Pharmacology - Medication Recognition & Function Flashcards
Function & class: Acetazolamide (Diamox)
diuretic for Acute mountain sickness, HAPE
Function & class: adenosine (adenocard)
Antidysrhythmic for narrow complex SVT
Function & class: albuterol (proventil)
Sympathetic agonist (Beta 2) for bronchospasms
Function & Class: aminophylline (somophyllin)
Xanthine bronchodilator
How are xanthine bronchodilators different from Beta agonist drugs?
They dilate the bronchioles w/o stimulating beta 2 receptors
Function & class: amiodarone (cordarone)
The most potent Antidysrhythmic (potassium, sodium & calcium channel blocker)
Function & class: Aspirin (ASA)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug & platelet inhibitor (blood thinner)
Function & class: atenolol (tenormin)
Selective Beta 1 blocker for HTN
Function & class: atropine
Anticholinergic = organophosphate poisoning or bradycardia
Function & class: calcium chloride
Electrolyte for hypocalcemia, calcium channel blocker OD & beta blocker OD.
Function & class: diazepam (valium)
Benzodiazepine for seizures
Function & class: dopamine (intropin)
Sympathetic agonist for bradycardia, ROSC (vasopressor)
Function & class: epinephrine
Sympathetic agonist for Bradycardia, ROSC (Vasopressor), cardiac arrest, Anaphylaxis, asthma
Function & class: Racemic epi
Nebulized epinephrine (sympathetic agonist) for croup
Function & class: etomidate (amidate)
Non barbiturate hypoxic for sedation-intubation
Function & class: Fentanyl (sublimaze)
Synthetic narcotic: number one pain med of choice
Function & class: Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Benzodiazepine antidote for benzo OD (diazepam/Midazolam)
Function & class: Furosemide (lasix_
Loop (acts on the kidney) diuretic for CHF & edema
Function & class: Glucagon (Glucagen)
Hormone for hypoglycemia
Function & class: haloperidol (haldol)
Antipsychotic(phenothiazine) for schizophrenia & motor control issues
Function & class: heparin. How does it work on the body?
Anticoagulant, disables vitamin K
Function & class: hydrocortisone (solu-cortef)
Steroid for inflammation (ex. Injuries, chronic pains, asthma)
Function & class: Ipratropium (atrovent)
Anticholinergic for bronchiole spasms (doesnt dilate, but prevents further constriction)
Function & class: isoproterenol (isuprel)
Sympathomimetic = powerful beta 1 agonist for hypotension, Adam’s-stokes, heart blocks
Function & class: lidocaine
Antidysrhythmic (sodium channel blocker) & anesthetic for cardiac arrest (instead of amiodarone) & ventricular arrhythmias (VT/VF)
Function & class: Lorazepam (Ativan)
Benzodiazepine for anxiety
Function & class: magnesium sulfate
Electrolyte for eclampsia, torsades de pointes, asthma (last resort)
Function & class: Mannitol (osmitrol)
Osmotic diuretic for intracranial pressure (not used anymore)
Function & class: Meperidine (Demerol)
Narcotic analgesic (pain med)
Function & class: methylprednisolone (solu-medrol)
Corticosteroid for asthma/inflammation
Function & class: Midazolam (versed)
Benzodiazepine for seizures
Function & class: morphine
Narcotic analgesic that sucks. Causes nausea
Function & class: naloxone (narcan)
Narcotic antagonist for opiate/ opioid OD
Function & class: nifedipine (procardia)
Calcium channel blocker for high BP
Function & class: Nitroglycerin (nitrostat)
Nitrate/antiangial for HTN, Pulmonary edema, cardiogenic chest pain
Function & class: Nitrous Oxide (nitronox)
Anesthetic (laughing gas). Self administered. Only works so long as you’re using it
Function & class: norepinephrine (levophed)
Sympathomimetic for ROSC (vasopressor)
Function & class: ondansetron (zofran)
Antiemetic = for nausea. Works best before they start vomiting
Function & class: oxytocin (pitocin)
Hormone to stimulate uterine contractions
Functions & class: phenytoin (Dilantin)
Anticonvulsant for seizure prevention
Function & Class: procainamide (pronestyl)
Antidysrhtyhmic (Sodium channel blocker) for wide complex SVT, atrial flutter, a-fib, AVNRT, WPW
Function & class: prochloperazine (compazine)
Antiemetic not as good as zofran
Function & class: promethazine (phenergan)
Antiemetic. Good even while the pt is vomiting
Function & class: Propranolol (inderal)
Beta blocker
Function & class: Sodium bicarbonate
Electrolyte for acidosis & sodium channel blocker OD (ex. Digoxin)
Function & class: succinylcholine (anectine)
Neuro blocker (paralytic) for sedation-intubation
Function & class: terbutaline (anectine)
Sympathetic agonist = breathing treatment & slows contractions (tocolytic)
Function & class: thiamine (biamine)
Vitamin B1 for alcohol withdrawals
Function & class: vasopressin (pitressin)
Vasopressor AKA ADH (antidiuretic hormone) . Used to be used in cardiac arrest insetead of Epi
Function & class: verapamil (isoptin)
Calcium Channel blocker for SVT refractory to adenosine
What are beta blockers typically used for?
High blood pressure, angina, Afib,
Contraindication to dopamine (isoptin)
Hypovolemic shock
Contraindication to racemic epi
Epiglottitis
Contraindications to epi
Cardiovascular disease, tachydysrhythmias, wide & narrow angle glaucoma
Contraindications to mag sulfate
Heart block, shock
Contraindication to versed
Shock
Contraindication to morphine
Head injury, shock, undiagnosed abdominal pain
Contraindications to sodium bicarb
Alkalotic states
Contraindication to procainamide
Heart blocks, bradycardia, PVCs
What’s vasotec-enilaprilat
An ace inhibitor (treats HTN)
Function & class: benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Anticholinergic (antihistamine) for itching