Central Nervous System Stimulants

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Central Nervous System Stimulants

Central Nervous System Stimulants TERM □ dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The central nervous system (CNS) stimulants are a small class of drugs that enhance the activity…

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Analgesics

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Analgesics

Analgesics TERMS □ morphine (Roxanol) □ pentazocine (Talwin) □ butorphanol (Stadol) □ naloxone (Narcan) □ acetaminophen (Tylenol) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Pain is a very individual experience. It…

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Antihelmintics

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Antihelmintics

Antihelmintics TERM □ mebendazole (Vermox) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Worm or helmintic infections are a problem found all over the world. It is estimated that about one billion…

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Antiprotozoals

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Antiprotozoals

Antiprotozoals TERMS □ chloroquine (Aralen) □ metronidazole (Flagyl) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Protozoa cause numerous infections that are found worldwide. Common infections that occur are malaria, leishmaniasis, giardiasis,…

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Antivirals

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Antivirals

Antivirals TERMS □ rimantadine (Flumadine) □ acyclovir (Zovirax) □ saquinavir (Fortovase) □ zidovudine (Retrovir) □ nevirapine (Viramune) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD A virus is a speck of RNA…

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Antifungals

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Antifungals

Antifungals TERMS □ amphotericin B (Fungizone) □ fluconazole (Diflucan) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Fungi can be found everywhere and are divided into two groups: molds and yeasts. A…

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Drugs That Act on the Urinary Tract

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Drugs That Act on the Urinary Tract

Drugs That Act on the Urinary Tract TERMS □ sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) □ phenazopyridine (Pyridium) □ Qxybutnin (Ditropan) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Urinary tract infection (UTI) and other urinary…

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Antitubercular Drugs

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Antitubercular Drugs

Antitubercular Drugs TERM □ isoniazid (INH) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease but it continues to be found worldwide. It is estimated that there…

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Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains

Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains TERMS □ linezolid (Zyvox) □ quinupristin/dalfopristin (Synercid) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The newest class of anti-infectives contains drugs that are used against resistant…

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Vancomycins

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Vancomycins

Vancomycins TERM □ vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The vancomycins currently have only one member of the group, which is the prototype vancomycin (Vancocin). This drug…

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