Top 40 Drugs Flashcards

1
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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen; Vicodin

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CII; opioid analgesic combo for pain mgmt

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2
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Levothyroxine; Synthroid

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thyroid hormone for hypothyroidism

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3
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Lisinopril; Zestril

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angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor for htn and chf

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4
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Simvastatin; Zocor

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HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia

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5
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Azithromycin; Zithromax

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macrolide Ab for bac infxn

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6
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Albuterol sulfate; Proair/Ventolin/Proventil HFA

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short acting B-agonist for asthma and COPD

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7
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Crestor; Rosuvastatin

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HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia

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8
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Esomeprazole; Nexium

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PPI for GERD, ulcer, heartburn

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9
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Atorvastatin; Lipitor

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HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia

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10
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Levemir; Insulin Determir

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long lasting insulin for Diabetes Type 1 and 2

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11
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Trazodone

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Serotonin reuptake inhibitor and blocker for depression

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12
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Metoprolol; Lopressor

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B-blocker for htn and heart failure/attacks

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13
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Warfarin; Coumadin

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anticoagulant for thrombosis

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14
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Duloxetine; Cymbalta

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serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for depression, anxiety, and certain forms of pain mgmt

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15
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Fluticasone; Flonase

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corticosteroid for allergic and non-allergic rhinitis

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16
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Montelukast; Singulair

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leukotriene inhibitor for allergies and asthma

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17
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Hydrochlorothiazide; Microzide

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thiazide diuretic for htn

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18
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Fluticasone/Salmeterol; Advair Diskus

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corticosteroid and long acting B-agonist for asthma and COPD

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19
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Pravastatin; Pravachol

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HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia

20
Q

Amoxicillin; Trimox

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penicillin Ab for for bacterial infxn

21
Q

Amlodipine; Norvasc

A

Ca++ channel blocker for htn and angina

22
Q

Rivaroxaban; Xarelto

A

anti-XA factor inhibitor for thrombosis

23
Q

Lisinopril/HCTZ; Prinzide/Zestoretic

A

angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination for htn

24
Q

Metoprolol XL; Toprol XL

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B-blocker for htn and heart failure and heart attacks

25
Q

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen; Percocet

A

CII; narcotic analgesic combo for pain mgmt

26
Q

Sertraline/Zoloft

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for depression and anxiety

27
Q

Valsartan; Diovan

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angiotensin 2 receptor blocker for htn, chf, and heart attack

28
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Alprazolam; Xanax

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CIV; benzodiazepine for anxiety

29
Q

Metformin; Glucophage

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biguanide antidiabetic for diabetes

30
Q

Fluconazole/Diflucan

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azole antifungal for fungal infection

31
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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim; Septra Bactrim

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sulfonamide Ab combo for bacterial infection

32
Q

Lorazepam; Ativan

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CIV; benzodiazepine for seizures and anxiety

33
Q

Meloxicam; Mobic

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

34
Q

Prednisone; Sterapred

A

corticosteroid for inflammation and autoimmune disorders

35
Q

Clonazepam; Klonopin

A

CIV; benzodiazepine for seizure and panic attacks

36
Q

Tramadol; Ultram

A

CIV; opioid analgesic for pain mgmt

37
Q

Furosemide; Lasix

A

loop diuretic for htn and heart failure

38
Q

Clopidogrel; Plavix

A

anti-platelet to prevent stroke and heart attacks

39
Q

Gabapentin; Neurontin

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anticonvulsant for seizure and some forms of pain mgmt

40
Q

Fluoxetine; Prozac

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI for depression

41
Q

Pain Management (4)

A

Vicodin-opioid analgesic combo
Percocet-narcotic analgesic combo
Mobic-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Ultram-opioid analgesic

42
Q

Hyperlipidemia (4)

A
Zocor/Simvastatin
Crestor/Rosuvastatin
Lipitor/Atorvastatin
Pravachol/Pravastatin
all HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor
43
Q

Hypertension (8)

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Zestril, Lopressor, Microzide, Norvasc, Prinzide, Toprol XL, Diovan, Lasix

44
Q

Depression (4)

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Trazodone-serotonin reuptake inhibitor and blocker
Cymbalta-serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Prozac-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Zoloft-SSRI

45
Q

Asthma and COPD (2)

A
  1. Proair/Ventolin/Proventil HFA-short acting B-agonist

2. Salmeterol-long acting B-agonist

46
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Benzodiazepines (4)

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Xanax-anxiety
Ativan-anxiety, seizures
Klonopin-seizure, panic attacks