NIM- Med Classes Flashcards
What Medication Class?
Inhibits the formation of fibrin clots.
Inhibits the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
(inactivates factors needed for clotting)
Heparin
What Medication Class?
Bone resorption inhibitors
Bisphosphonates
What Medication Class?
Anti-inflammatory effect
(reduces the number of mast cells in the airway)
Corticosteroids
What Medication Class?
Blocks movement of calcium
Calcium Channel Blockers
What Medication Class?
Inhibits uptake of serotonin, used for depression
SSRIs
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
What Medication Class?
Anti-anxiety drug which binds to receptors enhancing effect of GABA
Benzodiazepines
What Medication Class?
Binds to opioid receptors in the brain which causes an analgesic, sedative, & euphoric effect
Opioids
What Medication Class?
Inhibits reabsorption of water, encourages excretion of Na+ and Cl-
Osmotic Diuretics
What Medication Class?
Blocks Aldosterone, excreting of sodium and water but holding potassium in the body
K+ Sparing Diuretics
What Medication Class?
Inhibits dopamine from being released in brain
(Lessens positive symptoms of schizophrenia)
First Generation Antipsychotics
What Medication Class?
Inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA Reductase
Statins
What Medication Class?
Acts on serotonin & dopamine, lessening positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Second generation Antipsychotics
What Medication Class?
Inhibits RAAS
ACE inhibitors
What Medication Class?
Interferes with the production of vitamin K
Warfarin
What Medication Class?
Vasodilator which decreases blood pressure, cardiac workload, & oxygen consumption
Nytroglycerin
What Medication Class?
Inhibits reabsorption of NA+ in the thick region of the Loop of Henle
Loop Diuretics
What Medication Class?
Dilates (opens up) the bronchi
Bronchodilators
What Medication Class?
Block the parasympathetic nerve that causes the airway to constrict
Anticholinnergics
