Table of Pharmacology

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