

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Mono-Amine Oxidase Inhibitors

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blocks MAO-A causing increased norephinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin

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Lithium

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produces neurochemical changes in the brain to control acute mania, depression, and incidence of suicide

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Typical Antipsychotics

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block dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and norepinephrine receptors in brain and periphery

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Atypical Antipsychotics

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block dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and norepinephrine receptors in brain and periphery

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ADHD Stimulants

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increase attention span, reducing impulsive behavior and hyperactivity by increasing levels of norephinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine in the CNS

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ADHD Nonstimulants

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increase attention span, reducing impulsive behavior and hyperactivity by increasing levels of norephinephrine into the CNS

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Benzodiazepines

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slow neuronal activity in the brain to induce sedation or sleep

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Disulfiram

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interferes with hepatic oxidation of alcohol resulting in negative effects following alcohol consumption

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Methadone

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binds with opiate receptors in CNS to produce analgesic and euphoric effects, prevents withdrawal symptoms in those addicted to drugs

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Cholinesterase Inhibitors

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prevent cholinesterase from inactivating acetylcholine resulting in improved transmission of nerve impulses

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Anti-Parkinson’s Medications

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increases dopamine to minimize tremors and rigidity

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Anticonvulsants

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slows neuronal activity in the brain by blocking specific channels responsible for neuron firing resulting in elevation of the seizure threshold

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Antiglaucoma

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reduces volume of aqueous humor

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Acetaminophen

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slows production of prostaglandins in the CNS

90
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Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs

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provides symptomatic relief by inhibiting inflammatory processes

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Opioid Analgesics

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bind with opiate receptos in the CNS to alter the perception of and emotional response to pain

92
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Cervical Ripening Drugs

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prostaglandins cause cervical softening in preparation for cervical dilation and effacement

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Oxytocin

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stimulates uterine contractions to induce or augment labor or prevent postpartum hemorrhage

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Methylergonovine

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acts on the uterine muscle to stimulate forceful contractions

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Terbutaline

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acts on uterine muscle to cease contractions

96
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Nifedipine

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acts on uterine muscle to cease contractions

97
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Magnesium Sulfate

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acts on uterine muscle to cease contractions

98
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Betamethasone

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stimulates production of surfactant in fetus between 24 and 34 weeks gestation

Pharmacology Try 2 (6 decks)

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