medsplosion Flashcards
while on warfarin limit…
green leafy vegetables and foods high in vitamin K (antidote to coumadin)
antidote to coumadin
vitamin K
warfarin: class
anticoagulant
heparin: class
anticoagulant
enoxaparin: class
anticoagulant
if heparin and warfarin are being given together…
bridge therapy - heparin covers for anticoagulation while Coumadin is reaching therapeutic levels
furosemide: class
loop diuretic
hydrochlorothiazide: class
potassium-wasting diuretic
spironolactone: class
potassium-sparing diuretic
calcium gluconate for what + how
hypermagnesemia
reverses decreased RR and potential arrhythmias
calcitonin for what + how
hypercalcemia; decreases serum Ca by returning Ca to the bones
- typically used for osteoporosis
Kayexalate
sodium poylystyrene sulfonate
- given for hyperkalemia
- exchanges Na for K in GI tract = VOLUMINOUS DIARRHEA!
do not give beta blockers to… x2
asthmatics or diabetics
- block catecholamine sites (epi, NE)
amiodarone (Cordarone): class
anti-arrhythmic
amiodarone + thyroid
contains high levels of iodine and may affect thyroid function
prophythiouracil (PTU): class
anti-thyroid
methimazole (Tapazole): class
anti-thyroid
fludrocortisone (Florinef)
mineralocorticoid replacement - aldosterone
- daily weights very important
- given for addison’s disease
glipizide (Glucotrol): class
anti-diabetic
metformin (Glucophage): class
anti-diabetic
pioglitazone (Actos): class
anti-diabetic
sitagliptin (Januvia): class
anti-diabetic
D50W
for unconscious diabetic in hospital
requires large bore IV
injectable glucagon (GlucaGen)
for unconscious diabetic in hospital with no IV access
given IM
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) given for
angina
beta blockers given for
angina prevention
hyperthyroidism (decrease HR, BP, anxiety)
Ca channel blockers given for
angina prevention
epinephrine class
vasopressor
streptokinase (Streptase) class
fibrinolytic
alteplase (t-PA) class
fibrinolytic
and other -ase drugs
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) class
anti-platelet
clopidogrel (Plavix) class
anti-platelet
abciximab (ReoPro IV) class
anti-platelet
eptifibatide (Integrilin IV)
anti-platelet
oxytocin/Pitocin
used to halt excessive postpartum hemorrhage
also augment contractions
methylergonovine maleate/Methergine
used to halt excessive postpartum hemorrhage
carboprost tromethamine/Hemabate
used to halt excessive postpartum hemorrhage
phytonadione/Aquamephyton
Vitamin K - given to newborns to promote formation of clotting factors
Rho(D) immunoglobulin/RhoGAM
given to Rh- mom before she develops Rh antibodies in response to Rh+ baby
methotrexate
given to mom experiencing ectopic pregnancy to stop growth of embryo to save fallopian tube
magnesium sulfate
anticonvulsant, sedative, vasodilator drug of choice given for preeclampsia
drug of choice for heart failure
ACE inhibitor
potassium increasing agents (mnemonic)
K sparing diuretic B eta blocker A CE inhibitor N SAID K supplement
sulfa drugs aka
sulfonamides