Medications Flashcards
1
Q
What is Colchicine?
A
An anti-inflammatory typically used to prevent gout attacks
2
Q
What are Fab Fragments?
A
Substance to chemically bind antigens, used to combat poisoning
3
Q
What is Fentanyl?
A
A narcotic used to treat severe pain
4
Q
What is Prednisone?
A
A steroid used to quell inflammation
5
Q
What is Sulfasalazine?
A
An anti-inflammatory used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation of the bowel
6
Q
What is Ativan?
A
A brand of lorazepam which is an anti-anxiety and anti-seizure medication
7
Q
What is HSE?
A
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis is swelling of the brain consequential of the herpes virus
