NHA pharmacology Flashcards

1
Q

albuterol

A

bronchodilator
-treat difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath

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2
Q

amoxicillin

A

antibiotic

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3
Q

warfarin

A

anticoagulant

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4
Q

valsartan

A

antihypertensive

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5
Q

oxycodone

A

opioid/narcotic analgesic

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6
Q

insulin

A

hypoglycemic

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7
Q

clopidogrel

A

antiplatelet

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8
Q

celecoxib

A

antiinflammatory

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9
Q

ciprofloxcin

A

antibiotic

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10
Q

ad lib means

A

as desired

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11
Q

PRN means

A

as needed

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12
Q

diuretics do what

A

relieve excessive fluid

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13
Q

bronchodilators do what

A

relax airway muscles

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14
Q

hypoglycemics do what

A

reduce blood glucose

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15
Q

2.2 lbs converts to

A

1 kg

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16
Q

1 tablespoon is how many mL

A

15mL

17
Q

elixirs are ___ medication

A

oral
- liquid

18
Q

what is an anti-lipemic medication

A

treat hyperlipidemia (an excess of lipids in the blood).

19
Q

atorvastatin

A

antilipemic
-statin

20
Q

pravastatin

A

antilipemic
-statin

21
Q

simvastatin

A

antilipemic
-statin

22
Q

zolpidem

A

sedative- for sleep

23
Q

A small, sealed, single-use glass or plastic container containing sterile parenteral medications or solution

A

ampule

24
Q

fenofibrate

A

antilipemic

25
Q

metformin

A

hypoglycemic

26
Q

pioglitazone

A

hypoglycemic

27
Q

q means

A

every

28
Q

q4h means

A

every 4 hours

29
Q

qam means

A

every morning

30
Q

rf means

A

refill