PHARMACOLOGY VOCAB LIST Flashcards by Jocelle Ann Duculan

Acetaminophen (G)

Tylenol (B) - analgesic, antipyretic - oral

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brand name of Acetaminophen

Tylenol, Tylenol Plain, Tempra

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medication class of Acetaminophen

Analgesic / Antipyretic

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route of administration of Acetaminophen

oral

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Used for moderate to mild pain, inflammation and to reduce fever. Drugs that relieves pan.

Analgesic

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acetaminophen(g) - Tylenol(b), Tempra(b)

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Neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the GI tract. Epigastric discomfort.

Antacid

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Calcium carbonate(g) - Tums(b)

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Bacterial Pneumonia. Treats infectious diseases by inhibiting the growth or destruction of microorganisms. Produced from molds or bacteria that inhibit or kill bacteria.

Antibiotic (Abx)

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vancomycin(g) - Vancocin(b)

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Used to prevent the coagulation of blood. Stops blood from clotting

Anticoagulant

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warfarin(g) - coumadin(b), heparin(g/b)

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Used regularly to prevent seizures. Stops seizures from occurring. Epilepsy.

Anticonvulsant

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phenytoin(g) - Dilantin(b)

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Prevent or arrest vomiting. Also used to treat vertigo, motion sickness and nausea. Stops nausea and vomiting

Antiemetic

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dimenhydrinate(g) - Gravol(b)

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Used to decrease symptoms of inflammation caused during an allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis

Antihistamine

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diphenhydramine(g) - Benadryl(b)

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Used in treatment of inflammatory and arthritic conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Anti-inflammatory analgesic

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ibuprofen(g) - Advil, Motrin(b)

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Used to treat various forms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

Antipsychotic

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risperidone(g) - Risperdal(b)

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Reduce fever

Antipyretic

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acetaminophen(g) - Tylenol(b)

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Used to treat viral illnesses that do not produce immunity or do not have a vaccine to prevent their occurrence

Antiviral

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valacyclovir(g) - Valtrex(b)

Bisoprolol(g)

Monocor(B) - beta blocker - oral

brand name of Bisoprolol

Monocor

medication class (Bisoprolol)

Beta-Blockers

route of administration (Bisoprolol)

oral

Dilates the bronchi of the lungs to increase airflow. Relaxes bronchial tubes

Bronchodilator

list some examples (Bronchodilator)

ipratropium(g) - Atrovent(b)

Citalopram(g)

Celexa (B) - antidepressant (SSRI) - oral

brand name of Citalopram

Celexa

medication class (Citalopram)

Antidepressant

route of administration (Citalopram)

oral

Topical, oral or inhaled medications used to decrease inflammation.

Corticosteroid

list some examples (Corticosteroid)

prednisone(g) - Deltasone(b)

Dimenhydrinate(g)

Gravol (B) - antiemetic - oral, rectal, IM, IV

brand name of Dimenhydrinate

Gravol (B)

medication class (Dimenhydrinate)

antiemetic

route of administration (Dimenhydrinate)

oral, rectal, IM, IV

Flovent(b)

fluticasone (g) - corticosteroid - inhalation

generic name of Flovent

fluticasone (g)

medication class (Flovent)

corticosteroid

route of administration (Flovent)

inhalation

Ibuprofen(g)

Advil, Motrin(b) - analgesic, anti-inflammatory - oral

brand/generic name (Ibuprofen)

Advil, Motrin(b)

medication class (Ibuprofen)

analgesic, anti-inflammatory

route of administration (Ibuprofen)

oral

a shot that delivers medication directly into a muscle

Intramuscular (IM)

what is this route of administration (IM)

IM, into a muscle

example of meds given this way (IM)

dimenhydrinate(g) - Gravol(b)

Inserting a needle or tube into a vein to deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients

Intravenous (IV)

what is this route of administration (IV)

IV, into a vein

example of meds given this way (IV)

dimenhydrinate(g) - Gravol(b)

Linagliptin (g)

Tradjenta (B) - oral hypoglycemic - oral

brand name of Linagliptin

Tradjenta (B)

medication class (Linagliptin)

Oral Hypoglycemic

route of administration (Linagliptin)

oral

Metoprolol

Lopressor (B) - betablocker - oral

brand name of Metoprolol

Lopresor(b)

medication class (Metoprolol)

Beta-Blockers

route of administration (Metoprolol)

oral

Used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by trauma, terminal illnesses, postoperative and pain associated with MI.

Narcotic Analgesic

list some examples (Narcotic Analgesic)

fentanyl(g) - Duragesic(b)

drug is administered under the tongue

Sublingual

example of meds given this way (Sublingual)

lorazepam(g) - Ativan(b)

route of administration is under the skin

Subcutaneous (Sub-Q)

example of meds given this way (Sub-Q)

Insulin

route of administration is Topical

Transdermal

example of meds given this way (Sub-Q)

nicotine patch

Vancomycin(g)

Vancocin (B) - antibiotic - IV, oral

brand name of Vancomycin

Vancocin

medication class (Vancomycin)

Antibiotic

route of administration (Vancomycin)

IV, oral

amoxicillin(g)

Amoxil(b) - Antibiotic

apixaban(g)

Eliquis(b) - Anticoagulant

cephalexin(g)

Keflex(b) - Antibiotic

cetirizine(g)

Reactine - Antihistamine

clotrimazole(g)

Canesten(b) - Antifungal

dalteparin(g)

Fragmin(b) - Anticoagulant

dextromethorphan(g)

DM Syrup(b) - Antitussive

enoxaparin(g)

Lovenox(b) - Anticoagulant

iron polysaccharide complex(g)

Feramax(b) - Iron Dificiency

guaifenesin(g)

Robitussin(b) - Expectorant

potassium chloride(g)

Slow K, KCL Elixir(b) - Electrolyte

risedronate(g)

Actonel(b) - Treatment of Osteoporosis

rivaroxaban(g)

Xarelto(b) - Anticoagulant

salbutamol(g)

Ventolin(b) - Bronchodilator

which type of drug is a mild hypnotic?

sedative

central nervous system(CNS) stimulant

amphetamine

combining form of itching

prurit/o

drug that lowers blood pressure

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

combining form of meaning sensitivity to pain

alges/o

A governmental agency having he legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

type of drug that blocks the action of epinephrine at sites on the receptor of heart muscle cells

Beta-blocker

prefix meaning "against"

anti-

combining form of air

aer/o

combining form of mixture

cras/o

combining form of feeling or sensation

esthes/o

combining form of stupor

narc/o

type of drug that primarily controls anxiety and severe behavior disturbances

tranquilizer

a drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone

Synergism

combining form meaning tissue

hist/o

combining form meaning treatment

iatr/o

calculation of a drug concentration in tissues and blood over a period of time

pharmacokinetics

prefix meaning "together, with"

syn-

type of drug that is taken to increase production of urine; lowers blood pressure

diuretic

magnesium hydroxide(g)

Milk of magnesia(b)

polystyrene sulfonates(g)

Kayexalate(b)

bisacodyl(g)

Dulcolax(b)

diclofenac topical gel(g)

Voltaren Emugel(b)

loperamide(g)

Imodium(b) - Antidiarrheals

harmful effect of a drug

Toxicity

drugs are applied locally on the skin or mucous membrane

Topical

drug is administered via suppository or fluid into the anus

Rectal

drug is administered via vapor or gas into the nose or mouth

Inhalation

drug is given by mouth and absorbed through the stomach or intestine

Oral

drug that promotes vomiting

Emetic

drug that produces sleep or a trance-like state

Hypnotic

Drug that prevents bone loss and osteopenia

Bisphosphonate