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An ______ decreases blood pressure and ends in -pril.
An ______ decreases blood pressure and ends in -pril.
Ace Inhibitor
A ______ is used to decrease heart rate and ends in -lol.
A ______ is used to decrease heart rate and ends in -lol.
Beta Blocker
Calcium Channel Blockers end in -______, -zem, or -amil and decrease both BP and HR.
Calcium Channel Blockers end in -______, -zem, or -amil and decrease both BP and HR.
dipine
Digoxin is a cardiac ______ that increases the contractility of the heart.
Digoxin is a cardiac ______ that increases the contractility of the heart.
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Bronchodilators relax the ______ and allow air to come in and out of the lungs.
Bronchodilators relax the ______ and allow air to come in and out of the lungs.
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Diuretics decrease blood pressure and can cause ______ wasting.
Diuretics decrease blood pressure and can cause ______ wasting.
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Morphine acts as a ______ reducer, resulting in less blood in the right atrium.
Morphine acts as a ______ reducer, resulting in less blood in the right atrium.
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Antacids reduce gastric acidity by raising the ______ of the stomach contents.
Antacids reduce gastric acidity by raising the ______ of the stomach contents.
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Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator that ______ oxygen and reduces preload.
Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator that ______ oxygen and reduces preload.
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Ondansetron is a common ______ used to reduce nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron is a common ______ used to reduce nausea and vomiting.
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Cetirizine and fexofenadine are examples of ______.
Cetirizine and fexofenadine are examples of ______.
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Antivirals such as ______ help the body fight off viral infections.
Antivirals such as ______ help the body fight off viral infections.
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Antibiotics either destroy bacteria or slow down their ______.
Antibiotics either destroy bacteria or slow down their ______.
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The '6 S's' of steroid side effects include sugar, salt, sex, sad, soggy bones, and ______.
The '6 S's' of steroid side effects include sugar, salt, sex, sad, soggy bones, and ______.
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Anticoagulants like Heparin and Warfarin ______ the blood clotting process.
Anticoagulants like Heparin and Warfarin ______ the blood clotting process.
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MAOI’s are a type of antidepressant that includes Parnate, Nardil, and ______.
MAOI’s are a type of antidepressant that includes Parnate, Nardil, and ______.
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Typical antipsychotics are used to treat positive symptoms of ______.
Typical antipsychotics are used to treat positive symptoms of ______.
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Diuretics should be taken in the ______ to avoid disrupting sleep.
Diuretics should be taken in the ______ to avoid disrupting sleep.
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Patients taking digoxin should avoid ______ substitutes that contain potassium.
Patients taking digoxin should avoid ______ substitutes that contain potassium.
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Morphine sulfate should not be given to patients with ______.
Morphine sulfate should not be given to patients with ______.
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Study Notes
Pharmacology
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Anticoagulants: Medications that slow blood clotting.
- Examples: Heparin, Warfarin.
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Bronchodilators: Medications that relax airways.
- Examples: Albuterol, Theophylline.
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Antiemetics: Medications that treat nausea.
- Examples: Ondansetron, Dexamethasone.
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Thrombolytics: Medications that dissolve blood clots.
- Examples: Alteplase (TPA), Streptokinase.
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Protein Pump Inhibitors: Medications that reduce stomach acid production.
- Examples: Omeprazole, Esomeprazole.
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H2 Blockers: Medications that reduce stomach acid production.
- Examples: Famotidine, Ranitidine.
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Antihistamines: Medications that relieve allergy symptoms.
- Examples: Diphenhydramine, Loratadine.
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Antivirals: Medications that treat viral infections.
- Examples: Acyclovir.
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Tetracyclines: Antibiotics.
- Examples: Tetracycline, Doxycycline.
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Tricyclic Antidepressants: Medications used to treat depression.
- Examples: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline.
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SSRIs: Antidepressants and anxiolytics.
- Examples: Escitalopram, Sertraline.
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Aminoglycosides: Antibiotics.
- Examples: Vancomycin, Erythromycin.
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Fluoroquinolones: Antibiotics.
- Examples: Levofloxacin.
Antihypertensives
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ACE Inhibitors: Decrease blood pressure.
- Examples end in "-pril" (e.g., Lisinopril).
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Beta Blockers: Decrease heart rate and blood pressure.
- Examples end in "-lol" (e.g., Atenolol).
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Calcium Channel Blockers: Decrease blood pressure and heart rate.
- Examples end in "-dipine," "-zem," or "-amil." (e.g., Nifedipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil)
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Digoxin: Increases heart contraction.
- Use cautiously (apical pulse < 60 bpm, potassium < 3.5, digoxin toxicity > 2)
- Monitor for vision changes, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness.
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Diuretics: Decrease blood pressure by increasing urination.
- Examples are "loop" or "thiazide."
- Can cause potassium loss.
Cardiac Notes
- Vasopressin: Can increase effect of oral anticoagulants and risk bleeding.
- Morphine: Reduces preload (blood in right atrium).
- Nitroglycerin: Vasodilator that reduces preload.
- Analgesics(ex:acetaminophen): Used for fever and pain relief.
- NSAIDs: Used for inflammation, fever, and pain relief.
Additional Notes (Pages 3)
- Anticoagulants: Slow blood clot formation (e.g., Heparin, Warfarin).
- Antiplatelets: Prevent blood clots (e.g., Aspirin).
- Bronchodilators: Relax airways (e.g., Ipratropium, Budesonide).
- Antacids: Reduce stomach acidity (e.g., various brands).
- Antiemetics: Reduce nausea and vomiting (e.g., Ondansetron).
- Antihistamines: Treat allergy symptoms (e.g., Cetirizine, Fexofenadine).
- Steroids: Careful use due to side effects (sugar, salt retention, sex issues, etc.).
- Antidepressants (SSRIs, MAOIs, etc.): Treat mental health conditions.
- Antipsychotics: Treat psychosis.
- Emergency Medications: Include specific medications for various emergencies.
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Test your knowledge on various medications used in pharmacology, including anticoagulants, bronchodilators, antiemetics, and more. This quiz covers essential drug classifications and their examples, challenging your understanding of pharmacological treatments.
