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what is amlodipine (Norvasc)

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A calcium channel blocker for hypertension

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what is benapril (Lotensin)

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An ace inhibitor prescribed for hypertension

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what is hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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A thiazide diuretic for hypertension

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what is Valsartan (Diovan)

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An angiotensin 2 blocker for hypertension

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what is metoprolol (lopressor)

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A beta blocker for hypertension

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what is lisinopril

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An ace inhibitor for hypertension

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in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise triglycerides

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lower them

(Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans and other vertebrates, as well as vegetable fat. They are also present in the blood to enable the bidirectional transference of adipose fat and blood glucose from the liver, and are a major component of human skin oils.)

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in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise LDL cholesterol

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lower

  • Low density lipoprotein is bad because it can transport cholesterol into arterial walls causing plack to build up
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in hyperlipidemia are we trying to lower or raise HDL

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raise

  • high density lipoprotein is considered good because it removes extra cholesterol from your blood
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Lipitor is also known as

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atorvastatin

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simvastatin is also known as

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Zocor

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rosuvastatin is also known as

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Crestor

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caduet is both a

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calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and cholesterol medication Lipitor (atorvastatin)

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MOA of loop acting diuretic

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reduces water and salt

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MOA of potassium sparring diuretic

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reduces water, no real B/P support, spares potassium

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MOA of thiazides

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Lowers BP by widening vessels and excretion of salt and water

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the loop diuretic Bumex is also known as

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bumetanide

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the loop diuretic Lasix is also known as

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furosemide

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the potassium sparing diuretic Aldactone is also known as

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spironolactone

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the potassium sparing diuretic midamor is also known as

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amiloride

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thiazide diuretic abbreviated as HCTZ is known as

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hydrochlorothiazide

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the thiazide diuretic thalitone is also known as

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chlorthalidone

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the anticoagulant coumadin is known as

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warfin

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the anticoagulant Pradaxa is also known as

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dabigatran

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the anticoagulant Plavix is also known as
clopidogrel
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the anticoagulant Eliquis is also known as
apixaban
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the anticoagulant Xarelto is also known as
rivaroxaban
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the anticoagulent lovenox is also known as
enoxaparin
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NovoLog, Humalog and apidra are a _ type of insulin
rapid acting
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Humulin, Novolin are a _ type of insulin.
intermediate
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Lantus and Levemir are a _ type of insulin
long acting (think LL as long)
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glipizide is a
type 2 oral insulin
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metformin is a
type 2 insulin
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glyburide is a
type 2 insulin
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Januvia is a
type 2 insulin
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tradjenta is a
type 2 insulin
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Trulicity is a
type 2 insulin
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Victoza is a
type 2 insulin
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farxiga is a
type 2 insulin
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Jardiance is a
type 2 insulin
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_ is used to treat, neuropathy, nerve pain, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and diabetic neuropathy
gabapentin
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alprazolam for anxiety is also known as
Xanax
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clonazepam for anxiety is also known as
klonopin
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sertraline for depression is also known as
Zoloft
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citalopram for depression is also known as
celexa
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escitalopram for depression is also known as
Lexapro
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aripiprazole used for mood disorders is also known as
abilify
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lithium may be used for bipolar disorder true or false
true
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clozapine is for
schizophrenia
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abilify can be used for
schizophrenia
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Geodon can be used for
schizophrenia
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Risperdal can be used for
schizophrenia
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Seroquel is used for
schizophrenia
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Invega is used for
schizophrenia
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Zyprexa is used for
schizophrenia
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Latuda is used for.
schizophrenia
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Haldol is used for
schizophrenia
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donepezil (Aricept) is used for
dementia
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Namenda for dementia is also known as
memantine
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Keppra is a
anticonvulsant
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Depakote is a
anticonvulsant
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Dilantin is a
anticonvulsant
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Lamictal is a
anticonvulsant
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Topamax is a
anticonvulsant
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Tegretol is a
anticonvulsant
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codeine, morphine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone are all
opioids
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_ is an opioid used to ween people off pain medications
methadone
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zolpidem for insomnia is also known as
Ambien
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Lunesta for insomnia is also known as
eszopiclone
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zdeplon for insomnia is also known as
sonata
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Viagra is also known as
sildenafil
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Cialis is also known as
tadalafil
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Levitra is also known as
vardenafil
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avanafil is also known as
stendra
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tramadol is an opioid for chronic pain while trazadone is for
insomnia, sedative for anxiety and depression
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norvir, epivir, isentress and Truvada are all
HIV medications
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what is salmeterol (serevent)
a long acting bronchodilator
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what is cromolyn (intal/nasalcrom)
a long acting bronchodilator
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what is tiotropium (spiriva)
anticholinergic in the management of COPD (once a day use)
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what is montelukast (singulair)
a leukotriene blocker
81
Proventil is also known as
Albuterol
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Levalbuterol also known as xopenex is a
Bronchodilator
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Fluticasone (Flovent) is a
Inhaled glucocorticoid

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