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Module 1 Drugs Flashcards

1
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propofol

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anesthetic most responsible for killing MJ

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2
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ASA

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acetyl salicylic acid; aspirin; manufactured in 1899

an NSAID

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3
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salicyclic acid

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aspirin-like drug used to burn off warts among other things

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4
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Lamisil

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cure for fungal infections of nails

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5
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digitalis

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Lanoxin; from foxglove plant. Increases strength of heart contractions for HF

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6
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scopolamine

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from Belladonna plant; used transdermally to prevent motion sickness

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7
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atropine

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from Belladonna plant originally used to dilate pupils long ago

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8
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ephedrine

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from ephedra plant; bronchodilator

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9
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galantamine

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Reminyl; from daffodil bulbs

used to treat early stages of Alzheimer’s

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10
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Premarin

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conjugated estrogens; obtained from pregnant mare’s urine

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11
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human insulin

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now made by recombinant DNA technology

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12
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natural mineral medicines

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lithium, calcium, potassium, iron

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13
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morphine

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analgesic isolated from opium poppy in 1803

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14
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sulfanilamide

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sulfa drug with antibacterial properties; deadly when mixed with diethylene glycol (antifreeze)

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15
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phenobarbital

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first barbiturate sedative-hypnotic

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16
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cocaine

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originally used in tooth drops for children; now a local anesthetic

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17
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Heroin

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opioid derived from opium poppy

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18
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thalidomide

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antinausea drug used in Europe for morning sickness in late 50s and early 60s that was important in changing US drug laws

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19
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LSD

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S1 drug

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20
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Ecstasy

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S1 drug

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21
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Demerol

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Meperidine: synthetic S2 opioid that is not derived from opium poppy

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22
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Percocet

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S2 opioid (oxycodone) combined with Tylenol (acetaminophen)

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23
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Ritalin

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S2 amphetamine that treats hyperactive children

24
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Vicodin

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S2 drug; codeine combined with Tylenol.

Available OTC in low strengths in CAN, MEX, and ENG

25
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S5 cough syrups

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contain low doses of codeine

26
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lithium

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S4 mineral used to treat bipolar depression

27
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Viagra

A

vasodilator

28
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diazepam

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Valium; S4 benzodiazepine

29
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lorazepam

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Ativan; benzodiazepine

30
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midazolam

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Versed; benzodiazepine

31
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Motrin

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ibuprofen; Rx NSAID

32
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Aleve

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naproxen; OTC NSAID

33
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Prilosec

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omeprazole; popular OTC heartburn medication

34
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Tagamet

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cimetidine; popular OTC heartburn medication

35
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Benadryl

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Diphenhydramine; popular OTC antihistamine with sedative properties

36
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ephedrine; pseudoephedrine

A

bronchodilators that have been so abused that OTC drug must be obtained by asking pharmacist

37
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Claritin

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loratadine; OTC antihistamine, works better for allergies than Benadryl

38
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Zyrtec

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cetirizine; OTC antihistamine, works better for allergies than Benadryl

39
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ciprofloxacin

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Cipro; Rx antibiotic

40
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Elavil

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amitriptyline; old-time antidepressant

41
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Dilantin

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phenytoin; common antiseizure drug

42
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naloxone

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Narcan; Mu receptor antagonist (blocks effect of heroin, morphine, etc.)

43
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Flexeril

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cyclobenzaprine; popular muscle relaxant

44
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Bactrim

A

combination sulfa drug used to treat bladder infections

45
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Septra DS

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combination sulfa drug used to treat bladder infections

46
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Zofran

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ondansetron; modern very effective antinausea drug

47
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tetracycline

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old-time antibiotic often used to treat acne; cannot be taken with milk

48
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Nitro-Bid

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long acting NTG drug for chest pain

49
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NTG

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nitroglycerin; used to treat angina

50
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Nitrostat

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tiny sublingual emergency NTG pill

51
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isotretinoin

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Accutane; used for severe cystic acne

52
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gentamicin

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antibiotic

53
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Lunesta

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eszopiclone; popular Rx insomnia drug

54
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Ambien

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zolpidem; popular Rx insomnia drug

55
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Xanax

A

alprazolam; benzodiazepine

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