Common Medications Flashcards

1
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What’s another name for Adrenergenics?

A

Vasoconstrictors

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2
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What effect does an adrenergenic have?

A

It stimulates sympathetic N.S. causing bronchodilation, vasoconstriction, and cardiac stimulation

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3
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What is another name for an analgesic?

A

Anesthetic

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4
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What effect does an analgesic have?

A

Relieves pain

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5
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What effect does an anti anxiety have?

A

Blocks stimulation to the limbus and cortical systems of the brain

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6
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What effect does an anticoagulant have?

A

It inhibits blood clotting

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7
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What effect does an antidepressant have?

A

Relieves &I prevents depression

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8
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What effect does an antidiabetic have?

A

For pt who have difficulty maintain blood sugar balance

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9
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What effect does an antihistamine have?

A

Relieves allergy symptoms

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10
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What’s another term for an anticholinergenic?

A

Antispasmodics

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11
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What effect does an anticholinergenics have?

A

Reduces muscle spasms
Suppresses secretions
(Used to prepare pt for surgery)

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12
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What effect does an antiperistaltic have?

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Slows peristalsis of G.I. tract, reduces diarrhea

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13
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What effect does a bronchodilator have?

A

Dilate smooth muscle

Treat asthma attacks and some allergic reactions

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14
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What effect does a cathartic have?

A

Stimulate peristalsis, promote defecation

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15
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What effect does a contrast agent have?

A

Enhances presentation of structure for diagnostic imaging

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16
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What effect does a diuretic have?

A

Stimulates flow of urine

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17
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What effect does a fluid/electrolyte have?

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Provides balance of body fluids, electrolytes, nutrients, etc.

Used to treat dehydration

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18
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What’s another term for glucocorticoids?

A

NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

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19
Q

What effect does a glucocorticoid/ NSAID have?

A

Used to treat pain associates with inflammation such as arthritis, vasculitis, broken bones, surgical incisions etc.

20
Q

What effect does a hypoglycemic have?

A

Used to control blood-glucose levels

Used to treat diabetes mellitus (type 2)

21
Q

What is another term for a narcotic?

A

Opioids

22
Q

What effect does a narcotic/opioid have?

A

Stimulate central N.S. receptors (known as opioid receptors) to reduce pain

23
Q

What effect does a sedative have?

A

Relaxes CNS and reduces mental activity

24
Q

What effect does a tranquilizer have?

A

Reduce anxiety

-same as antianxiety

25
Q

What effect does a vasodilator have?

A

Relaxes the walls of blood vessels, increases blood flow

26
Q

Give an example of an adrenergentic

A

epinephrine (Adrenalin)

27
Q

Give examples of an analgesic/anesthetic (10)

A
  1. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  2. acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
  3. ibuprofen (Advil)
  4. meperidine (Demerol)
  5. fentanyl (Sublimaze)
  6. oxycodone (Percocet)
  7. morphine
  8. codeine
  9. lidocaine (Xylocaine)
  10. dimenhydrinate (Gravol)
28
Q

Give examples of an antianxiety (3)

A
  1. lorazepam (Ativan)
  2. midazolam (Versed)
  3. diazepam (Valium)
29
Q

Give examples of an anticoagulant (5)

A
  1. heparin
  2. warfarin (Coumadin)
  3. clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix)
  4. acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
  5. atrovastatin (Lipitor)
30
Q

Give examples of an antidepressant (2)

A
  1. fluoxetine (Prozac)

2. duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta)

31
Q

Give examples of an antidiabetic (2)

A
  1. insulin

2. metformin (Glucophage)

32
Q

Give examples of an antihistamine (3)

A
  1. diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  2. loratadine (Claritin)
  3. fexofenadine (Allegra)
33
Q

Give examples of an anticholinergenic/antispasmodic (2)

A
  1. hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan)

2. atropine sulfate

34
Q

Give examples of an antiperistalitic (1)

A
  1. loperamide (Imodium)
35
Q

Give an example of a bronchodilator? (1)

A
  1. albuterol (Ventolin AND Proventil)
36
Q

Give an example of a cathartic (3)

A
  1. bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
  2. Castor oil
  3. magnesium citrate
37
Q

Give an example of a contrast agent (7)

A
  1. Omnipaque
  2. Optiray
  3. Visipaque
  4. Conray
  5. Hypaque
  6. Gastrografin
  7. Telebrix
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38
Q

Give an example of a diuretic (2)

A
  1. furosemide (Lasix)

2. chlorothiazide (Diuril)

39
Q

Give an example of common fluids and electrolytes (4)

A
  1. normal saline (NaCl)
  2. 5% dextrose in water
  3. Ringer’s solution
  4. Electrolytes: Sodium, Magnesium, Chloride, Bicarbonate
40
Q

Give an example of a glucocorticoids/NSAIDS (3)

A
  1. ibuprofen
  2. naproxen
  3. Aspirin (technically in its own class but very similar to NSAIDS)
41
Q

Give an example of a hypoglycemic (1)

A
  1. metformin (Glucophage)
42
Q

Give an example of a narcotic/opioids (4)

A
  1. codeine
  2. fentanyl (Sublimaze)
  3. meperidine (Demerol)
  4. morphine
43
Q

Give an example of a sedative (3)

A
  1. barbiturates (Phenobarbital, Methohexital)
  2. benzodiazepines
  3. opiate analgesics
44
Q

Give an example of a tranquilizer (3)

A
  1. diazepam (Valium)
  2. lorazepam (Ativan)
  3. midazolam (Versed)
45
Q

Give an example of a vasodilator (2)

A
  1. nitroglycerin hydralazine (Apresoline)

2. dopamine (Intropin)

46
Q

When is the drug Naloxone administered?

A

It is given if sedation causes respiratory distress or arrest. It will reverse the respiratory depressant effects of the opiates

47
Q
  1. glucagon is a _____________ agent
  2. glucagon is a ____________ name
  3. glucagon is used to treat _______ and to aid in DI procedures by ________
A
  1. hyperglycemic
  2. generic
  3. low blood sugar, diminishing motility of the of the stomach and bowels