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Pharmacology (suffixes) Flashcards

1
Q

Suffix for Beta Blockers

What are they used for?

A

-olol

Hypertension, HF, or Dysrhythmia.

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Beta Blocker side effects

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Light headedness, bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue. Can cause high or low blood sugars.

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3
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What vitals do you check before administering Beta Blockers?

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HR and BP

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ACE Inhibitor side effects

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CHRONIC COUGH, hypotension, fatigue

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Adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors and ARB

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Hyperkalemia, Angioedema (notify provider or rapid response)

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ARB side effects

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Light headedness, hypotension, fatigue. NO COUGH

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7
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What are the main Potassium Sparing Diuretic drugs?

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Potassium sparing diuretics Amilorde, Spironolactone (hormonal acne), Triamterene, Epleronome
“PASTE”

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Suffix for Thiazide Diuretics

What are they used for?

A

-thiazide

Hypertension

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What do you check before administering Thiazide diuretics?

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Check BP, K, and Calcium before giving

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Thiazide Diuretics side effects

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Light headedness, hypotension, fatigue, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, HYPERcalcemia

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Suffix for Antihyperlipidemic

What are they used for?

A

-statin

Lower cholesterol to reduce risk of CV events (from Diabetes)

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Suffix for ACE Inhibitors

What are they used for?

A

-pril

Hypertension, HF.
Does NOT affect the HR

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13
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What do you check before administering ACE Inhibitors?

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Check BP before administering

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Suffix for Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

What are they used for?

A

-sartan

Hypertension, HF
Does NOT affect the HR
Check BP before administering

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What do you check before administering ARB’s?

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Check BP before administering

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16
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Suffix for Calcium Channel Blockers

What are they used for?

A

-dipine

Affect the contractility and conductivity of the heart for Hypertension and a-fib.

17
Q

What are the 3 main Calcium Channel Blockers?

A

Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem

Very Nice Drugs

18
Q

Calcium Channel Blocker side effects

A

Lower BP, bradycardia, headache, abdominal discomfort, constipation, nausea, peripheral edema

19
Q

Suffix for High Loop Diuretics

What are they used for?

A

-ide

HF, Hypertension, Edema

20
Q

What are the main High Loop Diuretic drugs?

A

Ethacrynic acid, Torasemide, Furosemide, Azosemide, Bumetanide
“ET is FABulous”

21
Q

High Loop Diuretic side effects

A

Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Ototoxicity

22
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What are Opioids used for?

A

Pain and suppressing cough. Potentially addictive.

23
Q

What are the side effects of opioids?

A

“MORPHINE”

Myosis (pupils constrict), Out of it (sedated/lethargic), Respiratory depression, Pneumonia (aspiration), Hypotension, Infrequency (constipation & urinary retention), Nausea, Emesis (vomit).

24
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What is the antidote for opioids?

A

naloxone (Narcan)

25
Q

Suffix for Anticoagulants

What are they used for?

A

-rin

Prevent blood from clotting

Avoid NSAID (Advil, Ibuprofen), ASA (Aspirin), IM injections.

26
Q

Suffix for Corticosteroids

What are they used for?

A

-one

Anti-inflammatory used for asthma, COPD, exacerbation, bronchitis, pneumonia, autoimmune disease.

27
Q

Side effects for corticosteroids

A

Weight gain, mood swings, insomnia, fluid retention and high BP.
MUST BE WEANED DOWN

28
Q

What type of drug can lead to osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency, or joint necrosis if taken long term?

A

Corticosteroids

29
Q

Suffix for Antiplatelets

Examples?

What are they used for?

A

-grel

ASA (Aspirin) and Clopidogrel

Prevent platelets from clumping together. Reduces the risk of atherosclerotic events for those at risk.

30
Q

Suffix for Benzodiazapines

What are they used for?

A

-azolam & -azapam

Used for SAMA: Sedation, Anti-convulsive (seizure), Muscle relaxant, Anti-anxiety

31
Q

What drug has an increased risk of falls?

A

Benzodiazapines

32
Q

What drug is not recommended to be combined with opioids?

A

Benzodiazapines

33
Q

Suffix for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

What are they used for?

A

-prazole

Inhibit gastric secretion

Give before meals
At higher risk for peptic ulcers in their stomach due to increased acid at the hospital.

34
Q

Side effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

A

Headache, N/V/D, and B12 deficiency if taken long term

35
Q

What do you check before administering anti-platelets?

A

Check platelets, CBC before giving.

NO NSAIDS - will bleed more

36
Q

Side effects of Antihyperlipidemics

A

Myopathies (muscle pain in the legs), weakness, increased liver enzymes, rhabdomyolysis.

37
Q

Suffixes for Antibiotics

A
  • cillin
  • cycline
  • floxacin
  • penem
  • thromycin

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