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Basic Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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antibiotic

A

-used for bacterial infection

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black box warning

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  • state potential new and life-threatening risks of taking specific medications
  • given by FDA
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3
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brand names

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  • some brand names dont have a generic

- there can be multiple brands for a generic

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albuterol

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-bronchodilator

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amlodipine besylate

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  • antihypertensive

- calcium channel blocker

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amoxicillin

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antibiotic

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aripiprazole

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antipsychotic

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atorvastatin

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  • antilipemic

- statin

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azithromycin

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antibiotic

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celecoxib

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anti-inflammatory

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cephalexin

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antibiotic

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ciprofloxacin

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antibiotic

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clopidogrel

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antiplatelet

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donepezil

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anti-alzheimers

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duloxetine

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antidepressant

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enoxaparin

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anticoagulant

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escitalopram

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antidepressant

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18
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esomeprazole

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anti-ulcer agent

-proton pump inhibitor

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fenofibrate

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antilipemic

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fluticasone/salmeterol

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antiasthma

  • glucocorticoid
  • bronchodilator
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furosemide

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diuretic

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gabapentin

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anticonvulsant

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hydrochlorothiazide

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diuretic

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hydrocodone plus acetaminophen

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opioid (narcotic) analgesic

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insulin

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hypoglycemic

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levofloxacin

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antibiotic

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levothyroxine

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thyroid hormone

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lisinopril

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antihypertensive

-ACE inhibitor

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losartan

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antihypertensive

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memantine

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anti-alzheimers

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metformin

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hypoglycemic

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methylphenidate

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central nervous system stimulant

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33
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metoprolol succinate

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antihypertensive

-beta blocker

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34
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metoprolol tartrate

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antihypertensive

-beta blocker

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35
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montelukast

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bronchodilator

-leukotriene inhibitor

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olanzapine

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antipsychotic

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omeprazole

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anti-ulcer agent

-proton pump inhibitor

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oxycodone

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opioid (narcotic) analgesic

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39
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pioglitazone

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hypoglycemic

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40
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pravastatin

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antilipemic

-statin

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41
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prednisone

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glucocorticoid

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pregabalin

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anticonvulsant

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quetiapine

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antipsychotic

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44
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rosuvastatin

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antilipemic

-statin

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45
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sildenafil

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erectile dysfunction agent

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46
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simvastatin

A

antilipemic

-statin

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47
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

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antibiotic

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tramadol

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analgesic

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49
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valsartan

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antihypertensive

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warfarin

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anticoagulant

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51
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zolpidem

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sedative-hypnotic (for sleep)

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52
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amp

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ampule

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53
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cap

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capsule

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cr

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cream

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elix

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elixir

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liq

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liquid

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57
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lot

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lotion

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sup

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suppository

  • small, solid, cylinder
  • insertion into rectum or vagina
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syr

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syrup

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tab

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tablet

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ung

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ointment

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C

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cup, Celsius

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63
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ds

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double strength

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g, gm

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gram

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gr

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grain

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gtt

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drop

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kg

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kilogram

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L

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liter

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lb

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pound

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mcg

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microgram

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71
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mEq

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milliequivalent

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72
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mg

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milligram(s)

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73
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mg/dL

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milligrams per deciliter

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oz

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ounce

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75
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qt

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quart

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tbsp

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tablespoon

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tsp

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teaspoon

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78
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ID

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intradermally

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IM

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intramuscularly

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inj

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inject, injection

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81
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IV

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intravenously

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82
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PO

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by mouth, orally

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PR

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rectally

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r, rec

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rectally

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85
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subcut

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subcutaneously

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86
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top

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topically

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87
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a

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before

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ac

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before meals

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89
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ad lib

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as desired

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AM

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morning

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91
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bid

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twice a day

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92
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line over c

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with

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d

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daily, day

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h, hr

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hour

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noct

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night

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96
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pc

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after meals

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PM

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evening, nighttime

98
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PRN

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whenever necessary

99
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q

100
Q

qam

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every morning

101
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q4h

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every 4 hours

102
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qid

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4 times per day

103
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stat

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immediately

104
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ut dict

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as directed

105
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agit

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shake, stir

106
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aq

107
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ASA

108
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cmpd

109
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DAW

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dispense as written

110
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dil

111
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disp

112
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eq

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equivalent

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ext

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Fe

115
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gen

116
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H2O

117
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K

118
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MDI

A

metered-dose inhaler

119
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med

120
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MO

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mineral oil

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neb

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NKA

A

no known allergies

123
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NPO

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nothing by mouth (nil per os)

124
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N/V

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nausea/vomiting

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OTC

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over-the-counter

126
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O2

127
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nr

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no refills

128
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per

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by means of, through

129
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qs

A

sufficient amount

130
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rept

131
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rf

132
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rx

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prescription, treatment

133
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line over s

134
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sig

A

write on the label

135
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susp

A

suspension

-dissolves

136
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sx

137
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tinc

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tincture

-medicinal preparation in an alcohol base

138
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TO

A

telephone order

139
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tx

140
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VO

A

verbal order

141
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US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

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  • designates medications into 5 schedules

- 5 schedules- potential for abuse or dont have medical use

142
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5 schedules

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  • sorted by therapeutic action, chemical formulation, body system, symptoms they relieve
  • a medication can be in more than one category
143
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gabapentin and pregabalin

A
  • anticonvulsants but also analgesics

- relieve seizures and neuropathic (nerve) pain

144
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hydrochlorothiazide

A
  • diuretic

- antihypertensive

145
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analgesics

A

relieve pain

  • acetaminophen
  • hydrocodone
146
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antacids/anti-ulcer

A

neutralize stomach acid

  • esomeprazole
  • calcium carbonate
147
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antibiotics

A

kills bacteria

  • amoxicillin
  • ciprofloxacin
148
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anticholinergics

A

reduce bronchospasm

  • ipratropium
  • dicyclomine
149
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anticoagulants

A

delay blood clotting

  • warfarin
  • enoxaparin
  • heparin
150
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anticonvulsants

A

prevent or control seizures

  • clonazepam
  • phenytoin
  • gabapentin
151
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antidepressants

A

relieve depression

  • doxepin
  • fluoxetine
  • duloxetine
  • selegiline
152
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antidiarrheals

A

reduce diarrhea

  • bismuth subsalicylate
  • loperamide
153
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antiemetics

A

reduce nausea, vomiting

  • metoclopramide
  • ondansetron
154
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antifungals

A

kill fungi

  • fluconazole
  • nystatin
  • micronazole
155
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antihistamines

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relieve allergies

  • diphenhydramine
  • cetirizine
  • luratadine
156
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antihypertensives

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lower blood pressure

  • metoprolol
  • lisinopril
  • valsartan
  • clonidine
157
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anti-inflammatories

A

reduce inflammation

  • ibuprofen
  • celecoxib
  • naproxen
158
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antilipemics

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lower cholesterol

  • atorvastatin
  • fenofibrate
159
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antimigraine agents

A

relieve migraine headaches

  • topiramate
  • sumatriptan
160
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anti-osteoporosis agents

A

improve done density

  • alendronate
  • ibandronate
  • calcitonin
161
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antipsychotics

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  • control psychotic symptoms
  • quetiapine
  • haloperidol
  • risperidone
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antipyretics

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reduce fever

  • acetaminophen
  • ibuprofen
  • aspirin
163
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antispasmodics/muscle relaxants

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reduce or prevent muscle spasms

  • cyclobenzaprine
  • methocarbamol
164
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antitussives/expectorants

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control cough, promote elimination of mucus

  • dextromethorphan
  • codeine
  • guaifenesin
165
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antivirals

A

kill viruses

  • acyclovir
  • interferon
  • oseltamivir
166
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anxiolytics (antianxiety)

A

reduce anxiety

  • clonazepam
  • diazepam
  • lorazepam
167
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bronchodilators

A

relax airway muscles

  • albuterol
  • isoproterenol
  • theophylline
168
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central nervous system stimulants

A

reduce hyperactivity

  • methylphenidate
  • modafinil
169
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contraceptives

A

prevent pregnancy

  • medroxyprogesterone
  • acetate
  • ethinyl estradiol
170
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decongestants

A

relieve nasal congestion

  • pseudoephendrine
  • mometasone
171
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diuretics

A

eliminate excess fluid

  • furosemide
  • hydrochlorothiazide
172
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hormone replacement

A

stabilize hormone deficiencies

  • levothyroxine
  • insulin
  • desmopressin
  • estrogen
173
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laxatives, stool softeners

A

promote bowel movements

  • magnesium hydroxide
  • bisacodyl
174
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oral hypoglycemics

A

reduce blood glucose

  • metformin
  • acarbose
  • glyburide
175
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sedative-hypnotics

A

induce sleep/relaxation

  • zolpidem
  • temazepam
  • eszopiclone
176
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Controlled Substances Act (CSA)

A
  • 5 schedules

- controlled substances according to potential abuse and addiction

177
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Schedule 1

A
  • high potential for abuse
  • no approved medical use in US (cant be prescribed)
  • illegal
  • heroin, mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
  • cannabis (in some states)
178
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Schedule 2

A
  • high potential for abuse
  • considered dangerous and can lead to psychological and physical dependence
  • morphine, methadone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, methamphentamine
  • hand written prescriptions
  • no refills
  • secure, locked cabinet storage
179
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Schedule 3

A
  • moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence
  • ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone
  • handwritten prescription
  • may refill 5 times within 6 months
180
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Schedule 4

A
  • substances that have low potential for abuse and dependence
  • diazepam, zolpidem, eszopiclone, alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam
  • sign prescription
  • refill 5 times in 6 months
  • authorize refills over phone
181
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Schedule 5

A
  • contain limited quantities of some narcotics
  • antidiarrheal, antitussive, analgesic
  • diphenoxylate with atropine, pregabalin, lacosamide, opium/kaolin/pectin/belladonna
  • sign prescriptions
  • refill 5 times in 6 months
  • authorize over phone
182
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therapeutic effects

A

-the good effects of medication

183
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adverse event

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  • unintended, harmful reaction to medications
  • allergic reaction
  • prevents further use
184
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contraindication

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-symptoms or condition that makes a particular treatment or medication inadvisable or even dangerous

185
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precautions

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-problems that pose a lesser risk but require close observation and monitoring during medication therapy

186
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indication

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-the indication for an antihypertensive drug (for ex.) is high blood pressure

187
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side effects

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  • develop predictably and unavoidably
  • not necessarily harmful
  • ex. side effect to antihistamine is sleepiness
  • different from adverse effects
188
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contraindication

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  • specific situation in which a drug should not be used because it may be harmful to the person
  • most common contraindication is hypersensitivity (previous allergic rxn)
  • another contraindication is how a medication reacts with certain foods and other medications
189
Q

length measurement

A

-use for some creams

190
Q

micro

A

1/1000000 of base unit

191
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milli

A

1/1000 of base unit

192
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centi

A

1/100 of base unit

193
Q

base unit

194
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kilo

A

x1000 of base unit

195
Q

apothecary measurements

A
  • 15 grains= 1,000 mg
  • 1 minim = 1 drop
  • 1 dram = 60 minims = 1 tsp = 5 mL
196
Q

mg to mcg

A

.008 mg = 88 mcg

-x1000

197
Q

dosage calculation: formula method

A

desired / have

-what to give divided by what you have

198
Q

pediatric dosage

A

-use weight calculations

199
Q

body surface area (BSA)

A
  • most accurate way to calculate dose based on weight for children up to age 12
  • calculate BSA with a nomogram
  • (childs dose (BSA) x adult dose)/1.7 meters^2
200
Q

aerosols

A

inhalation

201
Q

caplets

202
Q

capsules

203
Q

creams

A

topical, vaginal, rectal

204
Q

drops

A

otic, ophthalmic, nasal

205
Q

dry powder for inhalation

A

inhalation

206
Q

elixirs

207
Q

emulsions

208
Q

foams

209
Q

gels

A

oral, topical, rectal

210
Q

injectable liquids

A

IV, IM, subcut, ID

211
Q

liniments

212
Q

lotions

213
Q

lozenges

214
Q

mist

A

inhalation, nasal

215
Q

ointments

A

topical, ophthalmic, otic, vaginal, rectal

216
Q

patches

A

topical (transdermal)

217
Q

powders

218
Q

powders for reconstitution

A

IV, IM, subcut, ID

219
Q

solid extracts, fluid extracts

220
Q

solutions

A

oral, topical, vaginal, urethral, rectal (enemas)

221
Q

sprays

A

topical, nasal, inhalation, sublingual

222
Q

steam

A

inhalation

223
Q

suppositories

A

vaginal, rectal

224
Q

suspensions

225
Q

syrups

226
Q

tablets

A

oral, buccal, sublingual, vaginal

227
Q

tinctures

A

oral, topical

228
Q

route of administration

A
  • included on every prescription
  • two routes:
  • enteral- through GI
  • parenteral- outside GI tract
229
Q

parenteral route

A
  • outside GI tracts
  • epidural
  • intra-arterial
  • intra-articular
  • intradermal
  • intramuscular
  • intraosseous
  • intraperitoneal
  • intrapleural
  • intrathecal
  • intravenous
  • subcutaneous
230
Q

enteral route

A
  • through GI tract
  • buccal
  • oral
  • sublingual
231
Q

other routes of administration

A
  • nasal
  • ophthalmic
  • otic
  • rectal
  • respiratory/inhaled
  • topical/transdermal
  • vaginal
  • urethral
  • not enteral or parenteral route
232
Q

pharmacokinetics

A
  • how medications move through the body
  • onset activity, peak time, duration
  • absorption
  • distribution
  • metabolism
  • excretion
233
Q

absorption

A
  • body converts medication and streams in blood
  • liquids absorb faster
  • varies with route -> IV goes directly into blood -> quicker
  • all medications end up in blood
  • how easily the medication dissolves in fat plays a role
  • surface area available for absorption (intestines are faster than stomach)
234
Q

distribution

A
  • transportation of medication
  • bloodstream -> to organs
  • blood brain barrier protects
  • passes placental barrier easily -> this is why its risky for pregnant pts to take
235
Q

metabolism

A
  • changes active forms of medication into harmless metabolites ready for excretion
  • liver, kidneys
  • age, genetics, # of medications, health affect this
  • dosages are modified for infants and older people to compensate for metabolism variation
236
Q

excretion

A
  • removal of medication metabolites from body
  • kidneys -> urine
  • feces, saliva, bile, sweat glands, breast milk, exhaled air
  • medications half life is how long it takes for processes of metabolism and excretion to eliminate half a dosage
237
Q

rights of medication administration

A
  • right patient- 2 pt identifiers
  • right medication- check 3 times
  • right dose
  • right time
  • right route
  • right assessment- ask about allergies
  • right to refuse
  • right documentation- document when you administer
  • right to know- inform about medication
238
Q

physician desk reference

A
  • available each year

- current detailed information about medication

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