Mechanisms Quiz Flashcards
(12 cards)
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Zocor
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Inhibits rate inhibiting enzymes for cholesterol synthesis.
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Vicodin
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Binds to opioid Receptors, mimicking endorphins.
2
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Lisinopril
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prevents conversion of angiotensin I toangiotensin II
3
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Synthroid
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replaces T4, increases basal metabolic rate.
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Norvasc
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Prevent influx of Ca+ into cell, slowing depolarization & heart rate
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Prilosec
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Inhibits exchange of H+ & K+ ions in parietal cells
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Zithromax
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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
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Amoxil
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Binds to bacterial enzymes, inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
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Metformin
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Decreases hepatic glucose production
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HydroDIURIL
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Inhibits Na reabsorption in distal tubules.
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Xanax
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Increase inhibitory activity of GABA
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Ambien
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Bind selectively to a subunit of the benzodiazepine receptor
