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Pharmacology flashcards covering drug classifications, anticoagulants, beta-blockers, and antiemetics for nursing professionals.
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Pharmacology Drug Classifications Flashcards

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This 72-card pharmacology set covers drug classifications across multiple body systems: antimicrobials, corticosteroids, opioid analgesics, anticoagulants, beta-blockers, antiemetics, diuretics, and herbal medications. Designed for nursing students and healthcare professionals studying medication types, mechanisms, and clinical considerations. Use it for NCLEX exam preparation, medication review, or pharmacology course study.

Subject:
Professional Training
Topic:
Healthcare
Grade Level:
College – Adult Education
Updated March 2026

Terms in This Set

  • Antimicrobial (topical)
  • Antifungal (topical)
  • Antipruritic (topical or oral)
  • Antiseptic
  • Anesthetic
  • Pediculicides / Scabicides
  • Corticosteroids (topical)
  • Burn antibiotic from integumentary section
  • Antiarthritics
  • Anti-gout meds
  • Muscle relaxants
  • Antispasmodics
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cholinesterase inhibitors
  • Adrenergics
  • Adrenergic blockers
  • SSRI Agonists / Vasoconstrictor
  • Opioid analgesics
  • Antiseizure meds
  • Antiparkinsonian drugs
  • Sensory system medications
  • Eye medsfrom sensory system section
  • Ear meds from sensory system section
  • Oral hypoglycemics
  • Insulins
  • Glycemic agent
  • Thyroid hormone
  • Thyroid hormone antagonist
  • Antidiuretic hormones
  • Adrenal hormone replacement
  • Anticoagulants
  • Antiplatelet agents
  • Thrombolytics
  • Hematopoietics
  • ACE inhibitors
  • ARBs
  • Alpha adrenergic blockers
  • Centrally acting alpha agonists
  • Beta adrenergic blockers
  • Vasodilators
  • Cardiac glycosides
  • Antianginal medications
  • Antidysrhythmic agents
  • Antilipemic medications
  • Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
  • Rho immune globulin
  • Immunizations
  • Antimicrobials
  • Beta-2 adrenergic agonists
  • Methylxanthines
  • Inhaled anticholinergics
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Leukotriene modifiers
  • Antitussives / Expectorants / Mucolytics
  • Mucolytics
  • Decongestants / Antihistamines
  • Antacids
  • Antisecretory / Blocking agents
  • Mucosal protectants
  • Antiemetics
  • Antidiarrheals
  • Stool softeners / Laxatives
  • Diuretics
  • Osmotic diuretics
  • Alpha adrenergic blockers for urinary system
  • Anticholinergic meds for overactive bladder
  • Sexual dysfunction drug
  • Oxytocic
  • Tocolytics
  • Herbal medications — nursing considerations
  • Herbal medications — caution
  • Herbal medications — avoid / use carefully

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