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Pharmacology Final Flashcards

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acyclovir/Zovirax

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Anti-viral anti-infective

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adalimimab/Humira

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DMARD: Biologic response modifier

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aluminum hydroxide/Amphogel

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Antacid

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amantadine/Symmetrel

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Anti-viral, anti-parkinsonian

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atropine sulfate/IsoptoAtropine

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Anticholinergic, Mydriatic

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benztropine mestlate/Cogentin

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Anti-parkinsonian agent

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bisacodyl/Ducolax

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Laxative

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carbamazepine/Trgretol

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Anticonvulsant

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ceftriaxone/Rocephin

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Anti-infective, cephalosporin

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cephalexin/ Keflex

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Anti-infective, cephalosporin

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clonazepam/Klonopin

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Anticonvulsant

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dicyclomine/Bentyl

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anticholinergic, antispasmodic

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diphenhydramine/Benadryl

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Antihistamine

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diphenoxylate/Lomotil

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Antidiarrheal

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docusate/Colace

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Fecal softener/Laxative

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doxycycline/Vibramycin/Doryx

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Anti-infective, tetracycline

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epinephrine/Adrenalin/EpiPen

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Bronchodilator, vasoconstrictor

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esomeprazole/Nexium

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Proton pump inhibitor

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estrogen/Premarin

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Hormone

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fexafenadine/Allegra

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Antihistamine

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furosemide/Lasix

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Loop diuretic

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gabapentin/Neurontin

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Anticonvulsant, analgesic

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hydroxychloroquine/Planquenil

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DMARD: Antimalarial

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infliximab/Remicade

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DMARD: Anti-inflammatory

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K-Lyte, Slow-K

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K supplements

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lactulose/Chronulac

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Laxative; ammonia reduction agent

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levetiracetam/Keppra

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Anticonvulsant

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levodopa/Sinemet

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Antiparkinsonian, flouroquinolone

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levofloxacin/Levaquin

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Anti-infective, flouroquinolone

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aluminum, magnedium hydroxide/Maalox/Gelusil

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Antiacid

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loperamide/Imodium

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Antidiarrheal

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mafenide acetate/Sulfamylon

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Anti-infective, topical

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mannitol/Osmitrol

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Osmotic diuretic

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metronidazole/Flagyl

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Anti-infective, anti-fungal

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morphine sulfate/Morphine

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Opioid analgesic

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neostigmine/Prostigmin

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Cholinergic, antimyasthenic

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omeprazole/Prilosec

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Proton pump inhibitor

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penicillin/Penicillin G/Bicillin

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Anti-infective, penillin

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permethrin/Nix/Elimite

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Pediculocide, scabicide

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pilocarpine/Isopto Carpine

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Miotic, cholinergic

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phenazopyridine/Pyridium

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Urinary analgesic

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phenytoin/Dilantin

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Anticonvulsant

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polyethlene glycol/Miralax

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Laxative

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prednisone

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Corticosteroid

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psyllium/Metamucil

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Laxative, bulk forming

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ranitidine/Zantac

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Histamine receptor antagonist

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sodium polysterene sulfonate/Kayexalate

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Hypokalemic, exchange resin

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spironolactone/Aldactone

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Diuretic, K-sparing

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sulfasalazine/Azulfidine

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GI anti-inflammatory

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sucralfate/Carafate

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Antiulcer, GI cytoprotectant

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topiramate/Topamax

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Anticonvulsant

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sumatriptan/Imitrex

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Vascular headache suppressant

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travoprost/Travatan

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Prostaglandin agonist

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triamcinolone

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Topical Corticosteroid

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trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole/Bacrim

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Anti-infective, sulfonamide

56
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List therapeutic effects/expected outcomes for a pt taking diuretics

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Lowered blood pressure, decreased edema, weight loss, decreased abdominal girth, increased urinary output, increased sodium excretion

57
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List potential side effects for a pt taking diuretics

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loss of potassium: hypokalemia, hypotension, dehydration

58
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What are nursing considerations for a patient taking diuretics

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Weigh patient daily, monitor I & O, observe pt for edema and abdominal girth changes, monitor blood levels of potassium, observe for signs of hypokalemia such as weakness and fatigue, monitor blood pressure, instruct in diet related to potassium intake.

59
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How is a potassium-sparing diuretic different from a loop or thiazide when considering side effects?

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Patients on loop and thiazides are likely to experience low potassium and may need supplements. Those on K-sparing might actually have increased levels of potassium.

60
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Normal range for serum potassium:

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3.5-5 meg/dL

61
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A patient is prescribed lovofloxacin/Levaquin for a UTI, what is the therapeutic effect?

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Is an anti-infective and will combat the bacterial pathogen that is causing the UTI.

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A patient is prescribed phenazopyridine/Pyridium for an UTI, what is the therapeutic effect?

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Is an urinary analgesic which will abate symptoms of burning and pain that accompany UTIs but has not effect on the actual organism causing the condition.

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List medications that could be prescribed for a pt with an ulcer or GERD

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ranitidine/Zantac, maalox/Gelusil, omeprazole/Prilosec, aluminum hydroxide/Amphogel, sucralfate/Carafate, esomeprozole/Nexium

64
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Which medication makes a protective paste for a pt with an ulcer or GERD

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sucralfate/Carafate

65
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Which type medication decreases gastric acid production

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Histamine receptor antagonist

66
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Which type of medications stop all gastric acid secretion

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Proton pump inhibitor

67
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Which medication is given to slow peristalsis and relieve cramping

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dicyclomine/Bentyl

68
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Which medication is given to resolve symptoms of Crohn’s disease

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infliximab/Remicade

69
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Antacids are best administered…

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after meals

70
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atropine sulfate/IsoptoAtropine is a miotic/mydriatic (?) and dilates/constricts (?) the pupil?

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mydriatic, dilates

71
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What is atropine sulfate/IsoptoAtropine commonly used for?

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Used in eye exams to dilate pupils

72
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pilocarpine/IsoptoCarpine dilates/constricts (?) the puplil. It is a miotic/mydriatic (?). It is used in the treatment of what condition?

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Constricts. Miotic. Used in the treatment of glaucoma, constricting the pupil, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.

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In allergic or anaphylactic reactions, what medication is likely to be administered?

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diphenhydramine/Benadryl

74
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In an emergency, allergic or anaphylactic reactions, what medication is likely to be administered?

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epinephrine/Adrenalin/EpiPen

75
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What are some common symptoms that can indicate an allergic response to a medication?

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body rash/hives, flushed face, shortness of breath, swelling of lips/tongue, decreased blood pressure

76
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Which anticonvulsant is associated with oral side effects

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phenytoin/Dilantin can cause gum swelling (gingival hyperplasia)

77
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What do anticholinergic medications do?

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Slow peristalsis, dry up secretions, relieve gastrointestinal cramping

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