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Medications Ward 4A Flashcards

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Heparin

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Anticoagulant, they work by letting your body break down existing clots or by preventing new clots from forming.

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Warfarin

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Anticoagulant, they work by letting your body break down existing clots or by preventing new clots from forming.

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Clexane

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Low molecular heparin, , Anticoagulant, they inhibit thrombin and prevent new clots from forming or pre existing from getting bigger.

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Piptaz

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Antibiotic, piperacillin is used to treat serious bacterial infections such as:

chest infections

urine infections

stomach infections

skin infections

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Kefzol

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Broad spectrum Antibiotic, used to treat a range of bacterial infections.

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Vancomycin

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tricyclic glycopeptide antibiotic, used to treat MRSA.

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Gentamicin

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Antibiotic

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Flucloxacillin

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aminoglycoside antibiotics

poor GI absorption, may cause kidney injury.

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Treats pelvic inflammatory disease, antiprotozoal

Flagyl

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Metronidazole, sold under the brand name Flagyl among others, is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication. It is used either alone or with other antibiotics to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, endocarditis, and bacterial vaginosis.

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Trimethoprim

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Antibiotic

-treats bladder infections

  • and “swimmers ear”
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Coloxyl

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Stool softener, it works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs. This makes your poop softer and easier to pass.

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Senna

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Stimulant laxative

  • Increases the muscle contractions that allow the excretion of stool
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Agarol

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laxative

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Atorvastatin

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Lipid Therapy

  • reduces cholesterol made by the liver
  • reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood
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Simvastatin

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Lipid Therapy

  • reduces cholesterol made by the liver
  • reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood
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16
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Tramadol

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Analgesic

  • Changes the way the brain percieves pain
17
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Paracetamol

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Analgesic

-Changes the way the brain perceives pain

18
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Panadeine Forte

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Opioid analgesic, mix of paracetamol and codiene

Used for mild to moderate pain

19
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Morphine Sulphate

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Opioid analgesic

  • used for mild to moderate pain

Check HR and RR

20
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Oxycodone (Endone)

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Opioid analgesic

check HR and RR

21
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Morphine

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Opioid Analgesic

check HR and RR

22
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Hydrochloride

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Opioid Analgesic

Check HR and RR

23
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Codeine Phosphate

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Opioid Analgesic

Check HR and RR

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Fentanyl

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Opioid Analgesic

Check HR and RR

25
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Cyproterone acetate

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a synthetic antiandrogenic steroid used in the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer (anti-Androgen (testosterone)

26
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Cosudex

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COSUDEX is an anti-androgen. Androgens such as testosterone are natural male sex hormones, in some types of prostate cancer, androgens may help the cancer cells grow, anti-androgens deplete this hormone.

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Atenolol

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Beta Blocker, they work by blocking the effects of the hormone adrenaline. They make your heart beat slower and relax the blood vessels, which, in turn, reduces blood pressure

check BP and HR before administerung, shouldnt be below 100

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Stops the narrowing of blood vessels, blocks angiotensin 2.

Captopril

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it is an ACE inhibitor ( They prevent an enzyme in the body from making angiotensin 2, a substance that narrows blood vessels. This narrowing can cause high blood pressure and forces the heart to work harder. Captopril dilates the blood vessels, It is used for the management of hypertension, left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathy

check BP , do not administer if BP is below 100

29
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Lowers blood pressure and HR by blocking calcium

Diltiazem

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Calcium channel blocker - (Calcium causes the heart to squeeze more strongly, therefore increasing blood pressure and HR.) Calcium channel blockers block calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries, reducing HR and BP

check HR and BP before administering calcium channel blocker.

30
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Relieves fluid retention

Frusemide

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Loop Diuretic (Inhibits sodium reabsorption) They are used to relieve fluid retention in patients suffering from organ failure or oedema by increasing urine output. It also helps control blood pressure.

if patient is suffering from fluid retention, use daily weighs and FBC

31
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Reduces workload on the heart

Anginine

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Nitrate

Anginine is used to treat an angina attack or as a prophylaxis
Nitrates dilate the coronary vessels in the body to allow for more o2 to reach the heart

check BP. nitrates lower BP.

32
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Glycerol Trinitrate

GTN

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Nitrate - used for angina (Chest pain), works by relaxing the smooth vascular muscle of the coronary vessels to allow for more oxygen to reach the heart, reducing the workload on the heart.

take echocardiogram, MET call if pain persists, most likely Heart attack

BP must be over 100

33
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Blocks angiotensin 2, dilates blood vessels, lowers BP

Lisinopril

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ACE Inhibitor (Blocks angiotensin 2, which then allows for the blood vessels to dilate, reducing blood pressure and HR.)

34
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Metoprolol

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Beta Blocker (Blocks adrenaline) reduces blood pressure and helps the heart beat more reguarly.

35
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blocks calcium

Nifedipine

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Calcium Channel Blocker (Calcium causes the heart to squeeze strongly, causing Tachycardia and hypertension. ) Nifedipine blocks calcium.

36
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What are some things you need to be aware of when giving medications to people with renal failure?

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Therapeutic index, drug absorption and decreased bioavailability

37
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Oxybutynin

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anti spasmotic -

relaxes the muscles of the bladder

used to help with overactive bladder (urgency to pee)

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Placement Ward 4A (4 decks)

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