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DRUG OF CHOICE Flashcards

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DOC for Ectopic pregnancy & H-mole

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Methotrexate

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Safest: Antibiotics during pregnancy

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Amoxicillin/ Penicillin (Pen-G)

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DOC for Toxoplasmosis

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Sulfanamides

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DOC: TETANUS

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-PENICILLIN
-METRONIDAZOLE

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DOC:severe malaria

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Quinine (IM/IV)

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DOC: FILARIASIS

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Hetrazan (Diethylcarbamazine Citrate)

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DOC: TYPHOID FEVER

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Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

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DOC: SCHISTOSOMIASIS

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PRAZIQUANTEL

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DOC: scabies rash

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PERMETHRIN (TOPICAL)

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10
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DOC: GONORRHEA

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Ceftriaxone

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DOC:Cryptorchidism

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HCG Hormone

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12
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Phenylalanine Free milk for PKU

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LOFENALAC

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13
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Milk for galactosemia

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NEUTRAMIGEN

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14
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Treat Megaloblastic anemia (B9 anemia)

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LEUCOVORIN

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15
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DOC:
HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS

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ziclovir

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16
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DOC: for hypokalemia (oral)

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Kalium durule

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17
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DOC: for hypokalemia (IV)

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K+CL

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18
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DOC: Hyperkalemia antidote

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Calcium gluconate (antidote)

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19
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DOC: hyperkalemia

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-kayexelate: exchange na to k
-glucose-insulin infusion: follows glucose in the cell
-salbutamol/ albuterol: pushes k into the cells
-potassium wasting diuretic (furosemide/lasix): excrete k+
-hemodialysis: eliminates excess electrolytes

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20
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DOC for hypocalemia

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calcium gluconate & Amphogel
calcium gluconate
-never give ca+ in NSS
-Given in D5 containing IV
“SODIUM LOSSES CALCIUM”
Amphogel
-phosphate binder
-increase ca+ in blood

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21
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DOC for hypercalcemia

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Mitharcin & Magnesium Sulfate
Mitharcin
-block parathyroid hormone to absorb ca+ in blood
Magnesium Sulfate
-maintains ca+ in bone

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22
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DOC for Angina pectoris

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Nitroglycerin

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23
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DOC: MI

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Morphine Sulfate

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DOC: Cardiogenic shock

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ADRENALINE : E-N-D
-sympathetic
-Norepinephrine
-Epinephrine
-Dopamine

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25
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DOC: PVC

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lidocaine (xylocaine)

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26
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DOC: PVC w/ bradycardia

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Atropine Sulfate

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27
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DOC: Vasospam

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vasodilator

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29
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DOC: thrombus

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anticoagulant

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30
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DOC to increase cardiac output

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DIGOXIN (LANOXIN)

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31
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DOC:
PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS

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Indomethacin (Indocin)
-Prostaglandin inhibitor
-closes PDA

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32
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Pulmonary edema

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DOC: Diuretics : Eliminate excess fluid

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33
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DOC Transfusion Reaction:

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Epinephrine (Rapid acting Bronchodilator)

34
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Plan of Care for Sickle-Cell:

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Morphine Sulfate (Opiod/Narcotics)

35
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Antidote: IRON TOXICITY

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Deferoxamine

36
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DRUG OF CHOICE FOR HIV/AIDS: DOC

A

AZT (Azidothymidine/ Zidovodine)

37
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ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura)

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DOC: ↑ Dose Steroids (Prednisone)
: Immunosuppressant (Immuvan)

Test Viral Infection
-IVIG (IV Immunoglobulin)

Chemotherapy
DOC: Plant alkaloids
(Oncovin) Plant Poison

38
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DOC: as burn antibiotic ointment

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Sulfamylon (10%)

39
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DOC for sprain/strain

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NSAIDs
-Ibuprofen/ Mefenamic

40
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tunnel carpal syndrome:

A

DOC: Steroids- Inject on the site

41
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DOC of Acute gouty pain:

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Colchicine:
Relieve pain & Swelling

42
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DOC for Chronic Gout:

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Allopurinol:
Breaksdown uric acid

43
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DOC for Osteoarthritis:

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Aspirin (Salicylate)

44
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DOC for Rheumatoid Arthritis

A

-NSAIDS
-STEROIDS: Sulfasalazine (Gold Salts) ;long-term steroids

45
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DOC: Autonomic Dysreflexia

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-Nitroprusside (Vasodilator)
-Beta-blockers

46
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DOC FOR ALS/LGD

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-Steroids (Prednisone)
-In case Muscle Spasm: Baclofen (Lioresal)

47
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DOC for Parkinson’s Disease

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1) DOPAMINERGIC
-Levodopa

2) ANTICHOLINERGIC
A-C-A
-Akineton
-Cogentin
-Artane

48
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DOC for MS

A

STEROIDS (PREDNISONE)
-autoimmune

BACLOFEN (LIORESAL)
-muscle spasm

49
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DOC for GBS

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1) STEROIDS (PREDNISONE)

2) IVIG: IV Immunoglobulin
-Treat viral infection

3) VITAMIN B6
-treat peripheral neuritis

4) PLASMAPHERESIS
-removal of antibody in plasma

50
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DOC for MG:

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ANTI-CHOLINESTERASE
P-N-M
Prostigmin
Neostigmine
Mestinon

51
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ANTIDOTE Myasthenic Crisis

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DOC: Anti-cholinesterase (P-N-M)

52
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ANTIDOTE Cholinergic Crisis

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DOC: Anticholinergic (Atropine sulfate)

53
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DOC for Schizophrenia

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ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS
-Thorazine
-Haldol

54
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DOC for Anorexia/Bulimia

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ANTI-DEPRESSANT:
-SSRI: Safest; Less S/E

55
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DOC for PTSD:

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-Anti-depressant
-SSRI
-TCA

56
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DOC for Dissociative Disorder:

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-Haloperidol
-Risperidone (Risperdal): Safest; Newly
diagnose; early stage

57
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DOC for ADHD

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Dextroamphetamine

58
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DOC for (+) Manifestation

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Antipsychotic AKA
-Neuroleptics
-Psychotropic
-Ataractic
-Major Tranquilizer

59
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-No.1 DOC for emergency cases
-No. 1 medication to cause EPS

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

60
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DOC for depression:

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Antidepressant/ Mood elevators
-SSRI: 1st, Safest
-TCA: Most effective
-MAOI: Many C/I; ↓ usage in PH

61
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DOC: OCD

A

Clomipramine (Anefranil)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

62
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DOC: Bed wetting (enuresis)

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Imipramine (Tofranil)

63
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DOC for MANIA

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-lithium
-Anticonvulsant (Valproic Acid)

64
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Medication that may cause
Steven Johnson’s/ Life Threatening skin rash

A

Lamotrigine (Lamistal)

65
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DOC for AKATHISIA

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BETA-BLOCKERS (OLOL)
PROPANOLOL (INDERAL)

66
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DOC for Autistic

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Clonidine (Catarpres)

67
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DOC for Dementia

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CHOLINERGIC DRUGS
Tacrine (Cognex)
Donepezil (Aricept)
Galantamine (Reminyl)
Rivastigmine (Exelon)

68
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DOC for tourette syndrome

A

Anti-psychotic:

69
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Antidote for Opiod Toxicity/Withdrawal

A

1st: Naloxone (Narcan): A/E Respiratory
Depression
2nd: Methadone (Dolophine)
3rd: Clonidine (Catapres)

70
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Antidote for Iron Intoxication

A

DeFEroxamine Mesylate

71
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Antidote for Lead Poisoning

72
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Antidote for Benxodiazepines

A

FlumanZEnil

73
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Antidote for Acetaminophen Toxicity

A

Acetylcysteine

74
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ANTIDOTE FOR EPS

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1st: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
2nd: Benztropine (Cogentin)

75
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Antidote for pseudo-parkinsonism

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ANTI-CHOLINERGIC
-Ethopropazine (Parsidol)
-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
-Biperiden (Akineton)
-Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) *
-Benztropine (Cogentin)
-Procyclidine (Kemadrin

76
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Hypothyroidism

A

-Levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid)

77
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Trigimenal (tic douloureux)

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TEGRETOL (CARBAMAZEPINE)

78
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DOC for alcohol absitinence

A

Disulfiram (antabuse)

79
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DOC: Alcohol withdrawal with seizure

A

Lorazepam (ativan)

80
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DOC: Candidiasis

81
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DOC: Trichomoniasis

A

Metronidazole

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