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Tech Course 112 Medication List Flashcards

1
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What are PDE-5 inhibitors
(Phosphodiesterase Type 5 inhibitors)?

A

They are inhibitors for the enzyme PDE-5 which helps to relax the blood vessels and increase blood flow

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What do 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors do?

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They reduce the levels of DHT in the body. Which helps to decrease inflammation within the prostate.

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How do Alpha 1 Blockers work?

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They work to block norepinephrine which causes the blood vessels to remain open and relaxed.

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What are brand name drugs used for prostate health?

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Proscar, Uroxatral, and Avodart.

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What are the brand name drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) aka the (PDE5 inhibitors)?

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Viagra, Levitra, Cialis.

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What is the brand name for Vardenafil?

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Levitra

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What is the Brand Name for Sildenafil?

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Viagra

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What is the Brand Name for Dutasteride?

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Avodart

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9
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What is the Brand Name for Imipramine?

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Tofranil

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What is the Brand Name for Solifenacin?

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Vesicare

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11
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What is the brand name for Alfuzosin?

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Uroxatral

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12
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What is the brand name for Tadalafil?

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Cialis

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13
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What is the brand name for Finesteride?

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Proscar

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What does an antimuscarinic do for the body?

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It helps to increase the strength of the sphincter muscles within the bladder. Aiding in decreased bed wetting and urine leakage.

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What are Tricyclic Antidepressants?

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They are mood stabilizers. They work to increase norepinephrine and serotonin.

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16
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What is the Therapeutic Class for Levitra, Viagra, and Cialis?

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PDE-5 Inhibitor

17
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What is the Therapeutic Class for Avodart and Proscar?

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5-Alpha reducatase inhibitor

18
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What is the Therapeutic Class for Uroxatral?

A

Alpha 1 Blocker

19
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What is the Therapeutic class for Tofranil?

A

Tricyclic Antidepressant

20
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What is the Therapitic Class for Vesicare?

A

Antimuscarinic drug

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