VEEB Drugs to Memorize

Question 1

nitroglycerin sublingual (SL)

Answer 1

Brand Name - Nitrostat
Class - antianginals, nitrates, cardiovascular
Average Dose - 0.3-0.6mg may repeat q 5 mins for 2 additional doses
Action - Increases coronary blood flow by dilating coronary arteries and improving collateral flow to ischemic regions. Relief or prevention of anginal attacks. Increased cardiac output. Reduction of BP.
Use - Acute and long-term prophylactic management of angina pectoris.

Question 2

wafarin sodium

Answer 2

Brand Name - Coumadin, Jantoven
Class - anticoagulants, coumarins
Average Dose - PO, IV 2-10mg/day for 2-4 days then adjust by results of INR
Action - Interferes with hepatic synthesis of vitamin k-dependent clotting factors. Prevention of thromboembolic events.
Use - Prophylaxsis and treatment of venous thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, Atrial fibrillation with embolization, Mgt. of myocardial infraction. Decrease risk of death.

Question 3

phenytoin

Answer 3

Brand Name - Dilantin, Phenytek
Class - antiarrhythmics (group 1B), anticonvulsants, hydantoins
Average Dose - Anticonvulsant/Antiarrhythmic - 200-1200 mg/day
Action - Dimished seizure activity. Termination ventricular arrhythmias.
Use - Controls seizures and arrhythemias.

Question 4

procainamide

Answer 4

Brand Name - Pronestyl (crossed out)
Class - antiarrhythmics
Average Dose - Based on weight 50 mg-100 mg per day in divided doses.
Action - suppression of arrhythmias
Use - Treatment of a wide variety of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, including: Atrial premature contractions, Premature ventricular contractions, Ventriclar trachycardia, Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Maintenance of normal sinus rhythm after conversion from atrial fibrillation or flutter. Creates a stable neuronal membrane.

Question 5

cefazolin

Answer 5

Brand Name - Ancef (crossed out)
Class - anti-infectives , first generation cephalosporins
Average Dose - (IM,IV) Moderate to severe infections 250mg - 2g frequency + dose depends on the use.
Action - Bind to cell wall membrane, causing death. Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria.
Use - Perioperative prophylaxis, biliary tract infections, genital infections, bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis for dental and upper respiratory tract procedures.

Question 6

insulin (regular)

Answer 6

Brand Name - Humulin R, Novolin R
Class - antidiabetics, hormones
Average Dose - 0-10 unit/kg/day in divided doses.
Action - Lowers blood glucose by: stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
Use - Control of hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus.