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1
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  • ase

- plase

A

antithrombolytic
-clot buster tx. MI,DVT,PE

**maintain bedrest; contraindicated in clients w/ active internal bleeding; for MI give within 6h of onset; for CVA give 2-3h of onset; antidote is aminocaproic acid (Amicar)

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2
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-actone

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potassium sparing diuretic

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3
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-asone

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Corticosteroid
-Decreases inflammation and normal immune response

**dont stop suddenly, avoid grapefruit juice and limit caffeine, give with food in the AM to decrease gastric upset

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4
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  • azole

- nazole

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antifungal

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5
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-bital

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barbiturate (sedative)

- used to treat or prevent seizures. It is also used short-term to treat insomnia, or as a sedative before surgery.

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cef-

ceph-

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cephalosporin antibiotic

  • anti infective
  • *report allergies to penicillin and observe for anaphylaxis
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-caine

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local anesthetic

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8
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-cillin

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penicillin antibiotic

  • anti infective
  • *yeast infections may occur; observe for anaphylaxis
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cort-

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corticosteroid

  • decreases inflammation and immune response
  • *dont stop suddenly; avoid grapefruit juice and limit caffeine; give with food in AM to decrease gastric upset
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10
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-cycline

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tertracycline antibiotic

  • anti infective, bacterial infections
  • *avoid anti-acids and dairy products; use sunscreen and protective clothing; affects teeth (brown, speckled stain)
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11
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-dipine

A

calcium channel blocker

  • Tx HTN, angina and arrythmias
  • *take BP prior, take with meals or milk
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12
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  • eprazole

- oprazole

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proton pump inhibitor

  • decreases stomach acid production
  • *give on empty stomach before meals, avoid alcohol, ASA, NSAIDS, smoking and caffeine
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  • fenac

- profen

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NSAID

  • decreases pain, fever and inflammation
  • *no alcohol, do not take with food, stop 5-7 days before surgey
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-floxacin

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fluroquinolone antibiotic

  • anti infective, bacterial infections
  • *drink plently of fluids to prevent crystaluria; do not take antacids; use sunscreen; best if given on empty stomach
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15
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  • gliptin

- glitazone

A

anti-diabetic

G is for glucose

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16
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-ine

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antihistamine

  • tx allergies and anaphylaxis
  • *Take with food; eat candy if dry mouth occurs; eliminate alcohol
17
Q
  • mycin

- micin

A

aminoglycoside antibiotic; antibacterial

  • anti infective
  • *report tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss; drink plenty of fluids; give when penicillin is contraindicated
18
Q

-olol

A

beta blocker

  • Tx HTN
  • *assess pulse and BP prior; blood sugar is masked when low (hypoglycemia)
19
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parin

-parin

A

antithrombotic; anticoagulant

  • anticoagulant
  • *report unusual bleeding, soft toothbrush and electric razors, antidote is protamine sulfate
20
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-pramine

A

TCA (antimuscarinic- can’t see can’t spit, can pee can’t shit)

21
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-pressin

A

antidiuretic

  • reabsorb H20 into the kidneys (for DI, Vfib, shock)
  • *avoid alcohol ( it increases antidiuretic affect); daily weight
22
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-pril

A

ACE inhibitor

  • Tx HTN, CHF
  • *take as directed; always take BP prior; report chest pain immediately;
23
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-sartan

A

angiotension II receptor antagonist; ARB

  • Tx HTN, CHF (when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated)
  • *take as directed; no salt substitutes; take BP prior
24
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-statin

A

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; statins

  • lowers cholesterol
  • *take as directed, no more than 1 qt of grapefruit juice a day; take with food and at bedtime; consume 2-3L of fluid daily; increase fiber; dont give to pts with liver disease
25
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-terol

A

beta agonist; bronchodilator

  • bronchodilator; Tx COPD, asthma
  • *use before steroid inhalers; using with MAOI inhibitor may lead to HTN crisis; monitor for palpitations/arrythmias
26
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-thiazide

A

thiazide diuretic (water pill)

27
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-triptan

A

antimiraine; selective 5-HT receptor agonist

  • tx of acute migraine headache
  • *use only during migraine; avoid alcohol (which agrivates migraines); report chest pain
28
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-tyline

A 
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
-antidepressant
29
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vir

-vir

A

antiviral; anti-HIV

ex. abacavir; efavirenz; enfuvirtide; nevirapine; ritonavir; tenofovir

30
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  • zepam

- zolam

A

benzodiazepine

  • tx of anxiety
  • *avoid grapefruit juice; no alcohol and other CNS depressants; older clients may have “hangover” effects in the AM, risk for fall
31
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-zosin

A

alpha blocker (vasodilates)

  • tx HTN; BPH
  • *interacts with other hypertensives

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