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IV

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  • intravenous

- delivered through a vein

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IM

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  • intramuscular

- directly into the muscle

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SQ

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  • subcutaneous

- directly into the skin

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PO

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  • per os

- Orally, by mouth

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PR

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  • per rectum

- rectally,into the rectum

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SL

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  • sub lingual

- under the tongue

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gtt

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  • drops

- droplet; ex Ophthalmic eye drops

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Neb

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  • inhaled Nebulizer

- inhaled mist

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Patch

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  • transdermal

- directly through the skin

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Analgesics

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  • used to alleviate pain
  • –asprin(ASA)
  • –ibuprofen(NSAID)(motrin)
  • –Lortab(acetaminophen/hydrocodone)
  • –Naproxen(NSAID)(Naprosyn)
  • –Percocet(Narcotic)(acetaminophen/oxycodone)
  • –Toradol(NSAID)(Ketorolac)
  • –Tramadol(Narcotic)(ultram)
  • –Tylenol(acetaminophen)
  • –Vicodin(narcotic)(acetaminophen/hydrocodone)
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Antibiotics

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  • Used to treat or protect against bacterial infections
  • –Ancef(cephalosporin)(cefazolin)
  • –Avelox(fluroquinolone)(Moxifloxacin)
  • –Bactrim(Sulfonamides)(Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole)
  • –Ciprofloxin(fluoroquinolone)(Cipro)
  • –Clindamycin(Lincosamide)(Cleocin)
  • –Doxycycline(tetracycline)
  • –Flagyl(Nitroimidazole)(Metronidazole)
  • –Ivanz(Carbapenems)(Ertapenem)
  • –Keflex(cephalosporin)(cephalexin)
  • –Levaquin(fluoroquinolone)(Levoflaxacin)
  • –Macrobid(Nitrofurantoin)
  • –Rocephin(cephalosporin)(ceftriaxone)
  • –Unasyn(Penicillin)
  • –Vancomycin(glycopeptides)
  • –Zithromax(Macrolide)(Azithromycin)
  • –Zosyn(penicillin)
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Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics

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  • used to thin the blood to decrease the likelihood of blood clots
  • dangerous medications that break apart clots that have already formed
  • –Asprin(ASA)
  • –Coumadin(Warfarin)
  • –Heparin
  • –Lovenox(enoxaparin)
  • –Plavix
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Anticonvulsants

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  • used to decrease the likelihood of seizures
  • –Ativan(Benzodiazepine)(Lorazepam)
  • –Cerebyx(Hydantoin)(Fosphenytoin)
  • –Depakote(Valprotate)(Vaproic Acid)
  • –Dilantin(Hydantoin)(Phenytoin)
  • –Phenobarbital(Barbiturate)
  • –Keppra(Pyrrolidine)
  • –Klonopin(Benzodiazepine)(Clonazepam)
  • –Lamictal(Triazine)(Lamotrigine)
  • –Tegretol(Carboxamide)(Carbamazepine)
  • –Trileptal(Carboxamide)(Oxcarbazepine)
  • –Topamax(Topiramate)
  • –Valium(Benzodiazepine)(Diazepam)
  • –Versed(Benzodiazepine)(Midazolam)
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Antiemetics

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Used to reduce nausea and vomiting

  • –Droperidol(Inapsine)
  • –Phenergan(Promethazine)
  • –Zofran(Ondansetron)
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Antihistamines

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Used to reverse allergic reactions

—Benadryl(diphenhydramine)

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Antihyperglycemics

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  • used to decrease blood glucose levels
  • –Regular insulin(Humulin,Novolin)
  • –Lantus
  • –Humalog
  • –Glucophage
  • –Glyburide
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Antihypertensives

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  • used to decrease blood pressure
  • –Atenolol(beta-blocker)
  • –Clonidine(Catapres)
  • –Lopressor(beta-blocker)
  • –Propranolol
  • –Hydrochlorothiazide(HCTZ)
  • –Lisinopril(Ace inhibitor)
  • –Benazepril(ace inhibitor)(Lotensin)
  • –Amlodipine(calcium channel blocker)(Norvasc)
  • –Benicar
  • –Hyzaar
  • –Micardis
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Antipsychotic

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  • used to decrease psychotic behavior
  • –Haldol(haloperidol)
  • –Geodon
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Anxiolytics

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  • used to decrease feelings of anxiousness
  • –Ativan(benzodiazepine)(Lorazepam)
  • –Klonopin(Benzodiazepine)(Clonazepam)
  • –Valium(benzodiazepine)(Diazepam)
  • –Xanax(benzodiazepine)(Alprazolam)
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Bronchodialators

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  • used to dilate the airways and improve respiratory function
  • –Albuterol(Ventolin)
  • –Atrovent(Ipratopium)
  • –Albuterol/Atrovent(DuoNeb)
  • –Xopenex(Levalbuterol)
  • –Xopenex/Atrovent
  • –Advair
  • –Pulmicort(steroid)
  • –Flovent(steroid)
  • –Symbicort
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Corticosteroids

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  • steroids used to decrease inflammation
  • –Decadron(dexamethasone)
  • –Prednisolone(Prednisone)
  • –Solumedrol(Methylprednisolone)
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GI Meds

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  • used to ease gastrointestinal discomforts
  • –Nexium(PPI)(Esomeprazole)
  • –Pepcid(H2 blocker)(Famotidine)
  • –Prevacid(PPI)(Lansoprazole)
  • –Prilosec(PPI)(Omeprazole)
  • –Protonix(PPI)(Pantoprazole)
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Muscle Relaxants

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  • Used to relax muscle tension or spams
  • –Flexeril
  • –Norflex
  • –Skelaxin
  • –Valium(Benzodiazepine)
  • –Naproxen(Naprosyn)
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Potassium

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  • used to treat hypokalemia(low potassium)

- –KCI(K-Dur)

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Vertigo

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  • used to treat dizzinesss associated with vertigo
  • –Antivert(Meclazine)
  • –Valium(Benzodiazepine)(Diazepam)
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Lactulose

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Elevated bilirubin

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Silvadine

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Tetanus diphtheria

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Claritin(Loratadine)

30
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Zyrtec(cetirizine)

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