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1. Drug Categories
(ATI)
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2. · Antiinfectives · Immune System · Pain and Inflammation
· Nervous System · Cardiovascular System · Hematological System
· Respiratory System · Fluids, Electrolytes, or
Renal System
· Digestive System
· Endocrine System · Reproductive System

3. Antiinfectives
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4. · Penicillins · Cephalosporins · Carbapenems
· Sulfonamides and
Trimethoprim
· Tetracyclines · Bacteriostatic
Inhibitors
· Aminoglycosides · Monobactams · Urinary Tract
Antiseptics
· Antimycobacterials · Anti-Hansen’s
Disease
· Antiviral
· Fluoroquinolones · Antiprotozoals · Antifungals

5. Medications Affecting the
Immune System
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6. · Childhood Immunizations · Fluoroquinolones
· Adult Immunizations · Antihistamines
· Immunosuppressants · Immunostimulants
· Chemotherapy Agents

7. Medications for Pain and
Inflammation
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8. · NSAIDs · Acetaminophen
· Migraine Medications · Opioid Antagonists
· Opioid Agonist / Antagonists · Adjuvant Pain Medications
· Antigout Medications · Opioid Agonists
· Rheumatoid Arthritis
Medications

9. Medications Affecting the
Nervous System
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10. · Cholinesterase
Inhibitors
· Neuromuscular
Blocking Agents
· Antidepressants –
Tricyclic
· CNS Stimulants · Antiepileptics · Mood Stabilizers
· Antipsychotics –
· Sedative Hypnotics –
Atypical &
Benzodiazepines &
Conventional
Non-Benzodiazepines
· Anxiolytic – Non-
Barbiturate
· Anesthetics (Local,
IV, & Inhalation)
· Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors
· Atypical
Antidepressants
· Muscle Relaxants &
Antispasmodics
· Monoamine Oxidase
Inhibitors
· Anti-Parkinson’s
Medications
· Drugs of Abuse and
Withdrawal Support

11. Medications Affecting the
Cardiovascular System
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12. · Adrenergic
Agonists
· α Adrenergic
Blockers
· Centrally Acting α2
Agonists
· β Adrenergic
Blockers
· Calcium Channel
Blockers
· Angiotensin II
Receptor Blockers
· Angiotensin-
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitors
· Medications for
Hypertensive Crisis · Organic Nitrates
· Cardiac Glycosides · Antidysrhythmic
Medications · Antilipemics

13. Medications Affecting the
Blood
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14. · Anticoagulants · Antiplatelets · Thrombolytics
· Iron Preparations · Vitamin B12 · Folic Acid
· Hematopoietic
· Thrombopoietic
Growth Factors
Growth Factors
· Blood and Blood
Products
· Hypoproteinemia /
Hypoalbuminemia

15. Medications Affecting the
Respiratory System
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16. · β2 Adrenergic
Agonists · Methylxanthines · Inhaled
Anticholinergics
· Glucocorticoids · Mast Cell
Stabilizers
· Leukotriene
Modifiers
· Antitussive-Opioids · Mucolytics · Decongestants

17. Medications Affecting Fluid,
Electrolytes, Minerals, and/or
the Renal System
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18. · High Ceiling
Loop Diuretics · Thiazide Diuretics · Bisphosphonates
· Osmotic
Diuretics · Phosphate Binders · Kayexalate
· Potassium
Supplements · Magnesium Sulfate · Sodium
Bicarbonate
· Calcium
· Selective Estrogen
Supplements
Receptor Modulators ·
· Calcitonin-
Salmon
· Potassium-Sparing
Diuretics ·

19. Medications Affecting the
Digestive System and Nutrition
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20. · Histamine2 Receptor
Agonists
· Proton Pump Inhibitors · Sucralfate
· Antacids · Prostaglandin E Analog · Antiemetics
· Laxatives · Antidiarrheals · Prokinetic Agents

21. Medications Affecting the
Endocrine System
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22. · Oral Hypoglycemics · Insulin · For Insulin
Overdose
· Thyroid-Radioactive Iodine · Antithyroid
Medications
· Thyroid Hormones
· Thyroid-Nonradioactive Iodine · Growth Hormones · Antidiuretic
Hormone

23. Medications Affecting
Reproduction
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24. · Uterine Stimulants · Oral Contraceptives · Androgens
· Estrogens · Antineoplastic Agents · Tocolytics
· Progesterones · Erectile Dysfunction
Treatments

25. Standard Conversion Factors
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26. · 1 fl. Oz. = 30 mL
· 1 Tbs = 15 mL
· 1 Tbs = 3 tsp
· 1 gr = 60 mg

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

29. Intramuscular Injections
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30. · Used for irritating solutions, solutions in oils, and aqueous suspensions
· Use 18-27 ga needle (usual = 22-25 ga), 1-1.5” long @ 90º
· Volume = 1-3 mL

31. Sodium
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32. · WNL = 135-145 mEq/L
· Common food sources
· Bacon
· Butter
· Processed foods
· Pickled foods
· Cheese
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