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CNS stimulants

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increase activity of the central nervous system which reduces hyperactivity

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CNS stimulants ex

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methylphenidate, modafinil, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine

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contraceptives

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prevent pregnancy

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contraceptives ex

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DepoProvera, Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone

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5
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decongestants

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reduce swelling of nasal passages

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decongestants ex

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Sudafed (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride)

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diuretics

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eliminate excess fluid

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diuretics ex

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Lasix (furosemide), hydrochlorothiazide, bumetanide

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emetics

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promote vominting

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emetics ex

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ipecac

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hormone replacement

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stabilize hormone deficiencies

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hormone replacement ex

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Levothyroxine, insuline, desmopressin, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone

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hormones, female

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used to prevent or decrease symptoms of menopause

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hormones, female ex

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estrogen, progesterone

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hormones, male

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androgen therapy to treat testosterone deficiency

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hormones, male ex

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testosterone

17
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immunologic agents (vaccines)

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stimulate the immune response to create protection against disease

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immunologic agents (vaccines) ex

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flu vaccine, polio vaccine, tetanus

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laxatives, stool softeners

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promote bowel movement

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laxatives, stool softeners ex

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Dulcolax (bisacodyl) Colace, Magnesium hydroxide

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oral hypoglycemics

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reduce blood glucose

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oral hypoglycemics ex

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Metformin, glyburide, pioglitazone

23
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sedatives and hypnotics

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sedatives relax and calm; hypnotics induce sleep

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sedatives and hypnotics ex

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Ambien, Zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone

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skeletal muscle relaxants
reduce or prevent muscle spasms
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skeletal muscle relaxants ex
Cyclobenzapine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol

Drug Classifications NHA and Examples (3 decks)

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