Medications Flashcards
What drug slows and strengthens the heartbeat?
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
What is both an analgesic and an antipyretic agent?
Acetaminophen with codeine
A drug’s generic name is usually the same as the ______________ name.
Official
A drug used to relieve pain is called an
Analgesic
Antibiotics are an example of drugs given for their _____________ effect.
Therapeutic
What type of medication is the most appropriate medication for depression?
Bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)
What type of medication is used to treat peptic ulcers?
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
What type of medication is used for hypertension?
Lisinopril (Zestril)
What is used to treat edema associated with CHF and renal disease?
Furosemide (Lasix)
What medication is used to slow and strengthen the heartbeat?
Digoxin
What is type of medication is Ambien and what is it used for?
Sedative, to treat insomnia
What type of medication is Atrax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride)?
Antihistamine
What type of medication reduces fevers?
Antipyretic
What type of drugs are used to make a pt comfortable ad relieve pain?
Palliative
What is it called when liquid is in a substance is dissolved?
Solvent
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?
Synergism
What are Prophylatic drugs used for? (Ex: Vaccines, Birth control)
Prevent unwanted conditions
What is an insoluble drug substance is contained in a liquid?
Suspension
What type of drugs increase urine output?
Diuretics
What drug Schedule is Robitussin with Codeine?
V
Antibiotics are an example of drugs given for their _________ effect.
Therapeutic
What mediation is the most appropriate treatment for pain relief?
Tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram)
What schedule of drugs are prescribed in a limited amount and cannot be automatically refilled?
II
Morphine, codeine, and oxycodone are what type of drug?
Analgesic
