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This comprehensive document provides a detailed overview of various medications, their therapeutic actions, classifications, and administration routes. It covers a wide range of drug categories, including antibiotics, antidepressants, antihypertensives, and more. The document also delves into the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics, explaining the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs within the body. Additionally, it outlines the essential principles of medication administration, known as the 'seven rights' of safe drug administration. This resource is designed to serve as a valuable reference for medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of pharmacology.
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Albuterol ✔✔Bronchodilator Amlodipine Besylate ✔✔Antihypertensive-Calcium Channel Blocker Amoxicillin ✔✔Antibiotic Aripiprazole ✔✔Abilify Antipsychotic Atorvastatin ✔✔Antilipemic, statin Azithromycin ✔✔Antibiotic Celecoxib ✔✔Celebrex NSAID
Cephalexin ✔✔Antibiotic (Cephalosporin) Ciprofloxacin ✔✔Cipro Antibiotic Clopidogrel ✔✔Plavix Antiplatelet Donepezil ✔✔Anti-Alzheimer's Duloxetine ✔✔Cymbalta Antidepressant Enoxaparin ✔✔Anticoagulant Lovenox Escitalopram ✔✔Lexapro
Insulin ✔✔Hypoglycemic Levofloxacin ✔✔Levaquin Antibiotic Levothyroxine ✔✔Synthroid Thyroid hormone Lisinopril ✔✔antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor Losartan ✔✔Antihypertensive Memantine ✔✔Namenda Anti-Alzheimers Metformin ✔✔Glucophage
Hypoglycemic Methylphenidate ✔✔CNS stimulant Metoprolol Tartrate ✔✔Lopressor Antihypertensive-Beta Blocker Montelukast ✔✔Singulair, bronchodilator-leukotriene inhibitor Olanzapine ✔✔Zyprexa Antipsychotic Omeprozole ✔✔Prilosec Anti ulcer agent, PPI Oxycodone ✔✔Oxycontin Opioid analgesic Pioglitazone ✔✔Actos Hypoglycemic
Antihyperlipidemic sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim ✔✔Bactrim Antibiotic Tramadol ✔✔Analgesic Valsartan ✔✔Antihypertensive Warfarin ✔✔Coumadin Anticoagulant Zolpidem ✔✔Ambien Sedative-hypnotic AMP ✔✔ampule CAP ✔✔capsule
CR ✔✔cream ELIX ✔✔elixir LIQ ✔✔liquid LOT ✔✔lotion SUP ✔✔suppository SYR ✔✔syrup TAB ✔✔tablet UNG ✔✔ointment
mEq ✔✔milliequivalent MG ✔✔milligram MG/dL ✔✔milligrams per deciliter OZ ✔✔ounce QT ✔✔quart TBSP ✔✔tablespoon TSP ✔✔teaspoon ID ✔✔intradermal
IM ✔✔intramuscular INJ ✔✔injection IV ✔✔intravenous PO ✔✔by mouth PR ✔✔rectally r, rec ✔✔rectally subcut ✔✔subcutaneous TOP ✔✔topically A ✔✔before
PC ✔✔after meals PM ✔✔night PRN ✔✔as needed q ✔✔every QAM ✔✔every month Q4H ✔✔every 4 hours QID ✔✔four times a day STAT ✔✔Immediately ut dict ✔✔as directed
agit ✔✔aggitate, shake, stir aq ✔✔water ASA ✔✔aspirin cmpd ✔✔compound DAW ✔✔dispense as written DIL ✔✔dilute DISP ✔✔dispense EQ ✔✔equivalent
N/V ✔✔nausea and vomiting NR ✔✔no refills per ✔✔by, through QS ✔✔quantity sufficient rept ✔✔to repeat rf ✔✔refill s ✔✔without sig ✔✔write on label
susp ✔✔suspension sx ✔✔symptoms tinct ✔✔tincture TO ✔✔telephone order tx ✔✔treatment VO ✔✔verbal order A medications therapuetic action dictates ✔✔its classification analgesics ✔✔pain relievers antacids/antiulcer ✔✔Neutralize stomach acids when swallowed or chewed
antihistamines ✔✔inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine antihypertensives ✔✔drugs used to lower blood pressure antilipemics ✔✔Used to reduce serum cholesterol and/or triglycerides; most common are statins anti-osteoporosis agents ✔✔improve bone density antispasmotics ✔✔reduce/ prevent muscle spasms antivirals ✔✔prevent replication of viruses within host cells CNS stimulants ✔✔stimulate the central nervous system, reduce hyperactivity contraceptives ✔✔a device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy decongestants ✔✔eliminate or reduce swelling or congestion
diuretics ✔✔medications that reduce fluid volume in the body hormone replacement ✔✔drug that replaces a hormone deficiency oral hypoglycemics ✔✔reduce blood glucose sedative hypnotics ✔✔Group of drugs that depress the activities of the central nervous system schedule 1 drugs ✔✔Highest potential for abuse, no therapeutic use, (Heroine marijuana LSD) schedule 2 drugs ✔✔• High abuse potential
