Drugs endings Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
PO | by mouth |
HA | Headache |
Hx | History |
Tx | Treatment |
GI | gastrointestional |
WBC | white blood cells |
RBC | red blood cells |
OTC | over the counter |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
N/V | nausea and vomiting |
AC | before meals |
HS | Hours of sleep, at bed time, (nighttime) |
APAP | *acetaminophen* Used to treat mild to moderate pain and is a fever reducer (Tylenol) |
ASA | *Asprin* Relieves mild to moderate pain |
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) |
Vir | Antiviral (HIV type meds) |
Statin | *Antihperlipidemic* lowers cholesterol (Atorvastatin=Lipitor) |
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) |
Pril | *Ace inhibitors* Decrease BP by decreasing perpheral resistance (Captopril,Enalapril,Lisinopril) |
Pam | Antianxiety agent |
oxacin | antibiotics |
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 |
nium | neuromuscular blocking agent |
micin | antibiotic |
Lam | Antianxiety agent |
Ide | *Oral hypologlycemics* Stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin,make cell receptors more sensitive to insulin binding. (Glucotrol,Metformin) |
done | opiod analgesic |
Dine | Antiulcer agent |
Cillin | Antibiotics |
Caine | *Local anesthetics* Inhalation,IV,top.local,regional(spine and equidural) Usually given by MD/anesthetist |
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