LPN drug review Flashcards
What is the generic name for Tylenol?
acetaminophen
What is the trade name for acetaminophen?
Tylenol
What is the clinical classification for acetaminophen/Tylenol?
Non-narcotic analgesic, antipyretic
What is the action of acetaminophen/Tylenol?
Appears to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS and to a lesser extent block pain impulses through the peripheral action. Acts centrally on the hypothalamic heat regulating center producing vascodilation (heat loss, skin erythema, diaphoresis) TE results in antipyresis and produces an analgesic effect.
What is the trade name for albuterol?
Proventil
What is the generic name for Proventil?
albuterol
What is the clinical classification of albuterol/Proventil?
Bronchodilator
What is the action of albuterol/Proventil?
Stimulates beta 2 adernergic receptors in the lungs resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle TE relieves bronchospasm and reduces airway resistance.
What is the trade name for alendronate?
Fosamax
What is the generic name for Fosamax?
alendronate
What is the clinical classification for alendronate/Fosamax?
Bone resorption inhibitor, calcium regulator
What is the action of alendronate/ Fosamax?
Inhibits normal and abnormal bone resorption without retarding mineralization TE leads to significantly increased bone density and reverses progression of osteoporosis
What is the trade name for alprazolam?
Xanax
What is the generic name for Xanax?
alprazolam
What is the clinical classification of alprazolam/ Xanax?
Schedule IV anti-anxiety
What is the action of alprazolam/ Xanax?
Enhances the action of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid in the brain TE produced anxiolytic effect due to the CNS depressant action
What is the trade name of amitriptyline?
Elavil
What is the generic name of Elavil?
amitriptyline
What is the clinical classification of amitriptyline/ Elavil?
Antidepressant, antineuralgic, antibulimic
What is the action of amitriptyline/ Elavil?
Blocks the reputable of neurotransmitter a (norepinephrine) (serotonin) at the presynaptic membranes increasing the availability at postsynaptic receptor sites strong anticholinergic activity TE antidepressant effect
What is the trade name of amlodipine?
Norvasc
What is the generic name for Norvasc?
amlodipine
What is the clinical classification of amlodipine/ Norvasc?
Antihypertensive, antianginal
What is the action of amlodipine/ Norvasc?
Inhibits calcium movement across cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cell membranes TE dial area coronary arteries peripheral arteries/ arterioles and decreases total peripheral vascular resistance and BP by vascodilation
What is the trade name for amoxicillin?
Moxatag
What is the generic name for Moxatag?
amoxicillin
What is the clinical classification for amoxicillin/ Moxatag?
Antibiotic
What is the action for amoxicillin/ Moxatag?
Inhibits bacterial cell walk synthesis TE bacterialcidal in susceptible microorganisms.
What is the trade name for amoxicillin/clavulanate?
Augmentin
What is the generic name for Augmentin?
amoxicillin/clavulanate
