Common Drug Classifications Flashcards
Anginal Agents
relieve angina
Analgesics
Decrease pain
Antacids
neutralize stomach acidity
Antiarrhythmic Agents
slow and strengthen the heart rate
Antiarthritic agents
relieve the symptoms of arthritis
Antiasthmatics
reduce bronchial spasm and aid in breathing
antibiotics
combat infections
anticoagulants
prevent the clotting of blood, “blood thinners”
Anticonvulsants
reduce convulsions in seizure disorders
Antidiarrheal Agents
slows down the movement of the bowel
antiemetics
relieve nausea and vomiting
antifungal agents
combat fungal infections
antihistamines
treat allergies
antihypertensive agents
reduce blood pressure
antineoplastics
destroy cancer cells by interfering with neoplastic cell growth and division
antipyretics
lower fever
antiseptics
prevent bacterial growth
antispasmodics
relax and smooth muscle spasm
biologicals
used for immunuty
cardiac stimulants
treat heart conditions
diuretics
increase urinary output
dysmenorrhea therapy
relief of menstrual cramps
hematinics
build blood
hormones
used for glandular therapy
hyperglycemic agents
used for type II or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and type I or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
Hyperthyroidism therapy
thyroid hormone replacement
hyperuricemic agents
gout therapy
hypnotics
produce sleep
laxatives (cathartics)
aid in bowel evacuation
menopausal
hormone replacement
migraine therapy
used for the relief of migraine headaches
muscle relaxants
relieves muscular tension
narcotics
reduce pain
*addictive qualities, street value , controlled substances
nerve sedatives
quiet nerves
nerve stimulants
stimulate nerves
oral contraceptives
used to prevent pregnancy
respiratory stimulants
stimulate breathing
steroids
used for allergies and inflammations
tranquilizers
decrease tension and anxiety
ulcer therapy
used to inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
urinary anti-infectives
combat urinary infections
I
one
ii
two
iii
three
iv
four
ix
nine
%
perecnt
>
greater than
<
less than
+
plus/positive
-
minus/negitive
=
equal
+
-
indefinite, plus or minus
%
male
&
female
#
fracture
ac
before meals
ad lib
at pleasure, freely as desired
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
alb
white
ante
before
aq
water
ARC
AIDS-related complex
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
bid
twice a day
BM
bowel movement
BMR
basal metabolic rate
BP
blood pressure
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
/c
with (cum)
c/o
complains of, in care of
C
centigrade, celsius
Ca
calcium
CA
cancer
CBC
complete blood count (hematology profile)
cc
cubic centimetre
CCU
coronary or cardiac care unit
CHF
congestive heart failure
cm
centimeter
CNS
central nervous system
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CFS
cerebrospinal fluid
CT/CAT
computed axial tomography
CV
cardiovascular
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
CRX
chest x-ray
D & C
dilatation and curettage
DI
diagnostic imaging
dil
dilute
div
divide
DOA
dad on arrival
dr
dram
Dx
diagnosis
ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram
EDC
expected date of confinement (delivery date)
EEG
electroencephalogram
EENT
eye, ear, nose and throat
ENT
ear, nose and throat
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
F
fahrenheit
FAS
fetal alcohol syndrome
FBS
fasting blood sugar
fl
fluid
GB
gallbladder
GI
gastrointestinal
gm, g
gram
gr
grain
gtt
drops
GTT
glucose tolerance test
GU
genitourinary
hb, Hgb, hg
hemoglogin
Hct, HCT
hematocrit
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
hs
at bedtime
Hx
history
I & D
incision and drainage
ICU
intensive care unit
IM
intramuscular
IUD
intrauterine device
IV
intravenous
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
kgm, kg
kilogram
KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder
lb
pound
liq
liquid
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LKMP
last known menstrual period
LMP
last menstrual period
LNMP
last normal menstrual period
LUQ
left upper quadrant
mgm, mg
milligram
MI
myocardial infraction
mL
milliliter
mm
millimeter
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
N
normal
neg, -
negative
No., #
number
NPO
nothing by mouth
NYD
not yet diagnosed
OB/GYN
obstetrics and gynecology
od
once daily
OD
right eye, overdose
OPD
Outpatient Department
OS
left eye
OS & D
oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
OTC
over-the-counter
OU
both eyes
oz
ounce
P
pluse
pc
after meals
PET
positron emission tomography
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
PKU
phenylketonuria (test performed on baby)
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
po
by mouth
prn
as necessary, when required, as needed