Common Medications Flashcards by Maria Kingma

What’s another name for Adrenergenics?

Vasoconstrictors

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What effect does an adrenergenic have?

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

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What is another name for an analgesic?

Anesthetic

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What effect does an analgesic have?

Relieves pain

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What effect does an anti anxiety have?

Blocks stimulation to the limbus and cortical systems of the brain

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What effect does an anticoagulant have?

It inhibits blood clotting

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What effect does an antidepressant have?

Relieves &I prevents depression

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What effect does an antidiabetic have?

For pt who have difficulty maintain blood sugar balance

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What effect does an antihistamine have?

Relieves allergy symptoms

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What’s another term for an anticholinergenic?

Antispasmodics

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What effect does an anticholinergenics have?

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

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What effect does an antiperistaltic have?

Slows peristalsis of G.I. tract, reduces diarrhea

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What effect does a bronchodilator have?

Dilate smooth muscle

Treat asthma attacks and some allergic reactions

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What effect does a cathartic have?

Stimulate peristalsis, promote defecation

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What effect does a contrast agent have?

Enhances presentation of structure for diagnostic imaging

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What effect does a diuretic have?

Stimulates flow of urine

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What effect does a fluid/electrolyte have?

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

Used to treat dehydration

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What’s another term for glucocorticoids?

NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

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What effect does a glucocorticoid/ NSAID have?

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

What effect does a hypoglycemic have?

Used to control blood-glucose levels

Used to treat diabetes mellitus (type 2)

What is another term for a narcotic?

Opioids

What effect does a narcotic/opioid have?

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

What effect does a sedative have?

Relaxes CNS and reduces mental activity

What effect does a tranquilizer have?

Reduce anxiety

-same as antianxiety

What effect does a vasodilator have?

Relaxes the walls of blood vessels, increases blood flow

Give an example of an adrenergentic

epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Give examples of an analgesic/anesthetic (10)

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)

Give examples of an antianxiety (3)

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

Give examples of an anticoagulant (5)

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

Give examples of an antidepressant (2)

1. fluoxetine (Prozac) | 2. duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta)

Give examples of an antidiabetic (2)

1. insulin | 2. metformin (Glucophage)

Give examples of an antihistamine (3)

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

Give examples of an anticholinergenic/antispasmodic (2)

1. hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan) | 2. atropine sulfate

Give examples of an antiperistalitic (1)

1. loperamide (Imodium)

Give an example of a bronchodilator? (1)

1. albuterol (Ventolin AND Proventil)

Give an example of a cathartic (3)

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

Give an example of a contrast agent (7)

1. Omnipaque 2. Optiray 3. Visipaque 4. Conray 5. Hypaque 6. Gastrografin 7. Telebrix ``` Oh Oh Very Caring Hannah Got Telebrix ```

Give an example of a diuretic (2)

1. furosemide (Lasix) | 2. chlorothiazide (Diuril)

Give an example of common fluids and electrolytes (4)

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

Give an example of a glucocorticoids/NSAIDS (3)

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

Give an example of a hypoglycemic (1)

1. metformin (Glucophage)

Give an example of a narcotic/opioids (4)

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

Give an example of a sedative (3)

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

Give an example of a tranquilizer (3)

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

Give an example of a vasodilator (2)

1. nitroglycerin hydralazine (Apresoline) | 2. dopamine (Intropin)

When is the drug Naloxone administered?

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

1. glucagon is a _____________ agent 2. glucagon is a ____________ name 3. glucagon is used to treat _______ and to aid in DI procedures by ________

1. hyperglycemic 2. generic 3. low blood sugar, diminishing motility of the of the stomach and bowels