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Exam 2 Drugs: Class and Uses Flashcards

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diphenhydramine

A

histamine antagonist

Tx: allergic reaction; prn sleep

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dobutamine

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adrenergic agonist

Tx: cardiac decompensation (ICU)

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dolasetron

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5-HT-3 antagonist

Tx: N/V

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dopamine

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adrenergic agonist; vagopressor

Tx: shock situations; > BP decrease

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doripenem

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carbapenem AB

Tx: serious, life-threatening infxn

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doxycycline

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tetracycline AB

Tx: lime disease, rock mtn AE: yellowing teeth (peds)

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enalaprit

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ACE inhibitor

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enoxaparin

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low molecular weight heparin

TX: DVT prophylaxis or other clots

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epinephrine

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sypathomimetic

Tx: anaphylaxis

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epoetin alfa

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RBC stimulator

Tx: anemia

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ertapenem

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carbapenem AB

Tx: broad spectrum antibiotic; $$$

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erythromycin

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macrolide AB

AE: abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased GI motility

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esomeprazole

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PPI

Tx: stress ulcer prophylaxis

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famotidine

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H2 antagonist

Tx: stress ulcer prophylaxis; GI reflux

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fentanyl

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CII opioid

Tx: analgesic for pain

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filgrastim

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growth factor

Tx. neutropenia (low WBC)

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fluconazole

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antifungal

Tx: Candida infxn

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fosphenytoin

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anticonvulsant

Tx. status epilepticus

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furosemide

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loop diuretic

Tx: edema

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gentamycin

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aminoglycoside AB

Tx: gram - infxn AE: nephro- or otic- toxicity

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haloperidol

A

typical antipsychotic

Tx: sedation, schizo AE: extrapyrimidal mvmt

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heparin

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anticoagulant

Tx: DVT, MI, etc AE: bleeding

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hydralazine

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vasodilator

TX: hypertensive emergency; pregnancy preeclampsia

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hydrocortisone

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glucocorticosteroid

Tx: sepsis, adrenal insufficiency

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hydromorphone

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CII opioid

Tx: analgesic agonist for pain

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