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Adrenergics (vasoconstrictors)

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Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system causing bronchodilation, vasoconstriction and cardiac stimulation

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Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

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Adrenergics (vasoconstrictors)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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Relieve pain, promote loss of feeling or sensation

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4
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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5
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Acetylsalicyclic Acid (Aspirin)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics
Anticoagulant
Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

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Ibuprofen (Advil)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

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7
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Meperidine (Demerol)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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9
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Oxycodone (Percocet)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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10
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Morphine

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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11
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Codeine

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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12
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Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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13
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Dimenhydrinate (Gravol)

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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14
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Antianxiety

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Act by blocking stimulation in the lambic and cortical systems of the brain

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15
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Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Antianxiety

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16
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Midazolam (Versed)

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Antianxiety

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17
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Diazepam (Valium)

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Antianxiety

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18
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Anticoagulant

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Inhibit the clotting mechanism of blood; used to keep IV lines and arterial catheters open during diagnostic procedures and to prevent blood clots following heart attack or stroke

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19
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Heparin

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Anticoagulant

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20
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Warfarin (Coumadin)

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Anticoagulant

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21
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Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Plavix)

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Anticoagulant

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22
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Atrovastatin (Lipitor)

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Anticoagulant

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23
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Antidepressants

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Used to relieve or prevent depression

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24
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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Antidepressants

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25
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Duloxetine Hydrochloride (Cymbalta)

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Antidepressants

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26
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Antidiabetics

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Required for patients who have difficulty maintaining proper blood sugar balance

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27
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Insulin

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Antidiabetics

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28
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Metformin (Glucophage)

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Antidiabetics

Hypoglycaemic

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29
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Antihistamine

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Relieves the symptoms of allergic reactions

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30
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Diphehydramine (Benadryl)

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Antihistamine

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31
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Ioratadine (Claritin)

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Antihistamine

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32
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Fexofdnadine (Allegra)

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Antihistamine

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33
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Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

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Depress the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce spasms of smooth muscle tissue and decrease contractions, saliva, bronchial mucus and digestive secretions. Used in preparation for surgery and endoscopy to suppress secretions

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34
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Hyoscine Butylbromide (Buscopan)

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Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

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35
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Atropine Sulfate

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Anticholinergics (Antispasmodics)

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36
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Antiperistaltic

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Slow peristalsis of the G.I tract, reduce diarrhea

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37
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Ioperamide (Imodium)

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Antiperistaltic

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38
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Bronchodilators

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Dilate smooth muscle, used to treat asthma attacks and some allergic reaction

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39
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Albuterol (Ventolin and Proventil)

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Bronchodilators

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40
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Cathartic

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Stimulate peristalsis, promote defecation

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41
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Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

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Cathartic

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42
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Castor oil

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Cathartic

43
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Magnesium Citrate

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Cathartic

44
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Contrast Agents

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Used to enhance the presentation of a structure, organ, etc. During diagnostic imaging

45
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Omnipaque

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Contrast Agents

46
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Optiray

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Contrast Agents

47
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Visipaque

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Contrast Agents

48
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Conrad

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Contrast Agents

49
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Hypaque

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Contrast Agents

50
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Gastrografin

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Contrast Agents

51
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Telebrix

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Contrast Agents

52
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Diuretics

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Stimulate the flow of urine

53
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Furosemide (Lasix)

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Diuretics

54
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Chlorothiazide (Diuril)

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Diuretics

55
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Fluids and Electrolytes

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Provide balance of body fluids, electrolytes and nutrients; used to treat and prevent dehydration

56
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Normal Saline (NaCl)

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Fluids and Electrolytes

57
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5% Dextrose in water

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Fluids and Electrolytes

58
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Ringer’s Solution

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Fluids and Electrolytes

59
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Electrolytes: Sodium, Magnesium, Chloride, Bicarbonate

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Fluids and Electrolytes

60
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Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

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Used to treat pain associated with inflammation such as arthritis, vasculitis, broken bones and surgical incisions

61
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Naproxen

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Glucocorticoids/ NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

62
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Hypoglycaemic

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Used to control the level of glucose in the blood, primarily as a treatment for diabetes mellitus (Type 2)

63
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Narcotics/Opioids

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Stimulate central nervous system receptors known as opioid receptors,causing a decrease in the perception of pain

64
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Codeine

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Narcotics/Opioids

65
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

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Narcotics/Opioids

66
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Meperidine (Demerol)

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Narcotics/Opioids

67
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Morphine

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Narcotics/Opioids

68
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Sedatives

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Depress and relax the CNS and reduce mental activity. There are multiple classes within the sedative category

69
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Barbiturates (Phenobarbital Methohexital)

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Sedatives

70
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Benzodiazepines (antianxiety agents)

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Sedatives

71
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Opiate Analgesics

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Sedatives

72
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Tranquilizer

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Reduce anxiety

73
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Diazepam (Valium)

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Tranquilizer

74
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Iorazepam (Ativan)

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Tranquilizer

75
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Midazolam (Versed)

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Tranquilizer

76
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Vasodilator

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Relax the walls of blood vessels, permitting a greater flow of blood

77
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Nitroglycerin Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Vasodilator

78
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Dopamine (Intropin)

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Vasodilator

79
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SARS

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Airborne and contact

80
Q

Smallpox

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Airborne

81
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Rubeola (Red measles or 10-day measles)

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Airborne

82
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Influenza

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Droplet

83
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Rubella (German Measles)

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Droplet

84
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Mumps

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Droplet

85
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

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Droplet

86
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Most pneumonias

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Droplet

87
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Diphtheria

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Droplet and contract

88
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Pharyngitis

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Droplet

89
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Scarlet Fever

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Droplet

90
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Meningococcal Meningitis

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Droplet

91
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Hepatitis

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Contact

92
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Herpes simplex and herpes zoster

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Contact

Zoster: contact and airborne

93
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Impetigo

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Contact

94
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Scabies

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Contact

95
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MRSA

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Contact

96
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VRE

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Contact

97
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Ebola

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Contact

98
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Varicella (chicken pox)

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Contact and Airborne

99
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Norwalk

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Contact

100
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Lice

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Contact

101
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C. difficile

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Contact Drug

102
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E.Coli

A

Contact Drug

103
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Rotavirus

A

Contact Drug

104
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Shigella

A

Contact Drug

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