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Drug Categories

Anti-infective

Immune System

Pain and Inflammation Hematological System

Nervous System

Cardiovascular System

Respiratory System

Fluids, Electrolytes, or Renal System

Digestive System

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Antiinfectives

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Cephalosporins

Carbapenems Bacteriostatic Inhibitors Urinary Tract Antiseptics Antiviral

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Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim Aminoglycosides Tetracyclines

Monobactams Anti-Hansens Disease Antiprotozoals

Antimycobacterials

Fluoroquinolones

Antifungals

Medications Affecting the Immune System

Childhood Immunizations

Fluoroquinolones

Adult Immunizations

Antihistamines

Immunosuppressants

Immunostimulants

Chemotherapy Agents

NSAIDs

Acetaminophen

Migraine Medications

Opioid Antagonists

Opioid Agonist / Antagonists

Medications for Pain and Adjuvant Pain Medications Inflammation

Opioid Agonists

Antigout Medications Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

Medications Affecting the Nervous System

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Neuromuscular

Antidepressants

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Inhibitors
CNS Stimulants Antipsychotics

Blocking Agents
Antiepileptics Sedative Hypnotics

Tricyclic
Mood Stabilizers Anxiolytic Non-

Atypical & Conventional

Anesthetics (Local,

Benzodiazepines & Non-Benzodiazepines

Selective Serotonin

Barbiturate
Atypical

IV, & Inhalation)

Muscle Relaxants &

Reuptake Inhibitors
Monoamine Oxidase

Antidepressants
Anti-Parkinsons

Antispasmodics
Drugs of Abuse and

Inhibitors

Medications

Withdrawal Support

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Medications Affecting the Cardiovascular System

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Adrenergic Agonists Adrenergic Blockers

Adrenergic Blockers Calcium Channel Blockers

Centrally Acting 2 Agonists Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Organic Nitrates Antilipemics

Angiotensin Medications for Converting Enzyme Hypertensive Crisis Inhibitors Cardiac Glycosides

Antidysrhythmic Medications

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Medications Affecting the Blood

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Anticoagulants Iron Preparations Hematopoietic Growth Factors Hypoproteinemia / Hypoalbuminemia

Antiplatelets Vitamin B12 Thrombopoietic Growth Factors

Thrombolytics Folic Acid Blood and Blood Products

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2 Adrenergic Agonists

Methylxanthines

Glucocorticoids

Medications Affecting the Mast Cell Leukotriene Stabilizers Respiratory System Modifiers

Inhaled Anticholinergics

Antitussive-Opioids

Mucolytics

Decongestants

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High Ceiling Loop Diuretics Osmotic Diuretics

Thiazide Diuretics Phosphate Binders

Bisphosphonates Kayexalate

Medications Affecting Fluid, Potassium Sodium Magnesium Sulfate Electrolytes, Minerals, and/or Supplements Bicarbonate the Renal System Calcium Selective Estrogen
Supplements CalcitoninSalmon Receptor Modulators Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

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Medications Affecting the Digestive System and Nutrition

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Histamine2 Receptor Agonists Antacids Laxatives Proton Pump Inhibitors Prostaglandin E Analog Antidiarrheals Sucralfate Antiemetics Prokinetic Agents

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Oral Hypoglycemics Thyroid-Radioactive Iodine Insulin Antithyroid Medications For Insulin Overdose Thyroid Hormones

Medications Affecting the Antidiuretic Thyroid-Nonradioactive Iodine Growth Hormones Endocrine System Hormone

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Uterine Stimulants Estrogens Oral Contraceptives Antineoplastic Agents Androgens Tocolytics

Medications Affecting Erectile Dysfunction Progesterones Treatments Reproduction

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Standard Conversion Factors

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1 fl. Oz. = 30 mL 1 Tbs = 15 mL 1 Tbs = 3 tsp 1 gr = 60 mg

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Subcutaneous Injections

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Small doses of non-irritating, water-soluble medication Use short, fine-gauge needle (3/8-5/8, 25-27 ga.) @45-90 No more than 1.5 mL of solution

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Used for irritating solutions, solutions in oils, and aqueous suspensions Use 18-27 ga needle (usual = 22-25 ga), 1-1.5 long @ 90 Volume = 1-3 mL

Intramuscular Injections

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WNL = 135-145 mEq/L Common food sources Bacon Butter Processed foods Pickled foods

Sodium

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