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Pharm test 3 drugs
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12/16/2008

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somatropin
Definition
mimics GH- pituitary
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vasopressin
Definition
pituitary- for diabetes insipidis
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synthroid
Definition
for hypothyroidism
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PTU
Definition
antithyroid
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Humalog
Definition
rapid acting insulin- onset in 15 min, peak in 1 hour
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Humulin
Definition
short actin insulin- onset in 30 min, peak in 2 hours
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NPH
Definition
intermediate insulin- onset in 1 hour, peak in 4
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Lantus
Definition
long acting insulin- onset in 2 hours, peak in 8
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prednisone
Definition
glucocorticoid
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aluminum hydroxide
Definition
antacid
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Pepcid
Definition
H2 antagonist
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Zantac
Definition
H2 anatagonist- antacid
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prilosec
Definition
proton pump inhibitor antacid
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carafate
Definition
misc. antacid
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cytote
Definition
antacid for people on NSAIDS
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lomotil
Definition
antidiarrheal
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imodium AD
Definition
antidiarrheal
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colace
Definition
laxative
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metamucil
Definition
laxative
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MOM
Definition
laxative
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dramamine
Definition
antihistamine antiemetic
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compazine
Definition
neuroleptic antiemetic
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zofran
Definition
serotonin blocker antiemetic
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marinol
Definition
THC antiemetic ;) (pot)
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Claritin
Definition
antihistamine- use with elderly no sedative effect
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benedryl
Definition
antihistamine- has anticholinergic effects and sedative effects- safe for young kids
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codeine
Definition
opioid antitussive
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hydrocodone
Definition
opioid antitussive
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dextromethorphan- robitussin dm, vicks
Definition
non- opioid antitussive
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robitussin (not dm)
Definition
expectorant
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albuterol
Definition
bronchodilator- beta 2 agonist
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Atrovent
Definition
anticholinergic
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Theophylline
Definition
bronchodilator- xanthine- increases cAMP to prevent asthma and COPD, 10-20 is therapeutic index
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singulair
Definition
antileukotriene to help with breathing
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flovent or flonase
Definition
corticosteroid to open airways- flonase you inhale through your nose and flovent you inhale through your mouth
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flovent or flonase
Definition
corticosteroid to open airways- flonase you inhale through your nose and flovent you inhale through your mouth
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