Medications and Lab Values Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering pharmacology classifications, drug indications, and standard clinical laboratory reference values from Medication Exams Level II and III and the Lab Values study guide.

Lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)

Medication used for hypertension.

Triamcinolone

A corticosteroid used for itching, redness, and inflammation.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin C supplement.

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Medication used for nerve pain and seizures.

Aspirin (Ecotrin) (ASA)

Medication used for pain (analgesic), as a blood thinner (antiplatelet), and as an anti-inflammatory.

Miralax

Laxative used for constipation.

Senna (Senokot)

Stool softener.

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Medication used for pain and fever.

Regular Insulin (Humulin R)

Short-acting insulin.

Atarax (Hydroxyzine)

Antihistamine.

Ferrous Sulfate (Fesol)

Iron supplement.

Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Medication used for diabetics.

Lasix (furosemide)

Diuretic.

Multivitamin

Vitamin supplement.

Procardia (Nifedipine)

Medication used for hypertension and angina.

Lantus

Long-acting insulin.

Dorzolamide (Trusopt)

Medication for glaucoma that reduces pressure in the eye.

Lidoderm

Anesthetic agent used for pain.

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Vitamin B12 supplement.

Levemir

Long-acting insulin.

Metoprolol (Lopressor)

Medication used for hypertension.

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Medication used for angina and chest pain.

Tegretol (Carbamazepine)

Medication used for seizures, tremors, and bipolar disorder.

Abilify (aripiprazole)

Medication used for depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Colace (Docusate Sodium)

Stool softener.

Keppra (Levetiracetam)

Anticonvulsant used for seizures and tremors.

Plavix (Clopidogrel)

Blood thinner.

Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Medication used for hypertension.

Amiodarone

Medication used for arrhythmia.

Coreg (Carvedilol)

Medication used for hypertension.

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

NSAID used for pain and as a fever reducer.

Nasonex

Medication used for nasal congestion.

Aricept (Donepezil)

Medication used for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Celebrex

NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) used for rheumatoid arthritis.

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Medication used for hypertension and angina.

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Antipsychotic used for schizophrenia.

Cozaar (Losartan)

Medication used for hypertension.

Dulera

Bronchodilator.

Depakene (valproic acid)

Anticonvulsant used for seizures.

Spiriva (tiotropium)

Bronchodilator.

Imdur (Isosorbide)

Medication used for angina that also regulates heart rate (HR).

Metformin (Glucophage)

Oral antidiabetic.

Oyster Shell

Calcium supplement.

Lipitor (atorvastatin)

Medication used for cholesterol.

Tenormin (Atenolol)

Medication used for hypertension.

Tramadol (Ultram)

Medication used for pain.

Citalopram (celexa)

Antidepressant and antipsychotic.

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Diuretic used for hypertension.

Calcium Citrate

Calcium supplement.

Sinemet (Carbidopa-Levodopa)

Anti-Parkinson's medication used for tremors.

NPH Insulin (Humulin N, Novolin N)

Intermediate-acting insulin.

Allopurinol

Medication used for gout and kidney stones.

Novolog (Humalog, Apidra)

Fast-acting insulin.

Bisacodyl (dulcolax)

Medication used for constipation.

Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium supplement.

Cefepime (Maxipime)

Antibiotic.

Paxil (paroxetine)

Medication used for depression, OCD, and PTSD.

Namenda (memantine)

Medication used for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Lomotil (diphenoxylate-atropine)

Medication used for diarrhea.

Atrovent (Ipratropium)

Bronchodilator.

Levaquin (Levofloxacin)

Antibiotic.

Temazepam

Medication used for insomnia.

Vancomycin

Antibiotic.

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Medication used for anxiety.

Zoloft (Sertraline)

Medication used for depression and anxiety.

Coumadin

Blood thinner.

Flagyl (Metronidazole)

Antibiotic.

Epogen

Agent used for RBC production.

Amoxicillin

Antibiotic.

Flomax (Tamsulosin)

Medication used for Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH).

Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

Anticoagulant.

Famotidine (Pepcid)

Medication used for GERD.

Mesalamine (DELZICOL)

NSAID.

Montelukast (SINGULAIR)

Medication used for allergy.

Prednisone

Steroid.

Meclizine (ANTIVERT)

Medication used for vertigo.

Protonix (PANTOPRAZOLE)

Medication used for GERD.

Bicalutamide (CASODEX)

Medication used for prostate cancer.

Decadron (DEXAMETHASONE)

Steroid.

Megace (MEGESTROL)

Appetite stimulant.

Zofran (ONDANSETRON)

Medication used for nausea and vomiting.

Bumex (BUMETANIDE)

Diuretic.

Zebeta (BISOPROLOL)

Medication used for hypertension.

Baclofen (LIORESAL)

Muscle relaxant.

RBC Lab Value

Normal reference range is $4.5 - 5.5$.

Total Cholesterol Lab Value

Target reference value is $< 200$.

HgB-male Lab Value

Normal male hemoglobin reference range is $14 - 16$.

HgB-female Lab Value

Normal female hemoglobin reference range is $12 - 14$.

Phosphorus Lab Value

Normal reference range is $2.5 - 4.5$.

Fasting Blood Glucose Lab Value

Normal fasting blood glucose reference range is $70 - 110$.

HDL Lab Value

Target high-density lipoprotein reference value is $\ge 35$.

Troponin Lab Value

Normal reference range is $0.00 - 0.03$.

Bilirubin Lab Value

Normal reference range is $0.8 - 1.2$.

Platelets Lab Value

Normal reference range is $100,000 - 450,000$.

Magnesium Lab Value

Normal reference range is $1.6 - 2.4$.

LDL Lab Value

Normal low-density lipoprotein reference range is $65 - 180$.

Creatinine Lab Value

Normal reference range is $0.5 - 1.4$.

WBC Lab Value

Normal white blood cell count reference range is $4,500 - 10,000$.

HbA1c Normal Lab Value

Normal hemoglobin A1c level is $\le 5.4$.

HbA1c-high risk

High risk hemoglobin A1c range is $5.5 - 6.4$.