Drug Classifications Flashcards
-dipine and verapamil and cardizem
ca+ channel blocker
-afil
Erectile disfunction
-caine
Anesthetics
-pril
Ace inhibitor
-pam/ -lam
Benzodiazepine
-statin
Antilipidemic
-asone/ -solone
Corticosteroid
-olol
Beta Blocker
-cillin
Penicillin
-ide
Oral hypoglycemic
-prazole
Proton pump inhibitor
-vir
Antiviral
-ase
Thrombolytic
-azine
Antiemetic
-phylline
Bronchodilator (long term)
-arin
Anticoagulant
-dine
Antiulcer
-zine
Antihistamine
-cycline
Antibiotic
-mycin
Aminoglycoside
-floxacin
Antibiotic
-tyline
Tricyclic antidepressant
-pram/-ine
SSRI
Ace Inhibitor Side Effect
Angioedema
Benzodiazepines Side Effect
Anterograde Amnesia
Beta Blockers Side Effect
Bronchospasm
Ciprofloxacin Side Effect
Tendon Rupture
Digoxin Side Effect
Yellow Tinge to vision
Hypo kalemia and mag
Nausea and abdominal pain
Doxycycline Side Effect
Tooth Discoloration
Furosemide Side Effect
Hypokalemia
Lithium Side Effect
Tremors
Tobramycin Side Effects
Otoxicity
Valacyclovir Side Effects
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic outputs
-sartan
Arbs (angiotensin I I receptor blockers)
-azole
Antifungals
What is a thrombolytic
Drug that breaks down clots
What is a calcium channel blocker
Drug that takes calcium out of the cells which causes heart to not squeeze/contact and allowed blood vessels to open
What is a beta blocker
Helps lowers heart rate which then helps lower blood pressure
What is an ace inhibitor
Relaxes blood vessels which lowers blood pressure
What is an antilipidemic
Lowers cholesterol
What is a corticosteroid
Drug used to reduce inflammation and suppress immune system
What is a benzodiazepine
Drug that Reduces anxiety
What is a proton pump inhibitor
Reduces stomach acid
What is an antiemetic
Drug that reduces nausea and vomiting
What is a bronchodilator
Helps relax muscles in the lungs by widening bronchi
What is a anticoagulant
Drug known as a blood thinner
What is an antiulcer
Inhibits gastric acid production and neutralize (faster!!! than proton pump inhibitor)
What is an antihistamine
Helps relieve allergy symptoms
What is an aminoglycoside
Drug used to treat abdominal and urinary tract infections
What is an SSRI
Increased serotonin in the brain
What is a tricyclic antidepressant
Drug for depression but more aggressive than SSRI so more symptoms
What is a oral hypoglycemic
Drug that Lowers glucose in the blood
What is an ARB?
Drug that reduces angiotensin action that causes blood vessels to narrow- causes vasodilation abs inhibit sodium and water absorption
Nitrates contraindication (meds for heart pain)
Erectile dysfunction meds and those with head injury
Adenosine Action
Converts SVT to sinus rhythm
Adenosine nursing action
Rapid I’ve Push 1-2 seconds then flush
Atropine Action
Used for bradycardia - monitor for dry mouth, blurred vision
Amiodorone Action
Used for v fib and v tach (slowes things form)
Amiodarone Contraindication
With heparin
- monitor for respiratory complications
Antilipidemic Side Effects
Muscle Aches, hepatoxicity, rhabdomyolsis ( muscle tissue breakdown protein into blood) and peripheral neuropathy
Antilipidemic Nursing Actions
Low fat diet/high fiber, take in evenings, monitor liver and regal function
DO NOT TAKE WITH Graoe Fruit
Beta Blockers Nursing Actions
Do not give to asthma, brochospasm
Can mask effects of hypoglycemia
Calcium Channel Nursing Actions
Not for heart block, heart failure or bradycardia
Hold if systolic under 100
No grapefruit
Bronchodilator ‘phylline’ contraindication
Peptic ulcer disease
Bronchodilator ‘tropium’ contraindication
PEANUT allergy
Metformin Contraindications
Withhold 48 hr before and after test with contrast
Such insulin can be given IV
Regular (in saline)
Which insulin is rapid acting?
Lispro
Lispro onset
15-30 min
Which insulin is short- acting
Regular
Regular insulin onset
30 min to hour
Which insulin is intermediate
NPH
NPH onset
1-2 hr
Which insulin is long acting
Glargine
When mixing regular and NPH INSULIN how to draw up?
Regular first ( no other insulins mix)
Insulin: roll or shake vial?
Roll! (Except regular)
Blood products
18-20 gauge iv access
-Must have sodium chloride primed tube
-for first 15 min stay and monitor allergic reactions
If reacting? Stop blood, infuse sodium chloride, call provider
Iron nursing actions
Encourage vitamin c (orange juice) with them
Intramuscular use only z-track method (no deltoid)
Change needle after drawing up from vial with large needle 18-20 gauge
Warfarin toxicity (INR Levels)
Give vitamin k
Heparin Toxicity (aPTT)
Give protamine sulfate
Antacid Nursing Actions
Other medications give one hour before or after.
Proton Pump Inhibitor Nursing Actions
Use with caution with COPD patient.
Stool softeners (docusate sodium) nursing contraindications
Do not use in patients with fecal impaction
Watch for magnesium toxic levels
Diuretic Nursing Actions
Watch for hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, dog toxicity and lithium toxicity.
Potassium sparing - watch for Hyperkalemia (remember salt substitute have potassium)
Vaccinations not ok during pregnancy
MMR, varicella, hep A , hpv
What vaccination can you not take if you are allergic to eggs
MMR
Vancomycin Nursing Actions
Watch for otoxicity and nephrotixicity
Administer iv over an hour to prevent red man syndrome
Allergy corn not ok!
What are biphosphonates
Meds that help with decreased bone density.
-nate
Biphosophonate
Biphosphonate nursing actions
Do not take with calcium supplements or orange juice
Remain upright for 30 mins after taking!
MAOI (isocarboxazid, tranlcypomine, phenelzine) nursing actions
Do not take with foods containing tyramine (aged cheese and cured meats)
Do not take with SSRI, tricyclic or Snri
Al. Can cause hypertensive crisis
Disulfiram
Alcohol symptoms- do not take with alcohol
Tylenol dosing
Don’t take more than 3000 mg in 24 hours
Monitor liver and kidney function (harder on liver)
Overdose: acetylcysteine
Tocolytic medications (stop preterm labor)
Terbutaline sulfate, nifidepine, magnesium sulfate ( monitor mag and use indwelling cath as there is decreased urinary input )
Calcium gluconate for mag taxiciry
Rhogam (rh factor)
Give at 28 weeks or 72 hrs after birth or when blood may mix with mothers blood
St John’s Wort
Do not take with warfarin, digoxin and antidepressant
Garlic
Increases bleeding risk with nsaids, warfarin and heparin
