Use Flashcards
1
Q
Atrovent (ipratropium)
Use
A
- relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.
- Atrovent is used to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs
2
Q
Cyclosporine
Use
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- Prevent organ rejection (kidney, liver, heart)
- RA
3
Q
Epinephrine
Use
A
Anaphylactic shock
4
Q
Furosemide
Use
A
- Reduce BP
- Inhibits sodium and chloride absorption
- Potassium, calcium and magnesium excretion also high
5
Q
Kayexalate
Use
A
Electrolyte balance
6
Q
Tamsulosin (α-Adrenergic Receptor Blocker)
Use
A
Relaxes prostate smooth muscles allowing passage of urine
7
Q
Tetanus toxoid
Use
A
Treat open burns to prevent Clostridium tetani (tetanus) infection
8
Q
Calcium gluconate
Use
A
to manage hypocalcemia, cardiac arrest, and cardiotoxicity due to hyperkalemia or hypermagnesemia
9
Q
Vancomycin (Vancocin) IV
Use
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- For pts allergic to penicillin
- When infection is resistant to other antimicrobial drugs
10
Q
Vasopressin (Pitressin)
Use
A
Increasing intravascular pressure
