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406 E2 drugs Flashcards

1
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what class is sumatriptan

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serotonin receptor agonists

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sumatriptan MOA

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-constrict intracranial blood vessels
-suppress release of inflam. neuropeptides
-block brain pathways for pain

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sumatriptan routes

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subq, PO, intranasal

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4
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sumatriptan SE

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injection site rx
chest pressure
flushing
weakness
headache
bad taste (nasal)

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sumatriptan nursing considerations

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avoid w/ ischemic stroke, heart disease & angina

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6
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what class is rimegepant

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CGRP antagonists

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rimegepant MOA

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mediates pain transmission

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rimegepant SE

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GI upset

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9
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rimegepant considerations

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CYP substrate

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10
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dopaminergic drugs

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enhance dopamine

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anticholinergic drugs

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block the effects of ACH

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levodopa/carbidopa MOA

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-levodopa: converts to dopamine in the brain and activates dopamine receptors
-carbidopa: blocks destruction of levodopa

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13
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levodopa/carbidopa advantages

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most effective drug for PD

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levodopa/carbidopa disadvantages

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-several months to see improvement
-does not work long term
-adverse effects

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15
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levodopa/carbidopa key teaching points

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-“on-off” phenomenon
-avoid high proteins meals

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levodopa/carbidopa SE

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-N/v
-dyskinesias
-postural hypotension
-dysrhythmias
-psychosis/hallucinations/nightmares
-paranoia
-darken sweat & urine
-activate malignant melanoma

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17
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what decreases the effects of levodopa

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vitamin B6
antipsychotics
protein

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18
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what increases the effects of levodopa

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carbidopa
anticholinergics
MAOIs (can lead to toxicity)

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19
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duopa

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-G or J tube infusion levodopa/carbidopa
-gel form
-infuse up to 16hr/d

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20
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duopa teaching points

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-do not take within 2 weeks of nonselective MAOI
-avoid high protein foods

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21
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duopa SE

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-falling asleep w/o warning
-orthostatic hypotension
-hallucinations
-unusual urges
-depression
-dyskinesia

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22
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what class is pramipexole

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dopamine receptor agonist

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pramipexole MOA

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binds w/ D2 receptors

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pramipexole indications

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-monotherapy in early PD
-combo w/ sinemet w/ advanced PD
-restless leg syndrome

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pramipexole SE

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-nausea
-sleep attacks
-pathologic gambling & compulsive behaviors

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pramipexole + levodopa SE

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-orhtostatic hypotension
-dyskinesias
-hallucination risk doubles

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27
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what class is ropinirole

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dopamine receptor agonist

28
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ropinirole MOA

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increase in nerve impulses within the substantia nigra

29
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ropinirole SE

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long term use cause increased risk for DM and acromegaly

30
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rotigotine

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-dopamine agonist
-once daily patch

31
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apomorphine

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-dopamine agonist
-short acting subq for fast relief of PD sx during “off phase”

32
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how do cholinesterase inhibitors work

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prevent inactivation of ACH by cholinesterase and intensifies the effect of ACH released from motor neurons which increases muscle strength

33
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what class is neostigmine

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cholinesterase inhibitors

34
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neostigmine indication

35
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neostigmine MOA

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enhances cholinergic action by facilitating transmission of impulses across neuromuscular junctions

36
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neostigmine SE

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-cholinergic effects
-toxic doses reduce muscle contraction and can lead to cholinergic crisis

37
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neostigmine / cholinergic crisis antidote

38
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what med can test between MG or Chol crisis

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edrophonium, a short acting cholinesterase inhibitor

39
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another name for interferon beta

40
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another name for glatiramer acetate

41
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interferon beta MOA

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inhibit pro inflammatory WBCs from cross BBB
decrease relapse rate by up to 30%

42
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interferon beta SE

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-flu like rx
-liver toxicity
-bone marrow suppression
-depression
-drug interactions

43
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glatiramer acetate MOA

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increased production of anti inflammatory T cells which cross the BBB and suppress inflammation

44
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glatiramer acetate SE

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-injection site rx
-flushing, palpitaitons, chest pain, rash, laryngeal constriction
do not need to treat, resolves in 15-20 mins

45
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glatiramer acetate & interferon beta indication

46
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fingolimod (oral MS agent)

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retain lymphocytes in the lymph nodes, preventing them from crossing the BBB which decreases inflammation
good for RRMS

47
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dimethyl fumarate (oral MS agent)

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thought to inhibit immune cells and may have anti oxidant properties

48
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natalizumab MOA

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Prevents circulating T cells from leaving the vasculature and crossing blood-brain barrier

49
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natalizumab indications

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MS
Crohn’s

50
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natalizumab nursing considerations

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monotherapy
only available through TOUCH program

51
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natalizumab SE

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headache & fatigue
-hepatotoxicity
-hypersensitivity
-progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)

52
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what med do you give for fatigue related to MS

A

amantadine

53
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what med do you give for cognitive dysfunction related to MS

54
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what class is riluzole

A

glutamate inhibitor

55
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riluzole indication

56
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riluzole MOA

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glutamate antagonist
reduces damage to motor neurons

57
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riluzole SE

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dizziness, GI upset, hepatotoxicity

58
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pharm for GBS

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steroids
high dose immunoglobulin therapy

59
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pharm for bacterial meningitis

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IV ceftriaxone or vancomycin
acyclovir
steroids
prophylaxis vaccine

60
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encephalitis pharm

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acyclovir
anti-seizure meds
treat sx w/ Tylenol & antiemetics

61
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TIA pharm

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ASA
clopidogrel
heparin and warfarin in cardiac related

62
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alteplase class

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thrombolytics / fibrinolytics

63
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alteplase MOA

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promotes conversion of plasminogen to plasmin
remove thrombi after they have formed

64
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alteplase indications

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acute MI
PE
ischemic stroke

65
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alteplase SE

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increased risk of intracranial bleeding

66
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alteplase antidote

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aminocaproic acid

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