Overview Flashcards
antiinfectives
penicillins cephalosporins carbapenems sulfonamides and trimethoprim tetracyclines bacteriostatic inhibitors aminoglycosides monobactams urinary tract antiseptics antimycobacterials anti-Hansen's disease antiviral fluoroquinolones antiprotozoals antifungals
drug categories
antiinfectives immune system pain and inflammation nervous system cardiovascular system haematological system respiratory system fluids, electrolytes and renal system digestive system endocrine system reproductive system
medications affecting the immune system
childhood immunisations fluoroquinolones adult immunisations antihistamines immunosuppressants immunostimulants chemotherapy agents
medications for pain and inflammation
NSAIDs acetaminophen migraine medications opioid antagonists opioid agonist/antagonists adjuvant pain medications antigout medications opioid agonists rheumatoid arthritis medications
medications affecting the nervous system
cholinesterase inhibitors neuromuscular blocking agents antidepressants (tricyclic) CNS stimulants antiepileptics mood stabilisers antipsychotics (atypical and conventional) sedative hypnotics (benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines) anxiolytic (non-barbiturate) anaesthetics (local, IV and inhalation) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors atypical antidepressants muscle relaxants and antispasmodics monoamine oxidase inhibitors anti-Parkinson's medications drugs of abuse and withdrawal support
medications affecting the cardiovascular system
adrenergic agonists alpha adrenergic blockers centrally acting alpha agonists beta adrenergic blockers calcium channel blockers angiotensin II receptor blockers angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors medications for hypertensive crisis organic nitrates cardiac glycosides antidysrhythmic medications antilipidemics
medications affecting the blood
anticoagulants antiplatlets thrombolytics iron preparations vitamin B12 folic acid haematopoietic growth factors thrombopoietic growth factors blood and blood products hypetproteinaemia and hyperalbuminaemia
medications affecting the respiratory system
beta2 adrenergic agonists methylxanthines inhaled anticholinergics glucocorticoids mast cell stabilisers leukotriene modifiers antitussive-opioids mucolytics decongestants
medications affecting fluid, electrolytes, minerals, and renal system
high ceiling loop diuretics thiazide diuretics bisphosphonates osmotic diuretics phosphate binders kayexalate potassium supplements magnesium sulfate sodium bicarbonate calcium supplements selective oestrogen receptor modulators calcitonin-salmon potassium-sparing diuretics
medications affecting the digestive system and nutrition
histamine2 receptor agonists proton pump inhibitors sucralfate antacids prostaglandin E analog antiemetics laxatives (aperients) antidiarrheals prokinetic agents
medications affecting the endocrine system
oral hypoglycaemics insulin for insulin overdose thyroid-radioactive iodine antithyroid medications thyroid hormones thyroid-nonradioactive iodine growth hormones antidiuretic hormone
drugs affecting reproduction
uterine stimulants oral contraceptives androgens oestrogens antineoplastic agents tocolytics progesterones erectile dysfunction treatments
subcutaneous injections
small doses of non-irritating water-soluble medication; use short, fine-gauge needle (25 ga.) at a 45 to 90 degree angle; no more than 1.5 mL of solution
intramuscular injections
used for irritating solutions, solutions in oils and aqueous suspensions; use a 23 gauge needle at a 90 degree angle; volume is 1 to 3 mL
sodium
WNL: 135 - 145 mEq/L
common food sources: bacon, butter, processed foods, pickled foods, cheese
