Quiz 3 (Injectable Drugs) (Therapeutic Class) Flashcards
potassium chloride
An electrolyte required for proper functioning of neuromuscular tissues.
ondansetron
A selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetic
fosphenytoin
An anticonvulsant agent
lidocaine
A local anesthetic also used as an antiarrhythmic (Class IB)
vancomycin
Tricyclic glycopeptide antibiotic
gentamicin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic
piperacillin & tazobactam
A penicillinase-resistant extended spectrum penicillin antibiotic
meropenem
A carbapenem antibiotic
linezolid
Oxazolidinone antibiotic
ceftriaxone
A third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
cefuroxime
A second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
famotidine
An H2-Histamine antagonist anti-ulcer agent
pantoprazole
Proton-pump inhibitor anti-ulcer agent
enoxaparin
A low molecular weight heparin
heparin
A complex glycosaminoglycan used clinically for its anticoagulant & antithrombatic
streptokinase
Thromolytic agent
norepinephrine
An endogenous catecholamine with vasopressor properties
labetalol
A nonselective beta-adrenergic & selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocking antihypertensive agent
dobutamine
Adrenergic agent
dopamine
Adrenergic agent
epinephrine
A direct-acting catecholamine sypathomimetic agent with pronounced effects on alpha- & beta-adrenergic receptors
phenylephrine
Alpha/Beta Agonist
fentanyl
A semi-synthetic phenylpiperidone-derivative opiate agonist analgesic
ketorolac
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent with potent analgesic properties
midazolam
A water soluble short-acting benzodiazepine general anesthetic
