Midterm Med Cat. Flashcards
Diuretic
Thiazide
Potassium -sparring
Loop
Osmotic
Make you pee
Mucolytic
Aid clearance of mucus
Anticoagulant
Blood thinner
Non analgesics
Pain reliever
Antibiotics
Fights bacterial
Anticonvulsants
Anti-seizure
Antitussive
Prevents cough
Corticosteroid
Bronchodilator
Atihyperglycemic
Lower blood glucose (sugar)
Amphetamines
Stimulant, treats ADHD, narcolepsy
Antipsychotic
Treats psychosis
Antipyretic
Fever reducer
Anti hypertensive
Lowers blood pressure
Analgesic
Pain reliever
NSAIDs
Non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug
Expectorant
Promotes secretion of sputum
Antihistamine
Anti-allergy
Salicylate
NSAID, fever-reducer, pain reliever, inflammation reducer
Xanthines
Treats asthma?
Decongestant
Relieves congestion
External injection
Through GI
Parental-via injections
IM 90
Subcutaneous 45
Intradermal 15
IV
Precutaneous
Through skin, mucous membranes
Dilator
Widen
Constrictor
Tighten
Sedative
Sleep
Tranquilizer
Relaxing