Common Drug Classifications Flashcards
0
Q
Anginal Agents
A
relieve angina
1
Q
Analgesics
A
Decrease pain
2
Q
Antacids
A
neutralize stomach acidity
3
Q
Antiarrhythmic Agents
A
slow and strengthen the heart rate
4
Q
Antiarthritic agents
A
relieve the symptoms of arthritis
5
Q
Antiasthmatics
A
reduce bronchial spasm and aid in breathing
6
Q
antibiotics
A
combat infections
7
Q
anticoagulants
A
prevent the clotting of blood, “blood thinners”
8
Q
Anticonvulsants
A
reduce convulsions in seizure disorders
9
Q
Antidiarrheal Agents
A
slows down the movement of the bowel
10
Q
antiemetics
A
relieve nausea and vomiting
11
Q
antifungal agents
A
combat fungal infections
12
Q
antihistamines
A
treat allergies
13
Q
antihypertensive agents
A
reduce blood pressure
14
Q
antineoplastics
A
destroy cancer cells by interfering with neoplastic cell growth and division
15
Q
antipyretics
A
lower fever
16
Q
antiseptics
A
prevent bacterial growth
17
Q
antispasmodics
A
relax and smooth muscle spasm
18
Q
biologicals
A
used for immunuty
19
Q
cardiac stimulants
A
treat heart conditions
20
Q
diuretics
A
increase urinary output
21
Q
dysmenorrhea therapy
A
relief of menstrual cramps
22
Q
hematinics
A
build blood
23
Q
hormones
A
used for glandular therapy
24
hyperglycemic agents
used for type II or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and type I or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
25
Hyperthyroidism therapy
thyroid hormone replacement
26
hyperuricemic agents
gout therapy
27
hypnotics
produce sleep
28
laxatives (cathartics)
aid in bowel evacuation
29
menopausal
hormone replacement
30
migraine therapy
used for the relief of migraine headaches
31
muscle relaxants
relieves muscular tension
32
narcotics
reduce pain
| *addictive qualities, street value , controlled substances
33
nerve sedatives
quiet nerves
34
nerve stimulants
stimulate nerves
35
oral contraceptives
used to prevent pregnancy
36
respiratory stimulants
stimulate breathing
37
steroids
used for allergies and inflammations
38
tranquilizers
decrease tension and anxiety
39
ulcer therapy
used to inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
40
urinary anti-infectives
combat urinary infections
41
I
one
42
ii
two
43
iii
three
44
iv
four
45
ix
nine
46
%
perecnt
47
>
greater than
48
<
less than
49
+
plus/positive
50
-
minus/negitive
51
=
equal
52
+
| -
indefinite, plus or minus
53
%
male
54
&
female
55
#
fracture
56
ac
before meals
58
ad lib
at pleasure, freely as desired
59
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
60
alb
white
61
ante
before
62
aq
water
63
ARC
AIDS-related complex
64
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
65
bid
twice a day
66
BM
bowel movement
67
BMR
basal metabolic rate
68
BP
blood pressure
69
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
70
/c
with (cum)
71
c/o
complains of, in care of
72
C
centigrade, celsius
73
Ca
calcium
74
CA
cancer
75
CBC
complete blood count (hematology profile)
76
cc
cubic centimetre
77
CCU
coronary or cardiac care unit
78
CHF
congestive heart failure
79
cm
centimeter
80
CNS
central nervous system
81
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
82
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
83
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
84
CFS
cerebrospinal fluid
85
CT/CAT
computed axial tomography
86
CV
cardiovascular
87
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
88
CRX
chest x-ray
89
D & C
dilatation and curettage
90
DI
diagnostic imaging
91
dil
dilute
92
div
divide
93
DOA
dad on arrival
94
dr
dram
95
Dx
diagnosis
96
ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram
97
EDC
expected date of confinement (delivery date)
98
EEG
electroencephalogram
99
EENT
eye, ear, nose and throat
100
ENT
ear, nose and throat
101
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
102
F
fahrenheit
103
FAS
fetal alcohol syndrome
104
FBS
fasting blood sugar
105
fl
fluid
106
GB
gallbladder
107
GI
gastrointestinal
108
gm, g
gram
109
gr
grain
110
gtt
drops
111
GTT
glucose tolerance test
112
GU
genitourinary
113
hb, Hgb, hg
hemoglogin
114
Hct, HCT
hematocrit
115
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
116
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
117
hs
at bedtime
118
Hx
history
119
I & D
incision and drainage
120
ICU
intensive care unit
121
IM
intramuscular
122
IUD
intrauterine device
123
IV
intravenous
124
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
125
kgm, kg
kilogram
126
KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder
127
lb
pound
128
liq
liquid
129
LLQ
left lower quadrant
130
LKMP
last known menstrual period
131
LMP
last menstrual period
132
LNMP
last normal menstrual period
133
LUQ
left upper quadrant
134
mgm, mg
milligram
135
MI
myocardial infraction
136
mL
milliliter
137
mm
millimeter
138
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
139
N
normal
140
neg, -
negative
141
No., #
number
142
NPO
nothing by mouth
143
NYD
not yet diagnosed
144
OB/GYN
obstetrics and gynecology
145
od
once daily
146
OD
right eye, overdose
147
OPD
Outpatient Department
148
OS
left eye
149
OS & D
oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
150
OTC
over-the-counter
151
OU
both eyes
152
oz
ounce
153
P
pluse
154
pc
after meals
155
PET
positron emission tomography
156
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
157
PKU
phenylketonuria (test performed on baby)
158
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
159
po
by mouth
160
prn
as necessary, when required, as needed
