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Unit 1 - Drug Sources, Nomenclature, and Classification Flashcards

1
Q

Drug sources with examples

A

Plants - morphine, digitalis
Animals - insulin, estrogen
Minerals
Semisynthetic - heroin, early vaccines
Synthetic

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2
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4 types of drug names

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  • chemical
  • botanical
  • trade
  • generic
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3
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How long does a patent last?

A

15-20 years

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How to know if an internet source is reliable?

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  • listed author
  • date of info included
  • .com, .net, .org not reliable
  • .edu, .ca, .gov good
  • spelling and grammar
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5
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Analgesics a/f

A

pain killer

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6
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Analgesic drugs

A

acetaminophen plain (Tylenol, Anacin, Atasol, Tempra)
acetaminophen w 20mg codeine (Tylenol 2)
acetaminophen w 30mg codeine (Tylenol 3)
morphine
fentanyl (Duragesic)
hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol)

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7
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Hyponotics / Sedatives / Tranquilizers a/f

A
  • sleeping pills
  • reduce anxiety, provide quiet feeling
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8
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Antibiotics a/f

A

fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or preventing it from reproducing

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9
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Antibiotic drugs

A
  • amoxicillin
  • cefazolin-sodium
  • cephalexin
  • cefuroxime-sodium
  • cefotaxime
  • azithromycin
  • ciprofloxacin
  • gentamicin
  • vancomycin
  • clindamycin
  • metronidazole
  • moxifloxacin
  • penicillin
  • sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
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Anxiolytic / antianxiety a/f

A

reduces stress levels and feelings of anxiety

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11
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antianxiety drugs

A

diazepam (Valium)
lorazepam (Ativan)

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Anticoagulants a/f

A

blood thinner, prevents clots from forming or existing ones from enlarging

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anticoagulant drugs

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warfarin-sodium (Coumadin)
heparin-sodium
dalteparin
acetylsalicyclic acid

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14
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Antihistamines a/f

A

relieves allergy symptoms by blocking histamine reaction

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15
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antihistamine drugs

A

diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
metoclopramide

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16
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antineoplastics a/f

A

treatment of some cancers

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17
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antiparkinson agents a/f

A

restore balance of dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain

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antidiabetics / antihyperglycemic / hypoglycemic a/f

A

lower blood sugar levels and control diabetes

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19
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antidiabetic drugs

A

glycuride
metformin
insulins

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20
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antipsychotics a/f

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controls dementia and psychosis, has strong sedative effects

21
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antidepressants a/f

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treat and control depression

22
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antidiarrheal a/f

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slow or start diarrhea, slows peristalsis of colon

23
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antidiarrheal drugs

A

loperamide (Imodium)

24
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antacids a/f

A

reduces acidity in stomach and gi tract

25
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antacid drugs

A

aluminum hydroxide (Maalox)
magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide with simethicone (Mylanta)

26
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antiemetics a/f

A

prevent and control nausea and vomiting

27
Q

antiemetic drugs

A

dimenhydrinate
metoclopromide

28
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anti-inflammatory agents a/f

A

decrease natural inflammatory response of the body, treat aches and pains

29
Q

anti-inflammatory drugs

A

ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
naproxen
prednisone

30
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anticonvulsants a/f

A

prevent, control, and relieve seizure activity

31
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bronchodilators a/f

A

relax bronchial passage and ease breathing

32
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bronchodilator drugs

A

salbutamol (Ventolin)
ipratropium bromide

33
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anti-arrhythmic / anti-dysrhythmic a/f

A

correct abormal heart rhythms

34
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anti-arrhythmic drugs

A

amiodarone
digoxin
propranolol

35
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antianginal a/f

A

decreases need for oxygen by dilating heart vessels or making heart beat strongly

36
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antianginal drugs

A

nitroglycerine
propranolol
metoprolol

37
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antihypertensive a/f

A

lowers and controls blood pressure

38
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antihypertensive drugs

A

ramipril
captopril

39
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cathartics / laxatives a/f

A

promote defecation and bowel movements

40
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cathartic drugs

A

docusate

41
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diuretics a/f

A

aids in excretion of body fluid, can relieve symptoms of hypertension and congestive heart failure

42
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diuretic drugs

A

furosemide (Lasix)
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

43
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miotic a/f

A

constrict the pupil of the eye

44
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mydriatic a/f

A

dilates muscles of the eye

45
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immunosuppressant a/f

A

decreases natural immune responses of the body

46
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immunosuppressant drugs

A

prednisone
hydrocortisone creams

47
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minerals and vitamins a/f

A

supplement dietary intake

48
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stomach ulcer therapy a/f

A

provide symptom relief, promote healing and prevent reoccurence

49
Q

stomach ulcer therapy drugs

A

cimetidine
ranitidine

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