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Medications Flashcards

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Analgesics

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Analgesics are given for relief of pain. Three types of analgesics.

  1. Narcotic
  2. Antipyretic
  3. Anti-Inflammatory or Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID)
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Narcotic Analgesic

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Given for acute pain. May also be habit forming in high doses over a prolonged period.

Narcotics dull the senses and are mind altering substances.

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3
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Oxycontin

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Oxycodone

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4
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Dilaudid

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Hydromorphone

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5
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Codeine

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Codeine

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6
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Demerol

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Meperidine

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7
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Tylenol #3

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Acetaminophen with codeine 30mg Codeine

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Tylenol #2

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Acetaminophen with 15mg Codeine

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Tylenol #1

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Acetaminophen with 8mg Codeine

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Analgesic Antipyretic

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Given for mild to moderate pain and may also be used as an inflammatory.

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11
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Aspirin

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)

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12
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Advil/Motrin

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Ibuprofen

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13
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Tylenol P.

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Acetaminophen

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Anti-Inflammatory or Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory NSAID

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Used primarily for disorders of the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

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15
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Entrophen

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ASA Enteric coasted (EC)

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16
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Indocid

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Indomethacin

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17
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Naprosyn

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Naproxen

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18
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Toradol

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Ketorolac

19
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Voltaren

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Diclofenac

20
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Anticonvulsants

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Anticonvulsants are given for the treatment of seizures (sudden attacks of involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations which may be caused by epilepsy.

21
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Dilantin

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Phenytoin

22
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Rivotril

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Clonazepam

23
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Tegretol

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Carbamazepine

24
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Anti-Parkinson Agents

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Used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (Chronic disease of the nervous system).

25
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Sinemet

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Levodopa-Carbidopa

26
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Cogentin

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Benztropine

27
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Anxiolytics

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Administered to relieve anxiety and tension.

28
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BuSpar

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Buspirone

29
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Ativan

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Lorazepam

30
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Serax

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Oxazepam

31
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Valium

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Diazepam

32
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Xanax

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Alprazolam

33
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Antipsychotics

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Antipsychotics are given to reduce mental tension and anxiety related to psychotic disorders.

34
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Largactil

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Chlorpromazine

35
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Haldol

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Haloperidol

36
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Risperdal

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Risperidone

37
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Clozaril

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Clozapine

38
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Antidepressants

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Drugs are used to relieve depression.

39
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Elavil

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Amitriptyline

40
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Effexor

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Venlafaxine

41
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Paxil

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Paroxetine

42
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Celexa

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Citalopram

43
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Prozac

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Fluoxetine

44
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Zoloft

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Sertraline

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