Lesson 3.8 Flashcards
are available in parenteral and enteral, ionic and nonionic, and high-osmolality and low-osmolality forms. With the exception of barium, ROCM used for roentgenography are derived of triiodinated benzoic acid
Radiopaque Contrast Media (ROCM
Agents used to kill mycotic (fungal) organisms.
ANTIFUNGALS
amphotericin B, fluconazole, voriconazole, caspofungin, clotrimazole, flucytosine, itraconazole, miconazole, ketoconazole, nystatin, and terbinafine.
COMMON DRUGS of antifungals
Drugs that block histamine from producing adverse effects such as itching, inflammation, respiratory distress, and overall allergic reactions.
ANTIHISTAMINE
hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
COMMON DRUGS of Antihistamine
Treat psychotic episodes schizophrenia, paranoid and disorders behaviors, such as hallucinations, delusions, bipolar affective disorder, acute agitation, antisocial behaviors, and mania.
ANTIPSYCHOTIC
haloperidol, valproic acid, divalproex, olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine. aripiprazole, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, triflupromazine, loxapine, & etc.
COMMON DRUGS antipsychotic
Treat pain associated with muscle spasms. These are often used in ailments such as whiplash, spinal cord injury with spastic muscles, and muscular strains or sprains.
MUSCLE RELAXANTS
cyclobenzaprine, baclofen, diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam, methocarbamol, and metaxalone.
COMMON DRUGS of muscle relaxant
Treat clinical depression neurotransmitter deficiencies. that results from
ANTIDEPRESSANT
amitriptyline. nortriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, protriptyline. trimipramine. amoxapine, maprotiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine. sertraline, citalopram, & etc.
COMMON DRUGS antidepressant
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM MEDICATION
ANTISEIZURE (ANTICONVULSANT)
ANTIPSYCHOTIC
ANTIDEPRESSANT
ANTIANXIETY
Diabetes and hypothyroidism are two common endocrine problems for which patients frequently receive drug treatment.
ENDOCRINE MEDICATIONS
ANTIDIABETIC MEDICATION
THYROID MEDICATION
ENDOCRINE MEDICATIONS
These are used to prevent and to treat seizure disorders.
ANTISEIZURE / ANTICONVULSANT
phenytoin, fosphenytoin, ethotoin, mephenytoin, diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam, valproic acid, divalproex, topiramate, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, & etc.
COMMON DRUGS of ANTISEIZURE / ANTICONVULSANT