Table of Pharmacology

what type of cardiac medication affects the electrical conduction system of the myocardium, Suppresses excess electrical conduction within the cardiac system and thus decrease arrhythmia (treats dysrhythmia) production

antiarrhythmic

what type of cardiac medication includes Lidocaine (Xylocaine), Procainamide, Adenosine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Digoxin,Metoprolol, Amiodarone

antiarrhythmic

what type of cardiac medication assists in lowering the blood pressure to safe, long-term goals; treats hypertension, Causing vasodilation, decreased heart rate, decreased sympathetic nerve outflow from the CNS, decreased sodium and water retention

antihypertensive

what type of cardiac medication includes Atenolol, Lisinopril, Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Amlodipine

antihypertensive

what type of cardiac medication is referred to as “water pills”; Increase urine output, Designed to eliminate excess fluid and sodium from the bloodstream, thus decreasing the overall pressure within the vessel

diuretics

what type of cardiac medication includes Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide, Torsemide, Triamterene, Indapamide, Lasix

diuretics

what type of medication is frequently used in patients who have a history of blood clot formation or the potential to develop blood clots

anticoagulant

what type of medication includes Warfarin, Heparin, Coumadin, Enoxaparin

anticoagulant

what type of medication is used in patients who have experienced an acute ischemic event to either their heart or their brain

antiplatelet

what type of medication includes Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Plavix, Dipyridamole

antiplatelet

what type of medication Used to actively break up a newly formed clot, E.g. patients with acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke secondary to blood clot or lower leg ischemia

thrombolytic

what type of medication includes Alteplase, Retaplase,
Streptokinase, Urokinase

thrombolytic

what type of analgesic medication Stimulates CNS receptors known as opioid receptors, Cause a decrease in the perception of pain, Very potent and associated with potential for physical or psychological addiction

narcotics

Reversal agent/drug for narcotic overdose is ………..

naloxone

what type of analgesic medication includes Morphine, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone, Codeine, Oxycodone, Meperidine
(Demerol), Tramadol

narcotics

what type of analgesic medication is used to treat pain
associated with inflammation, Used to treat arthritis, vasculitis, muscle tears, broken bones, surgical incisions or trauma wounds, Can cause platelet dysfunction and thus place patient at risk for bleeding, Ulceration of stomach and kidney failure are common adverse effects

nsaid

what type of analgesic medication includes Ibuprofen, Motrin, Celebrex, Naproxen, Fenoprofen, Rofecoxib, Aspirin

nsaid

what type of analgesic medication Used to treat pain associated with muscle spasms, Used for aliments such as whiplash, spinal cord injury with spastic muscles, and muscular sprains or strains

muscle relaxants

what type of analgesic medication is most common analgesic in use today, Acts by inhibiting prostaglandins in the CNS that are responsible for pain production, Must not exceed 4,000 mg per day (Could damage Liver)

acetaminophen

what type of analgesic medication includes Cyclobenzaprine, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Metaxalone, Methocarbamol

muscle relaxants

what type of analgesic medication includes Tylenol
and in almost all pain medication combinations

acetaminophen

what type of medication Used to block histamine from producing adverse effects such as itching, inflammation, respiratory distress and overall allergic reactions

antihistamine

what type of medication includes Hydroxyzine,
diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Fexofenadine (Allegra),
Loratadine (Claritin) and Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

antihistamine

Two common uses for endocrine medications are ………….

diabetes, hypothyroidism

what type of endocrine medication is required for patients who have difficulty maintaining balance between blood sugar and tissue sugar

antidiabetic

what type of endocrine antidiabetic medication includes Glucotrol, Micronase

type 1

what type of endocrine antidiabetic medication includes Glimeprimide, Rosiglitazone, Metformin, Glyburide

type 2

what type of endocrine medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism that is either primary because of a lack of endogenous thyroid hormone production or secondary to removal or obliteration of the thyroid gland, Hormone Preps designed to enhance thyroid function
and other designed to block or inhibit thyroid function

thyroid

what type of endocrine medication includes Levothyroxine, Thyroxine, Liothyronine, Methimazole and Propylthiouracil

thyroid

what type of central nervous system medication is used to prevent and to treat seizure disorders, Goal is to stop the seizure activity and to prolong the interval between each seizure event

antiseizure

what type of central nervous system medication includes Phenytoin (Dilantin), Pentobarbital, Gabapentin, Diazepam, Clonazepam, Pentobarbital

antiseizure

what type of central nervous system medication is Used to treat psychotic episodes and disorders such as schizophrenia, paranoid behaviors, hallucinations, delusions, bipolar affective disorder, acute agitation, antisocial behaviors and mania

antipsychotic

what type of central nervous system medication includes Haloperidol, Clozapine, Lithium, Chlorpromazine, Loxapine, Thioridazine, Amoxepine,

antipsychotic

what type of central nervous system medication is used to treat clinical depression that results from neurotransmitter deficiencies, Enhance the CNS levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, which ultimately elevates the depressed mood into a more normal state

antidepressants

what type of central nervous system medication includes Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine, Fluoxetine, Trazadone, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft

antidepressants

what type of central nervous system medication is used for treating acute and chronic anxiety states, Act on the limbic system in the brain by enhancing the effect of the sedative neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid and in some cases, serotonin, Can be used to ease claustrophobia for patients undergoing MRI

antianxiety

what type of central nervous system medication includes Diazepam, Lorazepam, Valium, Xanax, Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam

antianxiety

what type of antiinfective medication is where therapeutic agents used to kill or suppress pathologic microorganisms responsible for causing infectious diseases

antibiotics

what type of antiinfective medication includes Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Carbapenams, Tetracycline, Erythromycin

antibiotics

what type of antiinfective medication is used to kill mycotic (fungal) organisms

antifungals

what type of antiinfective medication includes Amphotericin B, Diflucan, Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Terbinazine

antifungals

what type of antiinfective medication is used to suppress and limit the spread or shedding of viruses that invade the human body, Act at the cellular level to destroy, inhibit, or suppress the cell wall, enzymatic activity or ribosomal or DNA function of an invading microorganism

antiviral

what type of antiinfective medication includes Acyclovir, Zovirax, Famciclovir, Ribavirin, Foscarnet, Interferon

antiviral

what type of medications are extremely toxic compounds designed to kill off rapidly growing (e.g., cancerous) cells of the human body, will alter or destroy the various stages in cellular division; not only of cancerous cells but all cells that are in a growth stage, Healthcare workers coming into physical contact with these medications can put them at risk of serious side effects, including the stimulation of a cancerous condition

chemotherapy

what type of medication Adriamycin, Etoposide,
Vincristine, VP-16, Flurouracil, Paclitaxel, Docetaxel,
Methotrexate

chemotherapy

what type of medication prevents pain during surgery, completely blocking any feeling, Cause a reversible loss of consciousness

general anesthetic

what type of medication includes Desflurane, Halothane,
Methoxyflurane, Nitrous Oxide, Barbiturates,

general anesthetic

what type of medication cause a reversible loss of sensation for a limited region of the body while maintaining consciousness

local anesthetic

what type of medication includes Lidocaine, Xylocaine, Procaine,Dibucaine, Bupivacaine

local anesthetic

what type of medication are effective against nausea and vomiting

antiemetics

what type of medication includes Ondansetron (Zofran), Dramanine, Compazine, Promethazine (Phenergan)

antiemetics

what type of medication is any agent that produces nausea and vomiting

emetics

what type of medication includes Syrup of Ipecac, Charcoal

emetics

what type of medication  promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood, Reducing the LDL cholesterol, they can prevent both the primary and secondary symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease

antihyperlipidemic

what type of medication includes Lipitor, Zocor, Statins,
Fibrates, Lomitapide, Phytosterols

antihyperlipidemic

what are medications that are substances that stimulates or accelerates defecation (Often used as BE Prep)

cathartics

what type of medication includes Sorbitol, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Sulfate

cathartics

what are medications that are substances that eases defecation; loosen stools and increases bowel movements

laxatives

what type of medication includes Metamucil, FiberCon,
Phenolphthalein, Thymolphthalein, Mineral Oil, Dulcolax, Colace

laxatives

what type of medication is Substances that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreases resistance in the respiratory airway and increases airflow to the lungs

bronchodilator

what type of medication includes Albuterol (Ventolin),
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent), Brovana, Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

bronchodilator

what type of medication is used to treat episodes of angina pectoris (chest pain) in people who have coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle)

vasodilators

what type of medication includes nitroglycerin

vasodilators

what type of medication causes the constriction of blood vessels, Used to treat an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest, Functions to raise blood pressure

vasopressor

what type of medication includes Epinephrine (Adrenalin),
Norepinephrine

vasopressor

what type of medication can be used to treat bronchial asthma, allergic reactions and inflammatory reactions

steroid

what type of medication includes Hydrocortisone,
Prednisone

steroid

This drug classifications is used to block histamine from producing adverse effects such as itching, inflammation, respiratory distress and overall allergic reactions

Antihistamines

This type of drug classification will assist in lowering the blood pressure to safe, long-term goals

Antihypertensives

Two common uses for endocrine medications would be for diabetes and hypothyroidism 

True 

This type of medication affects the electrical conduction of the myocardium and thus decreases arrhythmia (dysrhythmia) production

Antiarrhythmics

This medication is often just referred to as “water” pills

Diuretics

What are chemotherapy drugs?

• they are extremely toxic compounds designed to kill off rapidly growing cells of the human body 

• these drugs will alter or destroy the various stages in cellular division for cancerous cells 

• physical contact with these chemotherapy medications can put healthcare workers at risk of serious side effects

These drug classifications are substances that accelerates defecation, eases defecation, loosens stool and increases bowel movements 

Cathartics and laxatives 

Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat:

Schizophrenia, paranoid behaviors, and hallucinations

These anti-infective medications are agents used to kill mycotic (fungal) organisms

Antifungals

These medications are frequently used in patients who have a history of blood clot formation or the potential to develop blood clots

Anticoagulants

What drug can be used to treat dysrhythmias?

Lidocaine

What drug causes the constriction of blood vessels and is often used to treat an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest?

Epinephrine

This medication is often used to treat episodes of angina pectoris (chest pain) in patients who have coronary artery disease; a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle 

Nitroglycerin 

This is the drug classification that are effective against nausea and vomitting

Antiemetics

This drug classification can be used to ease claustrophobia for patients undergoing MRI 

Antianxiety

This drug category is used to treat pain associated with inflammation for conditions such as arthritis, vasculitis, muscle tears, broken bones, surgical incisions or trauma wounds

NSAIDs

This class of drugs is used to actively break up a newly formed clot in patients with acute myocardial infection, acute stroke secondary to blood clot or lower leg ischemia 

Thrombolytics 

We need to be concerned with the scheduling of exams for patients who type II diabetes (non-insulin dependent). Care must be taken so they don’t miss regular meals that may results in a dangerous drop in their blood sugar level 

False 

These medications are substances that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decrease resistance in the respiratory airway and increase the airflow to the lungs 

Bronchodilators 

These drugs cause a decrease in the perception of pain and have a great Potential for physical or psychological addiction

Narcotics

Anti-arrhythmic medications used to decrease arrhythmia and/or treat dysrhythmia production include:

Lidocaine, diltiazem, verapamil

Examples of these medications used frequently for patients having a history of blood clot formation may include:

Warfarin and heparin 

Which types of medication can be used for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent)?

Glimeprimide, metformin, rosiglitazone

What are some examples of narcotics?

Morphine, fentanyl, codeine, oxycodone, demerol

What are three examples of antihistamines?

Benedryl, hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine