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Medications Flashcards

1
Q

What drug slows and strengthens the heartbeat?

A

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

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2
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What is both an analgesic and an antipyretic agent?

A

Acetaminophen with codeine

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3
Q

A drug’s generic name is usually the same as the ______________ name.

A

Official

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4
Q

A drug used to relieve pain is called an

A

Analgesic

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5
Q

Antibiotics are an example of drugs given for their _____________ effect.

A

Therapeutic

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6
Q

What type of medication is the most appropriate medication for depression?

A

Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)

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7
Q

What type of medication is used to treat peptic ulcers?

A

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

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8
Q

What type of medication is used for hypertension?

A

Lisinopril (Zestril)

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9
Q

What is used to treat edema associated with CHF and renal disease?

A

Furosemide (Lasix)

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10
Q

What medication is used to slow and strengthen the heartbeat?

A

Digoxin

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11
Q

What is type of medication is Ambien and what is it used for?

A

Sedative, to treat insomnia

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12
Q

What type of medication is Atrax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride)?

A

Antihistamine

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13
Q

What type of medication reduces fevers?

A

Antipyretic

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14
Q

What type of drugs are used to make a pt comfortable ad relieve pain?

A

Palliative

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15
Q

What is it called when liquid is in a substance is dissolved?

A

Solvent

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16
Q

What is it called when 2 drugs are given simultaneously and have an effect that is greater than the sun of the effects of the drugs used independently?

A

Synergism

17
Q

What are Prophylatic drugs used for? (Ex: Vaccines, Birth control)

A

Prevent unwanted conditions

18
Q

What is an insoluble drug substance is contained in a liquid?

A

Suspension

19
Q

What type of drugs increase urine output?

A

Diuretics

20
Q

What drug Schedule is Robitussin with Codeine?

A

V

21
Q

Antibiotics are an example of drugs given for their _________ effect.

A

Therapeutic

22
Q

What mediation is the most appropriate treatment for pain relief?

A

Tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram)

23
Q

What schedule of drugs are prescribed in a limited amount and cannot be automatically refilled?

A

II

24
Q

Morphine, codeine, and oxycodone are what type of drug?

A

Analgesic

25
Q

Drugs with no accepted medicinal use are classified as Schedule

A

I

26
Q

The need for increasing dosages of a medication in order to maintain the desired therapeutic effect is a result of

A

Tolerance

27
Q

Albuterol (Proventil) mist inhalant falls under what drug classification?

A

Bronchodilators

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