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End of drugs names identifies classification

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Term
Definition
PO   by mouth  
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HA   Headache  
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Hx   History  
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Tx   Treatment  
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GI   gastrointestional  
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WBC   white blood cells  
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RBC   red blood cells  
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OTC   over the counter  
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UTI   urinary tract infection  
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N/V   nausea and vomiting  
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AC   before meals  
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HS   Hours of sleep, at bed time, (nighttime)  
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APAP   *acetaminophen* Used to treat mild to moderate pain and is a fever reducer (Tylenol)  
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ASA   *Asprin* Relieves mild to moderate pain  
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Zide   *diuretic* Used to decrease hypertension and decrease edema. Increase urine output:can cause electrolyte imbalance. (K+ normal 3.5-5) (pulls water from body cells)(Lasix)  
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Vir   Antiviral (HIV type meds)  
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Statin   *Antihperlipidemic* lowers cholesterol (Atorvastatin=Lipitor)  
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Sone   *Steroids* Antiflammatory,Immunosoppressant given PO,IV,IM,Ihalation,top.casuses water retention,potassium loss, muscle wasting, increased blood pressure and blood sugar. (Prednisone,Cortisone)  
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Pril   *Ace inhibitors* Decrease BP by decreasing perpheral resistance (Captopril,Enalapril,Lisinopril)  
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Pam   Antianxiety agent  
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oxacin   antibiotics  
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olol   *beta blocker* Blocks sympathetic nervous system. Used to decrease BP, pulse, and effect cardiac output.Used to increase cardiac muscle. (Propanolol,Inderal) Dont give p<60,SBP 90 or less  
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nium   neuromuscular blocking agent  
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micin   antibiotic  
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Lam   Antianxiety agent  
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Ide   *Oral hypologlycemics* Stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin,make cell receptors more sensitive to insulin binding. (Glucotrol,Metformin)  
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done   opiod analgesic  
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Dine   Antiulcer agent  
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Cillin   Antibiotics  
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Caine   *Local anesthetics* Inhalation,IV,top.local,regional(spine and equidural) Usually given by MD/anesthetist  
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