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Medication Classifications Flashcards

1
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Antifungals

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kills fungi

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Antihistamines

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Relieves allergies

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Antihypertensives

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Lowers blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatories (celecoxib)

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Reduce Inflammation

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5
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Antilipemics(pravastatin)

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Lower cholesteral

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6
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Antimigrane

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Relieve migraine headaches

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7
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Anti-osteoporosis

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Improves bone-density

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Antipsychotics(olanzapine,aripiprazole,)

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Control psychotic symptoms

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Antipyretics

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Reduce fever

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10
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Antispasmodics

A

Reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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Antitussives

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Control cough and mucus

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Antivirals

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Kills viruses

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Anxiolytics

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Reduce anxiety

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14
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Bronchodilators(montelukast/
albuterol/fluticasone)

A

Relax airway muscles

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Central Nervous System Stimulants(Methylphenidate)

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Reduce hyperactivity

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Contraceptives

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Prevent pregnancy

17
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Decongestants

A

Relieve nasal congestion

18
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Diuretics(furosemide)

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Eliminate excess fluids

19
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Hormone Replacements

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Stabilize hormone deficiencies

20
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Laxatives

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Promote bowel movements

21
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Hypoglycemics(insluin/
metformin)

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Reduce blood glucose levels

22
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Sedative-Hypnotics

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Induce sleep/relaxation

23
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Analgesics(oxycodone/
hydrocodone)

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Relieve pain

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Antiacids

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Neutralize stomach acid

25
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Antibiotics(amoxicillin/
azithromycin/cephalexin/…)

A

Kill bacteria

26
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Anticholinergics

A

Reduce bronchospasms

27
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Anticoagulants(enoxaparin/
warfarin)

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Delay blood clotting

28
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Anticonvulsants(gabapentin/
pregabalin)

A

Control seizures

29
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Antidepressants(escitalopram/
duloxetine)

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Relieve depression

30
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Antiemetics

A

Reduce vomiting/neusea

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