Medications Flashcards
Glucophage/Metformin ACTION
Antidiabetic
Lisinopril/Prinivil ACTION
Antihypertensive
Ketorolact/Torodol ACTION
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
Regular insulin/Humulin R ACTION
Antidiabetic
Nadolol/Corgar ACTION
Antianginal
Simvastin/Zocor ACTION
Lipid-lowering agent
Morphine/Astromorph ACTION
Opioid analgesic
Heparin/Hepalean ACTION
Anticoagulant
Digoxin/Lanoxin ACTION
Antiarrhythmic
Furosemide/Lasix ACTION
Diuretic
Ondansetron/Zofran ACTION
Antiemetics
Famotidine/Pepcid ACTION
Antiulcer
Enoxaparin/Lovenox ACTION
Anticoagulant
Prednisone ACTION
Antiasthmatic
Ciproflaxin/Cipro ACTION
Anti-infective
Vitamin B-12 ACTION
Antianemic
Potassium CL ACTION
Mineral and electrolyte replacement
Warfarin/Coumadin ACTION
Anticoagulant
Docusate sodium/Colace ACTION
Laxative, stool softener
Donepezil/Arice ACTION
Anti-Alzheimer’s
Metoprolol ACTION
Antianginal, antihypertensive
What labs do you monitor with Warfarin/Coumadin?
Monitor PT, INR and other clotting factors frequently during therapy.
What labs do you monitor with Heparin?
Monitor aPTT, platelet count, AST & ALT.
What lab is especially important to monitor with Digoxin?
Potassium. Serum potassium should be maintained between 4.0 and 5.5 mmol/L.
