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1
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These are medicines that cause the pupil of the eye to dilate

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MYDRIATIC

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These are drugs used for the treatment of asthma. They may be useful either in the treatment or prevention of asthma attacks

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ANTI-ASTHMA

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Drugs acting on the eyes

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  • MIOTIC
  • MYDRIATIC
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Example of mydriatic drug

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ATROPINE

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Example of miotic drug

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PILOCARPINE

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These are drugs that constrict the pupil

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MIOTIC

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Example of a controller medication

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FLUTICASONE

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Is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract

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DECONGESTANT OR NASAL DECONGESTANT

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They prevent the occurrence of asthma attacks

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CONTROLLER MEDICATION

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A drugs that kills or inhibits pathogenic fungi

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ANTIFUNGAL

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They treat asthma attacks

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RELIEVER MEDICATION

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Example of a reliever medication

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SALBUTAMOL

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Examples of antimalarial drugs

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  • CHLOROQUINE
  • MEFLOQUINE
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A ________ is primarily used in addition to noninvasive ventilation as a means to help increase the urge to breathe

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RESPIRATORY STIMULANT

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Examples of antiviral drugs

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  • ACICLOVIR (ZOVIRAX)
  • AMANTADINE (SYMMETREL)
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Example of a respiratory stimulant

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CAFFEINE

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What are the drugs affecting blood

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  • ANTICOAGULANTS
  • FIBRINOLYTIC
  • ANTI-FIBRINOLYTIC
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A drug that promotes homeostasis by inhibiting clot dissolution

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ANTI-FIBRINOLYTIC

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Example of anti-fibrinolytic drug

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TRANEXAMIC ACID

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Example of anticoagulants drugs

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  • WARFARIN
  • HEPARIN
  • HIRUDIN
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Drugs to prevent or cure malarial infections

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ANTIMALARIAL

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Is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans (a type of single cell microorganism) of the Plasmodium type

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MALARIA

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These are a type of anti-clotting medicine used to prevent harmful blood clots in the body

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ANTICOAGULANTS

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It can cause a variety of different rashes. Often they cause an itchy, scaly, dry, red patch of skin that slowly gets bigger

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FUNGAL SKIN INFECTIONS

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These are drugs that inhibits viral infections

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ANTIVIRAL

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These are drugs that are used to treat infections with parasitic worms. This includes flat worms, e.g., flukes and tapeworms and round worms, i.e., nematodes

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ANTHELMINTHICS

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Examples of anthelminthics drugs

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  • MEBENDAZOLE
  • ALBENDAZOLE
  • PYRANTEL
  • PAMOATE
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Is a general term meaning worm. They are invertebrates characterized by elongated, flat or round bodies

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HELMINTH

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These are drugs that is used for the treatment of leprosy

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ANTILEPROSY

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30
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____ is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms and legs

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LEPROSY

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Examples of antileprosy drugs

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  • DAPSONE
  • CLOFAZAMINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
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32
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A drug that promotes removal of small fibrin clots

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FIBRINOLYTIC

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33
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Example of fibrinolytic drug

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STREPTOKINASE

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34
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Example of nasal decongestant drug

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PHENYLEPHRINE

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A drug that kills or inhibits protozoan parasites such as Entamoeba histolytics causative organism of amoebiasis

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ANTI-AMOEBIC

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It is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by a tiny parasite, Entamoeba histolytica, which infects the bowel

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AMOEBIASIS

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37
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What are the most common symptoms of amoebiasis

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  • DIARRHEA
  • STOMACH CRAMPS
  • FEVER
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38
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Are a diverse group of pharmaceuticals that are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemias

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ANTI-HYPERLIPIDEMIC

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39
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They are called lipid-lowering drugs

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ANTI-HYPERLIPIDEMIC

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40
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Example anti-hyperlipidemic drug

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STATINS (SIMVASTATIN)

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41
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A cardiac depressant useful in suppressing rhythm irregularities of the heart

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ANTI-ARRYTHMIC

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42
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These are medicines that relieve the symptoms of angina pectoris

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ANTI-ANGINALS

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43
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Also known as inotropes, are medicines that change the force of your heart’s contractions

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INOTROPICS

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44
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Two types of inotropics

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  • POSITIVE INOTROPES
  • NEGATIVE INOTROPES
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45
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It weaken the heart’s contractions and slow the heart rate

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NEGATIVE INOTROPES

46
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It strengthen the heart’s contractions, so it can pump more blood with fewer heartbeats

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POSITIVE INOTROPES

47
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Example drug of negative inotropes

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BETA BLOCKERS

48
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Example drug of positive inotropes

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DIGOXIN (LANOXIN)

49
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Cardiovascular drugs

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  • INOTROPIC AGENT
  • ANTI-ANGINA
  • ANTI-ARRYHTMIC
  • ANTI-LIPIDEMIC
50
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The persistent elevation of arterial blood pressure

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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

51
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Elevation of cholesterol, phospholipids, and triglycerides

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HYPERLIPIDEMIA

52
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Lack of oxygen and decreased or no blood flow to the heart due to coronary artery narrowing or obstruction. Also known as CAD

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ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE

53
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The inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs

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HEART FAILURE

54
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It refers to any change from the normal sequence of electrical impulses, causing abnormal heart rhythms

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ARRYTHMIA

55
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These are drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting

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ANTI-EMETIC

56
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Anti-emetic medicines available over-the-counter are mainly recommended for use in _____ and for cases of _____

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MOTION SICKNESS, MILD NAUSEA

57
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Example of anti-emetic drugs

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  • MECLIZINE (BONAMINE)
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE (PLASIL)
58
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Drugs that suppresses motility or peristalsis

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ANTIMOTILITY

59
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Drugs that eases defecation

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LAXATIVES

60
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These are drugs that inhibit motility of visceral smooth muscles

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SPASMOLYTICS

61
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Example of spasmolytics drugs

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SCOPOLAMINE/HYOSCINE (BUSCOPAN)

62
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A drug that inhibits histamine-mediated gastric acid secretion used to treat peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcers

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H2 BLOCKER

63
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Example of h2 blocker drug

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CIMETIDINE

64
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A drug that neutralizes excess gastric acid. Used to treat hyperacidity

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ANTACID

65
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Example of antacid drug

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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE + MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE + SIMETHICONE (KREMIL-S)

66
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Drugs that affect the GIT

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  • ANTACID (TREAT HYPERACIDITY)
  • HISTAMINE-2 ANTAGONIST (FOR PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE)
  • ANTICHOLINERGIC
  • SPASMOLYTIC (FOR ABDOMINAL CRAMPS)
  • ANTI-MOTILITY
  • LAXATIVE (FOR CONSTIPATION)
  • ANTI-EMETIC (TREAT NAUSEA & VOMITTING)
67
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Is a drug that numbs part of your body or makes you unconscious so that you don’t experience pain during a procedure like surgery

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ANESTHESIA

68
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Two types of anesthesia

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  • LOCAL
  • GENERAL
69
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Example of general anesthesia

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HALOTHANE, NITROUS OXIDE

70
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Example of local anesthesia

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COCAINE, LIDOCAINE

71
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Commonly known as antiepileptic drugs or as antiseizure drugs are a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of epileptic seizures

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ANTICONVULSANTS

72
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Example of anticonvulsants drugs

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  • PHENYTOIN (DILANTIN)
  • PHENOBARBITAL
73
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Excessive and abnormal electrical discharge in the brain

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CONVULSIONS

74
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Are used to treat migraine headaches.

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ANTI-MIGRAINE

75
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Symptoms of migraine

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  • NAUSEA
  • VOMITING
  • SENSTIVITY TO LIGHT
76
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These drugs can be taken as soon as the pain begins and include agents in the drug classes

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PAIN RELIEVING DRUGS

77
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Examples of pain relieving drugs

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  • ERGOTS
  • TRIPTANS (SUMATRIPTAN)
  • NSAID’s
78
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Is a type of drug which is intended to treat and relive the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

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ANTIPARKINSONS

79
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Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

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  • MUSCULAR RIGIDITY
  • SLOWNESS OF MOVEMENT
  • RESTING TREMOR
  • POSTURAL INSTABILITY
80
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Example of antiparkinsons drug

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LEVODOPA + CARBIDOPA (SINIMET)

81
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Are drugs that reduce elevated body temperature (fever) to normal level

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ANTIPYRETICS

82
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Examples of antipyretics drugs

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  • IBUPROFEN (MEDICOL, ADVIL)
  • ASPIRIN
  • PARACETAMOL (BIOGESIC, TEMPRA)
83
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Are a class of psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce sleep and to be used in the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness)

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HYPNOTICS

84
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Are a class of psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce calmness

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SEDATIVE

85
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Example of hypnotics drugs

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  • DIAZEPAM (VALIUM)
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • ZALEPLON
86
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Also known as anti-panic or antianxiety agent

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ANXIOLYTICS

87
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Is a drug used for the treatment of anxiety, and its related psychological and physical symptoms

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ANXIOLYTICS

88
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Example of anxiolytics drug

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BENZODIAZEPENES

89
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This is a centrally acting drug that induces mood elevation, useful in treating mental depression

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ANTIDEPRESSANTS

90
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Examples of antidepressants drug

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  • FLUOXETINE (PROZAC)
  • IMIPRAMINE (TOFRANIL)
91
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Symptoms of depression include

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  • LOW OR IRRITABLE MOOD MOST OF THE TIME
  • A LOSS OF PLEASURE IN USUAL ACTIVITIES
  • TROUBLE SLEEPING OR SLEEPING TOO MUCH
  • A BIG CHANGE IN APPETITE, OFTEN WITH WEIGHT GAIN OR LOSS
  • TIREDNESS AND LACK OF ENERGY
  • FEELINGS OF WORTHLESSNESS, SELF-HATE, AND GUILT
  • DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING
  • SLOW OR FAST MOVEMENTS
  • LACK OF ACTIVITY AND AVOIDING USUAL ACTIVITIES
  • FEELING HOPELESS OR HELPLESS
  • REPEATED THOUGHT OF DEATH OR SUICIDE
92
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AKA Major tranquilizers. These medications are used to treat the symptoms of mental disorders

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ANTIPSYCHOTICS

93
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Antipsychotics treat the symptoms of mental disorders such as

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  • SCHIZOPHRENIA
  • DEPRESSION
  • BIPOLAR DISORDER (MANIAC-DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS)
  • ANXIETY DISORDERS
  • ATTENTION DEFICIT-HYPERACTIVITY DOSORDER (ADHD)
94
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Example of antipsychotic drugs

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  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • LITHIUM CARBONATE (QUILONIUM)
95
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Drugs affecting the uterus

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  • UTERINE STIMULANTS (UTEROTONICS OR OXYTOXIC)
  • UTERINE RELAXANTS (TOCOLYTICS)
96
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These are medication given to cause a woman’s uterus to contract, or to increase the frequency and intensity of the contractions

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UTERINE STIMULANTS

97
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These are drug used to suppress premature labor

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UTERINE RELAXANTS

98
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Example of uterine stimulants drugs

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  • OXYTOCIN
  • MISOPROSTOL (CYTOTEC)
99
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Examples of uterine relaxants drugs

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  • TERBUTALINE
  • ISOXUPHRINE (DUVADILAN)
100
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Is a type of dizziness where there is illusion or rotatory movements

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VERTIGO

101
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Drugs that are used to suppress dizziness

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ANTIVERTIGO

102
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A drug that suppresses motion-induced nausea, vomiting and vertigo

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MECLIZINE (BONAMINE)

103
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These drugs are used to alleviate the symptoms of inflammation and to diminish its occurrence by inhibiting the prostaglandin synthesis (COX inhibition)

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NSAID’s

104
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Examples of NSAID’s drugs

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  • IBUPROFEN
  • MEFENAMIC ACID (PONSTAN)
  • NAPROXEN (SKELAN, FLANAX)
105
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A drug that reduces tissue deposits of uric acid in general gout or suppress the intense inflammatory reaction of acute gout

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ANTIGOUT

106
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Example of antigout drugs

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  • ALLOPURINOL
  • COCHICINE
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • CORTICOSTEROIDS (PREDNISONE)
107
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A metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood

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GOUT

108
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These are anti-inflammatory drugs that are used to treat arthritis and rheumatoid disorder

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ANTI-RHEUMATICS

109
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________ of joints of unknown etiology. Inflammation leads to tissue proliferation

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CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE INFLAMMATORY DISORDER

110
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Examples of anti-rheumatics drugs

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  • NSAID’s
  • METHROTREXATE
111
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Also known as painkiller, is any member of the group of drugs used to achieve analgesia - relief from pain

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ANALGESICS

112
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Drinking alcohol while taking aspirin and ibuprofen can ___ the risk of stomach irritation and discomfort

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INCREASE

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