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PHA 619 PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM > Drug Categories 4 > Flashcards

Drug Categories 4 Flashcards

1
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a drug applied to teeth to reduce the incidence of cavities

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Dental Caries Prophylactic

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2
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Sodium Fluoride

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Dental Caries Prophylactic drug

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a drug applied to the teeth to reduce the sensitivity of exposed subenamel dentin

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Dentin Desensitizer

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4
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Potassium Nitrate

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Dentin Desensitizer drug

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a drug that inhibits melanin production in the skin; it is used to induce general dipigmentation in certain splotchy depigmentended condition

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Depigmenting Agent

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6
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Vitiligo

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Depigmenting Agent drug

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7
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Hydroquinone

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Depigmenting Agent drug

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8
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an emulsifying agent used as a cleanser

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Detergent

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9
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Hexachlorophene liquid soap

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Detergent

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10
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a drug used to determine the functional state of a body organ or to determine the presence of a disease

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Diagnostic Aid

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11
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Peptavlon

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Diagnostic Aid

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12
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Gastric secretion Indicator

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Diagnostic Aid

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13
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Fluorescein sodium

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Diagnostic Aid

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14
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Corneal trauma indicator

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Diagnostic Aid

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15
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a drug that promotes digestion, usually by supplementing a gastrointestinal enzyme

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Digestive aid

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16
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Pancreatin

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Digestive aid

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17
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an agent that destroys microorganisms on contact and is suitable for sterilizing inanimate objects

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Disinfectant

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18
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Formaldehyde solution

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Disinfectant

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19
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a drug that promotes renal excretion of electrolytes and water; it is useful in treating generalized edema

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Diuretic

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20
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Furosemide

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Diuretic

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21
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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Diuretic

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22
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Triamterene

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Diuretic

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23
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Potassium- sparing

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Diuretic

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24
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a drug that activates dopamine receptors, for example to inhibit anterior pituitary secretion of prolactin

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Dopamine Receptor Agonist

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25
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a drug that induces vomiting; it is useful in expelling ingested but unabsorbed poisons

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Emetic

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26
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Ipecac syrup

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Emetic

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27
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a topical drug, especially an oil or fat, used to soften the skin and make it more pliable

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Emollient

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28
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cold cream

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Emollient

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29
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a drug that blocks endothelin receptors for treatment of a number of diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension

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Endothelin Receptor Antagonist

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30
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a molecule that catalyzes a chemical reaction

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Enzyme

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31
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a growth factor that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor EGFR

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Epidermal Growth Factor

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32
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a plant principle derived from the fungus Claviceps purpurea grown on rye or other grains

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Ergot Alkaloid

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33
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Ergonovide

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Ergot Alkaloid

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34
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Uterine Contractant

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Ergot Alkaloid

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35
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Ergotamine

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Ergot Alkaloid

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36
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Migraine theraphy

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Ergot Alkaloid

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37
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a hormone that stimulates and maintains female reproductive organs and sex characteristics and functions in the uterine cycle

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Estrogen

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38
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Ethinyl estradiol

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Estrogen

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39
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a drug that increases respiratory tract secretions, lower their viscosity, and promotes removal

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Expectorant

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40
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Guaifenesin

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Expectorant

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41
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a drug that promotes defecation by softening the feces

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Fecal Softener

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42
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Docusate sodium

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Fecal Softener

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43
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a drug that promotes ovulation in women of low fertility or spermatogenesis in men of low fertility

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Fertility agent

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44
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Clomiphene

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Fertility agent

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45
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an enzyme drug used topically to hydrolyze the exudates of infected and inflammatory lesions

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Fibrinolytic Proteolytic

46
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Fibrinolysim

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Fibrinolytic Proteolytic

47
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Desoxyribonuclease

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Fibrinolytic Proteolytic

48
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Bovine

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Fibrinolytic Proteolytic

49
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a drug that acts to stimulate or increase the action at the GABA receptor producing typically sedative effects, and may cause other effects such as anxiolytic and muscle relaxant effect

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GABA Agonist

50
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a drug used to initiate lactation after childbirth

A

Galactokinetic

51
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Oxytocin Nasal Spray

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Galactokinetic

52
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a drug that inhibits the secretion of gastric acid, as shown by the proton pump inhibitors

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Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor

53
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a drug that increase gastrointestinal motility by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, without disrupting their rhythm

A

Gastroprokinetic

54
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an adrenocortical hormone that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflammatory response

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Glucocorticoid

55
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Betamethasone

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Glucocorticoid

56
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Prednisone

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Glucocorticoid

57
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a drug that wil block the action of glutamic acid/ glutamate

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Glutamate inhibitor

58
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a drug that supplies the gonad stimulating actions of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and/ or luteinizing hormone (LH); it is used to promote fertility

A

Gonadotropin

59
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a drug that duplicates endogenous growth hormone; it is used in children to treat growth failure due to the lack of growth hormone

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Growth hormone, Human

60
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Somatrem

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Growth hormone, Human

61
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a drug used as an antidote to poisoning with toxic metals such as arsenic and mercury

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Heavy Metal Antagonist

62
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Dimercaprol

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Heavy Metal Antagonist

63
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a drug that promotes hemoglobin formation by supplying iron

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Hematinic

64
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Ferrous sulfate

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Hematinic

65
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a vitamin that stimulates the formation of blood cells; it is useful in treating vitamin-deficiency anemia

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Hematopoietic

66
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Cyanocobalamin

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Hematopoietic

67
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a drug that improves the flow properties of blood y reducing viscosity

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Hemorheologic agent

68
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Pentoxifylline

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Hemorheologic agent

69
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a drug applied to a bleeding surface to promote clotting or to serve as a clot matrix

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Hemostatic, Local

70
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Thrombin

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Hemostatic, Local

71
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Clot promoter

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Hemostatic, Local

72
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Oxidized cellulose

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Hemostatic, Local

73
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a drug that stops bleeding by inhibiting systemic fibrinolysis

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Hemostatic, Systemic

74
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Aminocaproic acid

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Hemostatic, Systemic

75
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a drug used to combat the histamine-induced symptoms of allergy; an antihistamine

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Histamine H1, Receptor Antagonist

76
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Diphenhydramine

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Histamine H1, Receptor Antagonist

77
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Hydrochloride

A

Histamine H1, Receptor Antagonist

78
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a drug that inhibits histamine-mediated gastric acid secretion; it is used to treat peptic and duodenal ulcers

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Histamine H2, Receptor Antagonist

79
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Famotidine

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Histamine H2, Receptor Antagonist

80
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a drug that inhibits the rate-controlling enzyme of the mevalonate pathway, the metabolic pathway that produces cholesterol and other isoprenoids

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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

81
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a drug that duplicates the action of a physiological cell regulator

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Hormone

82
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Insulin

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Hormone

83
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Estradiol

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Hormone

84
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Thyroxine

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Hormone

85
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an antiepileptic drug that contains the hydantoin moiety in its chemical structure

A

Hydantoin

86
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Phenytoin sodium

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Hydantoin

87
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an enzyme drug that promotes the diffusion of other injected drug through connective tissues

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Hydrolytic, Injectable

88
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Hyaluronidase

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Hydrolytic, Injectable

89
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a drug that elevates blood glucose level

A

Hyperglycemic

90
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Glucagon

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Hyperglycemic

91
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a central nervous system depressant used to induce sleep

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Hypnotic

92
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Eszopiclone

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Hypnotic

93
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Flurazepam

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Hypnotic

94
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Zolpidem tartarate

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Hypnotic

95
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a condition of low blood sugar

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Hypoglycemic

96
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a drug that lowers arterial blood pressure, especially the elevated diastolic pressure, especially the elevated diastolic pressure of hypertension

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Hypotensive

97
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metoprolol

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Hypotensive

98
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atenolol

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Hypotensive

99
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an antigen that induces antibody production against a pathogenic microorganism; it is used to provide permanent but delayed protection against infection

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Immunizing Agent, Active

100
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Tetanus toxoid

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Immunizing Agent, Active

101
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a drug containing antibodies against a pathogenic microorganism; it is used to provide immediate but temporary protection against infection

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Immunizing agent, Passive

102
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Tetanus Immune globulin

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Immunizing agent, Passive/ Immunoglobulin

103
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Rabies Immune globulin

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Immunizing agent, Passive/ Immunoglobulin

104
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antibody protein derived from blood serum; it is used to confer passive immunity to infectious disease

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Immunoglobulin

105
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a drug that inhibits immune response to foreign materials; it is used to suppress rejection of tissue grafts

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Immunosuppressant

106
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Azathioprine

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Immunosuppressant

107
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a drug that increase the contractile strength of heart muscle; a cardiotonic

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Inotropic Agent

108
Q

Digoxin

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Inotropic Agent

109
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Digitoxin

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Inotropic Agent

110
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Dopamine

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Inotropic Agent

111
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a drug in the gastrointestinal tract that takes up ions present in a toxic amount with an equivalent release of nontoxic ions

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Ion exchange Resin

112
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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Ion exchange Resin

PHA 619 PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM (10 decks)

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