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1
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What is another name for tenormin?

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Atenolol

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What is the medication synthroid prescribed for?

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Hypothyroidism

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What can penicillin G procaine prescribed for?

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Infection

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What is the generic name for Zantac?

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Ranitidine HCL

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What is the generic name for Demerol?

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Meperidine hydrochloride

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What can Clozaril be prescribed for?

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Schizophrenia

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What is the generic name for Decadron?

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Dexamethasone ( a glucocorticoid, a steroid)

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What is the trade name for flunitrazepam

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Rohyphnol ( sedative) “date rape drug”

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Buprenorphine

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Used to treat heroin use disorder

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Tranyclypromine

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Is a MAOI avoid foods containing tyramine die to hypertensive crisis

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Imipramine

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A TCA causes anticholinergic effects, tinnitus, excessive appetite and weight gain, mild sinus tachycardia

Used for depression

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What’s the drug class of aspirin

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Anti pyretic
Non opioid analgesic
Salicylate

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What is the therapeutic use of aspirin

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Prophylaxis of TIA,MI,
RA
Osteoporosis
Mild to moderate pain

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14
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What are nursing considerations for aspirin

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Assess and reassess pain
Patients who have asthma and nasal polyps or allergies tatrazaline are at an increase risk for developing hypersensitivity
Monitor hepatic function and serum salicylate levels

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What is the drug class of carvedilol ( Coreg)

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Anti hypertensive

Beta blocker

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What is the use of carvedilol ( Coreg)

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Decreased BP, HR
improved CO
slows progression of HF and decreased risk of death

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What is the drug class of fentanyl ( Duragesic)

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Opioid analgesic
Schedule 2
Opioid agonist

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What is the therapeutic use of fentanyl ( Duragesic)

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Decrease in severity of chronic pain

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What is the antidote for fentanyl

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Naloxone

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What is the drug class of insulin lispro

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Anti diabetic

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What is the use of insulin lispro

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Control of hyperglycemia in diabetic patients

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What is the drug class of isosorbide monitrate ( Monoket)

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Anti anginal

Nitrate

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What is the therapeutic use of isosorbide

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Prophylactic mgmt of angina pectoris

Unlabeled use: tx of chronic HF

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What is the drug class of lisonopril ( Zestril)

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Ace inhibitor

Anti hypertensive

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What is the therapeutic use of lisinopril ( Zestril)

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Low EF
MGMT OF HTN
improved symptoms of HF

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26
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What drug class is haloperidol ( Haldol)

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Typical antipsychotic

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What is the therapeutic use of haloperidol

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Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Unlabeled use: N/V from surgery or chemo

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28
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What drug class Is oxycodone

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Opioid analgesic

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What is the therapeutic use of oxycodone

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Severe pain 8-10 pain scale

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30
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What is the drug class of lidocaine

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Anesthetic

Anti arrhythmic

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What is the drug class of alteplase catheter clearance syringe

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Thrombolytic

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32
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What is the drug class of albuterol

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Adrenergic

Anti cholinergic

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What is the therapeutic use of albuterol

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Bronchodilator

Allergy, cough, and cold remedy

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What is the drug class of diltiazem ( Cardizem)

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Calcium channel blocker

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What is the therapeutic use of diltiazem ( Cardizem)

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Anti anginal
Anti hypertensive
Anti arrhythmic

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What is the drug class of heparin

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Anti coagulant

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What is the therapeutic use of heparin

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Prophylaxis and tx of various thromboembolic disorders

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What is the drug class of pantoprazole ( Protonix)

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Anti ulcer agent

Proton pump inhibitor

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What is the drug class of trazadone ( Deseryl)

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Anti depressant

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What drug class is Tylenol

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Anti pyretic

Non opioid analgesic

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41
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Wha is the therapeutic use of Tylenol

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For temps greater than 38.5

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42
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What is the drug class of enoxoparin ( Lovenox)

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Anti coagulant

Anti thrombotic

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What is the therapeutic use of enoxoparin ( Lovenox)

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Prevention of VTE & DTV and or PE

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What is the drug class of valsartan ( Diovan)

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anti hypertensive

ARB

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What is the therapeutic use of valsartan ( Diovan)

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Lowering of BP

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46
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What drug class is hydrochlorothiazide

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Anti hypertensive

Diuretic

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47
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What is the therapeutic use of hydrochlorothiazide

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It is used for hypertension

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48
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What drug class is levothyroxine ( Synthroid)

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It is a hormone

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What is the therapeutic use of levothyroxine ( Synthroid)

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Replacement in HYPOTHYROIDISM to restore normal hormonal balance
Suppression of thyroid cancer

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50
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What drug class is rhituximab ( Rituxan)

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Anti neoplastic

Monoclonal antibodies

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51
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What is the therapeutic use of rituximab ( Rituxan)

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Death of lymphoma cells

52
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What drug class is polyethylene glycol ( Miralax)

53
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What is the therapeutic use of polyethylene glycol ( Miralax)

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Constipation

54
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What drug class is prochlorperazine ( Compazine)

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Phenothiazines

55
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What is the therapeutic use of prochlorperazine ( Compazine)

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Anti emetic
Anti psychotic
Tx for anxiety

56
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What is the drug class of diphenhydramine ( Benadryl)

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Anti histamine

Anti tussives

57
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What is the therapeutic use of diphenhydramine ( Benadryl)

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Decreased symptoms of histamine excess

Suppression of cough

58
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What is the drug class of atorvastatin ( Lipitor)

59
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What is the therapeutic use of atorvastatin ( Lipitor)

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Lipid lowering agent

60
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What is the drug class of docsate sodium

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Stool softener

61
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What is the therapeutic use of docusate sodium

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Prevention of constipation

62
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What is the drug class of leucovorkin ( folinic acid)

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Antidote for methotrexate

63
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What is the therapeutic use of leocovorkin ( folinic acid)

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Minimizes hematologist effects of high dose methotrexate therapy
Mgmt of overdoses

Prevention of toxicity from folic acid antagonists

64
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What is the therapeutic use of hydrocodone ( Norco)

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Severe pain 8-10

65
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What drug class is lorazepam

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Benzodiazepines

66
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What is the therapeutic use of Ativan (lorazepam)

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Decreased anxiety

Decreased seizures

67
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What drug class is azithromycin (Zithromax)

68
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What is the therapeutic intent of azithromycin

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It is an anti infective agent for atypical mycobacterium

69
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What drug class is heparin

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Anti thrombotic

Anti coagulant

70
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What is the therapeutic intent of heparin

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Prophylaxis and txt of various thromboembolic disorders

71
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What is oxycodone ER

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It is a opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain, it is also used to manage chronic pain

72
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What drug class does acyclovir belong to ( Zovirax)

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Anti viral

Purine analogue

73
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What is the therapeutic intent of acyclovir ( Zivorax)

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Inhibition of viral replication

Tx of Herpes simplex

74
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What drug class does cefepime ( Mazipime) belong to

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Anti infective

4th generation cephalosporin

75
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What is the therapeutic intent of cefepime ( Maxipime)

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Treatment for infections

Bacteriocidal action against organisms

76
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What drug class does levetiracetam ( Keppra) belong to

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Anti convulsant

Pyrrolides

77
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What is the therapeutic action of levetiracetam ( Keppra)

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Decreased incidence and severity of seizures

78
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What is drug class does dexamethosone ( Decadron) belong to

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Long acting corticosteroid

79
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What is the therapeutic action of dexamethosone ( Decadron)

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Mgmt of cerebral edema

80
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What drug class does famotidine ( Pepcid) belong to

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Anti ulcer agent

81
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What is the therapeutic intent of famotidine (Pepcid)

A

Mgmt of gastric hyper secretory states

Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

82
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What drug class does baclofen ( Lioresal) belong to

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Anti spasticity

Skeletal muscle relaxant

83
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What is the therapeutic action of baclofen ( Lioresal)

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Decreased muscle spasticity

Bowel and bladder function may also be improved

84
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What drug class is ceiftriaxone ( Rocephin)

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3rd generation cephalosporin

85
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What is the therapeutic use of ceiftriaxone ( Rocephin)

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Otitis media

Bone, joint infections

86
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What drug class does desmopressin belong to

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Anti diuretic hormone

87
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What is the therapeutic use of desmopressin

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Prevention of nocturnal enuresis

Mgmt of appropriate body water content in diabetes insipidus

88
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What drug class does freedoms sulfate belong to

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Iron supplement

89
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What is the therapeutic intent of ferrous sulfate

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Antianemic

90
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What drug class does metoclopramide belong to

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Anti emetic

91
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What is the therapeutic intent of metoclopramide ( Reglan)

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Decreased nausea and vomiting

92
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What drug class does ondansetron belong to

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Anti emetic

93
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What is the therapeutic use of ondansetron

94
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What drug class does alprazolam ( Zanax) belong to

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Benzodiazepines

95
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What is the therapeutic intent of alprazolam (xanax)

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It is used to treat anxiety

96
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What drug class does prochlorperazine ( Compazine) belong to

A

Phenothiazines

97
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What are the therapeutic uses of prochlorperazine ( Compazine)

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Anti emetic
Antipsychotic
Txt for anxiety

98
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What drug class does saline flush belong to

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Isotonic volume expander

Electrolyte replacement

99
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What is a saline flush used for

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Potency of line

To remove meds that may be left at catheter site

100
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What drug class does sodium chloride belong to

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Isotonic crystal loin solution

101
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What is the therapeutic intent of sodium chloride

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Replaces lost body fluids and salts

102
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What drug class is omeprazole ( Prilosec)

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Anti ulcer agent

Proton pump inhibitor

103
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What is the therapeutic intent of omeprazole ( Prilosec)

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Diminished accumulation of acid in the gastric lumen with lessened gastro esophageal reflux

104
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What drug class does metronidazole ( Flagyl) belong to

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Anti infective
Anti protozoan
Anti ulcer

105
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What is the therapeutic intent of metronidazole ( Flagyl)

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Mgmt of BV
tx of acne
Tx of giardiasis

106
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What drug class does voriconazole belong to

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Anti fungal

107
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What drug class does albumin belong to

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Plasma volume expander

108
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What is the therapeutic intent of albumin

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It draws additional fluid into the circulation within about 15 min, except in the presence of marked dehydration indicated for las a or blood volume deficit

Used in the tx of shock, burns, hyponatremia with or without edema

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What drug class does biscodyl ( Dulcolax) belong to

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Stimulant laxative

110
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What drug class does cyclosporine ( Gengraf) belong to

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Immunosuppressant

Anti rheumatic

111
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What is the therapeutic intent of cyclosporine ( Gengraf)

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Prevention of rejection reactions

Slowed progression of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis

112
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What drug class does valganciclovir ( Valcyte)belong to

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Anti viral

113
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What drug class does tamsulosin ( Flomax) belong to

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Peripherally acting anti Adrenergic

114
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What is the therapeutic intent of tamsulosin ( Flomax)

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Decrease symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia ( urinary urgency, nocturnal, hesitancy,mgmt of outflow in males

115
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What drug class does voriconazole (VFEND)

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Anti fungal

116
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What is the therapeutic intent of magnesium oxide

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Neutralizes gastric acid

117
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What drug class is nystatin

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Anti fungal

118
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What drug class does almodipine ( Norvasc) belong to

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Anti hypertensive

Calcium channel blocker

119
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What drug class does chlorhexidine belong to

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Anti septic

Anti microbial

120
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What drug class does methylprednisolone belong to

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Anti asthmatic

Corticosteroid

121
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What is the therapeutic intent of methylprednisolone

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It is used with other immunosuppressants in the prevention of organ rejection
Asthma

122
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Sulfamethoxazole ( Bactrim)

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Anti infective

Anti protozoal

123
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What is the therapeutic intent of sulfamethoxazole ( Bactrim)

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Bacterial action

124
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What drug class does minoxidil ( Loniten) belong to

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Anti hypertensive

125
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What is the therapeutic intent of minoxidil ( Loniten)

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Slows or stops hair loss

Reduces BP

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