Exam 2 Drugs Flashcards
Patiromer (Veltassa) and Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate (SZC)
Oral medication that binds to potassium in the GI tract (removes potassium) to treat hyperkalemia
Ketoconazole
Treats Cushing syndrome
Mitotane
Treats Cushing syndrome
Potassium iodine and Lugol solution
Treats hyperthyroidism by inhibiting T3 and T4 synthesis
Cosynotropin
IV synthetic ACTH for ACTH stimulation test
Calcium gluconate
Decreases dysrhythmias associated with hyperkalemia and stabilizes myocardium
Cephalexin
Empiric antibiotic for UTIs
Cyclosporine A
Interstitial cystitis
Fluoroquinolones
Antibiotic for complicated UTIs
Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
Stimulates production of RBCs and treats anemia associated with CKD
Botox
Interstitial cystitis
Hydrocortisone
Treats Addison’s disease
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
Enema that exchanges potassium and sodium in the bowel (removes potassium) and treats hyperkalemia
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Urinary analgesic for UTIs, causes reddish orange urine
Fluconazole
Fungal UTIs