DRUG CLASSES Flashcards

1
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors treat

A

High Cholesterol

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2
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Fibric Acid Derivatives treat

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High Cholesterol

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3
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Nicotinic Acid treats

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High Cholesterol

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4
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Bile Acid Sequestrants treat

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High Cholesterol

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5
Q

Inotropes treat

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Heart Failure

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6
Q

Nitrates treat

A

Angina

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7
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Central Acting drugs treat

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Hypertension

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8
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Alpha blockers treat

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Hypertension

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9
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Calcium Channel Blockers treat

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Hypertension

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10
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ARAs treat

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Hypertension

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11
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Ace Inhibitors treat

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Hypertension

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12
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Beta Blockers treat

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Hypertension

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13
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Thiazide Diuretics treat

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Hypertension

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14
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Loop Diuretics treat

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Hypertension

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15
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Potassium Sparring Diuretics treat

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Hypertension

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16
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SSRIs treat

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Depression and Anxiety

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17
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BZDPs treat

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Anxiety

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18
Q

Atypicals treat

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Depression

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19
Q

Sedatives treat

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Insomnia

20
Q

H2 Antagonists treat

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Excess Stomach Acid

21
Q

PPIs treat

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Excess Stomach Acid

22
Q

Laxatives treat

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Constipation

23
Q

Tricyclics/Tetracyclics treat

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Depression

24
Q

Loperamide treats

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Diarrhea

25
Q

Oral insulins treat

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Type II Diabetes

26
Q

Injectable insulins treat

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Type II Diabetes

27
Q

Insulin products treat

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Type I Diabetes

28
Q

Premixed insulin products treat

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Type I Diabetes

29
Q

Antihistamines treat

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Allergies

30
Q

Decongestants treat

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Allergies

31
Q

Mast Cell Stabilizers treat

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Allergies

32
Q

Corticosteroids treat

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Allergies or Asthma

33
Q

Leukotriene Modifiers treat

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Allergies or Asthma

34
Q

Xanthine Derivatives treat

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Asthma

35
Q

Anticholinergics treat

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Asthma

36
Q

Beta Agonists treat

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Asthma

37
Q

Combination Inhalers treat

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Asthma

38
Q

These Antibiotics are paired with another ingredient to work together on an infection.

A

Sulfonamides

39
Q

These Antibiotics work by interfering with the bacterial cell wall of reproducing bacteria.

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Penicillins

40
Q

These Antibiotics exhibit an allergy cross sensitivity with the penicillin family and have “generations” .

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Cephalosporins

41
Q

These Antibiotics are used to treat MRSA.

A

Glycopeptide

42
Q

These Antibiotics should not be given to pregnant females, children under 8, and should not be taken with any product containing calcium.

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Tetracyclines

43
Q

These Antibiotics are prepared with enteric coating, are bactericidal, and inhibit bacterial protein synthesis.

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Macrolides

44
Q

These Antibiotics can cause kidney damage and hearing loss if given in high doses.

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Aminoglycosides

45
Q

These Antibiotics can prolong QT interval, interfere with bacterial DNA reproduction, and should be use carefully with athletes.

A

Quinolones