Deck 2 Flashcards
Lorazepam (Ativan) & Diazepam treat what?
Treat alcohol withdrawal to prevent seizures
Alprazolam (Xanax) is used for what
Primarily used for anxiety
Midazolam (Versed) is used for what?
Given for conscious sedation
Temazepam (Restoril) is used for what?
Puts you to sleep (elderly are at a higher risk)
A person has an allergy to H2 antagonists and you have to give PPI instead. You have to give Famotidine what you need to be aware of?
Push slowly to prevent tinnitus, hypotension.
Naloxone is a reversal for opioid OD, but it also can be given for what?
Nausea and vomiting for half the dose. (it’s a competitive inhibitor)
Carafate/ sucralfate is used for what?
Used for ulcers, coats the stomach lining. Used in PUD or gastritis.
Carafate/ sucralfate is used for what?
Used for ulcers, coats the stomach lining. Used in PUD or gastritis.
Aldansitrin, a very popular antiemetic, can cause what?
Prolonged QT interval, and can turn into polymorphic v tach.
What category is Ondansetron under?
Serotonin blocker
What is the patient at risk for with lots of antibiotics?
Diarrhea, so you want to give probiotics. Antibiotics kill all the good flora.
What probiotics do you give?
Lactobacillus & Acidophilus
What inhibits substance P in the brain and neurokinin? Intake something toxic and make you nauseous (antiemetic effect so you can get rid of it)
Answer??
What are the three colony stimulators for bone marrow?
Alpha Poieten (Erythropoietin)- red blood cells-‘erythrocytes’ Fligrastim (Neupogen)- white blood cells, Oprelvekin (Namega)-platelets.
Tetracycline side effects what are they? S/A
Photosensitivity, not good for pregnancy (cause birth defects), have to be over the age of eight (gray discoloration of the teeth), decreases effects of oral contraceptives.
