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27 Cards in this Set
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Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid) |
Anti-inflammatory Inhibits prostaglandin production/analgesia Decreases platelet aggregation |
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Lopressor (Metoprolol) |
Anti-hypertensive/beta blocker Blocks stimulation of beta 1 adrenergic receptors Decreases BP and HR |
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Amiodarone (Cordarone) |
Anti-Arrhythmic Vasodialtor Used for Life threatening arrhythmia Prolongs action potential and refractory period |
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Lisinopril |
Ace Inhibitor- blocks conversion of ace 1 to ace 2 Systemic vasodilation |
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Carvedilol (coreg) |
Beta Blocker Blocks beta 1 and 2 adrenergic receptors Decreases BP and HR |
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Norvasc (Amlodipine) |
Calcium Channel Blocker Blocks the transport of calcium into myocardial cells Systemic vasodilation to decrease blood pressure |
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Lasix |
Loop diuretic Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and increases excertion of water and electrolytes |
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Bumex |
Loop diuretic Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and increases excretion of water and electrolytes |
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Protonix |
Proton Pump Inhibitor Decreases stomach acid production Used for gerd and ulcers |
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Heparin |
Anti-coagulant Prevents formation of clots |
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Lovenox |
Anti-coagulant Prevents formation of clots |
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Plavix (clopidogrel) |
Anti-platelet Prevents platelets from sticking together |
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Rapid acting insulin (humalog/novalog) |
Onset 10-15 minutes Peak 30 minutes -3 hours Duration 3-5 hours Eat food with med |
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Long Acting Insulin (lantus/levemir) |
Onset .8-4 hours No peak Duration 24+ hours |
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Metformin |
Biguanide Decreases production of glucose Type 2 Diabetes |
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Vancomycin |
Anti-infective Used for gram positive bacteria |
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Cefapime |
Anti-infective (cephalosporin) |
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Percocet (oxycodone) |
Analgesic Binds to the opiate receptors in the CNS to decrease pain |
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Gabapentin |
Analgesic Adjunct/Anti-convolsent Decrease incidents of seizures |
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Allopurinal |
Anti-Gout agent Inhibits the production of uric acid |
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Potassium Chloride (K-Rider) |
Electrolyte replacement |
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Magnesium Sulfate |
Electrolyte replacement |
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Cardizem (diltazem) |
Calcium Channel Blocker Inhibits absorption of calcium into myocardial cells causing relaxation |
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Hydralazine (apresoline) |
Antihypertensive / vasodilator Lowers blood pressure for moderate to severe hypertension |
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Digoxin (lanoxin) |
Anti-arrhythmic Increases the force of myocardial contractions to increase cardiac output |
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Coumadin (warfarin) |
Anticoagulant Prevents the formation of clots |
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Ativan (lorazepam) |
Benzodiazepine Decreases anxiety and seizures and can be used for sedation |
