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EMT-P (PAR 212-PHARMACOLOGY) > SECOND EXAM REVIEW > Flashcards

SECOND EXAM REVIEW Flashcards

1
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increase serum or urine pH

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alkalizing agents

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neutralize excess acids present in stomach

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antacids

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3
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treat intestinal parasites

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anthelmintics

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treat bacterial infection

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antibiotics

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reduce efficacy of clotting factors present in the blood

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anticoagulants

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decrease gastrointestinal motility, alter GI secretion activity

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antidiarrheals

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prevent or control various cardiac dysrhythmias

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antidysrhythmics

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8
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treat or prevent nausea and vomiting

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antimetics

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9
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prevent or treat excess intestinal gas

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antiflatulents

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10
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treat fungal infections

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antifungals

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11
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treat glaucoma

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antiglaucoma agents

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12
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block histamine receptors, dry mucous membranes, inhibit immune response in allergic reactions

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antihistamines

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13
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decrease blood cholesterol, sequester cholesterol chemicals in bile

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antihyperlipidemics

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14
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treat parasitic infections

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antiparasitic agents

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15
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treat psychoses, including schizophrenia

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antipsychotics

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16
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treat viral infections

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antivirals

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17
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reduce or prevent seizures, provide sedation

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barbiturates

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18
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treat anxiety and seizures, provide sedation

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benzodizepines

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19
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bronchodilation

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beta-agonists

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20
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reduce heart rate and blood pressure

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beta-blocking agents

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21
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reduce heart rate and improve pressure

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calcium channel blockers

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22
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decrease heart rate and improve contractility

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cardiac glycosides

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23
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treat cancer or malignancy

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chemotherapeutic agents

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24
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prevent cholesterol conversion in the liver

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cholesterol synthesis inhibitors

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25
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activate secretory glands in the eyes and GI tract; improve muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis

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cholinergics

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26
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decrease inflammation; immunosuppressant

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corticosteroids

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27
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decrease bronchial irritation causing cough

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cough suppressants

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28
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enhance digestion of foods and may include enzymes

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digestants

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29
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promote excretion of urine and manages fluid overload

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diuretics

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30
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dissolve clots present in blood vessels or vascular access devices

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fibrinolytics

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31
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replacement or maintenance therapy, treat systematic inflammation

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glucocorticoids

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32
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deactivate proteins involved in platelet aggregation

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glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors

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33
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block histamine receptors, including those responsible for gastric acid secretion

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histamine-2 receptor antagonists

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34
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replace hormones, improve bone density that has decreased due to aging and hormone loss

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hormone replacement drugs

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35
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inhibit or enhance functioning of the immune system

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immunomodulators

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36
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prevent rejection of transplanted organs or tissues; treat rheumatoid arthritis

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immunosuppresants

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37
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positive inotropic effects, allows cellular glucose uptake and treats hyperkalemia

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insulin

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38
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increase GI motility

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laxatives

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39
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promote sodium and water retention

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mineralocorticoids

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40
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assist with elimination of mucous in the respiratory tract

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mucolytics

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41
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dilate pupils for ocular diagnostics and treatment procedures

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mydriatics

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42
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relieve pain and relieve or suppress cough

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narcotic analgesics

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43
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decrease upper airway mucous secretion

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nasal decongestants

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44
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provide chemical paralysis in intubated and ventilated patients

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neuromuscular blocking agents

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45
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treat pain and inflammation

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non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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46
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prevent conception

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oral contraceptives

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47
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manage type 2 diabetes

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oral hypoglycemic agents

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48
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treat erectile dysfunction

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phosphodiesterase inhibitors

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49
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decrease platelet aggregation in patients at risk of thrombus formation

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platelet inhibitors

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50
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suppress activity of parietal cell acid secretion

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protein pump inhibitors

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51
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treat depression, anxiety, and related conditions

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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52
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increase blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output; constrict blood vessels

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sympathomimetics

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53
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decrease or eliminate uterine contractions during preterm labor

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tocolytics

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54
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treat depression, neuropathy, and chronic syndromes

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tricyclic antidepressants

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55
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bronchodilation

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xanthines

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56
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alkalizing agents affect what primary body system?

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renal

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57
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antacids affect what primary body system?

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GI

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58
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anthelmintics affect what primary body system?

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GI

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59
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antibiotics affect what primary body system?

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varied

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60
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anticoagulants affect what primary body system?

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hematologic

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61
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antidiarrheals affect what primary body system?

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GI

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62
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antidysrhythmics affect what primary body system?

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cardiovascular

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63
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antiemetics affect what primary body system?

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GI, CNS

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64
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antiflatulents affect what primary body system?

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GI

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65
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antifungals affect what primary body system?

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varied

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66
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anti glaucoma agents affect what primary body system?

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varied

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67
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antihistamines affect what primary body system?

68
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antihyperlipidemcs affect what primary body system?

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hematologic, cardiovascular

69
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anti parasitic agents affect what primary body system?

70
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antipsychotics affect what primary body system?

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sympathetic nervous system

71
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antivirals affect what primary body system?

72
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barbiturates affect what primary body system?

73
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benzodiazepines affect what primary body system?

74
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beta agonist affect what primary body system?

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respiratory

75
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beta blocking agents affect what primary body system?

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cardiovascular

76
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calcium channel blockers affect what primary body system?

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cardiovascular

77
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cardiac glycosides affect what primary body system?

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cardiovascular

78
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chemotherapeutic agents affect what primary body system?

79
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cholesterol synthesis inhibitors affect what primary body system?

80
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cholinergic affect what primary body system?

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parasympathetic nervous system

81
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corticosteroids affect what primary body system?

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endocrine and immune

82
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cough suppressants affect what primary body system?

83
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digestants affect what primary body system?

84
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diuretics affect what primary body system?

85
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fibrinolytic affect what primary body system?

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hematologic

86
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glucocorticoids affect what primary body system?

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endocrine and imune

87
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glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors

affect what primary body system?

A

hematologic

88
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histamine-2 receptor antagonists affect what primary body system?

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GI and immune

89
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hormone replacement drugs affect what primary body system?

90
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immunomodulators affect what primary body system?

91
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immunosuppressants affect what primary body system?

92
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insulin affect what primary body system?

93
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laxatives affect what primary body system?

94
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mineralocorticoids affect what primary body system?

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endocrine and immune

95
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mucolytics affect what primary body system?

96
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mydriatics affect what primary body system?

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ocular and parasympathetic nervous system

97
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narcotic analgesics affect what primary body system?

98
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nasal decongestants affect what primary body system?

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sympathetic nervous system

99
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neuromuscular blocking agents affect what primary body system?

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peripheral nervous system and musculosystem

100
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non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs affect what primary body system?

101
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oral contraceptives affect what primary body system?

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endocrine and genitourinary

102
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oral hypoglycemic agents affect what primary body system?

103
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phosphodiesterase inhibitors affect what primary body system?

A

cardiovascular

104
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platelet inhibitors affect what primary body system?

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hematologic

105
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protein pump inhibitors affect what primary body system?

106
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors affect what primary body system?

107
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sympathomimetics affect what primary body system?

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cardiovascular

108
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tocolytics affect what primary body system?

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endocrine and genitourinary

109
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tricyclic antidepressants affect what primary body system?

110
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xanthines affect what primary body system?

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respiratory

111
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sodium bicarbonate

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alkalizing agent

112
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sucralfate (Carafate), aluminum salts, calcium carbonate

113
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mebendazole (Vermox)

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anthelmintics

114
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Penicillin, ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

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antibiotics

115
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Heparin, warfarin (Coumadin)

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anticoagulants

116
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Loperamide (Imodium), diphenoxylate-atropine combination (lomotil)

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antidiarrheals

117
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Lidocaine, amiodarone (Cordarone)

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antidysrthymias

118
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Promethazine (Phenergan), ondansetron (Zofran)

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antiemetics

119
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Simethicone, lactase

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antiflatulents

120
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Fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral)

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antifungals

121
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Brinzolamide (Azopt), bimatoprost (Lumigan)

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anti glaucoma agents (usually eye drops)

122
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Ioratadine (Claritin)

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antihistamines

123
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Cholestyramine (Questran), colesevelam (Welchol)

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antihyperlipidemics

124
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Nitazonxanide (Alinia)

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anti parasitic agents

125
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Haloperidol (Haldol), olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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antipsychotics

126
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Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir)

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antivirals

127
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Phenobarbital

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barbiturates

128
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Lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), oxazepam (Serax)

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benzodiazepines

129
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albuterol; levalbuterol (Xopenex)

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beta agonists

130
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Metoprolol (Lopressor), atenolol (Tenormin)

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beta blocking agents

131
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Diltiazem (Cardizem), verapamil (Calan)

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calcium channel blockers

132
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Digoxin (Lanoxin)

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cardiac glycosides

133
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Vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar), cisplatin (Platinol)

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chemotherapeutic agents

134
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Atorvastatin (Isopto); simvastatin (Zocor)

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cholesterol synthesis inhibitors

135
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Pilocarpine (Isopto); pyridostigmine (Mestinon)

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cholinergic

136
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Prednisone, dexamethasone (Decadron)

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corticosteroids

137
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Codeine, dextromethorphan

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cough suppressants

138
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glutamine

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digestants

139
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Mannitol (Osmitrol), furosemide (Lasix)

140
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Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), tenecteplase (TNKase)

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fibrinolytics

141
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Hydrocortisone, beclomethasone (Beconase)

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glucocorticoids

142
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Tirofiban (Aggrastat), eptifibatide (Integrilin)

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glycoprotein IIb/IIIa

143
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Ranitidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid)

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histamine-2 receptor antagonists

144
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estrogen, progesterone

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hormone replacement drugs

145
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Interferon, levamisole (Ergamisol)

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immunomodulators

146
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Cyclosporine (Gengraf), tacrolimus (Prograf)

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immunosuppressants

147
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Insulin

148
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Bisacodyl (Dulcolax), docusate (Colace)

149
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Fludrocortisone (Florinef)

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mineralcorticoids

150
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

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mucolytics

151
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Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl)

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mydriatics

152
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Morphine, oxycodone

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narcotic analgesics

153
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Pseudo ephedrine (Sudafed), phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

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nasal decongestants

154
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Succinylcholine (Anectine), rocuronium (Zemuron)

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neuromuscular blocking agents

155
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Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), ketorolac (Toradol), indomethacin (Indocin)

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non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

156
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Estrogen, progesterone

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oral contraceptives

157
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Glyburide (Diabeta), metformin (Glucophage), glipizide (Glucotrol)

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oral hypoglycemic agents

158
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Sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis)

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phosphodiesterase inhibitors

159
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Aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix)

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platelet inhibitors

160
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Omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium)

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protein pump inhibitors

161
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Paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

162
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Epinephrine (Adrenalin), phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

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sympathomimetics

163
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Magnesium sulfate

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tocolytics

164
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Amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin, desipramine (Norpramin)

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tricyclic antidepressants

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Theophylline (Uniphyl)

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