test 3 meds

Question 1

meds for increased ICP

Answer 1

anti seizure, barbiturates, corticosteroids, H2 blockers, osmotic diuretics

Question 2

Mannitol

Answer 2

osmotic diuretic that decreases ICP. causes fluid to move from tissue to blood vessels, watch for HA, edema, CHF, electrolytes

Question 3

hypertonic 3% saline

Answer 3

pulls fluid into the blood because there is lots of Na. monitor BP and sodium levels

Question 4

corticosteroids

Answer 4

prednisone
controls edema for tumors and abscesses but not for trauma, increases blood flow to decrease ICP

Question 5

H2 blockers

Answer 5

cimetidine, ranitidine
for ICP

Question 6

barbiturates

Answer 6

pentobarbital
reduce cerebral metabolism, leading to decrease CBF and ICP. watch brain waves

Question 7

phenytoin

Answer 7

for seizures and inflamm.
reduce voltage frequency and spread of electrical discharges
manage seizure activity
watch for gingival hyperplasia and bradycardia

Question 8

carbamazepine

Answer 8

for seizures and stroke
reduces synaptic reaction
watch for visual problems, ataxia and vertigo

Question 9

phenobarbital

Answer 9

for seizures and inflamm.
works like a circuit breaker in seizure activity
watch for drowsiness and dependence, can cause confusion and restlessness in elderly

Question 10

antibiotics and virals

Answer 10

collins, cephalosporin, acyclovir
for inflammatory

Question 11

dexamethasone

Answer 11

for meningitis, reduces inflammation

Question 12

phenytoin

Answer 12

dilantin
prevents seizures

Question 13

levodopa with carbidopa

Answer 13

for parkinsons
converted to dopamine in brain
wears off after a few years

Question 14

sumatriptan

Answer 14

first line abortive for migraine
reduces inflammation in blood vessels and produce constriction
don’t take with heart disease and stroke

Question 15

topiramate

Answer 15

preventative migraine
anti seizure, takes 2-3 months to determine if effective
se- hypoglycemia, weight loss, cog. changes

Question 16

meds for gonorrhea

Answer 16

azithromycin

Question 17

meds for chalymidia

Answer 17

doxy, azithromycin

Question 18

meds for syphilis

Answer 18

doxycycline and azithromycin

Question 19

meds for herpes

Answer 19

acyclovir

Question 20

finasteride

Answer 20

5-alpha reductase
blocks conversion of test. to dihydrotest.
can cause harm to male fetus if mom handles it

Question 21

sildenafil

Answer 21

causes vasodilation
se- ha, flushing, dizzy, congestion, dyspepsia

Question 22

tamsulosin

Answer 22

alpha adrenergic blockers
relax muscle of the prostate and bladder, allowing urine to flow
can cause hypotension, achy, dizzy, sex dis., syncope