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| Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid) |
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| Synthetic T4: treats hypothyroidism |
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| Anithyroid Medication: interferes with hormone synthesis |
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| Antithyroid Medication: interferes with hormone synthesis |
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| Radioactive Iodine: destroys the thyroid gland |
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| Non-radioactive Iodine: slows thyroid 10-15 days before surgery |
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| Builds up uterine lining, maintains uterus, breast and vaginal function |
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| Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) |
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| Progestin: causes thick mucous, hostile environment for sperm, starts cycle, counteract estrogen effects |
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| Combo of estrogen and progestin |
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| Stimulates uterine contraction |
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| Testosterone Enanthate (Delatestryl) |
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| Androgen: used for low testosterone, to increase bulk |
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| Sildenafil (Viagra) or Cialis, Levitra |
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| Treats erectile dysfunction through vasodilation |
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| Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Monobactams, Carbapenems: inhibit bacterial wall synthesis |
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| Cefaclor (Ceclor), Cefprozil (Cefzil) |
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| Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin (Zithromax) |
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| Macrolides: inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria |
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| Tetracycline: inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria |
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| Fluoroquinolone: interferes with DNA synthesis in bacteria |
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| Aminoglycoside: creates fissures in outer membrane of bacteria |
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| Sulfonamide: inhibits folic acid synthesis in bacteria |
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| Trimethoprim (TMP, Bactrim) |
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| Sulfonamide: inhibits folic acid synthesis in bacteria |
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| Inhibits cell wall synthesis in bacteria |
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| Antiviral: interferes with viral replication |
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| Intermediate Acting Insulin |
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| Glargine Insulin (Lantus) |
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| Regular and Intermediate Insulin Mix (70/30) |
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| Sulfonylureas: increase insulin release from beta cells, decrease glucagon levels |
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| Biguanides: decrease insulin resistance (decrease GI absorption of glucose, improves liver glucose usage, decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis) |
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| Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor: inhibits carbohydrate absorption from small bowel |
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| Thiazolidinediones (Glitizones): resensitizes body to insulin (banned in Europe) |
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| ACE Inhibitor: causes vasodilation and diuresis |
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| Angiotensin II Blocker: causes vasodilation and diuresis |
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| Calcium Channel Blocker used for prevention of vasoconstriction |
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| Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipride) |
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| Vasodilator used only for hypotensive crisis! |
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| Bronchodilator, Vasoconstrictor: used to treat shock |
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| Cardiac Glycoside: positive inotropic, negative chronotropic effect |
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| Antidote to Digoxin: binds to molecules and leads to excretion |
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| Type IA Antidysrhythmic: blocks Na |
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| Type IB Antidysrhythmic: bocks Na |
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| Type IC Antidysrhythmic: blocks Na |
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| Type II Antidysrhythmic: Beta Adrenergic Blocker |
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| Type III Antidysrhythmic: blocks K |
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| Type IV Antidysrhythmic: blocks Ca |
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| Type IV Antidysrhythmic: blocks Ca |
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| Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) |
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| Beta 2 Agonists: cause bronchiole and uterine relaxation |
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| Anticholinergic: causes decreased mucous production, may be combined with albuterol |
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| Cromolyn (Intal, Nasalcrom) |
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| Mast Cell Stabilizer: decreases inflammatory response |
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| Leukotriene Antagonist: decreases inflammation and bronchoconstriction |
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| Corticosteroids (Inhaled) |
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| Anti-inflammatory: prevents inflammation, decreases mucous and decreases smooth muscle contraction |
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| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
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| Antihistamine: 2nd generation |
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| Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) |
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| Decongestant: stimulates alpha receptors to cause constriction of nasomembranes |
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| Decongestant: stimulates alpha receptors to cause constriction of nasomembranes |
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