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| What is a class of drugs that work on the CNS, the members of the group of drugs used to achieve relief from pain |
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Analgesic
Example: Tylenol, |
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| Commonly known as sleeping pills, are a class of psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce sleep and to be used in the treatment of insomnia, or surgical anesthesia. |
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| Known as anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit the itching often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like those from mosquitoes |
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Antipruritic
Example: Benadryl, corticosteroids, Aveeno |
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| Used to bring down elevated body temperature (fever) |
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Antipyretics
Example:Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, any other NSAID , aspirin, |
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A group of heterogeneous (diverse in character or content)
substances/drugs that are used to treat both an elevated temperature and pain. |
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Analgesic- antipyretics
Example: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) |
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| Substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement (Produces a calming effect) At higher doses it may result in slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes. |
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Sedatives
Examples; trazadone |
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| A group of drugs derived from barbituric acid. They suppress central nervous system activity and are effective anxiolytics, antiepileptics, sedatives and hypnotics. OPIATES for the test |
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Barbiturates:
pentobarbital |
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Some of the most commonly prescribed narcotic medications used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain.
Strong potential for abuse and dependency |
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Opiates or Opioids
Examples: Oxycontin, Percocet, codeine, hydrocodone & morphine |
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| Agents that aim to replace dopamine either by drugs that release dopamine or those that mimic the action of dopamine thereby reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. |
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Anti-Parkinsonian drugs
Example: Sinemet,
Sinemet, carbidopa / levodopa, Azilect
Mirapex |
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| A diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of epileptic seizures. They are also increasingly being used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, since many seem to act as mood stabilizers, and for the treatment of neuropathic pain. |
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Anti-convulsant medication /anti-seizure/ anti-epileptic
Carbamazepine, Ethosuximide,
Lamotrigine, Phenobarbital,
Phenytoin (Dilantin), Primidone,
Valproic acid (Depakete), Tegretol
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| Works on some or all of the senses, especially touch, stops functioning or reduces function of sensation and muscles |
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Anesthetics:
Examples
nitrous oxide, chloroform . |
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| A medication used to rid the body of excess fluids |
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Diuretics
EX: Lasix (furosemide)
HCTZ |
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These are signs of possible ________?
Redness
Swelling
Fever
Drainage
Foul odor
Tenderness
Pain |
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| What type of medication can cause diarrhea (c. Diff) by destroying normal intestinal bacteria |
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Antibiotics
Cipro, Bactrim, Keflex, Levaquin, Amoxicillin, etc... |
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| What type of drugs treat mood disorders? |
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Antidepressants
Prozac, Celexa (Citalopram), Lexapro, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, PAxil |
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