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Pharmacology - All the Drugs Flashcards

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Albuterol

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Unit: Lower Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action: Bronchodilators, Beta 2 selective adrengeric
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Salmeterol

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Unit: Lower Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Ipratropium

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Unit: Lower Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Theophylline

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Unit: Lower Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Fluticasone Inhaler

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Unit: Lower Respiratory
Classifications: Corticosteroids
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: Oral-Fungal Infections
Notes: Oral rinse after use, clean inhaler after use

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Montelukast

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Unit: Lower Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Dextromethorphan

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Codeine

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Pseudoephedrine

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Oxymetazoline

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Fluticasone Nasal

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Diphenhydramine

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Allergic reactions
Adverse Effects: Drowsiness

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Loratadine

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Guaifenesin

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Unit: Upper Respiratory
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Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Metformin

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Glipizide

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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D50W

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Hypoglycemia
Adverse Effects:

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Glucagon

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Hypoglycemia
Adverse Effects:

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Lispro Insulin

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications: Rapid-Acting Insulin
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Hyperglycemia
Adverse Effects: Hypoglycemia
Notes: Check BS before administration, 0-15 minutes

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Aspart Insulin

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications: Rapid-Acting Insulin
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Hyperglycemia
Adverse Effects: Hypoglycemia
Notes: Check BS before administration, 0-15 minutes

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Regular Insulin

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications: Intermediate-Acting Insulin
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Hyperglycemia
Adverse Effects: Hypoglycemia
Notes: IV Only

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Glargine Insulin

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Unit: Diabetes
Classifications: Long-Acting Insulin
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:
Note: No peak, duration of 12-24 hours

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Levothyroxine

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Unit: Endocrine
Classifications: Hypothyroidism Drug
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: Hyperthyroidism
Notes:

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Vasopressin

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Unit: Endocrine
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits the RAAS System
Indications:
Adverse Effects:
Notes:

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Prednisone

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Unit: Endocrine
Classifications: Steroid
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: Can raise BS
Note:

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Hydrocortisone (topical)

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Unit: Endocrine
Classifications: Corticosteroid
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: Burning sensation when applied
Notes:

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Finasteride

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Unit: Reproductive
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Tamsulosin

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Unit: Reproductive
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Sildenafil

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Unit: Reproductive
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Female Hormones

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Unit: Reproductive
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Raloxifene

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Unit: Reproductive
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Aldendronate

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Unit: Reproductive
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Gentamicin

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Unit: Anti-Infectives
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Ertapenem

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Cefazolin

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Ciprofloxacin

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Erythromycin

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Amoxicillin

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Sulfamethoxazole

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Doxycycline

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Vancomycin

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Metronidazole

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Oseltamivir

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Acyclovir

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: HIV/AIDS
Adverse Effects:

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Nystatin

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications: Fungal Anti-Infective
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Fungal Infections like Candida albicans
Adverse Effects:

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Fluconazole

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Unit: Anti-Infective
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Acetaminophen

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Unit: Pain
Classifications: Non-Opioid Analgesics
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:
Notes: NOT AN NSAID, No GI Irritation; OTC

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Aspirin

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Unit: Pain
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Ibuprofen

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Unit: Pain
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

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Gabapentin

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Unit: Pain
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

50
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Baclofen

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Unit: Pain
Classifications: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: CNS Depression

51
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Codeine (Pain)

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Unit: Pain
Classifications: Opioid Analgesic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: CNS Depression, Respiratory Depression, Constipation

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Oxycodone

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Unit: Pain
Classifications: Opioid Analgesics
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: CNS Depression, Respiratory Depression, Constipation

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Morphine

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Unit: Pain
Classifications: Opioid Analgesic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: CNS Depression, Respiratory Depression, Constipation

54
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Fentanyl

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Unit: Pain
Classifications: Opioid Analgesics
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects: CNS Depression, Respiratory Depression, Constipation

55
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Naloxone

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Unit: Pain
Classifications: Rapid Acting Anti-Overdose
Mechanism of Action: Competes with opioid receptors
Indications: Opioid Overdose
Adverse Effects:
Note: Immediate withdraw, Safety

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Atovastatin

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: Cholesterol
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: High Cholesterol
Adverse Effects:

57
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Epoetin-Alfa

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: Blood Cell Stimulant
Mechanism of Action: Erythropoietin Stimulant
Indications: Anemia
Adverse Effects:

58
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Ferrous Sulfate

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: Iron Replacement
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Iron-Deficient Anemia
Adverse Effects:

59
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Cyanocobalamin

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: B-12 Replacement
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Pernicious Anemia
Adverse Effects:

60
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Folic Acid

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Anemia
Adverse Effects:

61
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Aspirin (Blood)

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: Anti-platelet
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

62
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Clopidogrel

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: Anti-platelet
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

63
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Heparin

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: Anticoagulant
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: DVT
Adverse Effects:
Notes: No Pork Products, Pregnancy Safe

64
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Enoxaparin

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications: Anticoagulant
Mechanism of Action: Low-Molecular Heparin
Indications:
Adverse Effects:
Notes: No Pork Products, Pregnancy Safe

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Warfarin

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:
Note: Antagonist is Vitamin K, Not compatible with Antibiotics and other drugs

66
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Rivaroxaban

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

67
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Alteplase

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Unit: Vascular and Blood
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Stroke
Adverse Effects:
Notes: Must be administered within a couple of hours

68
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Lidocaine (IV)

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

69
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Metoprolol

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications: Beta Blocker
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

70
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Amiodarone

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

71
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Diltazem

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

72
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Digoxin

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

73
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Lisinopril

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Hypotension
Adverse Effects:

74
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Losartan

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

75
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Nitroprusside

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

76
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Nitroglycerine

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Unit: Cardiovascular and BP
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

77
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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

78
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Furosemide

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: Diuretic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:
Notes: First line for cardiac disease

79
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Spironolactone

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: CV disease
Adverse Effects:

80
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Mannitol

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: Diuretic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Cerebral Edema
Adverse Effects:

81
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Oxybutynin

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

82
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Hypotonic Fluids

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: IV Fluids
Mechanism of Action: Swells cells bringing water inside of the cell
Indications: Dehydration
Adverse Effects:
Notes: Cytolysis if used in improper circumstance

83
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Isotonic Fluids

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: IV Fluids
Mechanism of Action: Adds fluid to the body and maintains cells
Indications: Dehydration
Adverse Effects:

84
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Hypertonic Fluids

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: IV Fluids
Mechanism of Action: Shrinks cells bringing water outside of the cell
Indications: Cerebral Edema
Adverse Effects:
Notes: Cytolysis if used improperly

85
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Potassium Chloride

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: Electrolyte Replacement
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Low Potassium
Adverse Effects: Dysrhythmias, Tachycardia
Notes: Can be infused at 10 mEQ an hour, NEVER IV BOLUS

86
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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

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Unit: Renal/Genitourinary/Fluids and Electrolytes
Classifications: Electrolyte Replacement
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Low Sodium
Adverse Effects:

87
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Sodium Bicarbonate

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications: Antacid
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Acid Reflux, GERD
Adverse Effects:

88
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Cimetidine

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

89
Q

Omeprazole

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

90
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Sucralfate

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

91
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Ondansetron

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications: Antiemetic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Nausea and Vomiting
Adverse Effects: Sedation
Notes: Give 30 minutes before in a prophylactic method

92
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Docusate

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications: Stool Softener
Mechanism of Action: Brings water into Stool
Indications:
Adverse Effects: Loose Stools

93
Q

Bisacodyl

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications: Stimulant Laxative
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

94
Q

Polyethylene Glycol

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications: Laxative
Mechanism of Action: Putting water into the stool
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

95
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Loperamide

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

96
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Lactulose

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Unit: Gastrointestinal/Liver
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

97
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Tamoxifen

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications: Hormonal Agent
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

98
Q

Cyclophosphamide

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications: Antineoplastic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Cystitis
Adverse Effects:

99
Q

Doxorubicin

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications: Antineoplastic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications: Gastric irritation
Adverse Effects:

100
Q

Methotrexate

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications: Antineoplastic
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:
Notes: Monitor IV frequently

101
Q

Fligrastim

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action: WBC
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

102
Q

Epoetin-Alpha (Immune)

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

103
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Cyclosporine

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications: Immunosuppressive Agent
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

104
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Vaccines

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Unit: Biologic and Immune
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

105
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Lorazepam

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications: Benzodiazepines
Mechanism of Action: Increases GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter)
Indications: Anxiety
Adverse Effects: Sedation, Orthostatic Hypotension to Hypertension

106
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Haloperidol

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications: Typical Antipsychotic
Mechanism of Action: Maintains dopamine
Indications:
Adverse Effects: Sedation, Tremors, Anticholinergic Effects, Prolonged QTc, Orthostatic Hypertension, PE, Dystonia, Pseudo-parkinson’s, Akathisa, Tardative Dyskinesia

107
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Clozapine

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications: Atypical Antipsychotic
Mechanism of Action: Dopamine and Serotonin
Indications:
Adverse Effects: Sedation, Tremors, Anticholinergic Effects, Prolonged QTc, Orthostatic Hypertension, PE, Dystonia, Pseudo-parkinson’s, Akathisa, Tardative Dyskinesia

108
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Lithium

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

109
Q

Amitriptyline

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

110
Q

Phenelzine

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

111
Q

Citalopram

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

112
Q

Duloxetine

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Unit: Mental Health
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

113
Q

Phenytoin

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Unit: Neuro
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

114
Q

Phenobarbital

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Unit: Neuro
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

115
Q

Valproic Acid

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Unit: Neuro
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

116
Q

Diazepam

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Unit: Neuro
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

117
Q

Levodopa/Carbidopa

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Unit: Neuro
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

118
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Donepezil

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Unit: Neuro
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

119
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Midazolam

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Unit: Neuro
Classifications:
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
Adverse Effects:

120
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Rocuronium

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Unit: Neuro
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Rockhurst Nursing School 2022-2023 (8 decks)

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