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Amblyopia

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Condition of dim or dull vision

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Presbyopia

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Condition of aged vision

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Retinopathy

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Disease Affecting the retina

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What is the drug Timolol used to treat?

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Glaucoma

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What is the drug Latanoprost used to treat?

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Glaucoma

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What is the drug Betaxolol used to treat?

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Glaucoma

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7
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What is the drug Benzalkonium chloride used to treat?

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Dry eyes

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Presbycusis

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Hearing condition related to old age

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Otosclerosis

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Progressive hearing loss due to loss of motility in stapes

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Caridac

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Pertaining to the heart

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Pericardium

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structure around the heart

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12
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Dysrhythmia

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conditions of abnormal rhythm

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Arrhythmia

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Condition of no rhythm

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14
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What are 2 common diuretics used for OA’s?

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Furosemide

hydrochlorothiazide

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What are 4 common antihypertensive meds for OA’s

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atenolo,
amlodipine,
lisinopril,
metoprolol

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What are two common antianginal treats angina drugs for OA’s

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isosorbide

Nitrogycerine

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17
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What is a common cardiotonic for OA’s?

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Digoxin

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18
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What are two common antiarrhythmic drugs for OA’s

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propranolol

amiodorone

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19
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What is hypoxia

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decreased oxygen

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what is hypercapnea

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increased CO2

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21
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difference between mucus and mucous

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mucus- actual secretion

mucous-produces mucus

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22
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Diphenhydramine

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upper

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23
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Albuterol

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lower

24
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Epinephrine

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lower

25
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Loratadine

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upper

26
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

pseudoephedrine

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upper

27
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Formoterol

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lower

28
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Aminophylline

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lower

29
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Acetylcysteine

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upper

30
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Fluticasone

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lower

31
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

ipratropium

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lower

32
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Guaifenesin

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upper

33
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Anorexia

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no appetite

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Gingivitis

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inflammation of the gingiva

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peridontitis

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inflammation of supporting structures of the teeth, including gums and bones

36
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Dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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Achlorhydria

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absence of free HCl in stomach

38
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Diverticulosis

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conditions of having diverticula

39
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Diverticulitis

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inflammation of diverticulum

40
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Diarrhea

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passing of frequent watery bowel movements

41
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What portion of the body does Methylcellulose treat?

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Lower GI

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What portion of the body does Psyllium treat?

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lower GI

43
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What portion of the body does Docusate treat?

A

lower GI

44
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What portion of the body do sennosides treat?

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lower gi

45
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What portion of the body does Bisacodyl treat?

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lower GI

46
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What portion of the body do Magnesium preparations treat?

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lower gi

47
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What portion of the body does Metoclopramide treat?

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upper gi

48
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What portion of the body does odansetron treat?

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upper gi

49
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What portion of the body does Dronabinol treat?

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upper gi

50
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What portion of the body does meclizine treat?

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upper gi

51
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What portion of the body does Chlorpromazine treat?

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upper gi

52
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What type of drug is Magnesium Hydroxide?

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Acid reducer

53
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What type of drug is Cimetide?

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Acid reducer

54
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What type of drug is sucralfate?

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acid reducer

55
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What type of drug is Omeprazole?

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Acid reducer

56
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What type of drug is Famotidine?

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Acid reducer

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