Common Medications & Abbreviations Flashcards
Antibiotic
A medication that kills bacteria and treats bacterial infections
Brand Name
-Assigned by the medication’s manufacturer
-Identifies the medication as the property of the company
-Begins with a Capital letter
Generic Name
a noncommercial name for a medication, usually less complex than the medication’s chemical name and often more complex than a brand or trade name
Calcium Channel Blocker
A medication that prevents the entry of calcium ions into the cells of the body, which can LOWER blood pressure and treat cardiac pain and dysfunction
Antiplatelet
A medication that helps delay blood clotting. This medication differs from an anticoagulant because it affects arterial as well as venous blood.
ACE inhibitor
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
A type of anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication
Proton Pump Inhibitor
A specific type of medication that reduces stomach acid
Beta blocker
A medication that, by interfering with specific receptor sites in the heart, can help LOWER heart rate and blood pressure and treat many other cardiovascular disorders
Leukotriene Inhibitor
A specific type of medication that treats asthma by relaxing tight or constricted airways and inflammation in the airways
Glucocorticoid
a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex with a role in carbohydrate metabolism
Suppression of inflammation
gtt
drop, drops
ds
double strength
mcg
microgram
mEq
milliequivalent
mg/dL
milligrams per deciliter
(glucometer)
PO
by mouth, orally (per os)
PR
rectally
top
topically
a
Before
ac
before meals
ad lib
as desired
bid
twice a day
c hat
with
d
daily, day
