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Drug Class List #2
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main function of antidepressants? Amy is nervous and happy about her job at Denny’s | increase serotonin levels in brain |
| What does SSRI stand for? | Selective Seritonin Receptor Inhibitor |
| What is the IFU for antidepressants? Amy is nervous and happy about her job at Denny’s | depression |
| What is the body system antidepressants effect? Amy is nervous and happy about her job at Denny’s | Nervous System |
| What is the main function of Corticosteroids? CORTIS fans are in flames about ONE album. | reduce inflammation and immune response |
| What body system do corticosteroids affect? CORTIS fans are in flames about ONE album. | Immune System |
| What is the IFU for Corticosteroids? CORTIS fans are in flames about ONE album. | inflammation |
| What are the stems antidepressants? Amy is nervous and happy about using oxyclean. | -oxetine (Fluoxetine) |
| What are the stems for corticosteroids? CORTIS fans are in flames about ONE album. | -sone -one (Prednisone) (Betamethasone) |
| Main function of immunosuppressatns/immunomodulatory ? The auto bicycle race stopped because it was pouring rain. | suppress immune system activity |
| What is the IFU for immunosuppresants/immunomodulators? The auto bicycle race stopped because it was pouring rain. | autoimmune disease |
| What are the stems for immunosuppresants? The auto bicycle race stopped because it was pouring rain. | -porine (Cyclosporine) |
| What is the main function of vasodilators? The hydrant hole got bigger..mom’s heart races in anger. She needs a smoothie to relax. | relax vascular smooth muscle |
| What is the IFU for vasodilators? The hydrant hole got bigger..mom’s heart races in anger. She needs a smoothie to relax. | HTN |
| What body system do vasodilators effect? The hydrant hole got bigger..mom’s heart races in anger. She needs a smoothie to relax. | Cardiovascular system |
| What body system do immunosuppresants/ immunomodulators affect? The auto bicycle race iglooed. | Immune system |
| What is the main function of antidabetics-thiazolidenodions Tia had LOW SUGAR but loved GLITTER ZONES. | increase insulin activity |
| What is the IFU for antidiabetics-thiazolidinediones Tia had LOW SUGAR but loved GLITTER ZONES | type 2 diabetes diff types type 1 diabetes gestational |
| What are the stems for antidiabetics-thiazolidinediones Tia had LOW SUGAR but loved GLITTER ZONES | -glitazone (Pioglitazone) |
| What body system do antidiabetics-thiazolidinediones affect Tia had LOW SUGAR but loved EATING. | Endocrine |
| What is the main function of endocrine agents? Used HENERY’S TIDE to wash clothe s in SECRET but it got BIG, ended up cryin. | inhibit hormone secretion |
| What is the the IFU for endocrine agents? Used HENERY’S TIDE to wash clothe s in SECRET but it got BIG, ended up cryin. | acromegaly |
| What are the stems for endocrine agents? Used HENERY’S TIDE to wash clothe s in SECRET but it got BIG, ended up cryin. | -otide (Lanreotide) |
| What body system do endocrine agents affect? Used HENERY’S TIDE to wash clothe s in SECRET but it got BIG, ended up cryin. | Endocrine |
| What is the main function of antidiabetics-SGLT2 Inhibitors TWO much SUGAR FLOWIN near my BUTT. | lowers blood glucose by inhibiting renal glucose reabsorption |
| What is the IFU for antidiabetics-SGLT2 Inhibitors TWO much SUGAR FLOWIN near my BUTT. | Type 2 Diabetes |
| What is the stems for antidiabetics-SGLT2 Inhibitors? TWO much SUGAR FLOWIN near my BUTT. | -flozin (Canagliflozin) |
| What body system do antidiabetics-SGLT2 Inhibitors affect? TWO much SUGAR FLOWIN near my EAR. | Endocrine |
| What is the main function of antidiabetics- DPP-4 Inhibitors? Dint wait four two long, her mind and heart gripptan. | prolong incretin activity to lower blood pressure |
| What is the IFU for antidiabetics- DPP-4 Inhibitors? Dint wait four two long, her mind and heart gripptan. | Type 2 diabetes |
| What is the stems for antidiabetics- DPP-4 Inhibitors? Dint wait four two long, her mind and heart gripptan. | -gliptan (Saxagliptan) |
| What body system do antidiabetics- DPP-4 Inhibitors affect? Dint wait four two long, her mind and heart gripptan. | Endocrine |
| What is the main function of diuretics? Act semi natural tia is mad and peeping | increase renal excretion of water and electrolytes |
| What is the IFU for diuretics? Act semi natural tia is mad and peeping | Hypertension and Hypervolemia |
| What is hypervolemia? | excess fluid |
| What are the stems for diuretics? ACT SEMI natural TIA is coming. | -semide (Furosemide) -thiazide -actone |
| What body system do diuretics affect? ACT SEMI natural TIA is mad and peeping | cardiovascular |
| What is the main function of benzodiazepines? Ben’s is LAME he uses PAM to relax. | reduce anxiety and induce sedation |
| what is the IFU for benzodiazepines? Ben’s is LAME he uses PAM to relax | anxiety |
| What are the stems for benzodiazepines? Ben’s is LAME he uses PAM to relax | -zepam -zolam (Lorazepam) |
| What body system does benzodiazepines affect? Ben’s is LAME he uses PAM to relax | Nervous System |
| What is the main function of H1-Blockers/antihistamines? snake stops being aggressive. | block histamine receptors throughout the body to relieve allergy symptoms |
| What is another way to say h1-blocker? | anti histamine |
| what is the IFU for H1-Blockers/antihistamines? snake stops being aggressive | allergies |
| What are the stems for H1-Blockers/antihistamines? snake stops being aggressive at the diner | -zine (Promethazine) -dine -amine |
| what body system do H1-Blockers/antihistamines affect? snake stops being aggressive | Immune system |
| What are the stems for vasodilators? The hydrant hole got bigger..mom’s heart races in anger. She needs a smoothie to relax. | -dralazine (Hydralazine) |
| what is the main function of antithrombotics/anticoagulants? PARENTS stop filling the lines at ZAXBYS. | prevent blood clot |
| what is another word for anticoagulant? | antithrombotic |
| what is the IFU for anticoagulants? PARENTS stop filling the lines at ZAXBYS. | thrombosis |
| what are the stems for anticoagulants? PARENTS stop filling the lines at ZAXBYS. | -parin -xaban (Heparin) (Apixaban) |
| What body system do anticoagulants affect? PARENTS stop filling the lines at ZAXBYS. | cardiovascular |