Drugs Flashcards by Bobs House | Brainscape

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Phenytoin is used for?

A

Type of anticonvulsant

* Epilepsy

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Treatment for status elipticus?

A

Benzos

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Haloperidol is used for?

A

Antipsychotic

* Causes Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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What is Hydroxyzine used for?

A

Antihistamine

For antianxiety treatments as a non-benzo
low risk for dependency

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What is the side effect of teratogen?

A

Causes fucked up babies

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Amiodarone is used for what type of arrythmias?

A

Ventricular

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Calcium channel blockers are used for what type of arrythmias?

A

Atrial

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What is first line therapy for clamydia?

A

Azithromycin

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What is the antiflatulence drug?

A

Simethicone

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What does insulin do?

A

Stimulates Glucose uptake

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What is an adverse reaction to insulin?

A

Hypoglycemia due to too much insulin and not enough sugar

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What is a contraindication for insulin?

A

Allergy to Pig and cow

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What is a common antidiabetic medication?

A

Biguanide (metformin)

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What does metronidazole treat?

A

The metropolus inside that dirty vagina

* Bacterial vaginosis

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What antiviral treats the flu? (Tamiflu)

A

Oseltamivir

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What topical antiviral treats herpes?

A

Penis Antiviral

* Pencicyclovir

Q

Why can’t we stop corticosteroids abruptly?

A

Adrenal insufficiency

Q

What is a side effect of scabicides?

A

Increases chance of seizures

Q

What is carbamide peroxide used for?

A

Cerumen impaction

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What is aluminum acetate used for?

A

Otitis externa