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__________ affect the electrical conduction system of the myocardium Antiarrhythmic (or antidysrhythmic) Medications
The ultimate goal for Antiarrhythmic Drugs is to Decrease Arrhythmia (dysrhythmia) Production
________ assist in lowering the blood pressure Antihypertensive Medications
Antihypertensive medications ______ Vasodilation Increase
______ Are are designed to eliminate excess fluid & sodium from the bloodstream, thus, decreasing the overall pressure within the vessels Diuretics
Overuse or Improper use of Diuretics (Water Pills) can lead to Dehydration & Kidney Failure
Patients receiving any of the anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or thrombolytic medications are at risk for _______ Bleeding
Severe bleeding can to lead to _______ Hemorrhagic Stroke
Analgesic Medications are used to treat _______ Both Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes
________ Are prescribed more frequently than any other medication on the market Analgesic Medications
________ Are very potent analgesics and are associated with the potential for physical and psychological addiction Narcotic Medications
Narcotics are also dangerous in that ________ can rapidly occur to the point of respiratory arrest if the dose is too great Respiratory Depression
___________ Is probably the most common analgesic in use today Acetaminophen
_________ Are used to block histamine from producing adverse effects such as itching, inflammation, respiratory distress, and overall allergic reactions Antihistamines
________ is required for patients who have difficulty maintaining proper balance between blood sugar and tissue sugar Anti-Diabetic (hypoglycemic agents) Medication
Patients who are termed insulin dependent have ______ Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
Patients who are termed non–insulin dependent have ______ Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Patients receiving the drug _______ should be held before and for at least 48 hours after receiving a radiopaque contrast agent Metformin
________ Are therapeutic agents used to kill or suppress pathologic microorganisms responsible for causing infectious diseases Antibiotics
______ Are agents used to kill mycotic (fungal) organisms Antifungals
_______ Are used to suppress and limit the spread or shedding of viruses that invade the human body Antivirals
_______ are extremely toxic compounds designed to kill off rapidly growing (e.g., cancerous) cells of the human body by altering or destroying the various stages in cellular division Chemotherapy Drugs
Universal precautions and special gloves & gowns should be worn when dealing with _____ Chemotherapy
Antidepressants- Increases Serotonin and Epinephrine; Ex; amitriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, fluoxtine
Antianxiety Drugs- Diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, alprazolam
Antipsychotic Drugs- Haloperidol, valproic acid, gabapentin
Antiseizure/Anticonvulsive Drugs- Diazepam, phenytoin, phenobarbital
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