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Basic Medication Flashcards

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Antibiotic

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Meds against bacteria

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Antiviral

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Medication against viruses.
S.C
Increase side effects with alcohol + weed. Use cautiously with people with weak immune systems.

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Antifungal

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Medication used to treat fungi.
S.C
Use cautiously in people with heart , liver and kidney disease. Can cause complications with birth control medicine.

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Analgesics

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Medication that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness. Ex. Tylenol

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Antipyretic

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Medication used to reduce fever. The 3 main types are Aspirin , Tylenol , Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) and Ibuprofen

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DAE is an acronym for what types of medication

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Decongestant - medication used to shrink swollen membranes in the nose making it easier to breathe

Antitussive - Medication used to treat coughs

Expectorant - Medication used to bring mucus out of the lungs , bronchi and trachea

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Bronchodilator

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Opens up the airway, used when having a heart attack

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Antihistamines

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Medication used to work against histamines in an allergic reaction

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Laxative

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Medication used to open up the bowels

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Scabicide

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Medication used to treat scabs

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Pediculide

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Medication used to treat lice

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Bisphosphonate

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Medication used to treat osteoporosis (having weak or brittle bones) by limiting the loss of bone density and strethgning bones.
S.C
Don’t eat 30 min after because it can irritate the esophagus

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Anticonvulsant

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Medication used to treat seizures
S.C
Are usually paired with fasting lab work (can’t eat or drink 8-12 hours of having drawn labs)

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Antiarrhytmic

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  • Meds used to treat irregular heart beat rhythms
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Anticoagulant

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-Meds used to blood clots. Reduces the risk of a heart attack

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Antihypertensive

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-meds used to treat high blood pressure

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Cholesterol Lowering Meds

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-decreases the level of cholesterol

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Diuretic

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-helps the kidneys produce more urine

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Vasodilator

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  • meds that cause blood vessels to expand causing greater blood flow
20
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CNS stimulant

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  • stimulates CNS (brain + spinal cord)
  • treats ADHD + Narcolepsy
  • Addictive
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CNS Depressant

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slows brain activity

22
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Antianxiety

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-relieves anxiety

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Sedatives

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-calming & promotes sleep

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Hypnotics

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-help people fall asleep

25
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Mood stabilizers

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-treat mania and depression

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Hormonal Meds

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-used as hormonal replacement

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Oral contraceptives

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-meds that contain hormones , help prevent pregnancies

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Thyroid Meds

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  • replace thyroid meds

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