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LPN drug review Flashcards

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What is the generic name for Tylenol?

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acetaminophen

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What is the trade name for acetaminophen?

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Tylenol

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What is the clinical classification for acetaminophen/Tylenol?

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Non-narcotic analgesic, antipyretic

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What is the action of acetaminophen/Tylenol?

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Appears to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS and to a lesser extent block pain impulses through the peripheral action. Acts centrally on the hypothalamic heat regulating center producing vascodilation (heat loss, skin erythema, diaphoresis) TE results in antipyresis and produces an analgesic effect.

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What is the trade name for albuterol?

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Proventil

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What is the generic name for Proventil?

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albuterol

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What is the clinical classification of albuterol/Proventil?

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Bronchodilator

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What is the action of albuterol/Proventil?

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Stimulates beta 2 adernergic receptors in the lungs resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle TE relieves bronchospasm and reduces airway resistance.

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What is the trade name for alendronate?

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Fosamax

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What is the generic name for Fosamax?

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alendronate

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What is the clinical classification for alendronate/Fosamax?

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Bone resorption inhibitor, calcium regulator

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What is the action of alendronate/ Fosamax?

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Inhibits normal and abnormal bone resorption without retarding mineralization TE leads to significantly increased bone density and reverses progression of osteoporosis

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What is the trade name for alprazolam?

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Xanax

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What is the generic name for Xanax?

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alprazolam

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What is the clinical classification of alprazolam/ Xanax?

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Schedule IV anti-anxiety

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What is the action of alprazolam/ Xanax?

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Enhances the action of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid in the brain TE produced anxiolytic effect due to the CNS depressant action

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What is the trade name of amitriptyline?

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Elavil

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What is the generic name of Elavil?

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amitriptyline

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What is the clinical classification of amitriptyline/ Elavil?

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Antidepressant, antineuralgic, antibulimic

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What is the action of amitriptyline/ Elavil?

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Blocks the reputable of neurotransmitter a (norepinephrine) (serotonin) at the presynaptic membranes increasing the availability at postsynaptic receptor sites strong anticholinergic activity TE antidepressant effect

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What is the trade name of amlodipine?

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Norvasc

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What is the generic name for Norvasc?

A

amlodipine

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What is the clinical classification of amlodipine/ Norvasc?

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Antihypertensive, antianginal

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What is the action of amlodipine/ Norvasc?

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Inhibits calcium movement across cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cell membranes TE dial area coronary arteries peripheral arteries/ arterioles and decreases total peripheral vascular resistance and BP by vascodilation

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What is the trade name for amoxicillin?

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Moxatag

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What is the generic name for Moxatag?

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amoxicillin

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What is the clinical classification for amoxicillin/ Moxatag?

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Antibiotic

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What is the action for amoxicillin/ Moxatag?

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Inhibits bacterial cell walk synthesis TE bacterialcidal in susceptible microorganisms.

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What is the trade name for amoxicillin/clavulanate?

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Augmentin

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What is the generic name for Augmentin?

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amoxicillin/clavulanate

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