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Meds/Pharmacology Flashcards

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Adenosine

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stops the heart

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Amiodarone

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

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Atropine

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anti-arrhythmic- increases HR, dries secretions

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Lidocaine

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anti-arrhythmic - controls ventricular arrhythmias

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Lanoxin

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increase cardiac output and slows HR

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Beta Blockers

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(olol) slows HR reducing BP

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Calcium channel blockers

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(pines) dilates blood vessels reducing BP

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Ace inhibitors

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(prils) lowers BP

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chlordiazepoxide

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antianxiety agents. sedative/hypnotics, treatment of alcohol withdrawal

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carBAMazepine

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

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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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Lipid lowering agents

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(statins) - decreased cholesterol

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flumazenil

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antidote for benzo overdose

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naloxone

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antidote for opioids

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haloperidol
fluphenazine
chlorpromazine

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first gen (typical) antipsychotics, decrease dopamine
monitor for EPS
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risperdone

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atypical antipsychotic

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olanzipine

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atypical antipsychotic

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quetiapine

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atypical antipsychotic

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sildenafil

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(viagra) tx ED, DO NOT TAKE NITRATES

side effects are flushing, headache and dyspepsia

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Premarin

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

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Prempro

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

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methylphenidate

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CNS stimulant, increases attention span of people w ADHD

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