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Cef-, ceph-

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Cefalosporins (antibiotics). Ex: cefadroxil, cefaclor, cephalexin

Notice they are C or K versions of the same sounding syllable.

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rifa-

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Antituberculars. Ex: rifampin, rifamate

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sulf-

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Sulfonamides (antibiotics). Ex: sulfadiazine, sulfamethazole

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-actone

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Ex: aldactone, spironolactone

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-ane

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General Anesthetics. Ex: cyclohexane, fluorane

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-ase

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Thrombolytics (clot-busters). Ex: streptokinase, retavase

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-azole

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Antifungals. Ex: fluconazole

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-azosin

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Alpha Blockers (adrenergic antagonists). Ex: doxazosin

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-barbital

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Barbiturates (sedative-hypnotics). Ex: amobarbital

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-caine

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Local anesthetics. Ex: lidocaine, xylocaine

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-calci-

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Calcium & Vit D Supplements. Ex: calciterol

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-ciclovir

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Antivirals

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-curium

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Neuromuscular Blockers.

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-curonium

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Neuromuscular Blockers. Ex: pancuronium

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-cycline

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Tetracyclines (antibiotics). Ex: doxycycline

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-cyclovir

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Antivirals. Ex: acyclovir

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-dipine

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Calcium Channel Blockers. Ex: nifedipine

“I saw zem dippin in the calcium channel”

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-dronate

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Biphosphonates. Ex: alendronate

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-ergot-

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Ergotamines (anti-migrane). Ex: ergotamine

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-floxacin

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Fluoroquinolones (antibiotics). Ex: ciprofloxacin.

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-ine

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Stimulants. Ex: caffeine, amphetamine

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-lam

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Benzodiazepines (anxiolytics). Ex: alprazolam

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-olol

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Beta Blockers (adrenergic antagonists). Ex: propanolol

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-lone

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Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory). Ex: prednisolone

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-micin

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Aminoglycosides (antibiotics). Ex: gentamicin

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-mycin

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Aminoglycosides, Macrolides (antibiotics). Ex: vancomycin

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-navir

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HIV/AIDS Antivirals. Ex: ritonavir

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-pam

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Benzodiazepines (antixiolytics). Ex: diazepam

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-prazole

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Proton Pump Inhibitors (anti-ulcer). Ex: pantoprazole

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-pril

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ACE Inhibitors (antihypertensives). Ex: captopril

ACE inhibitor for BP, cough and angiedema

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-profen

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NSAIDS (antiinflammatory). Ex: ibuprofen.

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-quine

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Antiparasitics. Ex: chloroquine

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-sartan

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker . Ex: losartan

To lower BP, cough and angioedema

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-setron

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Antiemetics. Ex: ondansetron

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-sone

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Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory). Ex: cortisone.

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-stigmine, -lol, -ergo-, Urecholine

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Cholinergics. Ex: neostigmine

LES (L-ol, E-rgo, S-tig)

37
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-stine

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Antineoplastics (anti-tumor). Ex: lomustine

38
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-terol

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Bronchodilators. Ex: albuterol

39
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-thiazide

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Potassium-wasting diuretics. Ex: hydrochlorothiazide

40
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-tidine

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H2 Receptor Antagonists (anti-ulcer). Ex: famotidine

41
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-triptan

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Anti-Migraine. Ex: naratriptan

A trip makes you happy

42
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-triptyline

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Tricyclics (anti-depressants). Ex: amitriptyline.

43
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-vastatin

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Antilipidemics (anti-cholesterol). Ex: simvastatin

44
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-vir

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Antivirals. Ex: abacivir

45
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-vudine

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HIV/AIDS Antivirals. Ex: lamivudine

46
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-zine

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Phenothiazines (antipsychotics, antiemetics). Ex: chlorpromazine

47
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-zoline

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Nasal decongestants. Ex: zylometazoline.

48
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Lithium Therapeutic Level

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0.6-1.2

49
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Lithium toxic level

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Above 2

50
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Digitalis Therapeutic Level

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1-2

51
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Digitalis Toxic level

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Above 2

52
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Aminophylline therapeutic level

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10-20

53
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Aminophylline toxic level

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Above 20

54
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Phenytoin therapeutic level

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10-20

55
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Phenytoin toxic level

A

Above 20

56
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-zap

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Atypical antipsychotics - Zap the psychosis

57
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-statin

A

Anticholesterol

No grapefruit juice for you!

58
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Glargine

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Lantus Insulin

Notice -large- in glargine, long acting.

59
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thromycin

A

Macrolide Antibiotic

“Thro them off the mean ol mycin list”

60
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Antidote to Acetaminophen

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Acetylcystiene- notice both have “ace” in the words.

61
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-done

A

Narcotics, you are done with your pain

62
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What do Tocolytics do? (Terbutaline & Nifedipine)

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Stops labor

63
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What do Oxytocics do? (Oxytocin)

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Start labor (causes uterine hyperstimulation)

64
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What is Betamethasone? What do you do with it?

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Neonatal lung medication. Give to mother IM, before the birth of baby.

65
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What does Beractant do?

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Gives baby lung surfactant. Give to baby transtracheal after birth.

66
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What is Baclofen?

A 
Muscle Relaxant
Think Back Loafin
causes muscle weakness and fatigue
No alcohol
No operation of heavy machinery
Do not become responsible for children under 12.
67
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All psych drugs cause?

A

Low BP and weight gain

68
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ABCDEFG memorization of Side Effects of Phenothiazines and Haloperidol

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Anticholinergic *dry mouth*
Blurred Vision & Bladder retention
Constipation
Drowsiness
EPS (similar to parkinsons)
Fotosensitivity
G- aGranularcytosis
69
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The term Deconate after the name of a drug means what?

A

Long-acting

70
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How to memorize Tricyclic Antidepressants

A

All names have -TRIP

If TRIP is in the name it is a TRIcyclic

71
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ABCDE’s of Side Effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants

A 
Anticholinergic 
Blurred Vision + Bladder Retention
Constipation
Drowsiness
Euphoria

Must take meds 2-4 weeks before beneficial results

72
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Indications of Benzodiazepines

A 
induction of anesthetic
muscle relaxant
alcohol withdrawal
seizures- especially status epilepticus
facilitates mechanical ventilation
73
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ABCD’s of side effects of Benzo’s and MAOI’s

A

Anticholinergic
Blurred vision + bladder retention
Constipation
Drowsiness

74
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MAOI’s can cause tyramine crisis if client eats what?

A

Remember “salad BAR”
Bananas
Avocados
Rasins and other dried fruits

Grains are all, except if made with active yeast
Meats
No aged cheeses, no yogurt
No alcohol, caffeine, elixirs, chocolate, licorice, or soy sauce

75
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The three P’s of side effects caused by lithium

A

Peeing
Pooping
Parathesia

76
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Lithium toxicity refers to what symptoms?

A

1 intervention is hydration, if sweating give sodium and fluids

tremors
metallic taste
severe diarrhea
and any other neurological sign besides parathesia

77
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How is sodium linked to lithium effectiveness?

A

Low sodium leads to toxicity

High sodium leads to decreased effectiveness

78
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-XET -XEP

A

SSRI antidepressant

79
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Fluoxetine and Haloperidol is what drug class?

A

SSRI antidepressant

80
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Side effect of Fluoxetine and Sertraline?

A

Insomnia, give before noon. If BID, give 6A and 12N

Sertraline can be given in the evening

81
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Overdose of Haloperidol in the elderly can look like what?

A

May develop NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome), a potentially fatal hyperpyrexia with a temp of 104+. The dose for the elderly should be half the adult dose.

82
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What to know about Clozapine?

A

will ZAP WBC’s
Does not have side effects ABCDEF, does have G
Do not confuse with Klonopin (Clonazepam)

83
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Watch for interaction of Sertraline with?

A 
St. Johns Wort
Sweating
Apprehension (impending sense of doom_
Dizziness
Headache

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