pharm 201 E3 Flashcards

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Neostigmine Tx/class

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MG/Cholinesterase Inhibitor

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Neostigmine AE

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Excessive muscarinic (cholinergic) stimulation, neuromuscular blockade

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Neostigmine Contra

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Obstruction of GI and urinary tracts, PUD, asthma

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Neostigmine Nsg

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Give atropine for toxicity, prepare to maintain airway

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Ciprofloxacin/Levofloxacin MOA/TX

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Inhibit DNA replication, Bactericidal/UTI’s

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Cipor/Levofloxacin AE

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*tendon rupture, *phototoxicity, GI effects

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Cipro/Levofloxacin Nsg

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Urine sample must be acquired before beginning tx.

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Cipro/Levofloxacin Contra

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Younger than 18, risk for C-Diff

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Nitrofurantoin MOA/Tx

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Damages bacterial DNA/Acute UTI

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Nitrofurantoin AE

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*Pneumonia, *anemiams, * birth defects

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Nitrofurantoin Contra

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renal dysfxn, and Creatinine

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Nitrofurantoin Nsg

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Give w/ milk or meals to decrease N/V/D, give in allergy to sulfa drugs

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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole MOA/Tx

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inhibits bacterial growth by preventinc folic acid synthesis/UTIs

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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazol AE

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*rash (could lead to anaphylaxis), N/V

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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Contra

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caution in folic acid deficiency

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Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Nsg

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may need folic acid replacement, can mes up WBC count

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Pyridium Tx

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Urinary tract analgesic

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Pyridium Contra

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acute kidney injury, CKD

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Pyridium Nsg

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turns urine orange/red, urine may stain clothes, d/c drug if s/s of jaundice

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Pyridium AE

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may be harmful to liver

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Sildenafil MOA/Tx

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Selective inhibition of PDE5/ED

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Sildenafil AE

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hypoTN, priapism, HA, flushing dyspepsia

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Sildenafil Contra

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*Nitrates, or anything that lowers BP (D-D)

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Sildenafil Nsg

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PO, can be taken daily or prior to sex

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Tadalafil MOA/Tx

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selective inhibition of PDE5/ED

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Tadalafil AE

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*HA, hepatotoxicity

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Tadalafil Contra

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Nitro and BP meds (D-D)

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28
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Tadalafil NSG

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Not affected by meals, slower acting

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29
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Finasteride MOA/Tx

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decreases usable testosterone, causes reduction in prostate size/BPH, male patter bladness

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Finasteride AE

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decreased ejaculation volume and libido, gynecomastia

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Finasteride Contra

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preganancy, (women wear gloves when in contact w/ med)

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Finasteride Nsg

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Therapeutic effects may take 6 mo or longer, do not donate blood.

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Tamsulosin MOA/Tx

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relaxes smooth muscle/HTN, BPH

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34
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Tamsulosin AE

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Abnormal ejaculation

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35
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Tamsulosin Contra

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Women, caution in renal impairment

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36
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Tamsulosin Nsg

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monitor BP, take 30 min after meal and at same time every day.

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Alprostadil MOA/Tx

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increases arterial flow into penis and decreases venous outflow/ED

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38
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Alprostadil AE

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burning sensation, priapism, penile fibrosis

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39
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Alprostadil Nsg

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pellets injected directly into penis, no more than 1/24hrs or 3x/week, lasts 30-60 min.

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40
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Doxazosin MOA/Tx

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Relaxes smooth muscle/HTN, BPH

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41
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Doxazosin AE

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HypoTN, fainting, dizziness, somnolence, nasal congestion

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42
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Doxazosin Cotnra

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Women, caution in renal impairment

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43
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Doxazosin Nsg

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Take same time everyday, monitor BP

44
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Donepezil MOA/Tx

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prevents breakdown of ACTH to increase availability at synapses/Alzheimer’s

45
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Donepezil AE

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*Cardiovascular effects, Gi effects, bronchoconstriction

46
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Donepezil Cotra

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Obstruction of GI and renal, caution in seizure disorders

47
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Donepezil Nsg

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High risk of liver failure, start dose low, once daily in evening

48
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Baclofen MOA/Tx

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Suppresses hyperactive reflexes in muscle movement/MS

49
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Baclofen AE

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*CNS effects, OD can cause coma and resp. depression, rhabdomyolysis

50
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Baclofen Nsg

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avoid other CNS depressants, do not skip dose, does NOT cause physical dependence, taper for 1-2 wks

51
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Edrophonium MOA/Tx

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Rapid-acting cholinergic, inhibits acetylcholinesterase/MG

52
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Edrophonium AE

A

bradyarrhythmia, hypoTN, urinary frequency

53
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Edrophonium Contra

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mechanical GI/Urinary obstruction, hypersensitivity

54
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Edrophonium Nsg

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Admin meds as scheduled (*before activity), report s/s cholinergic crisis,

55
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Ergotamine MOA/Tx

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Abortive therapy/migraine

56
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Ergotamine AE

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N/V, myalgia, OD

57
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Ergotamine Contra

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Impaired hepatic and renal fxn, CAD, PVD, pregnancy

58
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Ergotamine Nsg

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monitor BP, pulse, asses for OD, assess HA before and after admin

59
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Ergotism

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Ergotmaine toxicity, ischemia 2nd to constriction of peripheral arteries and arterioles, can cause muscle pain and gangrene

60
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Mitoxantrone MOA/Tx

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Suppresses production of immune system cells/MS

61
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Mitoxantrone AE

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*hair loss (dose-related), myelosuppression, cardiotoxicity

62
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Mitoxantrone Cotnra

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hypersensitivity, pregnancy, liver failure

63
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Mitoxantrone Nsg

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*monitor for s/s of HF, *can cause blueish-green secretions

64
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Levodopa/Carbidopa MOA/Tx

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carbidopa enhances effects of levodopa/PD

65
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Levodopa/Carbidopa AE

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*N/V, dyskinesias, CV effects, psychosis

66
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Levodopa/Carbidopa Contra

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Undiagnosed skin lesions (worsens melanoma)

67
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Levodopa/Carbidopa Nsg

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*Combo gives Levo a longer half-life so that 10% makes it to the brain instead of 2%, take w/ food to avoid N/V (empty stomach if possible

68
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Sumatriptan MOA/Tx

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Causes vasoconstriction and diminishes inflammation/Migraine

69
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Sumatriptan AE

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*HTN, *Coronary vasospasm, chest symptoms (usually resolve quickly, can feel med working)

70
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Sumatriptan Nsg

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works w/in 10-15 min, take at 1st sign of HA

71
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Dantrolene MOA/Tx

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*acts directly on skeletal muscle/spasticity

72
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Dantrolene AE

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*Hepatic toxicxity, OD can cause resp. depression and mech. vent.,

73
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Dantrolene Nsg

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*DOC for malignant hypothermia, does not cause physical dependance, taper off drug

74
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Memantine MOA/Tx

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Blocks Ca when glutamate is low/AD

75
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Memantine AE

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dissiness, HA, confusion (sudden onset), constipation

76
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Selegiline MOA/Tx

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Causes selective reuptake/PD

77
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Selegiline AE

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Insomnia (do not take if pt already has), HTN crisis

78
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Selegiline Nsg

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May not take effect for several weeks, may need to take med “holiday”, avoid high protein meals/snacks.

79
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Alosetron MOA/Tx

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Increases firmness of stool and decreases urgency and frequency/IBS

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Alosetron AE

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constipation, bowel obstruction, perforation, ischemic colitis

81
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Alostron Nsg

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symptoms will resolve in 1-4 wks, adnd will return 1 wk after d/c of drug, dose starts QID

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Azathioprine MOA/Tx

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Inhibits T-lymphocytes/IBD

83
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Azathioprine AE

A

pancreatitis, neutropenia (2nd to bone marrow secretion)

84
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Azathioprine Nsg

A

oral prep very toxic, reserved for last chance pts

85
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Metronidazole MOA/Tx

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bactericidal/PUD (H. Pylori)

86
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Metronidazole AE

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metallic taste, peripheral neuropathy

87
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Metronidazole Nsg

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N/D are common, take full 14 days

88
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Misoprostol MOA/Tx

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Suppress gastric acid secretion, maintain blood flow/Prevents gastric ulcers

89
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Misoprostol AE

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spontaneous absorption, abd pain (reduce dose), dysmenorrhea, D,

90
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Misoprostol Nsg

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Take w/ meals and at HS, used to prevent ulcers in pts on long-term NSAIDs

91
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Promethazine MOA/Tx

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Blocks dopamine receptors in CTZ/PUD

92
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Promethazine AE

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HypoTN, sedation, anticholinergic effects, spasms of face and neck

93
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Promethazine Nsg

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w/ chemo pts: combining 3 antiemetics adn admin prior to chemo is more effective than treating N that is already occuring.

94
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Metoclopramide MOA/Tx

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Blocks dopamine and serotonin receptors in CTZ/Antiemetic

95
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Metoclopramide AE

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Extrapyramidal symptoms (restlessness, anxiety, spasms of face and neck), sedation, D

96
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Metoclopramide Nsg

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ETOH increases risk of seizure, keep hydrated, monitor for constipation

97
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Pantoprazole MOA/Tx

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Reduces basal and stimulated gastric acid production/PPI

98
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Pantoprazole Contra

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Lactation, increased risk for pneumonia, caution in COPD, long-term increases risk for osteoporosis

99
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Pantoprazole Nsg

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Do not crush, increase water intake to 10 glasses/day

100
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Sucralfate MOA/Tx

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Adheres to ulcer crater and creates a protective barier/Duodenal ulcers

101
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Sucralfate AE

A

*Constipation, angioedema, respiratory difficulty, seizures

102
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Sucralfate Contra

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hypersensitivity, chronic renal failure

103
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Sucralfate Nsg

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take QID, 1 hour before meals and at HS, can break or disolve in water

104
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Ondansetron MOA/Tx

A

Blocks serotonin receptors to prevent emesis/Motion sickness

105
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Ondansetron AE

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HA (tx w/ NSAIDs), D, dizziness

106
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Ondansetron Contra

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Do not give in prolonged QT intervals

107
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Ondansetron Nsg

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w/ cancer pts: combine 3 antiemetics and admin prior to chemo is more effective than treating N that is already occuring