Last minute roundup!! Flashcards
captopril
ace-inhibitor used for HTN, HF, MI, and neuropathy
verapamil
calcium channel blocker used for a-fib, a-flutter, SVT, angina, and HTN
diltiazem
calcium channel blocker used for a-fib, a-flutter, SVT, angina, and HTN
amlodipine
calcium channel blocker used angina, and HTN
prazosin
alpha blocker used for HTN
clonidine
centrally acting alpha blocker used for HTN, HTN crisis, severe cancer by vasodilation
methyldopa
centrally acting alpha blocker used for HTN, HTN crisis, severe cancer by vasodilation
metoprolol
beta blocker used for HTN, Angina, Tachydysrhythmias, HF, and MI by decreasing myocardial work, output and O2 demand
Hydralazine
a vasodilator used for HTN emergencies
Enalaprilat
a vasodilator used for HTN emergencies
digoxin
a cardiac glycoside used for HF and a-fib which decreases slows the conduction rate of the heart and increases output
atorvastatin
an antihyperlipidemic used to lower cholesterol
glycopeptide
used for “red man syndrome” side effect of vancomycin
Rifampin
an antitubercular which causes discoloration and breakdown of contacts
benzodiazepams
group of medications used for anxiety, sedation and alcohol withdrawal
alllopurinol
an antigout medication that inhibits uric acid production avoid purines (liver, onion, and meats)
methotrexate
an antirheumatic which provides relief and delay of disease production by inhibiting inflammatory processes
infliximab
an antirheumatic which provides relief and delay of disease production by inhibiting inflammatory processes
adalimumab
an antirheumatic which provides relief and delay of disease production by inhibiting inflammatory processes
colchicine
an antigout medication that inhibits uric acid production avoid purines (liver, onion, and meats)
fluoxetine
a SSRI used for depression
monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations
paroxetine
a SSRI used for depression
monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations
sertraline
a SSRI used for depression
monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations
citralopramm
a SSRI used for depression
monitor for agitation, confusion, and hallucinations
amitriptyline
a TCA used for depression
avoid St. Johns wart, alcohol and seizures
imipramine
a TCA used for depression
avoid St. Johns wart, alcohol and seizures
isocarboxazid
a MAOI used for depression avoid tyramine (rich food), SSRIs, TCAs, HF, CVA, Renal insufficiency
tranycypromine
a MAOI used for depression avoid tyramine (rich food), SSRIs, TCAs, HF, CVA, Renal insufficiency
phenelzine
a MAOI used for depression avoid tyramine (rich food), SSRIs, TCAs, HF, CVA, Renal insufficiency
chlorpromazine
an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia
fluphenazine
an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia
haloperidol
an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia
aripiprazole
an antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia
clozapine
an atypical antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia
olanzapine
an atypical antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia
quetiapine
an atypical antipsychotic used for acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic bipolar, tourettes, delusional and schizoaffective, dementia
S/E of typical antipsychotics
Continue use: sedation, EPS, anticholinergic effects
Discontinue: tardive dyskinesia, agranulocytosis, NMS, seizures
S/E of atypical antipsychotics
agranulocytosis, weight gain, diabetes, OHoTN, EPS
signs of EPS
These symptoms include:
dystonia (continuous spasms and muscle contractions),
akathisia (motor restlessness),
parkinsonism (characteristic symptoms such as rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and tremor)
tardive dyskinesia (irregular, jerky movements).
signs of NMS
Muscular rigidity (typically, “lead pipe” rigidity) Hyperthermia (temperature >38°C) Diaphoresis. Pallor. Dysphagia. Dyspnea. Tremor. Incontinence.
phenytoin
an antiseizure medication
causes increased excretion of digoxin, warfarin, and oral contraceptives
SE: gingival hyperplasia, diplopia, dowsiness, and hirsutism
phenobarbital
an antiseizure medication which is contraindicated with a history of substance abuse and causes drowsiness, hypotension, and respiratory depression
valproic acid
an antiseizure medication contraindicated in liver disease and pregnancy as it causes hepatotoxicity, teratogenic effects and pancreatitis
carbamazepine
an antiseizure medication contraindicated with bone marrow suppresion or bleeding disorders b/c it causes anemia, leukopenia, and SJS
gabapentin
an antiseizure medication which must not be stopped abruptly. It causes HA, weight gain, N.
CNS depression should be reported
