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Drugs Flashcards

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-tidine

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histamine2 blocker - acid reducer	cimetidine
Zantac Tagament
~alcohol
~smoking
watch for gastric bleeding
MD for respiratory issues
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-prazole

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proton pump inhibitor - acid reducer	omenaprazole
Prilosec Nexium
~opening or chewing capsules
take before meals
take Ca and Vit D
N/V/D
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-cillin

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penicillin antibiotic	amoxicillin
oral contraceptives ng
MD if D/ab cramping/fever/bloody stools
anaphylaxis
monitor bowels sounds
monitor CBC and liver enzymes
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ceph-, cef-

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cephalosporin antibiotic cefazolin
check for SUPERINFECTION
monitor rash, anorexia, hypersensitivity, GI
~ if penicillin rash
hyrdate
refrigerate oral suspensions (e.g. kids meds)

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-cycline

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tetracycline antibiotic

~ preggies, or kids
~milk, antacids, or Fe for at least 2 hrs
monitor epigastric, D (CDiff), HB, photosensitivy

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-floxacin

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fluoroquinolone antibiotic	ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
anthrax inhalation = 60 days admin
~ renal, CNS, seizures, ~Theophylline
monitor for N/V/D/dyspepsia/flatulence/C
monitor tendon rupture
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-thromycin

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macrolide antibiotic	erythromycin
culture and sensitivity tests prior
monitor for anaphylaxis
monitor CDC w/ diff -- infection
angioedema
pseudomembranous colitis
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-azole

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antifungal itraconazole , floconazole

monitor pancreas, liver, CHF, anaphylaxis
monitor pulmonary edema

use contraception
N/V/D/URI
empty stomach

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-triptan

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migraines sumatriptan
only during migrain
swallowed whole w/ liquids

~ basilar or semiplegic migraine
~MAO-A inhibitors, SSRIs

coronary vasospasm, MI, M ischemia, V fib, V tach

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-denafil

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PED5 inhibitor - erectile dysfunction sildenafil

~no other vasodilator (e.g., nitro for MI)
MI, CV collapse

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-curonium

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neuromuscular blocker, muscle relaxation during surgery (curare) pancuronium

NEED anesthesiologist
trach and resuscitation equipment
Assess for MALIGNANT HYPOTHERMIA
anaphylaxis

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-zosin

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alpha adrenergic blocker - HTN, BPH prazosin

monitor for OHOTN, vertigo
monitor hot baths, hot weather, alcohol, exercise
monitor first 12-24 hrs
discontinue slowly
take at bedtime (to avoid drowsiness)
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-olol

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beta adrenergic blocker - HTN metoprolol
lower HR, contraction, AV conduction
SE bradycardia, lethargy, CHF, LBP, depression, GI

monitor with diabetes bc can mask tachycardia, which is symptom of HOGL

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-zepam, -zolam

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benzodiazepine diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), Midazolam (Versed) , Lorazepam (Ativan), Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Versed as anasthesia bc of amnesia
~grapefruit
monitor anxiety, CBC w/ diff, liver/renal
monitor CNS depresseion

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-pril

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ACE inhibitor lisinopril

lower PVR w/o raising CO CR CContractility
monitor DZ, OHOTN, GI, HA, COUGH

empty stomach
~K supplements or K salt substitutes

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-sartan

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ARB Losartan (Cozaar)

monitor liver/renal failure, angioedema, MSK weak

hyperkalemia, LBP, DZ/HA, no preggies, metallic taste, rash

w/ or w/o food

17
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-dipine

AVND - a very nice drug

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calcium channel blocker
Amlodopie, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem

lowers contractility and conductivity of heart = less O2 demand

~grapefruit

monitor bradycardia, AV block, HA, abdominal, peripheral edema
weigh patient
OHOTN

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-statin

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lipid lowering drug atorvastatin
HMG-CoA inhibitors

~grapefruit
MS weakness, edema, myalgia
monitor liver panel q6 mos
no preggies or nursing

19
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-ase, -plase

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thrombolytic - clot buster alteplase streptokinse

monitor bleeding, CNS (IICP), anaphylaxis

20
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-parin

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anticoagulant enoxaparin (Lovenox)

monitor bleeding, anemia, thrombocytopenia
Love-nox give in Love-handles
soft toothbrush and electric razor

21
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-sone

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corticosteroid prednisone cortisone dexamethasone

monitor for infection, masked infection, HGL, GI, Cushings Syndrome

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-dronate

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bisphosphonate - osteoporosis alendronate (Fosomax)

monitor GI, back pain

AM med with H2O 30-60m ac (OJ food etc decreases effectiveness)
Remain upright and seated 30-60m
~ at bedtime or with other meds (30m interval)

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-terol

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bronchodilator albuterol
SABA
HA/tremors/restlessness/nervousness

monitor tachycardia VSs

24
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Heparin
bleeding, anemia, thrombocytopenia

Antidote

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Protamine Sulfate is antidote

~ fish/salmon or allergies
monitor for anaphylaxis, angioedema, and pulmonary edema

25
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Benzodiazepine antidote

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Flumazenil – controversial

26
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Empty stomach meds

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1) tetracycline
2) glucocorticoids
3) ketoconazole/PPI
4) levothyroxine (Synthroid)
5) fosomax

27
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Ototoxic

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1) gentamicin
2) vancomycin
3) loop diuretic (Lasix)

28
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Penicillin antidote

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Epinephrine

29
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-plase antidote

A

aminocaproic acid (Amicar)

30
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Elavil

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Anti depressant good for diabetic neuropathy

Added benefit is sedative effect

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