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Meds 1 Flashcards

1
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Acetaminophen with Codeine 30 mg

A

**codeine: opioid

Tylenol: antipyretic, nonopioid analgesic

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Acetylsalicylic acid

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antipyretics

nonopioid analgesics

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3
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Acyclovir IV

A

antiviral for herpes

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4
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Albuterol

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(Salbutamol/ Ventolin)
bronchodilators
watch for: PARADOXICAL BRONCHOSPASM

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5
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Amlodipine

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Ther. Class: antihypertensives
Pharm. Class: calcium channel blockers
systemic vasodilation= Decr BP

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6
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Atorvastatin

A

(Lipitor)
Ther. Class: lipid-lowering agents
Pharm. Class: hmg coa reductase inhibitors

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7
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Atorvastatin Common Side Effects

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Common Side Effects:
abdominal cramps, constipation,
diarrhea, flatus, heartburn, rashes,

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8
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Aspart

A

(NovoRapid)
Antidiabetic
Lowers blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production

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9
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Budesonide neb

A

(Pulmicort)
corticosteroid
for seasonal/ perennial rhinitis

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10
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Calcium gluconate IV**

A
  • *mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements

tx: of hypocalcemia, postmenopausal osteoporosis

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11
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Calcium gluconate IV**

SE:

A

**cardiac arrest

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12
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Calcium gluconate IV**

Nursing resp

A

Monitor BP, pulse, and ECG frequently throughout parenteral therapy. May cause vasodilation with resulting hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.

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13
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Captopril

A

antihypertensive

ace inhibitor

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14
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Captopril

SE:

A

cough, hypotension, ANGIOEDEMA, AGRANULOCYTOSIS,

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15
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Cefazolin IV

A

(Ancef) antiinfective

first gen cephalosporin

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16
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Cefazolin IV

SE:

A

SEIZURES, C. DIFF, Steven-johnson

N,V,D, pain at site

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17
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Ceftriaxone IV

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Ther. Class: anti-infectives

Pharm. Class: third gen cephalosporins

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18
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Ciprofloxacin IV

class

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Ther. Class: anti-infectives

Pharm. Class: fluoroquinolones

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19
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Ciprofloxacin IV

SE:

A

^ ICP, seizures, SI, hepatotoxicity, c.diff, anaphylaxis

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20
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Clopidogrel PO

A

(Plavix)
Ther. Class: antiplatelet
Pharm. Class: platelet aggregation inhibitors

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21
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Clopidogrel PO

indications

A

Acute coronary syndrome (ST-segment elevation MI, non-ST-segment elevation MI, or unstable angina).
pts w established peripheral arterial disease, recent MI, or recent stroke.

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22
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Digoxin*

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*Ther. Class: antiarrhythmics
inotropics
Pharm: digitalis glycosides

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23
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Digoxin*

Indications

A

Heart failure.
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (slows ventricular rate).
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia.

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24
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Digoxin*

Nurse resp

A

apical pulse 1 min, if < 60, do not administer

25
Q

Digoxin*

SE:

A

bradycardia, and other arrhythmias,

anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances

26
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Diltiazem PO

A 
Ther. Class.
antianginals
antiarrhythmics (class IV)
antihypertensives
Pharm. Class: calcium channel blockers
27
Q

Diltiazem PO

indications

A

HTN

systemic vasodilation = Decr BP

28
Q

Diltiazem PO

SE:

A

peripheral edema
arrhythmia,
HF

29
Q

Dimenhydrinate
class
SE:

A 
(Gravol)
Ther. Class.
antiemetics
antihistamines
SE: drowsiness, anorexia
30
Q

Diphenhydramine IV

A 
(Benadryl)
Ther. Class.
allergy, cold &amp; cough remedies
antihistamines
antitussives
31
Q

Diphenhydramine IV

SE:

A

drowsy, dry mouth

32
Q

Enalapril

A

Ther. Class.
antihypertensives
Pharm. Class.
ace inhibitors

33
Q

Enalapril

SE:

A

hypotension
proteinuria
dry cough

34
Q

Enoxaparin*

A 
Ther. Class.
anticoagulants
Pharm. Class.
antithrombotics
low molecular weight heparins
35
Q

Enoxaparin*

SE: /Pt teaching

A 
bleeding
anemia
watch for BP decrease
teaching: watch for black tarry stool, coffee ground emesis, 
-soft tooth brush, electric razor
36
Q

Enoxaparin*

lab value

A

CBC, platelet count, HCT

may cause hyperkalemia

37
Q

Fluoxetine PO

A

(Prozac)
Ther. Class: antidepressants
Pharm. Class: SSRI

38
Q

Fluticasone

A

Ther. Class: anti-inflammatories (steroidal)

Pharm. Class: corticosteroids

39
Q

Fluticasone

indications:

A

Maintenance and prophylactic treatment of asthma.

40
Q

Furosemide PO/IV

A

(Lasix)
Ther. Class: diuretics
Pharm. Class: loop diuretics

41
Q

Furosemide

indications

A

Edema due to heart failure, hepatic impairment, or renal disease.
Hypertension.

42
Q

Furosemide

SE:

A

dehydration,
Low Ca, Cl, K, Mg, Na, hypovolemia,
metabolic alkalosis

43
Q

Gabapentin

A

Ther. Class.
analgesic adjuncts,
therapeutic anticonvulsants
mood stabilizers

44
Q

Gabapentin

Therapeutic effects:

A

Decreased incidence of seizures.
Decreased postherpetic pain.
Decreased leg restlessness.

45
Q

Glyburide*

A

anti diabetics

46
Q

Heparin* SC and IV

A

Ther. Class.
anticoagulants
Pharm. Class.
antithrombotics

47
Q

Heparin*
therapeutic effects:
risk of:
monitor:

A

Prevention of thrombus formation.
Prevention of extension of existing thrombi (full dose).

risk of bleeding

platelet count

48
Q

Hydralazine PO/IV

A

Ther. Class.
antihypertensives
Pharm. Class.
vasodilators

49
Q

Hydrochlorothiazide

A 
Ther. Class.
antihypertensives
diuretics
Pharm. Class.
thiazide diuretics
50
Q

Hydrochlorothiazide

Therapeutic effects:

A

Lowering of BP in hypertensive patients and diuresis with mobilization of edema

51
Q

Hydromorphone* IV

A 
(Dilaudid)
Ther. Class.
allergy, cold and cough remedies (antitussives)
opioid analgesics
Pharm. Class.
opioid agonists
52
Q

Ibuprofen

A 
Ther. Class.
antipyretics
antirheumatics
nonopioid analgesics
NSAID
Pharm. Class: nonopioid analgesics
53
Q

Ibuprofen

nursing resp:

A

Assess for S&S of GI bleeding (tarry stools, light-headedness, hypotension), renal dysfunction (elevated BUN and serum creatinine levels, decreased urine output), and hepatic impairment (elevated liver enzymes, jaundice)
pain
temp

54
Q

Ketorolac IV

A

(Toradol)
Ther. Class.
nonsteroidal anti inflammatory agents
nonopioid analgesics

55
Q

Insulin detemir
trade name?
therapeutic effects:

A

(Levemir)
long acting
-stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat,
-inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
-inhibition of lipolysis and proteolysis,
-enhanced protein synthesis.

56
Q

Insulin detemir*

A 
Ther. Class.
antidiabetics
hormones
Pharm. Class.
pancreatics
57
Q

Insulin glargine*

A

(Lantus)
hormone
long acting

58
Q

Mannitol

A

osmotic diuretic

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