Therapeutic Classification/Pharmacological Classification Flashcards

1
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What is Therapeutic Classification?

A

physiological change induced by the drug

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What is Pharmacological Classification?

A

mechanism of action on the molecular level

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3
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TC: What are Anticoagulants?

A

help prevent blood clots

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4
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TC: What are Antihyperlipidemics?

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lower blood-cholesterol levels

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5
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TC: What are antihypertensives?

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lower blood pressure

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TC: What are antidysrhythmics/antiarrhythmics?

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treat an abnormal heartbeat

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PC: What are Calcium Channel Blockers?

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block calcium channels in the heart and limit the passage of calcium ions through the cell membrane

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PC: What are Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors? (A.K.A ACE Inhibitors)

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discourage formation of angiotensin II by inhibiting its production from angiotensin I

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PC: Beta-Adrenergic Blockers ( A.K.A Beta Blockers)

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inhibit proteins that receive epinephrine (adrenaline) which slows heartbeat and lowers blood pressure

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10
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What is the generic and drug class of Prinivil?

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Generic: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor

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What is the generic and drug class of Norvasc?

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Generic: Amlodipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker

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What is the generic and drug class of Lopressor?

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Generic: Metoprolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blocker

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What is the generic and drug class of Amoxil, Trimox?

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Generic: Amoxicillin
Drug Class: Antibiotic

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What is the generic and drug class of Diflucan?

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Generic: Fluconazole
Drug Class: Antifungal

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What is the generic and drug class of Valtrex?

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Generic: Valacyclovir
Drug Class: Antiviral

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What is the generic and drug class of Cleocin?

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Generic: Clindamycin
Drug Class: Antibiotic

17
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What is the generic and drug class of Deltasone?

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Generic: Prednisone
Drug Class: Anti-inflammatory

18
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What is the generic and drug class of Altace?

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Generic: Ramipril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor

19
Q

What is the generic and drug class of Coreg?

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Generic: Carvedilol
Drug Class: Antihypertensive

20
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Name all Drug Forms:

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  • Tablet
    -Capsule
  • Liquid Suspension
    -Liquid Solution
    -Intramuscular Solution
    -Intravenous Solution
    -Ointment
    -Cream
    -Gel
    -Lotion
    -Suppositories
    -Patch