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PPE and Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Gowns are used for—-

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  • Diseases that need contact precautions
  • scabies, hep A, rotavirus, herpes zoster (shingles)
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Mask is used for

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mumps, pertussis, rubella (german measels).

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Goggles are used for?

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Meningitis and Influenza

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4
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N95 masks should be used for?

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  • airborne diseases

tuberculosis, measles (ruboela)

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5
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Anticholinergics

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Smooth muscle spasms

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6
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Antilipemics

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Lower cholesterol

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7
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Antitussives/expectorants

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Control cough, promote the elimination of mucus

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8
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Antioxyltic

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anti anxiety

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9
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Amlodipine Besylate

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Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel Blocker

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10
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Amoxicillin

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Antibiotic

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11
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Aripiprazole

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Antipsychotic - Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder by altering the actions of certain chemicals in the brain.

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12
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Atorvastatin

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Lowers “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL)

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13
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Azithromycin

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Antibiotic

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14
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Celecoxib

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Anti-Inflammatory

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15
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Cephalexin

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Antibiotic

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16
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Ciprofloxacin

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Antibiotic

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17
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Clopidogrel

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Antiplatelet Agent

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18
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Donepezil

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Anti-Alzheimer’s

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19
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Duloxetine

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Antidepressant

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20
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Enoxaparin

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Anticoagulan

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21
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Esomeprazole

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Anti-Ulcer Agent, Proton-Pump Inhibitor - Reduces stomach acid production

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22
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Fenofibrate

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Antilipemic

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23
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Fluticasone/Salmeterol

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Antiasthma, Glucocorticoid, Bronchodilator - Combination medication used to control and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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24
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Furosemide

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Diuretic - Increases urine output, used to treat edema (fluid retention)

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25
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Gabapentin

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Anticonvulsant

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26
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Hydrochlorothiazide:

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diuretic

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27
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Hydrocodone

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Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesic

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Levofloxacin

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Antibiotic

29
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Levothyroxine

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Thyroid Hormone

30
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Lisinopril

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ACE Inhibitor to Treat Hypertension

31
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Losartan

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Antihypertensive

32
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Memantine

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Anti-Alzheimer’s

33
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Calcium Channel Blocker

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Medication That Prevents the Entry of Calcium Ions into the Cells of the Body, Which Can Lower Blood Pressure and Treat Cardiac Pain and Dysfunction

34
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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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Specific Type of Medication That Reduces Stomach Acid

35
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Glucocorticoid

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Hormone with Functions Including Suppression of Inflammation

36
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ACE Inhibitor

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, a Type of Antihypertensive Medication

37
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Metformin

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Hypoglycemic

38
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Methylphenidate

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Central Nervous System Stimulant

39
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Metoprolol

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Antuhyperintensive

40
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Montelukast

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Bronchodilator, Leukotriene Inhibitor

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Olanzapine

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Antipsychotic

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Omeprazole

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Anti-Ulcer Agent, Proton-Pump Inhibitor

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Oxycodone

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Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesic

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Pioglitazone

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Hypoglycemic

45
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Pravastatin

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Antilipemic, Statin

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Prednisone

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Glucocorticoid

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Pregabalin

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Anticonvulsant

48
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Quetiapine

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Antipsychotic

49
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Rosuvastatin

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Antilipemic, Statin

50
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Sildenafil:

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Erectile Dysfunction Agent

51
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Simvastatin

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Antilipemic, Statin

52
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Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

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Antibiotic

53
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Tramadol

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Analgesic

54
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Valsartan

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Antihypertensive

55
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Warfarin

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Anticoagulant

56
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Zolpidem

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Sedative-Hypnotic (for Sleep)

57
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suppository

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a solid dosage form inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication

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ung

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ointment

59
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gtt

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drop - unit of volume

60
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PO

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by mouth

61
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PR

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rectally

62
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a

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before

63
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ac

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before meals

64
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ad lib

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as desired

65
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bid

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twice a day

66
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