Part 3 Flashcards
_______ encompass a broad class of agents used to treat cardiovascular pathology.
Cardiac medications
Act at the cellular level to destroy, inhibit, or suppress the cell wall, enzymatic activity, or ribosomal or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) function of an invading microorganism.
ANTIBIOTICS
ANTIFUNGALS
ANTIVIRAL
ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS
Therapeutic agents used to kill or suppress pathogenic microorganisms responsible for causing infectious diseases.
ANTIBIOTICS
Agents used to kill mycotic (fungal) organisms.
ANTIFUNGALS
Suppress and limit the spread or shedding of viruses that invade the human body.
ANTIVIRAL
Drugs that affect the electrical conduction system of the myocardium.
ANTIARRYTHMIC
• New agent for treating hypertensive emergencies
• This medication has potent vasodilatory effects through stimulation of the dopamine-1 receptor.
FENOLDOPAM
Urine output does not exceed 400 ml/day in these patients. The renal failure may not be reversible, and the serum creatinine does not normalize.
OLIGURIC ARF
Generally lower the blood pressure.
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE
Available as a 10% or 20% (100 or 200 mg/ml) respiratory nebulization solution and as an IV form.
ACETYLCYSTEINE
To inhibit growth and development of microorganisms.
(e.g., Betadine, Bactroban)
ANTISEPTIC OR BACTERIA
For a soothing and softening effect to overcome dryness and hardness (e.g., lanolin)
EMOLLIENT
For the removal of dirt, debris, secretions, or crusts (e.g. Hibiclens).
CLEANSING
These are used to lower the serum cholesterol levels and to assist in long-term life enhancement for patients with Coronary syndromes or hypercholesterolemia.
Statins or Lipid Lowering Medications
Frequently referred to a “water pills”
These medications are designed to eliminate excess fluid and sodium from the bloodstream,
DIURETICS
Kill off rapidly growing (e.g., cancerous) cells of the human body by altering or destroying the various stages in cellular division.
CHEMOTHERAPY AGENTS
To remove the sensation of pain (e.g., benzocaine)
ANESTHETIC
For manifestations caused by allergic reactions (e.g., Benadryl cream)
ANTIHISTAMINE
Used in patients who have either a history of blood clot formation or the potential to develop blood clots.
ANTICOAGULANT
• Occurs in patients who have decompensated thyrotoxicosis, a condition in which the body becomes unable to tolerate thyroid hormones.
THYROID STORM
