proficiency Flashcards
Acyclavir; PC?
Antiviral
Acyclavir; MOA?
Inhibits DNA synthesis and viral replication
Acyclavir; Indic?
Herpes (Shingles and Chickenpox) Bells Palsy
Acyclavir; Admin?
Oral and IV
Acyclavir; Effects?
Acute Kidney Injury, neurotoxicity, thrombotic microangiopathy
Acyclavir; MP?
Hydration, urinalysis, BuN, creatinine, output
Amiodarone; PC?
antiarrhythmic, agent class 3
Amiodarone; MOA?
inhibits adrenergic stimulation, prolongs action potential and refractory period
Amiodarone; Indic?
ventricular arrhythmias (VFib) (VTach) / A Fib
Amiodarone; Admin?
Oral, IV, less than or equal to 2 mg/mL
Amiodarone; Effects?
Bradycardia, hypotension, N/V, pulmonary toxicity
Amiodarone; MP
BP, HR, EKG, (Potassium/ magnesium)
Baclofen; PC?
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Baclofen; MOA?
inhibits transmission of mono/poly synaptic reflexes at spinal cord level
Baclofen; Indic?
spasticity / hiccups, muscle spasms
Baclofen; Admin?
Bolus (50 mcg/ mL); oral (granules/ solution)
Baclofen; Effects?
N/V, asthenia, confusion, dizziness, headache, hypotonia
Baclofen; MP?
EEG, S/S of withdrawal altered mental status, spasticity, hallucination, fever, tachycardia
Benazepril; PC?
Angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, antihypertensive
Benazepril; MOA?
Inhibition of angiotensin 1 being converted to 2 - increase of plasma renin activity and reduction in aldosterone secretion
Benazepril; Indic?
Hypertension
Benazepril;Admin?
Oral
Benazepril; Effects?
Acute Kidney Injury, angioedema, cough, hyperkolemia
Benazepril; MP?
BP, BuN, Creatinine, electrolytes, airway
Bisoprolol; MOA?
Competitively blocks beta-1 receptors
Bisoprolol; PC?
Beta 1 Blocker, antihypertensive
Bisoprolol; Indic?
Hypertension/ angina, A Fib/ Flutter, Heart Failure with reduced EF, ventricular arrhythmia,
Bisoprolol; Admin?
oral without to regard to meals, smallest size 5 mg
Bisoprolol; Effects?
bradyarrhythmia, brnochospams, CNS. masking hypoglycemia, withdrawal
Bisoprolol; MP?
BP, HR, EKG, S/S of bronchospasm, glucose, mental alertness
bumetanide PC
loop diuretic; antihypertensive
Bumetanide MOA
inhibits reabsorption of sodium & chloride in loop of henle
Bumetanide USE
edema or volume overload
bumetanide ADMIN
IV-slowly 0.5 to 1mg over 1-2 mins
oral- w/ or w/o food, 1-2 days in between
Bumetanide A.EFFECTS
AKI, electrolyte/fluid loss, ototoxicity, hypo-chloremia/kalemia, hyperuricemia
Bumetanide MP
BP, electrolytes, kidney function, I/O
bupropion PC
dopamine/norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor; antidepressant
bupropion MOA
weak inhibitor of the neuronal uptake of dopamine/norepinephrine
bupropion USE
MDD, SAD smoking cessation/ ADHD, bipolar, depressive episode
bupropion ADMIN
oral-do not crush, immediate release- 3/4 daily w/ 6hrs inbetween
bupropion A.EFFECTS
mania (hypo), CNS stimulation, abnormal thinking, seizure, ocular, wt loss
bupropion MP
BP, body wt, suicidality, renal/hepatic function, HR
captopril PC
ACE inhibitor; antihypertensive
captopril USE
acute coronary syndrome, HF w/ reduced EF, HTN, CKD/ aldosteronism
captopril ADMIN
oral- @ least 1 hour before meals
captopril A.EFFECTS
AKI, angioedema, cough, hyperkalemia, hematologic effects
captopril MP
BP, BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, airway obstruction
carbamazepine PC
antimanic/ antiseizure agent
carbamazepine MOA
depress activity in nucleus ventralis of thalamus or decrease synaptic transmission
carbamazepine USE
bipolar, focal/generalized seizures, neuropathic pain/
bipolar major depression
carbamazepine ADMIN
w/food, suspension
Dorzolamide; PC
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor, Antiglaucoma
Dorzolamide; MCA
Inhibition of enzyme carbonic anhydrase II & IV in ciliary epithelium
carbamazepine MP
CBC, renal/liver function, ophthalmic exam
losartan ADMIN
w/o regards to meals but @ same time everyday
losartan A.EFFECTS
AKI, hyperkalemia
Dorzolamide; Indic
ocular hypertension / open- angel glaucoma
Dorzolamide; Admin
Dorzolamide; Effects
Burning, Discomfort, Stinging
Dorzolamide; MP
Eye Exams, IOP
Fentanyl; PC
Opioid, analgesic
Fentanyl; MOA
Binds with stereospecific receptors at sites without CNS
Fentanyl; Indic
Pain management
Fentanyl; Admin
IM / IV - slowly over 1 to 2 minutes
Fentanyl; Effects
Constipation, wD, respiratory depression, peripheral edema, dehydration
Fentanyl; MP
Pain, Respiratory/ Mental status, BP, HR, GI symptoms
Glipizide; PC
Antidiabetic agent, sulfonylurea,
Glipizide; MOA
Stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells, reduces glucose output from liver
Glipizide; Indic
DM II
Glipizide; Admin
30 minutes before meal