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antibiotic medications

Abx

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Treat infectious diseases by inhibiting the growth of destruction of microorganisms

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antiviral medications

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Viral illnesses that do not produce immunity or do not have a vaccine to prevent their occurrence and may be treated with an antiviral medication

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analgesic / antipyretic analgesic

non-narcotic

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Used for moderate to mild pain, inflammation and to reduce fever

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narcotic analgesics

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Used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by trauma, terminal illnesses, postoperative, and pain associated with MI

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narcotic antagonist

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Used to treat narcotic overdose rapidly, reversing life-threatening respiratory depression

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anti-inflammatory analgesics

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Used in treatment of inflammatory and arthritic conditions such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis

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anticonvulsant medications

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Used regularly to prevent seizures

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antiparkinson medications

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Used in treatment of Parkinson disease

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anxiolytic medications

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Used to treat the symptoms of anxiety, a condition associated with tension, apprehension, fear, or panic

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antipsychotic medications

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Used to treat various forms of psychotic disorders

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antidepressant medications

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Used to treat chronic depression and create mood elevations

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sedative / hypnotic medications

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Used to treat short term insomnia

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insulin

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Used in the treatment of IDDM type 1 and NIDDM type 2

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oral hypoglycemic medications

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Used to treat diabetes mellitus by lowering glucose levels in the blood

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bronchodilators

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Dilates the bronchi of the lungs to increase airflow

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expectorant

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Facilitates removal of mucus in the respiratory tract

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antitussive

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Used to suppress coughing

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antihistamine

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Used to decrease symptoms of inflammation caused during an allergic reaction

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corticosteroids

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Topical, oral, or inhaled medications used to decrease inflammation

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antineoplastic medications

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Used for the treatment of cancer, usually following surgery

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antacids

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Neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the GI tract

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proton pump inhibitors

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Decrease stomach acid by interfering with the final step in gastric acid production

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H2 blockers

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Reduce the amount of acid produced by the cells in the lining of the stomach

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antidiarrheals

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Prevents or reduces diarrhea

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antiemetics
Prevent or arrest vomiting. Also used to treat vertigo, motion sickness, and nausea
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laxatives
Facilitates movement of feces and relieves constipation
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parasympatholy
Used to ease stomach and bowel spasms or cramps
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antiarrythmics | cardiotonics
Increase the force and efficiency of the heartbeat
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diuretics
Used to treat edema and lower blood pressure by causing the kidneys to excrete more water
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antihypertensive / CHF medications
Used to treat high blood pressure, CHF, and angina therapy
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vasodilator
Dilates the walls of blood vessels to lower blood pressure. Administered by spray, IV or patch
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anticoagulants
Used to prevent the coagulation of blood
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immunosuppressants
Used after organ transplants to prevent tissue or organ rejection
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antispasmodics
Alleviates muscle spasm and neuropathy
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iron deficiency
Causes anemia and depression of immune functions
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electrolytes
Rehydration solutions used when fluids are lost due to diarrhea and vomiting
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analgesic
A drug that selectively suppresses pain without producing sedation
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analgesic (narcotic)
A drug that inhibits severe pain - can produce tolerance and dependency
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anesthetic
A drug that eliminates pain voluntary muscle control by inducing unconsciousness
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antacid
A drug that neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the GI tract
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antibiotic / antibacterial (Abx)
A drug used to treat infections by killing pathogenic bacteria
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antianxiety
A drug used to relieve conditions involving anxiety, tension, or nervousness
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antiarrhythmic
Increases the force and efficiency of the heartbeat
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anticoagulants
Drugs that slow the blood clotting process
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anticonvulsant
A drug used to prevent seizures
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antidepressant
A psychotherapeutic drug that produces mood elevations
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antidiarrheal
A drug that reduces diarrhea
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antiemetic
A drug that reduces nausea and therefore prevents vomiting
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antiepileptic
Used to prevent seizures
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antifungal
A drug used to treat fungal infections
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antihistamine
A drug used to decrease the symptoms of inflammation caused by histamine released during an allergic reaction
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antihypertensive
A drug that lowers high blood pressure
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anti-inflammatory analgesics
A drug used to decrease the symptoms of inflammation by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins
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antineoplastic
A drug used to treat cancer
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antipsychotic
A drug used to treat various forms of psychotic disorders
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antipyretic
A drug that reduces fever
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antispasmodic
A drug used to stop spams of voluntary or involuntary muscles
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antitussive
A drug that suppresses coughing
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antivertigo
A drug that reduces episodes of recurrent vertigo
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antiviral
A drug used in the treatment of viral infections (HIV, herpes)
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bronchodilator
A drug that dilates the bronchi of the lungs to increase airflow
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corticosteroids
Topical, oral, or inhaled drugs used to decrease inflammation
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decongestant
A drug that decreases congestion of the mucous membranes of the sinuses and nose
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diuretics
A drug used to treat edema and hypertension by causing the kidneys to excrete more water and with it also sodium and potassium
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expectorant
A drug that thins mucous in the respiratory tract to make it easier to cough up
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GI motility modifier
Stimulates the upper GI tract smooth muscle without increasing acid secretion
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H2 receptor antagonist
A medication that inhibits gastric and secretion
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immunosuppressants
Medications which are used after organ transplants
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insulins
Medications that stimulate carbohydrate metabolism by increasing the movement of glucose into the cells
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laxative
A drug that relieves constipation
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narcotic antagonist
A drug that reverses life-threatening respiratory depression due to incorrect or excessive narcotic dosage
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oral hypoglycemic
A drug used to stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreatic cells
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parasympatholy
Medications which have several effects on the GI tract. They decrease GI motility and spams and decrease secretions
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prophylactic
A drug which is administered before the onset of disease or other condition to prevent its occurrence (birth control, flu shots, etc)
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sedative / hypnotic
A drug that produces sleep
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stimulant
A drug that stimulates physical motor and mental activity
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topical anesthetic
Anesthetics that aid itching, deaden nerve endings, and can provide local pain relief to the skin
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topical antibacterials
Used to clean skin prior to surgery
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vasodilator
A drug that relaxes and dilates the smooth muscle of blood vessels to improve blood flow
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vasopressor
A drug that constricts smooth muscle of blood vessels to increase blood pressure
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absorption
How the drug moves into the bloodstream.
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automatic stop date
The date on which specific categories of medications must be discontinued unless renewed by a Physician (Narcotics/Antibiotics).
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contraindications
Conditions under which the drug should not be given
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controlled substance
A drug which requires a written prescription and is reportable due to the danger of addiction or abuse.
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dosage
Amount of medication that is prescribed by a Physician for administration.
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indications
A list of medical conditions or diseases which the drug is intended for.
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interactions
A list of drugs or foods which may later alter the drug’s effect.
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metabolism
Physical and chemical changes a drug undergoes when administered.
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over the counter (OTC)
Drugs to which the public has direct access for purchase
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prescription drug
A drug which requires a written prescription
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restricted drug
Does not require a prescription but is kept behind the Pharmacist’s counter.
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side effects / adverse reactions
Possible unpleasant or even dangerous reactions.
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strength
The potency of the drug, ie. 250 mg
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systemic effect
How the drug effects widespread areas of the body
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ward stock
A certain supply of regularly used medications are stored on the Unit. This is called Ward Stock and includes such drugs as Aspirin, acetaminophen, antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives etc.(these are in general non-prescription drugs)
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warnings / precautions
A list of types of patients who warrant closer observation when using the drug due to higher possibility of side effects

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