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Morton Test 1
Vocabulary for Test 1
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
04/22/2012

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Term
Insulin
Definition
Regular(clear), NPH(cloudy), Glargine(clear). Only regular can be given IV.
Term
Sulfonylurea
Definition
glipizide; increases insulin production (type 2 diabetes)
Term
Biguanide
Definition
Metformin; increases insulin sensitivity; decrases glucose formation
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Glitazones
Definition
Rosiglitazone; decreases insulin resistance; doesn't cause hypoglycemia.
Term
Hypoglycemic agent
Definition
glucagon; converts glycogen to glucose
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Glucocorticoids
Definition
prednisone; depresses inflammatory response
Term
Thyroid reeplacement (hypothyroidism)
Definition
levothyroxine; replaces thyroid hormone, increase BMR
Term
Female hormonal agents
Definition
oral contraceptives; may cause DVT
Term
Androgen inhibitors
Definition
Finasteride (Proscar); blocks androgen sites; used for BPH and baldness.
Term
toxoids
Definition
tetanus; stimulates active immunity against tetanus infection
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Vaccines
Definition
Hepatitis B; stimulates active immunity
Term
Serums
Definition
tetanus immune globulin; provides passive immunity for treatment after exposure.
Term
NSAID's
Definition
aspirin, ibuprofen; disrupts arachidonic pathway; don't give to children
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Anti-gout agents
Definition
allopurinol; reduces formation of uric acid
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immunosuppressants
Definition
cyclosporine; suppresses t-cells; used for autoimmunie disease and transplants
Term
Beta agonist bronchodilators
Definition
albuterol; decreases airway swelling; used for asthma and COPD
Term
anticholinergic bronchodilators
Definition
ipratropium; blocks parasympathetic airway constriction
Term
corticosteroid anti-inflammatory
Definition
beclomethasone; reduces inflammation in the airways
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antihistamine
Definition
diphenhydramine; blocks histamine-1 receptors; treats allergic reactions of all severity
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alpha agonist decongestants
Definition
pseudophedrine; constricts mucus membrane blood vessels, reduces swelling.
Term
Antitussive
Definition
dextromethorphan; supresses cough reflex
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