Pharm Quiz Flashcards
Lanoxin
- Improves squeeze of the heart ; decreases pulse
- Parameter is HR of 60 and systolic BP 0f 90
-end stage if HF
-check pulse
Lovenox
- Anticoagulant ( Sub-Q only)
-Form of low weight Heparin - prescribes based on weight
Coumadin (Warfarin)
- Anticoagulant
- PT/INR value
- prevents Thrombosis, and embolisms
-Antidote is Vitamin K
Apixaban (eliquis)
- Anticoagulant
- Prevents thrombosis and embolisms
- asses bloody stool
-A fib
Dabigatran Etexilate (Pradaxa)
- Anticoagulant (PO)
-reduces risk of stroke and treats embolisms
-A fib
-no labs needed
Aspirin
- Antiplatelet
- Treats Heart Attacks
Metoprolol
- slows heart rate
- Treats Tachycardia
- Antihypertensive
-( beta blocker)
Lisinopril
- hold if systolic is less than 90
- Used for BP
- doesn’t effect heart ratev
-ACE inhibitor
Nitroglycerin
- Antianginal ((PO, Transdermal, Sublingual (most common), Spray, or IV))
-Used as vasodilator
-Treats Angina - contraindications: hypotension and H/A
Furosemide (Lasix)
- Potassium loosing Diuretic (pulls)
-treats Edema and hypotension
-can cause hypokalemia
Aldactone
- Potassium Sparing diuretic
-can cause Hyperkalemia - counteracts K+ loss induced by other diuretics
Potassium
- electrolyte replacement
- Po or IV
-NO bolus or push
Clopidogrel
- Antiplatelet (PO)
-Same as Aspirin but stonger
Meformin
- Glucose sensitisor
- NO Blood sugar required before admin
-Treats insulin resistance and Type II diabetes
Insulin, Regular
- Short Acting
-Administered Sub-Q and (IV Only)
Insulin, NPH
-Intermediate Acting
-Administered Sub-Q
Insulin, Novolog
- Administered Sub-Q
-Fast acting
Insulin, Lantus
- Long Acting
- Administered sub- Q
T/F: all insulin have a contraindication for hypoglycemia
True
Zosyn
-Antibiotic (IV)
- Contraindication allergies
- Treats bacterial infection
Hydrochlorothiazide
-Thiazide Diuretic
- lowers potassium
- can cause hypokalemia
-not very potent
Pantoprazole
- Antiulcer (PO or IV)
-PPI
-treats GERD
Miralax
-laxative (PO)
- stimulates bowel and helps with constipation
Levaquin
-Antibiotic (PO or IV)
- treats infections
Vancomycin
-Antibiotic ( IV only)
-Measure peak and trough level
-Prescribed based on renal function
Heparin
- Anticoagulant ( Sub-Q or IV)
- prevents clotting
-Lab value PTT - antidote s Protamine sulfate
Diltazem
- Antihypertensive
- lowers pulse
- hold if systolic is less than 90 and HR less than 60
-calcium- channel blocker)
Amiodarone
-Antiarrythmic (PO or IV)
- Helps HR stay in rhythm
- Check HR
- routien lung and thyroid checks
Atorvastatin
- Cholesterol lowering
- Contraindications- liver issues
-Side effects: muscle and leg cramps - avoid grapefruit juice
