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Drugs Flashcards

1
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Nitrates (antianginal)

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Dilate coronary arteries and cause systemic vasodilation

- decreased preload

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Calcium channel blockers (antianginals)

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Dilate coronary arteries and slow heart rate

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3
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Beta blockers (antianginals)

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Decrease myocardial oxygen consumption by decreasing heart rate

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4
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Anticoagulant

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Prevents blood clot progression and formation

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5
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Antidysrhythmics

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Used to treat and prevent abnormal cardiac rhythms

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6
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Antihypertensives

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Drugs used to treat hypertension

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7
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Anytihyperlipidemic agents

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Drugs used to treat high cholesterol

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8
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What safety category is insulin for pregnant women?

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Class B

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9
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Classification of insulin

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Antidiabetic and hormone

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10
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Adverse reactions of insulin

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Headache, confusion, fatigue, weakness

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11
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Rapid acting insulin

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Usually taken before a meal to cover the elevation prior to eating
- taken with longer acting insulin

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12
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Short acting or regular insulin

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Taken 30 minutes prior to a meal

  • used with longer acting insulin
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13
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Intermediate acting insulin

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Covers the blood glucose levels when rapid and short acting stops working

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14
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Glyburide

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Promotes insulin release from the beta cells in pancreas

  • stimulation by blocking ATP sensitive K+ channels, resulting in Ca2+ influx
  • increases peripheral insulin sensitivity
  • reduction in hepatic insulin production
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15
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Metformin

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Insulin sensitized that increases glucose uptake and use by target tissues and decreasing insulin resistance

  • differs from Glyburide by not promoting insulin secretion, so there is less risk of hypoglycemia
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16
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Opioid triad

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Altered LOC
Respiratory depression
Pinpoint pupils (miosis; parasympathetic response)

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17
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Crystal meth

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Causes vasoconstriction and bronchodilation

Effect on brain is due to norepi and dopamine
Monitor ECG

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18
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ASA side effects (3)

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Nausea, vomiting, GI upset
Increased risk of bleeds
Tinnitus

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19
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Epi side effects (12)

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Headache
Dizziness
Diaphoresis 
Anxiety 
Nervousness
Syncope
Dyspnea
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Nausea/vomiting
Tremors
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20
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Ipratropium bromide side effects

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Dry mouth/throat
Epistaxis
Dizziness
Tremors

21
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Salbutamol side effects (6)

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Headache 
Dizziness
Nervousness
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Tremors
22
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Nitro side effects (5)

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Headache
Dizziness/lightheadedness
Hypotension
Nausea/vomiting
Restlessness
23
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Nitrous oxide side effects (4)

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Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness/lightheadedness
Nausea/vomiting

24
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Naloxone side effects (4)

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Seizures
Restlessness
Nausea/vomiting
Withdrawal (narcotic dependent)

25
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Glucagon side effects (6)

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Headache
Dizziness 
Hypertension
Tachycardia 
Hypokalemia 
Rebound hypoglycemia
26
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Oral glucose side effects

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Nausea/vomiting

27
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D50W side effects (4)

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Pulmonary edema
Phlebitis
Tissue necrosis
Rebound hyperglycemia

28
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Dimehydrinate side effects

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Drowsiness/sedation

29
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Zopiclone generic name

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Imovane

Sleep aid

30
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Advil generic name

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Ibuprofen - NSAID

31
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Tylenol generic name

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Acetaminophen - nonopioid analgesic

32
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Benadryl generic name

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Diphenhydramine - antihistamine

33
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Imodium generic name

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Loperamide - antidiarrhea

34
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Pantoloc generic name

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Pantoprazole - antacid

35
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Percocet generic name

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Acetaminophen and oxycodone - opioid

36
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Symbicort generic name

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Budesonide & formoterol - bronchodilator

37
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Cymbalta generic name

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Duloxetine - antidepressant/anti anxiety

38
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Norvasc generic name

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Amoldipine - calcium channel blocker

39
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Synthroid generic name

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Levothyroxine - hypothyroidism

40
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Crestor generic name

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Rosuvastatin- cholesterol

41
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Lipitor generic name

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Atorvastatin - cholesterol

42
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Lasix generic name

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Furosemide - diuretic

43
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Amoxil generic name

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Amoxicillin - penicillin/antibiotic

44
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Nexium generic name

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Esomeprazole - reflux/ulcers

45
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Effexor generic name

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Venlafaxine - antidepressant

46
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Altace generic name

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Ramipril - antihypertensive

47
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Apo-hydro generic name

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Hydrochlorothiazide - diuretic

48
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Plavix generic name

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Clopidogrel - blood thinner

Pharmacology (6 decks)

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