Anti depressants
What are anti depressants
prescription medications used to treat major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions.
What is antibiotics
powerful medications that fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping them from reproducing
What is an anti hypertension
a class of medication used to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure.
What is a controlled substance
A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, and use are regulated by a government. These regulations exist because such substances have a higher potential for misuse, addiction, or harm to public health.
What is HIPPA?
it is a federal law designed to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without a patient's consent or knowledge.
What kind of anti depressants are there
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).
What are the top 3 antibiotics?
Penicillins (Ampicillin, Amoxicillin)
What is the most commonly used antihypertensive drug?
Thiazide (bendroflumethiazide, hydrochlorothiazide) and thiazide-like (chlortalidone, indapamide) diuretics
What is an example of a controlled substance
heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote
what is OSHA
sets and enforces standards to ensure safe, healthful working conditions and protects workers from retaliation
What is one common side effect of anti depressants
One common side effect of antidepressants is nausea
What is one common side effect of antibiotics
Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects of antibiotics, occurring because the medication disrupts the natural balance of bacteria in the gut.
Which drugs are antihypertensives?
thiazide diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and calcium channel blockers, often chosen based on individual patient health factors to prevent cardiovascular events.
What counts as a controlled substance
What is Controlled substances
Handled under strict federal and state regulations, such as Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes, which mandates specific procedures for dispensing and storage.
What is an adverse reaction from anti depressants
Weight gain, dizziness, dry mouth, tremor, sweating, and blurred vision.
What is an adverse effect of antibiotics
mild stomach upset and yeast infections to severe allergic reactions and life-threatening C. diff diarrhea
What is a common side effect of anti hypertensives
dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, headache, and nausea,
What drugs fall under a controlled substance?
opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids
What is DEA
Enforces regulations for controlled substances.
What should you NOT take with anti depressants
alcohol, illicit drugs, and St. John's wort
what should you NOT take with antibiotics
dairy products, calcium-fortified foods, and alcohol
what should you NOT take with anti hypertensives
decongestants (pseudoephedrine/phenylephrine), NSAIDs (ibuprofen/naproxen), and herbal supplements like licorice root or ginseng
Is alcohol a controlled substance?
alcohol is not a controlled substance.
What is FDA
Regulates drug safety and manufacturing.