Medication Crossword; Nurs134

non-opioid analgesic given for mild to moderate pain; should be limited to 4 grams daily according to the FDA
inhibits production of uric acid; used to treat gout
benzodiazepine; treats anxiety and panic disorders; Xanax
calcium channel blocker; antihypertensive; works by systemic vasodilation to decrease blood pressure; Norvasc
antibacterial; may be given for pneumonia, sinusitis, acute bronchitis, middle ear infection, urethritis, pertussis, etc; Zithromax
NSAID; low dose taken routinely is often recommended to prevent heart attack
given to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease
most frequently given by suppository; stimulant laxative
opioid analgesic used for management of moderate to severe acute pain; binds to CNS opioid receptors to block perception of pain; Buprenex
beta blocker; antihypertensive; lowers heart rate and blood pressure; Coreg
anti-infective; binds to cell wall membrane to cause cell death against susceptible bacteria; Rocephin
fat-soluble vitamin that promotes absorption of Ca and Phos
anti-infective; fluoroquinolones; broad spectrum; used against gram positive (MRSA) and gram negative (E-coli) pathogens
antihypertensive; adrenergic; for management of mild to moderate HTN; inhibits vasoconstriction to reduce blood pressure; Catapres
opioid analgesic; often combined with guaifenesin or promethazine for cough suppressant that affects parts of the brain to reduce urge to cough
long-acting insulin that stimulates peripheral glucose uptake by binding to insulin receptors; Levemir
sodium; stool softener
reduces size of prostate and decreases urinary symptoms of BPH
low molecular weight heparin; prevention of VTE, DVT, PE
antidiabetic; promotes insulin secretion and glucose-lowering mechanisms; Byetta
used to prevent acid reflux/GERD; short-term treatment of duodenal ulcers
opioid analgesic; short half-life; often given by IV or patch; CNS depressant