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CCMA Module 1: Medication Classification

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What is the indication of antipsychotics?   Reduce psychosis  
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What is the indication of antipyretics?   Reduce fever  
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What is the indication of skeletal/muscle relaxants?   Reduce or prevent muscle spasms  
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What is the indication of antitussives/expectorants?   Control cough, promote the elimination of mucus  
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What is the indication of antivirals?   Treat viral infections (usually life-threatening or chronic infections)  
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What are examples of antipsychotics?   Quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone  
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What are examples of antipyretics?   Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin  
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What are examples of skeletal/muscle relaxants?   Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol  
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What are examples of antitussives/expectorants?   Dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin  
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What are examples of antivirals?   Acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir  
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What is the indication of anxiolytics?   Reduce anxiety  
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What are examples of anxiolytics?   Clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam  
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What is the indication of bronchodilators?   Relax airway muscles  
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What are examples of brochodilators?   Albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline  
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What is the indication of central nervous system stimulants?   Reduce hyperactivity  
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What are examples of central nervous system stimulants?   Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine  
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What is the indication of contraceptives?   Prevent pregnancy  
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What are examples of contraceptives?   Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone  
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What is the indication of decongestants?   Relieve nasal congestion  
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What are examples of decongestants?   Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline  
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What is the indication of diuretics?   Eliminate excess fluid  
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What are examples of diuretics?   Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, bumetanide  
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What is the indication of hormone replacements?   Stabilize hormone deficiencies  
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What are examples of hormone replacements?   Levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen  
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What is the indication of laxatives/stool softeners?   Promote bowel movements  
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What are examples of laxatives/stool softeners?   Magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl, docusate sodium  
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What is the indication of oral hypoglycemics?   Reduce blood glucose  
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What are examples of oral hypoglycemics?   Metformin, glyburide, pioglitazone  
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What is the indication of sedative-hypnotics?   Induce sleep/relaxation  
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What are examples of sedative-hypnotics?   Zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone  
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What is the indication of analgesics?   Relieve pain  
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What are examples of analgesics?   Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, codeine  
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What is the indication of antacids/anti-ulcer?   Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)  
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What are examples of antacids/anti-ulcer?   Esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine  
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What is the indication of antibiotics?   Treat or prevent bacterial infections  
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What are examples of antibiotics?   Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole  
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What is the indication of anticholinergics?   Smooth muscle spasms  
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What are examples of anticholinergics?   Ipratropium, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine  
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What is the indication of anticoagulants?   Delay blood clotting  
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What are examples of anticoagulants?   Warfarin, apixaban, heparin  
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What is the indication of anticonvulsants?   Prevent or control seizures  
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What are examples of anticonvulsants?   Clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin  
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What is the indication of antidepressants?   Relieve depression  
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What are examples of antidepressants?   Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline  
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What is the indication of antidiarrheals?   Reduce diarrhea  
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What are examples of antidiarrheals?   Bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine  
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What is the indication of antiemetics?   Reduce nausea, vomiting  
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What are examples of antiemetics?   Metoclopramide, ondansetron  
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What is the indication of antifungals?   Reduce or prevent fungal infections  
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What are examples of antifungals?   Fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole  
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What is the indication of antihistamines?   Relieves allergies  
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What are examples of antihistamines?   Diphenhydramine, cetirizine, lortadine  
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What is the indication of antihypertensives?   Lower blood pressure  
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What are examples of antihypertensives?   Metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine  
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What is the indication of anti-inflammatories?   Reduce inflammation  
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What are examples of anti-inflammatories?   Ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen  
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What is the indication of antilipemics?   Lower cholesterol  
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What are examples of antilipemics?   Atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine  
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What is the indication of antimigraine agents?   Relieve migraine headaches  
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What are examples of antimigraine agents?   Topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan  
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What is the indication of anti-osteoporosis agents?   Improve bone density  
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What are examples of anti-osteoporosis agents?   Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin  
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