Drug Category

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Analgesic Antipyretic

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These analgesics are given for mild to moderate pain and may also be used as an antipyretic and/or inflammatory

Question 1

Narcotic Analgestic

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Given for acute pain. They may be habit forming in high doses over a prolonged period of time

Question 2

Anti-inflammatory or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

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These medications are used primarily for disorders of the joints. Primarily rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

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Anticonvulsants

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Given for the treatment of seizures

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Antiparkinsons Agents

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Used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. This is a chronic disease of the nervous system characterized by fine, slowly spreading tremor, muscle weakness and rigidity and a peculiar gait.

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Anxiolytics

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administered to relieve anxiety and tension

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Antipsychotics

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Used to refuse mental tension and anxiety related psychotic disorders

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Antidepressants

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Used to relieve depression

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General Anaethetics

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Produce unconsciousness with muscle relaxation and suppression of the reflexes

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Local Anaesthetics

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Produce loss of sensation in a limited area of the body by ‘deadening’ the nerves in that area

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Epidural Anaesthestics

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Injected into the lower back to produce anesthesia from the area of injection down

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Glucocorticoid or Corticosteroids

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Used to treat, for example, inflammatory conditions and severe allergic reactions

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Oral Hypoglycemics

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Drugs used to control hyperglycemia in stable of mild conditions of diabetes mellitus

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Insulins

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Insulin is necessary for metabolism of carbohydrates. In the relative or complete absence of insulin, an excess of sugar exists in the blood.

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Bronchodilators

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Open up constricted air passages. They act by dilating the bronchial tubes. They provide relief from brocho spasms associated with bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis

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Vitamins

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Not manufactured by the body. They may be used as diet supplements or to treat recognized disorders by vitamin deficiencies.

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Antihistamines

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Used to treat allergic reactions and post operative nausea and vomiting

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Iron Deficiency Treatments

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Drugs used to treat anemia

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Parasympatholytics

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Overcome spasms of involuntary muscles and inhibit secretions. Often given pre-operatively to inhibit secretions

Question 19

Potassium Supplements

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Help to replace potassium expelled in urine. They may be used with some diuretics

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Antiseptic Throat Lozenges

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This drug is used to treat a minor sore throat

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Antineoplastics

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This drug is used to treat carcinomas

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Hypnotics

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Hypnotics are ordered to introduce sleep

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Antilipemics

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Reduce cholesterol formation

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Hormones

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Drugs that are given to replace glandular secretions that are lacking or to reduce inflammation

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Thyroid Agents

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Given for thyroid deficiency

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Immunosuppressants

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Help prevent rejection of an organ following transplant by subduing the natural immune response. Risks of immune suppression drugs are increased risk of infection and increased risk of cancer