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Competency 16 handouts

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anticonvulsants do what?   show
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antidiabetics are what?   show
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show replace insulin not created by the pancreas  
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antidiabetics, sub class sulfonylureas do what?   show
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antidiabetics, sub class biguanides do what?   show
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antidiabetics, sub class tiazolidinediones do what?   show
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show block receptors in the chemo trigger zone, thus reducing emesis  
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show centrally act on blocking dopamine receptors  
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antiemetic, subclass serotonin antagonist does what?   show
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Agents for gout treat?   show
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show prevent gout attacks  
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zyloprim (allopurinol) works by....   show
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anti-hyperlipidemics are used to?   show
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show the reabsorption of bile back into the body, leading to lower cholesterol  
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anti-hyperlipidemics, sub class: HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors prevent what?   show
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show lowers triglycerides and elevate HDL  
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show lower blood pressure through various mechanisms of action.  
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Anti-hypertensive, sub class beta blockers do what?   show
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show lower blood pressure by lowering cardiac output  
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anti-hypertensive, sub class diuretics do what?   show
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show increase the excretion of sodium and chloride  
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show generate a larger elimination response than that of the thiazides,  
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show relax the blood vessels and increase excretion of sodium and water  
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show block the movement of calcium ions into cell membranes and cause vasodilation  
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show 1. kill an infectious agent or 2. inhibit it from spreading  
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Anti-infective, sub class Penicillins do what?   show
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Anti-infective, sub class Cephalosporins do what?   show
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show the higher the generation, the stronger the drug, the stronger the infection it can fight  
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First generation is most active against?   show
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Second generation has improved....   show
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third generation is active against....   show
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fourth generation is a ....,   show
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show methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)  
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special note, many patients who are allergic to penicillin....   show
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show treat severe infections  
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show treat intestinal infections that cause colitis  
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Anti-infective, sub class Macrolides are effective against....   show
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Anti-infective, sub class Tetracyclines are mainly ________ but in high concentration can be _________   show
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anti-infective, sub class sulfonamides are used to ....   show
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anti-infective, sub class quinolones/fluoroquinolones are primarily used to treat _________   show
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anti-infective, sub class antituberculosis agents are effective in the treatment of _____________   show
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anti-infective, sub class anti-fungals are used to treat _________ _______________   show
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anti-infective, sub class of drugs ending in -azoles are used to treat....   show
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anti-parkinson's disease drugs are used to _____ ______ levels   show
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show inhibiting a step in the viral replication process  
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show cold sores, shingles, chicken pox, hepatitis, HIV, other viral infections  
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show 1. influence metabolic pathways, 2. modify response of the immune system and 3. produce anti-inflammatory activity  
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Gastrointestinal, sub class antacids do what?   show
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Gastrointestinal, sub class gastric mucosal agents form....   show
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Gastrointestinal, sub class histamine (h2) receptor antagonists compete with....   show
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show gastric acid secretion  
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Gastrointestinal, sub class anti-diarrheals reduce ___________   show
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show bowel movements to relieve constipation  
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show blood flow thus increasing oxygen supply while decreasing the workload of the heart, decreasing demand for oxygen  
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show nitrates, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, alpha blockers, antiarrhythmics  
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Cardiac, sub class vasopressors are also called _______ and they increase the .....   show
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Cardiac, sub class glycosides increase the ....   show
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show blood coagulation, thinning and reproduction process  
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show formation of blood clots in the blood  
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show against blood clot formation  
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Hematologic, anti-platelet agents prevent....   show
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Hematologic, thrombolytic enzymes aid the ....   show
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show treat of prevent excessive bleeding  
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show assist or stimulate the growth of blood cells  
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show block or reduce the perception of pain but not its cause  
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to primarily.... and their effectiveness....   show
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show tryptans, existing migraines  
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show behavior, psychotic state and sleep  
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show symptoms of depression  
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show various cognitive and psychological disorders  
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anti-psychotics, phenothiazines are used to treat....   show
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show anxiety  
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show muscle relaxants, sedatives and anticonvulsants  
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Respiratory drugs are used to ....   show
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Respiratory, sub class asthmatic drugs are used to treat   show
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Respiratory, sub class bronchodilators do what?   show
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show reduce inflammation associated with asthma  
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Respiratory, sub class anti-histamines are primarity _____ ______ ______. they prevent _____ _____, reduce ______ and may increase ____________   show
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Respiratory, sub class decongestants do what?   show
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show suppress coughs  
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show decrease the thickness of phlegm from the lungs which aid in its expulsion.  
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