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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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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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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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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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What is a common cardiotonic for OA’s?

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Digoxin

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What are two common antiarrhythmic drugs for OA’s

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propranolol

amiodorone

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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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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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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Albuterol

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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory?

Epinephrine

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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | Loratadine
upper
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | pseudoephedrine
upper
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | Formoterol
lower
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | Aminophylline
lower
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | Acetylcysteine
upper
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | Fluticasone
lower
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | ipratropium
lower
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Does this drug treat upper or lower respiratory? | Guaifenesin
upper
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Anorexia
no appetite
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Gingivitis
inflammation of the gingiva
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peridontitis
inflammation of supporting structures of the teeth, including gums and bones
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Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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Achlorhydria
absence of free HCl in stomach
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Diverticulosis
conditions of having diverticula
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Diverticulitis
inflammation of diverticulum
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Diarrhea
passing of frequent watery bowel movements
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What portion of the body does Methylcellulose treat?
Lower GI
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What portion of the body does Psyllium treat?
lower GI
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What portion of the body does Docusate treat?
lower GI
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What portion of the body do sennosides treat?
lower gi
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What portion of the body does Bisacodyl treat?
lower GI
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What portion of the body do Magnesium preparations treat?
lower gi
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What portion of the body does Metoclopramide treat?
upper gi
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What portion of the body does odansetron treat?
upper gi
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What portion of the body does Dronabinol treat?
upper gi
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What portion of the body does meclizine treat?
upper gi
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What portion of the body does Chlorpromazine treat?
upper gi
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What type of drug is Magnesium Hydroxide?
Acid reducer
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What type of drug is Cimetide?
Acid reducer
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What type of drug is sucralfate?
acid reducer
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What type of drug is Omeprazole?
Acid reducer
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What type of drug is Famotidine?
Acid reducer

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