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1
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what kind of meds can you not crush

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extended release, sublingual, or enteric coated. Must be taken with 5-10ml of water

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what is cycloplegia

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cycloplegia is paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye, resulting in a loss of accommodation. Because of the paralysis of the ciliary muscle, the curvature of the lens can no longer be adjusted to focus on nearby objects.

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describe the positive effects of estrogen supplementation

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decreased bone resorption and increase mineral deposition

Reduces LDL and increases HDL cholesterol

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what is vasopressin and when shouldn’t you use it

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Vasopressin is used to manage anti-diuretic hormone deficiency.

Vasopressin is used to treat diabetes insipidus related to low levels of antidiuretic hormone.

Don’t use when you suspect renal impairment (decreased creatine)

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5
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what do drugs ending in -pril do?

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ace inhibitors: for hypertension

decrease BP by dilating vessels, decreased workload,

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what do drugs ending in -olol do?

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beta blockers: for heart failure, hypertension

slow HR, reduce myocardial contractility,

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what do drugs ending in -dipine do?

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calcium channel blockers

relax blood vessels, increase O2 to the heart, reduce work on heart, decrease bp

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what do drugs ending in -sartan do?

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angiotensin 2 receptor agonists (ARBs)

inhibit blood vessel constriction, lowers bp

USE WITH BP MED

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what do drugs ending in -actone do?

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K-sparing diuretics

increases fluid into bladder from kidneys but leaves potassium in blood

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what do drugs ending in -thiazide do?

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thiazide diuretics

treat hypertension and edema, takes potassium from blood

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what do drugs ending in -afil do?

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treat erectile dysfunction

causes vasodilation which can lower bp

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what do drugs ending in -statin do?

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anti-lipidemic drugs

decrease cholesterol (especially LDL) and cardiovascular disease

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what do drugs ending in -ase do?

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thrombolytic drug (tpa)

break up clots causing stroke/heart attacks

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what do drugs ending in -arin do?

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anticoagulant

prevents coagulation and prolongs clotting time

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what do drugs ending in -cycline do?

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tetracycline

treat/prevent bacterial infections

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what do drugs ending in -mycin do?

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aminoglycoside

antibiotic

17
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what do drugs ending in -floxacin do?

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fluroquinolones

broad-spectrum antibiotic

18
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what do drugs ending in -vir do?

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antiviral

19
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what do drugs ending in -azine do?

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Antiemetic

20
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what do drugs ending in -prazole do?

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proton pump inhibitor
anti-ulcer drugs
reduce gastric acid production

21
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what do drugs ending in -tidine do?

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H2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)

block histamine action in stomach, reduce gastric acid production

22
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what do drugs ending in -terol and -phylline do?

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bronchodilators

dilate bronchi/bronchioles

decrease airway resistance

increase airflow to lungs

23
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what do drugs ending in -ine do?

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antihistamine

for allergies (runny nose, sneezing, itching, hives)

Loratadine
Diphenhydramine
Brompheniramine

24
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what do drugs ending in -pam and -lam do?

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benzodiazepine
treats anxiety

25
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what do drugs ending in -triptyline do?

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tricyclic antidepressants

treat depression, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar disorder

26
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what do drugs ending in -pram and -ine do?

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SSRI (fluoxetine/prozac, sertraline/zoloft, citalopram/celexa, escitalopram/lexapro)

block/delay serotonin resorption

treats major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders,

27
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what do drugs ending in -caine do

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local anesthetic

prevent transmission of nerve impulses

28
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what do drugs ending in -sone and -lone do?

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corticosteroids

decrease inflammation

29
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what do drugs ending in -ide do

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oral hypoglycemic agents
(glyburide, glipizide)

30
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What blood test can tell you whether a drug is being peed out

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creatine lower than 87 demonstrates kidney’s decreased ability to filter

31
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What is ALT (Alanine aminotraansferase)

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liver function test

above 36 indicates hepatice impairment

32
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antidepressants can affect what

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heart. causes tachycardia and ECG changes

33
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Name a common side effect of acarbose (type 2 diabetes drug)

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GI issues (loose stool, farting, abdominal cramping)

34
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What two drugs treat tuberculosis

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isoniazid, rifampin

35
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what is digoxin

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Digoxin helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm.

Digoxin is used to treat heart failure.

Digoxin is also used to treat atrial fibrillation

You should not use digoxin if you have ventricular fibrillation OR PULSE IS LOW

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