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| Absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination |
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| what are the six routes of drug administration? |
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| oral, sublingual, rectal, parenteral, inhalation, topical |
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| What are the two primary routes of drug administration? |
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| This type of drug administration consists of being or possessing a coating designed to pass through the stomach unaltered and to disintegrate in the intestines? |
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| This type of drug administration is situated or occurring outside the intestine? |
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| This type of drug administration is described as enter mucous membrane under the tongue - such as nitroglycerin? |
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| A suppository is an example of this route of drug administration? |
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| Parenteral drug administration consists of 8 types of administration, name some of these? |
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| Injections, intracavitary instillation, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intrathecal, intravenous injections and pumps |
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| Aerosol is an example of what type of drug administration? |
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| Lotions,ointments, creams, transdermal patches, nitrogylcerin and hormones are what type of drug administration? |
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| What is the target substance with which drugs interact called? |
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| Can a drug work on more than one receptor? |
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| The desired and beneficial effect of a drug isreferred to as? |
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| The desired and beneficial effect of a drug isreferred to as? |
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| A drug is considered to have a local effect when it does what? |
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| if the drug's effect stays at the site of administration. |
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| Name an example of a local effect drug? |
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| A drug is considered to have a systemic effect when it does what? |
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| drug acts on many sites away from the administration site. |
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| The "action" of a drug is what? |
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| where and how a drug combines with tissues |
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| When drug effects diminish during treatment and increasing amounts are needed to obtain the same effect -this is referred to as? |
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| physical and psychological dependence on andcraving for a drug is known as? |
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| Controlled substances produce what? |
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| The combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each is known as? |
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| drugs that have less than an additive effect are known as? |
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| Synergistic (1+1=5) is described as? |
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| when drugs cause a greater effect than the sum of the individual effects of the drugs |
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| the drugs not only enhance their effect, but greatly enhance or almost multiply the effects of the drugs i.e. penicillin with streptomycin (2 antibiotics) to treat bacterial endocarditis. |
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| potentiation (a+b=B) means |
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| when drug a enhances the effect of drug b into a Capital B |
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| idiosyncrasy is defined as? |
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| Any unexpected effect that appears in the patient after drug administration |
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| Acute hypersensitivity with asthma and shock caused by penicillin is known as? |
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| poisonous and potentially dangerous effects of drugs is known as? |
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| any unexpected effect that appears in the patient after drug administration is called? |
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| idiosyncrasy is an example of an unpredictable type of ? |
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| Anaphylaxia requires what in order to occur? |
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| Iatrogenic is defined as what? |
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| effect caused by treatment |
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| this effect can occur as a result of mistakes or unrecognized individual sensentivity? |
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| Harmful, unexpected reaction to a drug? |
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| toxic effects from the result of a drug usage is known as? |
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| reaction to or the consequence of taking a particular medication such as chemo is known as? |
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| specific situations when the use of a drug can be dangerous or ill advised is known as? |
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| The lack of a beneficial response of a drug? |
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| The use of any drug in a way that deviates from the manner in which it was prescribed is? |
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| Movement of a drug from the administration site into the blood is called? |
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| Absorption of a drug is usually in? |
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| the gut or the alimentary canal |
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| Transportation of a drug to the other body tissues is called? |
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| How well the body breaks down the drug or the how well the drug is metabolized is known as? |
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| When a drug is eliminiated from the body through either urine or feces is known as? |
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| When a drug is eliminiated from the body through either urine or feces is known as? |
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| A drug's strength is known as? |
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| the degree to which a drug can produce a certain effect and means the degree to which a drug is able to induce an effect is known as? |
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| __________ is key in determining the amount of drug needed, the timing of the doses and corresponding dosage in assessing the risk of side effects? |
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| The time the total amount of drug diminishes by one half is known as? |
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| A large dose given rapidly at the beginning of treatment to reach therapeutic level quickly? |
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| absorption of amoxicillin can be increased when taken with? |
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| Ciprofloxin is not absorbed well when taken with things that contain? |
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| a lot of calcium, magnesium or iron such as vitamins and dairy products |
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| When many drugs are in the bloodstream at once, they may compete to bind with proteins - this is known as? |
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| Obesity and diseases that cause fluid retention will? |
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| older adults with dementia may have increased sensitivity ot unusual reactions to drugs that ? |
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| affect the nervous system |
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| When a drug is changed or transformed is has been ? |
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| A drug must be __________ before it can be removed from the body? |
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| The body metabolizes a drug to make it __________ so that it can be esaily eliminated from the body? |
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| inactive or turn it into a molecule |
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| Liver and kidney function decreases with age and has what effect? |
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| slows down drug metabolism and elimination |
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| fluoxetine (Prozac) is an? |
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| Certain foods such as grapefruit juice may? |
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| slow down metabolism of medication |
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| St. Johns wort is known to ? |
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| _______ is a mild analgesic? |
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| ________ is/are a narcotic analgesic? |
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| An example of an NSAID would be? |
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| aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen. |
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| An example of a general anesthetic would be? |
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| ether, nitrous oxide, pentothal |
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| Example of a local anesthetic would be? |
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| lidocaine (Xylocaine), Procaine (novocaine) |
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| Chemical substances that fight bacterial infections are known as? |
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| either kill bacteria or keep them from reproducing |
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| Example of an antifungal would be? |
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| Example of an antitubercular drug is? |
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| Rifadin (rifampin), Isoniazid (INH) & ethambutol |
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| Example of a cephalosporin? |
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| Example of a cephalosporin? |
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| Example of a cephalosporin? |
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| Example of an Erythromycin? |
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| wide spectrum antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin and Levaquin |
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| Example of Sulfa Drugs or Sulfonamides? |
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| Example of tetracyclines? |
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| This medicine is used to treat chickenpox as well as symptoms associated w herpes infections that may affect the skin, eyes, mouth, genitals or brain? |
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| This medicine speeds up the healing of herpes sores, but does not kill the virus? |
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| This is an antiviral med that can be used to treat and prevent the flu? |
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| This medicine is only effective in treating one type of flu virus, influenza A? |
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| These medicines are antiviral drugs prescribed for adults who develop chronic hepatitis? |
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| These meds prevent clotting or coagulation of blood? |
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| An example of an anticoagulant? |
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| Coumadin (warfarin), Lovenox and heparin |
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| Another name for anticoagulant is? |
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| These meds reduce the tendency of platelets to stick together? |
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| An example of an antiplatelet med? |
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| These meds are used to control seizures? |
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| An example of an anticonvulsant? |
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| Tegretol (carbamazepine). |
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| This medication is also used to treat trigeminal neuralgia? |
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| Tegretol (carbamazepine). |
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| Example of antidepressants? |
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| Example of anti-alzheimer med? |
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| Example of antidiabetic med? |
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| Example of antihistamines? |
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| Zyrtec, Benadryl, Allegra, Claritin |
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| Example of anti-osteoporosis med? |
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| bisphosphonates-alendronate AKA Fosamax |
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| Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator |
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| This medication increases the force of the heart's contractions which is beneficial in heart failure or irregular heart beats? |
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| Digitalis preparations AKA Digoxin and Digitoxin and Lanoxin |
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| This drug dilates blood vessels? |
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| This drug works by preventing angiotensin from reacting on receptors in blood vessels and is used by patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors? |
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| Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers |
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| Example of Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker? |
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| ARBs, AT-2, Atacand, Teveten, Avapro, Cozaar, Micardis and Diovan |
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| These meds decease muscular tone in blood vessels leading to vasodilation and are prescribed for angina, hypertension, arrhythmias and heart attacks? |
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| Beta blockers AKA Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents |
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| Example of a Beta Blocker? |
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| Acebutolol, Atenolol, tenormin, Metoprolol, Lopressor XL, Nadolol, Propranolol, Sotalol and Timolol |
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| This med dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure and treats angina and arrhythmia? |
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| Calcium channel blockers AKA calcium antagonists or calcium blockers |
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| Examples of a calcium channel blocker? |
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| Amlodipine, Norvasc, Lotrel, Diltiazem, Cardizem, Tiazac, Felodipine, Plendil, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Procardia, Adalat |
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| Calcium channel blockers also treat? |
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| HTN, afib, angina, migraines, and Raynaud's disease |
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| Example of cholesterol binding drugs? |
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| Examples of cholesterol lowering drugs or statins? |
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| statins, resins, nicotinic acid (niacin), gemfibrozil, clofibrate |
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| The most common antihyperlipidemic is? |
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| Diuretics are also known as? |
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| Amiloride, Bumex, Diuril, Hygroton, Furosemide, Lasix, HCTZ, aldactone, spironolactone |
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| This med is a male hormone replacement? |
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| This drug interferes with androgens and are used in prostate cancer? |
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| These drugs effect female hormones? |
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| These drugs reduce the amount of estrogen in the blood and are effective against breast cancer? |
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| SERMs have ________ like effects on bone? |
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| Therapy for abnormal uterine bleeding? |
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| Used for the treatment of acromegaly? |
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| somatostatin - growth hormone release inhibiting factor |
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| These meds neutralize hydrochloric symptoms? |
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| Acid reducing drugs are also known as? |
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| Examples of anti-acidity med? |
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| Prilosec, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums, Tagamet, Pepcid, Axid, Zantac |
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| Example of an antidiarrheal? |
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| Anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) drug example? |
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| autoimmune disease such as Crohn's |
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| These meds relieve constipation? |
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| Example of bronchodilator? |
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| albuterol, Proventil, Maxair, Alupent |
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| Example of a leukotriene modifier? |
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| Example of an inhaled steroid? |
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| Example of oral or IV steroids? |
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| Decadron, Medrol, prednisone |
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| Example of a sedative-hypnotic? |
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| Halcion, Restoril, Luminal |
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| Example of a minor tranquilizer? |
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| Xanax, alprazolam, BuSpar, Valium, Lorazepam (Ativan) |
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| Example of a major tranquilizer or antipsychotic or neuroleptic agent? |
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| haloperidol, loxapine, pimozide |
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| This narcotic analgesic whose generic name is meperdine treats moderate pain and goes by the brand name of? |
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| This narcotic analgesic whose generic name is oxycodone and treats severe pain goes by the brand name of? |
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| This narcotic analgesic goes by the generic name of methadone and is used for drug detox or severe pain - the brand name is? |
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| This non-narcotic analgesic whose generic name is acetaminophen treats mild to moderate pain - the brand name is? |
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| This non-narcotic analgesic whose generic name is naproxen treats mild to moderate pain - the brand name is? |
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| This non-narcotic analgesic whose generic name is ibuprofen treats mild to moderate pain - the brand name is? |
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| This is a local anesthetic whose generic name is lidocaine and is used as a topical or nerve block - brand name is ? |
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| This is a local anesthetic whose generic name is dibucaine and is used as a nerve block or spinal - brand name is ? |
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| This is a local anesthetic whose generic name is procain and is used as a nerve block? |
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| This is a general anesthetic whose generic name is halothane and is used for MAJOR surgery - brand name is? |
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| This is a general anesthetic whose generic name is propofol and is used for MAJOR surgery - brand name is? |
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| This general anesthetic whose generic name is thiopental and is used for MINOR surgery - brand name is? |
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| These are also narcotic analgesics? |
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| Duragesic (fentanyl) and Darvocet |
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| This antiangina whose generic name is nitroglycerin relieves pain or angina pectoris - brand name is? |
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| This antiangina whose generic name is diltiazem controls angina pectoris - brand name is? |
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| This antiangina whose generic name is isosorbide controls angina pectoris - brand name is? |
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| This anti-anxiety/anxiolytic whose generic name is paroxetine treats panic disorder and social anxiety disorder - brand name is? |
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| This anti-anxiety/anxiolytic whose generic name is lorezepam and relieves anxiety - brand name is? |
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| This anti-anxiety/anxiolytic whose generic name is alprazolam and treats anxiety disorders and panic attacks - the brand name is? |
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| This antiarrhythmic whose generic name is propranolol treats abnormal heart rhythms? |
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| This antiarrhythmic whose generic name is disopyramide treats abnormal heart rhythm - brand name is? |
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| This antiarrhythmic whose generic name is ibutilide treats abnormal heart rhythms - brand name is? |
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| This anti-asthma med whose generic name is metaproterenol and is used for asthma and bronchospasms - brand name is? |
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| This anti-asthma med whose generic name is fluticasone is used for prophylactic therapy using systemic corticosteroids - brand name is? |
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| This anti-asthma med whose generic name is ipratropium and treats bronchospasm associated with COPD - brand name is? |
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| This class of meds works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation? |
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| anti-anxiety - Ativan, Lorazepam |
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| Lorazepam is in a class of meds called? |
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| Muscle relaxants are also commonly classed as? |
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| These are common muscle relaxants? |
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| This drug is considered an antispasmodic to relax spastic or rigid muscles in either spine muscles or spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig disease)? |
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| Singulair an anti-asthma drug belongs to a class of drugs known as? |
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| This drug is an anti-asthma drug as well as an anti-allergic medication that blocks certain allergy mediators and reduces swelling, sneezing and runny nose? |
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| This drug is a combination inhaler? |
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| This antibiotic whose generic name is ciprofloxacin and treats infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, joints and urinary tract - brand name is? |
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| This antibiotic whose generic name is amoxicillin treats pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, ENT infections, urinary tract and skin - brand name is? |
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| This antibiotic whose generic name is sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim treats urinary tract, lung, ears and intestinal infections - brand name? |
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| This anticholesterol whose generic name is atorvastatin reduces lipids in the blood - brand name is ? |
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| This anticholesterol whose generic name is rosuvastatin reduces lipids in the blood - brand name is ? |
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| This anticholesterol whose generic name is simvastatin reduces lipids in the blood - brand name is ? |
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| This anticoagulant whose generic name is clopidogrel prevents harmful blood clots that may cause heart attacks or strokes - brand name is? |
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| This anticoagulant whose generic name is warfarin prevents blood clots from forming or growing larger in blood and blood vessels - brand name is? |
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| This anticoagulant whose generic name is anisindione prevents and treats blood clots in the veins and treats pulmonary embolisms - brand name is? |
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| This med is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate and skin infections? |
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| This medication is also used to prevent anthrax? |
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| Levofloxacin (Levaquin) is in a class of meds called? |
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| These meds WILL NOT work for colds, flu or viral infections? |
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| These meds are used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, bronchitis, infections of the ears, sinuses, skin and throat as well as to prevent disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection? |
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| Clarithromycin is in a class of meds called? |
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| This med is used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, acne, infections of the skin, genital and urinary systems as well as H.pylori, alternative treatment for Lyme disease and prevention of anthrax? |
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| tetracyclines/doxycycline |
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| This antidepressant whose generic name is fluoxetine treats major depressive disorder, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder - brand name is? |
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| This antidepressant whose generic name is sertraline treats depression, certain types of social anxiety conditions, PTSD and panic disorder - brand name is? |
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| This antidepressant whose generic name is escitalopram treats anxiety and major depressive disorder - brand name is? |
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| This antidiabetic whose generic name is glipizide treats DM Type 2 - brand name is? |
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| This antidiabetic whose generic name is metformin treats DM Type 2 - brand name is? |
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| This antidiabetic whose generic name is pioglitazone treats DM Type 2 - brand name is? |
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| This anti-emetic whose generic name is dimenhydrinate works by preventing problems with body balance - brand name is? |
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| This antiemetic whose generic name is prochlorperazine is used to control severe nausea and vomiting - brand name is ? |
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| This anti-emetic whose generic name is ondansetron is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy - works by blocking serotonin - brand name is? |
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| Lexapro is in a class of drugs called? |
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| SSRI - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
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| This drug is used for depression as well as to prevent bedwetting in children? |
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| Imipramine is in a class of drugs called? |
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| tricyclic antidepressants |
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| Tofranil is used to treat? |
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| While this medicine treats depression, OCD, panic attacks, PTSD and social anxiety disorder it also treats premenstrual dysphoric disorder? |
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| Sertraline is in a class of antidepressants called? |
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| This med is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia in adults and teenagers 13 years of age or older? |
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| Examples of antipsychotics? |
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| lithium, Abilify, risperidone (Risperdal) Zyprexa, Clozaril, Seroquel, Invega |
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| Examples of antidiabetic meds? |
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| Actos, Avandia, DiaBeta, Glucotrol, Glucovance |
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| This is a short acting insulin and is the ONLY insulin that can be administered intravenously? |
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| Humulin R, Novolin R aka regular insulin |
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| Example of a rapid acting insulin? |
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| Example of an intermediate acting insulin? |
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| Example of long acting insulin that mimics natural insulin? |
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| Examples of insulin mixtures that have quick onset and longer duration because they are short-acting insulin mixed with intermediate acting insulin? |
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| Novolog Mix 70/30, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humulin 70/30 |
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| This antifungal whose generic name is clotrimazole treats yeast infections of the vagina, mouth and skin - brand name is? |
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| This antifungal whose generic name is terbinafine treats fungal infections of the toes and fingernails - brand name is? |
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| This antifungal whose generic name is fluconazole treaets SEVERE fungal infections - brand name is? |
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| This antihistamine whose generic name is diphenhydramine is in hypersensitivity reactions - brand name is? |
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| This antihistamine whose generic name is ioratidine is used in allergic rhinitis - brand name is ? |
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| This antihistamine whose generic name is hydrozyzine is used for pruritus - brand name is ? |
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| This antihypertensive whose generic name is enalapril is an ACE inhibitor and blocks formation of angiotensin II - brand name is? |
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| This antihypertensive whose generic name is nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker and relaxes blood vessels so the heart does not pump so hard - brand name is? |
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| this antihypertensive whose generic name is metoprolol is a beta blocker that relaxes blood vessels so heart does not pump so hard - brand name is? |
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| Examples of antifungal drugs? |
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| This NSAID whose generic name is naproxen treats acute arthritis - brand name? |
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| This NSAID whose generic name is celecoxib inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, blocks only one enzyme showing decrease in pain with a lowr risk of GI events - brand name? |
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| This NSAID whose generic name is flurbiprofin treats rheumatoid and osteoarthritis - brand name is? |
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| This chemo drug is used on myelomas and solid tumors? |
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| This chemo drug is mainly used in breast cancer treatment? |
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| This chemo drug is used for treatment of metastatic carcinoma? |
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| This drug prevents and treats osteoporosis? |
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| This drug prevents and treats osteoporosis? |
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| This drug prevents and treats osteoprosis? |
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| This antitussive makes the cough more productive, reducing frequency? |
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| This antitussive reduces cough reflex? |
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| This antitussive supresses cough reflex? |
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| This antiviral treats herpes infection? |
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| This antiviral is used for HIV exposure? |
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| This antiviral treats influenz type A virus? |
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| This cardiac med is used to treat CHF, afib and atrial flutter? |
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| Lanoxin, digoxin, Tambocor, Norpace, flecainide, disopyramide |
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| this laxative holds water in the stool? |
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| This laxative stimulates intestinal mucosa? |
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| This mineral affects bone formation, blood clotting, nervous system and heart activity? |
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| This mineral affects hemoglobin formation and some enzyme function? |
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| This mineral affects cardiovascular and nervous system function, fluid balance? |
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| sodium (Baxer Saline Sol) |
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| This radiopharmaceutical is used to treat thyroid cancer? |
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| This radiopharmaceutical is used to treat metastatic bone pain? |
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| This radiopharmaceutical treats brain disease and tumors? |
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| This antigout drug prevents gout? |
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| This antigout drug treats gout and gouty arthritis? |
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| This antigout drug treats gout and high uric acid? |
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| This vitamin treats night blindness? |
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| This vitamin treats anemia veriberi and neuritis? |
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| This vitamin treats scurvy |
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| This vitamin treats rickets? |
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| This vitamin prevents blood clots and artery blockage? |
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| This vitamin treats hypoprothrombinemia? |
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| This med treats megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias? |
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| This med treats pellagra? |
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| This vitamin is considered to be an anti-aging vitamin? |
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| This vitamin helps the body absorb calcium? |
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| These meds are used to manage shock and dangerous drops in blood pressure? |
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| Ultiva, Minipress, Aramine |
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| In ICD-10 underdosing is? |
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