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Fluoxetine and sertraline are common antidepressants that are also .:SSRIs
Epilepsy is usually treated with , which can block nerve impulses.:anticonvulsant drugs
are stimulants given therapeutically to patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to help them focus.:Amphetamines
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antibioticstetracycline✔ penicillinX fluoroquinolone

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analgesics
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drug classes
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anesthesia
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antibiotics
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analgesicantibioticstatin✔ diuretic

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analgesics
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drug classes
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anesthesia
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antibiotics
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✔ AnalgesicX AnestheticDiureticAntispasmodic

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analgesics
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drug classes
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anesthesia
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antibiotics
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statin drugs✔ thrombolytic drugsplatelet aggregation inhibitorsbeta blockers

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statin drugs
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✔ thrombolytic drugs
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platelet aggregation inhibitors
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beta blockers
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Most intravenous drugs have to provide the proper electrolytes with the injection.:saline
Large volumes of intravenous drugs also contain , which can help provide energy to the patient.:dextrose
For patients who are unable to eat, can be provided.:TPN
For patients who have lost a large volume of blood, a transfusion with can provide emergency care.:citrated whole blood
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✔ dextrosesalinecitrated whole bloodTPN

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✔ dextrose
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saline
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citrated whole blood
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TPN
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dextrosesalinecitrated whole blood✔ TPN

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dextrose
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saline
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citrated whole blood
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✔ TPN
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dextrosesaline✔ citrated whole bloodTPN

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dextrose
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saline
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✔ citrated whole blood
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TPN
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is an antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis.:Penicillin
reduce inflammation of the eye during exams and surgery.:Mydriatic drugs
One way to treat glaucoma is to use to stimulate receptors to increase the rate at which the fluid drains from the eye.:a prostaglandin F agonist
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When patients use , they sometimes need to take potassium supplements because these drugs prevent reabsorption of potassium.:thiazide drugs
If patients are unable to produce their own , they probably have high blood sugar levels.:insulin
can reduce the muscle contractions that cause some of the symptoms in patients with chronic gastrointestinal problems.:Antispasmodic drugs
A can be used to treat the high levels of stomach acid that can lead to chronic heartburn.:proton pump inhibitor
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are a class of drug used to treat hypertension.:Beta blockers
are a class of drugs that treat high cholesterol.:Statin drugs
To treat heart failure, can be administered to slow and strengthen the heartbeat.:digitalis
are used to prevent new clots from forming, while break up existing blood clots.:Platelet aggregation inhibitors
are used to prevent new clots from forming, while break up existing blood clots.:thrombolytic drugs
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[___] is a female hormone produced by the ovaries.

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Androgen
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Testosterone
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Oxytocin
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Estrogen
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Fluoxetine and sertraline are common antidepressants that are also .:SSRIs
Epilepsy is usually treated with , which can block nerve impulses.:anticonvulsant drugs
are stimulants given therapeutically to patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to help them focus.:Amphetamines
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is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can treat many different types of infections.:Tetracycline
In an emergency situation, in which a patient’s blood pressure has dropped dramatically, can help stabilize blood pressure and heart rate.:vasopressors
can be used to treat prostate cancer.:Anti-androgen drugs
can be used to treat a number of cancers.:Alkylating chemotherapy drugs
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NSAIDs✔ anesthetic drugsantispasmodic drugsX thrombolytic drugs

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NSAIDs
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anesthetic drugs
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X antispasmodic drugs
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thrombolytic drugs
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dextrosedigitalisestrogen✔ insulin

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dextrose
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digitalis
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estrogen
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✔ insulin

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