Meds/Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Adenosine

A

stops the heart

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2
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Amiodarone

A

anti-arrhythmic - slows sinus rate and prolongs PR and QT intervals

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3
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Atropine

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anti-arrhythmic- increases HR, dries secretions

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4
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Lidocaine

A

anti-arrhythmic - controls ventricular arrhythmias

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5
Q

Lanoxin

A

increase cardiac output and slows HR

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6
Q

Beta Blockers

A

(olol) slows HR reducing BP

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7
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Calcium channel blockers

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(pines) dilates blood vessels reducing BP

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8
Q

Ace inhibitors

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(prils) lowers BP

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9
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chlordiazepoxide

A

antianxiety agents. sedative/hypnotics, treatment of alcohol withdrawal

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10
Q

carBAMazepine

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anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers, anti-seizure, tx of bipolar

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11
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lithium

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mood stabilizers - take 3x q day, expect weight gain, tremors and increase in BP, normal range is < 0.5

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12
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Lipid lowering agents

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(statins) - decreased cholesterol

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13
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flumazenil

A

antidote for benzo overdose

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14
Q

naloxone

A

antidote for opioids

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15
Q

haloperidol
fluphenazine
chlorpromazine

A
first gen (typical) antipsychotics, decrease dopamine
monitor for EPS
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16
Q

risperdone

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atypical antipsychotic

17
Q

olanzipine

A

atypical antipsychotic

18
Q

quetiapine

A

atypical antipsychotic

19
Q

sildenafil

A

(viagra) tx ED, DO NOT TAKE NITRATES

side effects are flushing, headache and dyspepsia

20
Q

Premarin

A

estrogen hormone therapy for pt w hysterectomy - monitor for fluid retention, max length of therapy is 7 yr

21
Q

Prempro

A

combo hormonal therapy for pt w uterus experiencing menopause, max length of therapy is 5 yr

22
Q

methylphenidate

A

CNS stimulant, increases attention span of people w ADHD