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Module 3 Drugs Flashcards

1
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Epinephrine

A

nonselective (alpha and beta)

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Epinephrine: Actions

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  • increases vasoconstriction
  • promotes bronchodilation
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Epinephrine: Uses (3)

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treat anaphylaxis, bronchospasms, and cardiogenic shock

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Epinephrine: Onset and peak

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rapid

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Epinephrine: Side effects (8)

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  • nausea, vomiting
  • dizziness, headache
  • agitation, restlessness
  • hyper/hypo glycemia
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Epinephrine: Adverse effects (4)

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  • palpiltations, tachycardia
  • pumonary edema
  • dyspnea
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Epinephrine: Drug interactions

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  • beta blockers dec epinephrine action
  • digoxin causes cardiac dysrhythmia
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Atenolol

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selective beta1 antagonist

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Atenolol: Actions

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decreases HR and BP

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Atenolol: Uses (3)

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treat hypertension, angina (chest pain), and acute MI (heart attack)

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Atenolol: Onset and peak

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PO onset = 1 hr
peaks in 2-4 hrs

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12
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Atenolol: Side effects (3)

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  • depression
  • dizziness
  • ED
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Atenolol: Adverse reactions (3)

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  • brady/tachy cardia
  • hypotension
  • life threatening: bronchospasm
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Atenolol: Drug interactions (3)

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  • inc absorption with anticholingenics
  • dec effect with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • inc risk of low blood glucose
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Bethanechol

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cholinergic; direct-acting parasympathomimetic

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16
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Bethanechol chloride: Action

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contraction of bladder

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17
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Bethanechol chloride: Uses (2)

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treats non-obstructive urinary retention and neurogenic bladder

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Bethanechol chloride: Onset and peak

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PO onset = 0.5-1.5 hrs
peaks 1-2 hrs

19
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Bethanechol chloride: Side effects (3)

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  • hypotension
  • inc salivation
  • N/V/D
20
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Bethanechol chloride: Adverse effects (2)

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  • bronchospasm
  • wheezing
21
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Bethanechol chloride: Contraindications (3)

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  • bradycardia
  • asthma
  • urinary tract obstruction
22
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Bethanechol chloride: Teaching (2)

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  • monitor for overdose
  • orthostatic hypotension
23
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Atropine

A

cholinergic antagonist; parasympatholytic

24
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Atropine: Action (3)

A
  • inc HR
  • pupil dilation
  • dec GI motility
25
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Atropine: Uses

A

reduce salivation and inc HR during bradycardia

26
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Atropine: Onset and peak

A

IV onset = immediate
peaks 5 min

27
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Atropine: Side effects (4)

A
  • dry mouth
  • dehydration
  • photophobia
  • urinary retention
28
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Atropine: Adverse effects (4)

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  • tachycardia
  • life threatening: dysrhythmia, laryngospasm, coma
29
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Atropine: Contraindictions (3)

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  • hypersensitivity
  • renal impairment
  • COPD
30
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Atropine: Teaching (2)

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  • avoid w/ narrow angle glaucoma
  • do not drive
31
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Benzotropine

A

cholinergic antagonist

32
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Benztropine: Action (2)

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  • blocks cholinergic (muscarinic) receptors
  • blocks dopamine reuptake
33
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Benztropine: Use

A

dec involuntary movements

34
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Benztropine: Side effects (4)

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  • Dry mouth/skin
  • N/V
  • Drowsiness
  • Urinary retention
35
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Benztropine: Adverse effects (3)

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  • tachycardia
  • life-threatening: ileus, coma
36
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Benztropine: Contraindictions (2)

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dementia and children

37
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Benztropine: Teaching

A

do not drive

38
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Tolterodine tartrate

A

cholinergic antagonist

39
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Tolterodine tartrate: Action

A

blocks cholinergic receptors

40
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Tolterodine tartrate: Uses (3)

A

treats urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence

41
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Tolterodine tartrate: Side effects (3)

A

Drowsiness
Dry mouth/eyes
Urinary retention

42
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Tolterodine tartrate: Adverse reactions (3)

A

Angioedema
Tachycardia
Life-threatening: Steven-Johnson

43
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Tolterodine tartrate: Contraindictions

A
  • urinary retention
  • glaucoma
44
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Tolterodine tartrate: Teaching

A

avoid grapefruit juice

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