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diazepam
lorazepam 
oxazepam 
clonazepam 
temazepam
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benzo

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chlordiazepoxide

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benzo

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clorazepate

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benzo

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buspirone

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atypical anxiolytic

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sertraline

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SSRI

anti-anxiety

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citalopram

escitalopram

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SSRI

anti-anxiety

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fluoxetine

duloxetine

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SSRI

anti-anxiety

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fluvoxamine

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SSRI

anti-anxiety

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venlafaxine

desvenlafaxine

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SNRI

depression

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Levomilnacipran

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SNRI

depression

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bupropion

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atypical antidepressant

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amitriptyline

nortriptyline

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TCA

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imipramine
desipramine
clomipramine

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TCA

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doxepin

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TCA

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amoxapine

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TCA

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phenelzine

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MAOI

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isocarboxazid

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MAOI

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tranylcypromine

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MAOI

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selegiline

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MAOI

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lithium

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mood stabilizer

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carbamazepine

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mood stabilizing antiepileptic

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valproic acid

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mood stabilizing antiepileptic

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lamotrigine

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mood stabilizing antiepileptic

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haloperidol

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1st gen antipsychotic

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ziprasidone

lurasidone

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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olanzapine

clozapine

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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paliperidone

Iloperidone

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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aripiprazole

brexpiprazole

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3rd gen antipsychotic

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methylphenidate

dexmethylphenidate

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CNS stimulant for childood behavioral disorders

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dextroamphetamine
amphetamine
lisdexamphetamine

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CNS stimulant for childhood behavioral disorders

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risperidone

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atypical antipsychotic

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baclofen

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muscle relaxant/ antispasmodic

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cyclobenzaprine

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muscle relaxant/ antispasmodic

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tizanidine

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muscle relaxant/ antispasmodic

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alprazolam
midazolam
triazolam

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benzo

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ramelteon

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melatonin agonist (chronic insomnia)

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albuterol

levalbuterol

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B2 adrenergic agonists

asthma/ bronchospasm

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formoterol

salmeterol

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B2 adrenergic agonists

asthma/ bronchospasm

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terbutaline (airway)

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B2 adrenergic agonists

asthma/ bronchospasm

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theophylline

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COPD, long term asthma

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ipratropium

tiotropium

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inhaled anticholinergics

bronchospasm, COPD

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beclomethasone

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glucocorticoid

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prednisone
methylprednisolone
prednisolone

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glucocorticoid

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budesonide

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nasal glucocorticoid

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fluticasone

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nasal glucocorticoid

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mometasone

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nasal glucocorticoid

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hydrocortisone

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glucocorticoid

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montelukast

zafirlukast

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leukotriene modifiers

long term asthma

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zileuton

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leukotriene modifiers

long term asthma

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guaifenesin

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expectorant (promotes cough production & thins mucous)

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acetylcysteine

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mucolytics (thins secretions to enhance flow)

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hypertonic saline

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mucolytics (thins secretions to enhance flow)

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phenylephedrine
pseudoephedrine
ephedrine

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decongestant (reduces nasal inflammation)

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naphazoline

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decongestant (reduces nasal inflammation)

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diphenhydramine

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antihistamine

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promethazine

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antihistamine

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57
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dimenhydrinate

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antihistamine

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triamcinolone

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nasal glucocorticoid

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furosemide

torsemde

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loop diuretics

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ethacrynic acid

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loop diuretic

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bumetanide

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loop diuretic

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hydrochlorothiazide
chlorothiazide
methyclothiazide

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thiazide diuretics

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spironolactone

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K sparing diuretic

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triamterene

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K sparing diuretic

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amiloride

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K sparing diuretic

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66
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mannitol

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osmotic diuretic (increased ICP)

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captopril
enalapril
fosinopril
lisinopril
ramipril
maexipril
benazepril
A

ACE-I

lowers BP

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enalaprilat

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ACE-I

lowers BP

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losartan
Irbesartan
candesartan
Olmesartan
telmisartan
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ARB

lowers BP

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70
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aliskiren

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direct renin inhibitor

lowers BP

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nifedipine
amlodipine
nicardipine

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Ca channel blocker

angina pectoris, HTN

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verapamil

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Cs channel blocker

angina pectoris, HTN, dysrhythmia

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felodipine

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Ca channel blocker

HTN

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prazosin
doxazosin
terazosin

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alpha adrenergic blockers

HTN

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clonidine

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centrally acting alpha2 agonists

decrease BP, HR, CO

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guanfacine

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centrally acting alpha2 agonists

decrease BP, HR, CO

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methyldopa

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centrally acting alpha2 agonists

decrease BP, HR, CO

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metoprolol
atenolol
esmolol
propranolol
nadolol
carvedilol
labetalol
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beta adrenergic blockers

decrease HR & CO

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79
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catecholamines

noncatecholamines

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adrenergic agonists
vasoconstriction, increased HR, increased contractility, increased rate of conduction through AV node, increased renal perfusion, bronchodilation

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dopamine

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adrenergic agonists
vasoconstriction, increased HR, increased contractility, increased rate of conduction through AV node, increased renal perfusion, bronchodilation

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dobutamine

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adrenergic agonists
vasoconstriction, increased HR, increased contractility, increased rate of conduction through AV node, increased renal perfusion, bronchodilation

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isoproterenol

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adrenergic agonists
vasoconstriction, increased HR, increased contractility, increased rate of conduction through AV node, increased renal perfusion, bronchodilation

83
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ephedrine

A

adrenergic agonists
vasoconstriction, increased HR, increased contractility, increased rate of conduction through AV node, increased renal perfusion, bronchodilation

also a decongestant

84
Q

nitroglycerin

A

organic nitrates

venous dilation & decreased preload –> decreased cardiac O2 demand, acute angina

85
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isosorbide dinitrate

isosorbide mononitrate

A

organic nitrates

venous dilation & decreased preload –> decreased cardiac O2 demand, acute angina

86
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simvastatin
lovastatin
pravastatin
rosuvastatin
Fluvastatin
pitavastatin
A

statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors)

decrease LDL & VLDL cholesterol

87
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ezetimibe

A

cholesterol absorption inhibitor

inhibits reabsorption of cholesterol

88
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colesevelam

colestipol

A

bile-acid sequestrants

decrease LDL cholesterol

89
Q

gemfibrozil

A

fibrates

lower triglyceride levels

90
Q

fenofibrate

A

fibrates

lower triglyceride levels (VLDL)

91
Q

heparin

A

anticoagulant

92
Q

enoxaparin

A

low molecular weight heparin(anticoag)

93
Q

dalteparin

A

low molecular weight heparin(anticoag)

94
Q

fondaparinux

A

anticoagulant

95
Q

warfarin

A

vitamin K inhibitor (anticoagulation through inhibition of coag factors)

96
Q

dabigatran
argatroban
rivaroxaban

A

direct thrombin inhibitor

prevent thrombus formation

97
Q

aspirin

A

NSAID & antiplatelet

98
Q

abciximab

A

antiplatelet

99
Q

eptifibatide

A

antiplatelet

100
Q

tirofiban

A

antiplatelet

101
Q

clopidogrel

A

antiplatelet

102
Q

ticagrelor

A

antiplatelet

103
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dipyridamole

A

antiplatelet

104
Q

cilostazol

A

antiplatelet

105
Q

alteplase (tPA)
Tenecteplase
reteplase

A

thrombolytics

106
Q

epoetin alfa

darbepoetin alfa

A

erythropoietic growth factors

increase RBC production

107
Q

filgrastim

pegfilgrastim

A

leukopoietic growth factors

increase neutrophil production

108
Q

sargramostim

A

granulocyte-macrophage stimulating factor

increase WBC production

109
Q

ranitidine
cimetidine
famotidine
nizatidine

A

H2 receptor antagonists

suppress gastric acid secretion (ulcer/GERD Tx)

110
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omeprazole 
pantoprazole
lansoprazole 
dexlansoprazole 
rabeprazole 
esomeprazole
A

PPI

reduce gastric acid secretion (ulcer & GERD Tx)

111
Q

sucralfate

A

mucosal protectant

barrier adheres to ulcer

112
Q

aluminum hydroxide

113
Q

calcium carbonate

A

antacids

neutralize gastric acidity

114
Q

misoprostol (GI)

A

prostaglandin E analog

gastric ulcer prevention

115
Q

psyllium

116
Q

docusate sodium

117
Q

bisacodyl

118
Q

magnesium hydroxide

A

antacid

laxative

119
Q

senna

120
Q

lactulose

121
Q

diphenoxylate + atropine

A

antidiarrheal

122
Q

loperamide

A

antidiarrheal

123
Q

paregoric

A

antidiarrheal

124
Q

metoclopramide

A

prokinetic agent

Post-op N/V & CINV

125
Q

alosetron

126
Q

lubprostone

127
Q

estradiol

estradiol hemihydrate

128
Q

medroxyprogesterone

A

progesterone

129
Q

norethindrone

A

progesterone

130
Q

megestrol acetate

A

progesterone

131
Q

finasteride

dutasteride

A

decreases usable testosterone (BPH)

132
Q

tamsulosin

A

alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist

relaxes smooth muscle for bladder neck and prostate (BPH, urinary retention/hesitancy)

133
Q

alfuzosin
terazosin
doxazosin

A

alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist

relaxes smooth muscle foo bladder neck and prostate (BPH, urinary retention/hesitancy)

134
Q

sildenafil
tadalafil
vardenafil

A

erectile dysfunction

135
Q

oxytocin

A

oxytocic

labor induction

136
Q

dinoprostone

A

oxytocic

cervical ripening

137
Q

misoprostol

A

oxytocic

cervical ripening

138
Q

methylergonovine

A

oxytocic

contractions to Tx PPH

139
Q

terbutaline

A

tocolytics
delay preterm labor
relax uterus

140
Q

hydroxyprogesterone caproate

A

tocolytics
delay preterm labor
relax uterus

141
Q

nifedipine

A

tocolytics
delay preterm labor
relax uterus

142
Q

indomethacin

A

tocolytics
delay preterm labor
relax uterus

and NSAID

143
Q

magnesium sulfate

A

tocolytics

seizure prevention in preeclampsia

144
Q

alendronate
ibandronate
risedronate

A

bisphosphonates

osteoporosis

145
Q

ibuprofen

146
Q

naproxen

147
Q

diclofenac

148
Q

ketorolac

149
Q

meloxicam

150
Q

celecoxib

151
Q

acetaminophen

A

analgesic

antipyretic

152
Q

morphine

153
Q

fentanyl

154
Q

meperidine

155
Q

codeine

156
Q

methadone

157
Q

oxycodone

158
Q

hydromorphone

159
Q

naloxone

A

opioid antagonists

reverse resp depression caused by opioids

160
Q

naltrexone

methylnaltrexone

A

opioid antagonists

methyl: reverse constipation caused by opioids

161
Q

lidocaine
tetracaine
procaine

A

local anesthetics

162
Q

EMLA

A

local anesthetic

163
Q 
glipizide
glimepiride
repaglinide 
nateglinide 
pioglitazone 
rosiglitazone 
miglitol
sitagliptin 
canagliflozin 
dapagliflozin
A

oral antidiabetic

164
Q

glyburide

A

oral antidiabetic

165
Q

metformin

A

oral antidiabetic

166
Q

acarbose

A

oral antidiabetic

167
Q

glucagon

A

hyperglycemic agent

168
Q

liothyronine

A

thyroid hormone

169
Q

liotrix

A

thyroid hormone

170
Q

methimazole

A

thionamides

blocks thyroid hormone (Graves disease)

171
Q

propylthiouracil (PTU)

A

thionamides

blocks thyroid hormone (Graves disease)

172
Q

radioactive iodine
sodium iodine
potassium iodine

A

hyperthyroidism

173
Q

vasopressin

desmopressin

A

antidiuretic hormone

174
Q

methotrexate

175
Q

doxorubicin

176
Q 
penicillin
amoxicillin 
ampicillin 
nafcillin
ticarcillin
piperacillin
A

penicillin ABX

177
Q

cephalexin

A

cephalosporin ABX

178
Q 
cefazolin 
cefaclor
ceftriaxone 
cefotaxime 
cefepime 
ceftraroline
A

cephalosporin ABX

broad spectrum

179
Q

imipenem-cilastatin

meropenem

A

carbapenem ABX

180
Q

tetracycline
doxycycline
minocycline
demeclocycline

A

tetracycline ABX

broad spectrum

181
Q

gentamicin

A

aminoglycosides

ABX

182
Q

tobramycin
neomycin
streptomycin
paromomycin

A

aminoglycosides ABX

183
Q

trimethoprim

184
Q

sulfadiazine

185
Q 
ciprofloxacin 
ofloxacin 
moxifloxacin 
levofloxacin 
Gemifloxacin
A

fluroquinolones ABX

UTI

186
Q

isoniazid

187
Q

pyrazinamide

188
Q

ethambutol

189
Q

rifapentine

190
Q

rifampin

191
Q

metronidazole

A

antiprotozoal

192
Q

amphotericin B

A

antifungal

193
Q

flucytosine

A

antifungal

194
Q

nystatin

A

antifungal

195
Q

miconazole
clotrimazole
fluconazole

A

antifungal

196
Q

terbinafine

A

antifungal

197
Q

griseofulvin

A

antifungal

198
Q

acyclovir

ganciclovir

199
Q

interferon alfa-2b

200
Q

ribavirin

201
Q

amantadine

202
Q

phenytoin

A

anti-seizure

203
Q

oprelvekin

A

increase plt production

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