Antilipidemics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ameritech Pharm II Latest Version - Final Exam *Complete* Graded A+ What is the function of an ACE inhibitor in pharmacology? Answer: ACE inhibitors, identified by their suffix "-pril," work by blocking the angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE), thereby reducing the production of angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels and increases blood pressure. Explain the function of alpha blockers in pharmacology. Answer: Alpha blockers, recognized by their suffix "-zosi...

Medication Aide Certification ExamPolyuria - correct answer Increased urination Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) - correct answer Decrease inflammation and relieve pain examples: celebrex, voltaren Corticosteroids - correct answer Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone Antilipidemics - correct answer Used to lower fats in the blood. examples: lipitor, crestor, zocor Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) - correct answer Dise...

NCLEX PHARMACOLOGYCa Channel Blockers - correct answer uses: HTN, angina, a-fib, a-flutter, SVT side effects: heart failure, peripheral edema -dipine Phosphodiesterease Inhibitors - correct answer uses: erectile dysfunction side effects: flushing, erection lasting >4hrs, MI -afil ACE Inhibitors - correct answer uses: HTN, MI side effects: persistent cough, angioedema -pril Benzodiazepines - correct answer uses: reduce anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal side effects: anterog...

Medication Aide Certification ExamPolyuria - correct answer Increased urination Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) - correct answer Decrease inflammation and relieve pain examples: celebrex, voltaren Corticosteroids - correct answer Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone Antilipidemics - correct answer Used to lower fats in the blood. examples: lipitor, crestor, zocor Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) - correct answer Dise...

Medication Aide Certification Exam with Latest Questions and Answers Polyuria ANSWER Increased urination Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) ANSWER Decrease inflammation and relieve pain examples: celebrex, voltaren Corticosteroids ANSWER Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone Antilipidemics ANSWER Used to lower fats in the blood. examples: lipitor, crestor, zocor Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) ANSWER Disease that blo...

Polyuria - Increased urination Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) - Decrease inflammation and relieve pain examples: celebrex, voltaren Corticosteroids - Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone Antilipidemics - Used to lower fats in the blood. examples: lipitor, crestor, zocor Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) - Disease that blocks normal blood flow to or from the arteries or veins outside the chest Antipyretics - Reduce fever. ...

Polyuria correct answer Increased urination Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) correct answer Decrease inflammation and relieve pain examples: celebrex, voltaren Corticosteroids correct answer Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone Antilipidemics correct answer Used to lower fats in the blood. examples: lipitor, crestor, zocor Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) correct answer Disease that blocks normal blood flow to or from...

MAR - CORRECT ANSWER Medication Administration Record Diversion - CORRECT ANSWER illegally taking medications intended for use by a resident. Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER moral values code of ethics - CORRECT ANSWER no gifts or favors, doing the right thing when no one is watching. drug - CORRECT ANSWER a chemical substance that once introduced into the body, becomes a medicine, intended to promote chance in the body Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWER a study of the effects of drugs on the body...

ACE inhibitors - correct answer PRIL Captopril, Enalapril Monitor for: dry, nagging cough (annoyance-not bad enough to stop it), angioedema (yes need to stop!), hyperkalemia Antivirals - correct answer VIR Acyclovir. Valacyclovir Teaching: med compliance (finish prescription), only put on affected areas Antifungals - correct answer AZOLE Fluc...

Polyuria Increased urination Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) Decrease inflammation and relieve pain examples: celebrex, voltaren 00:24 01:40 Corticosteroids Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone Antilipidemics Used to lower fats in the blood. examples: lipitor, crestor, zocor Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Disease that blocks normal blood flow to or from the arteries or veins outside t...