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Heparin (HEP)

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  • anticoagulant
  • aPTT = 30-40 sec
  • therapuetic range = 1.5-2.5x normal = 46-70 sec
  • ONLY anticoag safe in pregnancy!
  • monitor for BLEEDING!
  • antidote: Protamine sulfate
  • complications: HITT (low platelets due to increased clotting)
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Warfarin

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  • anticoagulant
  • INR/PT = 0.9-1.2 sec
  • therapeutic range = 2-3 sec
  • antidote: Vitamin K
  • NEVER with the 4 G’s (ginger, garlic, ginseng, ginko biloba)
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Phenytoin

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  • antiseizure
  • therapeutic level = 10-20
  • SE: gingival hyperplasia!
  • needs a filter!
  • NO CALCIUM!
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Benzodiazepines (-zep- / -pams)

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  • sedatives/anti-anxiety
  • treats seizures = Lorazepam
  • antidote: Flumazenil
  • Midazolam = fast-acting benzo
  • Diazepam = long-acting benzo
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SSRIs (Fluozetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram)

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  • antidepressants
  • increases serotonin
  • SE: serotonin syndrome (HTN, confusion, anxiety, sweating)
  • SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS for 2-3 weeks!
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TCAs (-triptyline)

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  • antidepressants
  • increases norepinephrine + serotonin
  • anticholinergic SE: can’t see/pee/spit/shit
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MAOIs (Isocarboxacid, Phenelezine, Tranylcypromine)

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  • antidepressant (IsoPheneTrany)
  • increases all neurotransmitters
  • SE: hypertensive crisis!
  • NO TYRAMINE! (cheese, wine, avocaods)
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Lithium Carbonate

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  • mood stabilizer
  • treats bipolar disorder!
  • therapeutic range = 0.6-1.2
  • SE: seizures, arrythmias, fatigue, confusion, nausea
  • NO NSAIDs + DIURETICs
  • AVOID dehydration
  • not feeling well? take Lithium level + call MD!
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Haloperidol

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  • first-gen antipsychotic
  • SE: EPS, tardive dyskinesia, NMS
  • Extrapyramidal Symtpoms (EPS) = “Parkinson’s” tremors, slurred speech, dystonia, anxiety
  • Tardive dyskinesia= involuntary repetitive moements (facial twitching, lip smacking, grimacing)
  • Neuroleptic Malignany Syndrome (NMS) = “sunburnt white muscular guy” fever, muscle rigidity, altered LOC, increased WBCs
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-zine (Chlorpromazine)

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  • antipsychotic

ALL antipsychotics SE: EPS, NMS, tardive dyskinesia!

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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  • antihistamine (allergies)
  • SE: drowsiness, anticholinergic SE, CNS depression
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Furosemide

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  • diuretic
  • treats HF
  • Na is exreted in urine
  • BEFORE administering IV = check BP!
  • SE: tinnitus (when pushed too fast)
  • monitor K levels!
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Spironolactone

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  • Sp = Spares K+
  • K-sparing diuretic
  • treats HF + HTN
  • monitor K levels!
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Hydrochlorothiazide

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  • (-thiazide) diuretic
  • absorbs Na + water
  • montor BP + electrolytes!
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ACE-Inhibitors (-pril)

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  • Lisinopril, Perindopril
  • antihypertensive
  • can causes COUGH + ANGIOEDEMA –> use ARBs instead!
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ARBs (-sartan)

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  • Losartan, Candesartan
  • antihypertensive
  • alternative drug for ACE-inhibitors!
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Calcium Channel Blockers (-dipine)

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  • Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem
  • antihypertensive
  • SE: peripheral vasodilation + gingival hyperplasia
  • NO GRAPEFRUIT!
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Beta-Blockers (-olol)

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  • Metoprolol, Bisoprolol
  • lowers BP!
  • beta 1 = (heart) increases inotropy + chronotropy
  • beta 2 = (lunngs) bronchodilation
  • monitor BP + HR (hold if HR < 60)
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Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)

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  • vasodilator
  • treats angina + CAD
  • SE: headaches + lightheadedness
  • monitor BP!
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Adenosine

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  • a”DOWN”osine
  • antiarrhythmic + pharmacologic cardioversion
  • treats SVT
  • push FAST!
  • may have brief aystole after administering
    -SE: may be uncomfortable!
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Atropine

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  • atroPEAK
  • antiarrhythmic + anticholinergic
  • treats sinus bradycardia + heart block
  • inhibits Ach
  • NEVER IN GLAUCOMA PTS!
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Digoxin

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  • cardiac glycoside
  • treats HF + for cardiogenic shock
  • decreases HR (increaes heart contractility)
  • therapeutic range = 0.5-2
  • early SE: N/V, anorexia, vision changes
  • late SE: bradycardia + arrhythmias!
  • DIGOXIN TOXICITY RISK FACTORS = hypoK, hypoMAG, hyperCA, elderly, licorice
  • BEFORE administering = check HR (hold if HR < 60)
  • antidote = Digibind (Digoxin Immune Fab)
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Epinephrine

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  • vasocontrictor
  • emergency drug!
  • increases HR + systemic vascular resistance
  • given in CPR!
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Antivirals (-ivir)

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Acyclovir, Remdesivir

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Antifungals (-azole)

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  • Terbinafine (nail infections)
  • Fluconazole (vaginal thrush)
  • Nyststin + Miconazole (oral thrush)
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Antibiotics (-mycin)

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  • Vancomycin
  • “mean old mycins” = strong antibitoics!
  • SE: red-man syndrome, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity!
  • preferred via central IV line!
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Bronchodilators (-ol)

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  • Albuterol, Salbutamol
  • B2 agonist
  • treats acute asthma attacks!
  • SE: tachycardia!
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Ondansetron (Zofran)

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  • antiemetic = N/V
  • give SLOWLY (fast push = QT prolongation + V. Tach!)
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PPIs (-prazole)

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  • GI med!
  • decreased gastric acid production
  • REPORT black, tarry stools (melena)!!
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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  • non-opioid analgesic + antipyretic (fever)
  • # 1 choice for FEVER!
  • MAX dose: 4 g (short-term) + 3 g (long-term)
  • antidote: N-acetylcysteine
  • SE: (long-term use) LIVER DAMAGE!
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NSAIDs

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  • Naproxen, Salicylic acid/Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin), Indomethacin, Ibuprofen, Ketorolac, Celecoxib, Diclofenac
  • non-opioid analgeics
  • treat pain, inflammation, fever
  • SE: BLEEDING + GASTIC ULCERS!
  • DO NOT take with other NSAIDs!
  • SUGGESTED/OKAY to take with opioids!
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Aspirin (ASA)

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  • non-opioid analgesic, antipyretic (fever), antiplatelet
  • decreases platelet aggregation
  • treats MI
  • if given with viral disease in children = REYE’s SYNDROME!
  • SE: BLEEDING!
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Opioids

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  • Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Codeine, Morphine, Oxycodone
  • opioid analgeics = CNS depressants = sedatives!
  • antidote: Naloxone (Narcan)
  • SE: constipation + bradypnea!
  • monitor for LOW RR!
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Magnesium sulfate

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  • treats hypoMAG, Torsades de pointes, pre-eclampsia, + pre-term labor!
  • give IV SLOWLY!
  • monitor Mg levels
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Oxytocin

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  • OB med! = induces labor!
  • hormone
  • stimulates smooth muscles causing contractions
  • monitor maternal contractions + FHR!
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Steroids (-sone)

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  • Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone
  • supresses inflammation + immune response
  • monitor TOO much steroids = CUSHINGS!
  • SE: delayed wound healing!
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Disulfiram

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  • “die” fur “rum”
  • treats alcoholism! = makes you want to “die”
    = NO ALCOHOL! (including mouthwash) = will make pt nauseous, vomit, and sick

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