Pharmacology
Across
- 2. : Loop diuretic frequently used to treat edema and heart failure.
- 4. : Proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid and treat GERD.
- 5. : Anticonvulsant frequently used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
- 7. : Anticoagulant commonly used to prevent and treat blood clots.
- 14. : Broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic.
- 16. : Beta-blocker used to lower blood pressure and heart rate.
- 19. : Cardiac glycoside used to improve heart function in heart failure; monitor apical pulse before administration.
- 21. : Electrolyte supplement used to treat or prevent low potassium levels.
- 23. : Medication used to prevent blood clots and does not require routine INR monitoring.
- 24. : Antiemetic frequently used for nausea and vomiting.
- 25. : Antibiotic in the penicillin family commonly prescribed for bacterial infections.
- 27. : Laxative often used for constipation and bowel preparation.
- 29. : SSRI commonly prescribed for depression.
- 30. : Thyroid replacement hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.
- 32. : Opioid analgesic used for severe pain; monitor for respiratory depression.
- 33. : Corticosteroid often prescribed to reduce inflammation and suppress immune responses.
- 34. : Calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina.
Down
- 1. : Antihistamine commonly used for allergic reactions and itching.
- 3. : Medication used to treat severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
- 6. : Statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels.
- 8. : Analgesic and antipyretic commonly used for pain and fever; excessive doses may cause liver damage.
- 9. : Hormone used to lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
- 10. : Benzodiazepine used for anxiety, seizures, and sedation.
- 11. : Medication used to treat asthma and COPD by reducing airway inflammation.
- 12. : NSAID used for pain, inflammation, and fever.
- 13. : Medication used to reverse opioid overdose.
- 15. : Oral anticoagulant used for prevention of stroke and thromboembolism.
- 17. : ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension; a common side effect is a dry cough.
- 18. : Antibiotic commonly associated with monitoring trough levels to prevent toxicity.
- 20. : Nitrate used to relieve chest pain associated with angina.
- 22. : Oral medication used to manage type 2 diabetes by decreasing glucose production in the liver.
- 26. : Short-acting bronchodilator used for acute asthma attacks.
- 28. : Alpha-1 blocker used to improve urinary flow in patients with BPH; may cause orthostatic hypotension.
- 31. : Stool softener commonly given to prevent constipation.