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125 Cards in this Set
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morphine
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opioid analgesic
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stadol
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opioid agonist/antagonist
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humalog
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fast-acting insulin
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demerol
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opioid analgesic
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suboxone
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treatment of opiate withdrawal
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pentazocine
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opioid agonist/antagonist
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buspirone
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anti-anxiety
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talwin
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opioid agonist/antagonist
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lispro
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fast acting insulin
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narcan
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opiate antagonist
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acetaminophen
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tylenol
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NPH ("humulin n")
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short acting insulin
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ibuprofen
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NSAID, anti-platelet
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digoxin
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(+) inotropic
- tx of any atria arrhythmias (esp. A fib) -- NOTHING w/ ventricles - CHF watch K+ levels loading dose: 0.75 - 1.0 mg dig toxicity: diplopia (double vision), halos around lights, premature ventricular contractions, bradycardia, N/V, confusion |
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methadone
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treatment of opiate withdrawal
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celecoxib
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cox-2 inhibitor
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Na+ channel blockers
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antiarrhythmic drugs
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lidocaine
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Class I Na+ channel blocker
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ephedrine
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adrenergic -- non-catecholamine
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prazosin
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anti-adrenergic -- alpha-adrenergic blocker
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albuterol
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adrenergic -- non-catecholamine (B2 selective)
bronchodilator -- actute tx and maintenance |
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glycerine
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peripheral acting antitussive
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cromolyn sodium
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mast cell stabilizer
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propranolol
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anti-adrenergic -- beta blocker (antiarrhythmic)
antianginal |
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xanax
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benzodiazapine
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amiodarone
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(K+ channel blockers)
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celebrex
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cox-2 inhibitor
analgesic/anti-inflammatory |
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ativan
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benzodiazapine
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phenobarbital
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barbituate -- sedative/hypnotic
tx of anxiety, insomnia, anti-convulsant (status epilepticus) |
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inderal
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beta blocker (antiarrhythmic, antianginal
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minipres
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anti-adrenergic -- alpha-adrenergic blocker
tx of HTN (2nd line of treatment) give at bed time -- first dose phenomenon & orthostatic hypotension |
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valium
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benzodiazepines
(diazapam) anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant (tx of status epilepticus), anti-emetic (if it's related to anxiety) |
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neostigmine
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cholinergic
tx of GI & GU issues, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, alzheimer's (early stages) |
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hydroxyzine
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anti-anxiety
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zolpidem
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sedative/hypnotic
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terbutaline
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adrenergic -- non-catecholamine
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buspar
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anti-anxiety
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choral hydrate
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sedative/hypnotic
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epinephrine
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adrenergic -- catecholamine (stimulates B1 & B2)
bronchodilator |
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ambien
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sedative/hypnotic
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prostigmine
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cholinergic
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flunisolide
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corticosteroid -- anti-inflammatory
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pseudoephedrine
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decongestant
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aerobid
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corticosteroid -- anti-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory resp. drug (maintenance only) |
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atropine
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anticholinergic
bronchodilator (maintenance -- 1st line of treatment) anti-diarrheal (lomotil) |
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phenylephrine
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decongestant
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aminophylline
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xanthine -- bronchodilator
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zafirlukast
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leukotriene inhibitor
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diphenhydramine
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1st generation anti-histamine
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codeine
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antitussive (opiate)
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guifenasine
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expectorant
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amiodarone
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K+ channel blocker (antiarrhythmic -- ventricular)
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intal
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mast cell stabilizer (cromolyn sodium)
(maintenance, NOT acute tx) |
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normal saline/acetylcysteine
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mucolytic
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dextromethorphan
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antitussive (non-opiate)
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accolate
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leukotriene inhibitor (zafirlukast)
(maintenance, not acute tx) |
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verapamil
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calcium channel blocker (aka calan)
antiarrhythmic -- ventricular tx of HTN tx of angina |
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glucophage
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antihyperglycemic (drug of choice)
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xylocaine
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sodium channel blocker (antiarrhythmic -- ventricular)
(lidocaine) |
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nitrates
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antianginal
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prilosec
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#1 PPI -- GI med
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calan
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calcium channel blocker
antiarrhythmic -- ventricular HTN angina |
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lomotil
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anti-diarrheal (opiate & atropine -- high abuse pot)
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sucralfate
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GI protectant/ulcer adherant -- GI med
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nitroglycerin
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antianginal -- nitrates
tx of angina (PRN) --> take dose when feeling chest pain, wait 5 mins, take 2nd dose & call 911 if no relief prevention/maintenance tx of angina & MI sensitive to light cause severe headaches -- WEAR GLOVES! |
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colase
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stool softener; prevents straining
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tagamet
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H2 receptor blocker -- GI med
(confusion in elderly) |
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maalox
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antacid prototype (Al + Mg)
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mylanta
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antacid prototype (Al + Mg)
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di-gel
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antacid prototype (Al + Mg)
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amphogel
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AlOH antacid
(hypophosphatemia) |
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MOM
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MgOH antacid
(hypermagnesemia) |
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imodium
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opiate/atropine anti-diarrheal
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cascara
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irritant/stimulant cathartic
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metamucil
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bulk forming laxative (acts like fiber + fluids)
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zofran
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serotonin receptor antagonists (anti-emetic)
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regular insulin
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rapid-acting
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NPH/lente
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intermediate acting insulin
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humulin insulin
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intermediate acting
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ultralente
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long acting insulin (peaks, takes longer to kick in)
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lantus
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long acting insulin (no peaks, rapid)
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glucotrol
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oral hypoglycemic
(related to sulfa drugs, not for pregnancy) |
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buprenorphine
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treatment of opiate withdrawal
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aspirin
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analgesic, anti-pyretic antiplatelet (binds permanently)
reye's syndrome --> don't give to kids w/ viral illnesses (or any children) |
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ibuprofen
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NSAID -- analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antiplatelet (binds reversibly)
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acetaminophen
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(tylenol) -- analgesic, anti-pyretic
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normal K+ levels
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3.5 - 5.0
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normal Ca2+ levels
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8.5 - 10
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normal Mg+ levels
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1.3 - 2.5
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classifications of anti-arrhythmics
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North brooklyn collective - let's picket cars, chap!
(I know this is so dumb, ryan) N L B P K C C C Na+ channel blockers -- lidocaine Beta blockers -- propranolol K+ ch blockers -- cardarone Ca2+ ch blockers -- calan |
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drug of choice for treating V tach/A fib in LIFE THREATENING situations only
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cardarone (K+ ch blocker)
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lidocaine
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local anesthesia & rapid ventricular arrythmias
lidocaine crazies: dizziness, euphoria, hallucinations, lightheadedness, seizures, cardiac arrest |
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diuril
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1st choice diuretic
tx of HTN, edema, CHF (maintenance drug) not for immediate diuresis not for pts w/ allergies to sulfa drugs |
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lasix
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loop diuretic
tx of HTN, edema, CHF rapid/immediate diuresis need low Na+ diet |
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aldactone
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K+ sparing diuretic
tx of HTN & liver disease watch out for "low-sodium products" |
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osmitrol
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osmotic diuretic --> only used in hospitals, often for tx of acute anuria
tx of increased ICP & glaucoma |
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captopril
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ACE inhibitor
tx of HTN black box warning for pregnancy may cause dry cough -- need to be taken off |
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iosartan
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Ang II receptor blocker
tx of HTN & CHF black box warning for pregnancy |
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nitropress
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tx of hypertensive crisis (BP > 210/120)
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heparin
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anticoagulant (prevents venous clots)
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fragmin
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pre-packaged heparin-liked drug
don't pop air bubble! |
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lovenox
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pre-packaged heparin-liked drug
don't pop air bubble! |
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protamine sulfate
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antidote to heparin
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warfarin (coumadin)
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anticoagulant (slower acting -- takes 3-5 days)
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aggrastat
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antiplatelet
makes platelets "more slidey" |
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alteplase
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thrombolytic
door to needle time must be no more than 30 mins & no more than 3 h from onset |
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activase
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thrombolytic
door to needle time must be no more than 30 mins & no more than 3 h from onset |
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normal cholesterol & triglyceride levels
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below 200
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lovastatin
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tx of hyperlipidemia
may cause hepatotoxicity or rhabdomyolysis (severe muscular pain/damage) must be taken in evening |
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dilantin
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anti-convulsant
tx of tonic-clonic seizure category D for pregnancy & lactation administer IV slowly increased suicidality diabetics may need to increase meds, need regular dental checkups (gingival hyperplasia) |
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antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis
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think PVC pipes -- structural
Penicillins Vancomycin Cephalosporins |
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penicillin
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gram (+), drug of choice for streptococcal infections
safe for pregnancy |
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augmentin
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beta lactamase inhibitors (given in combo w/ penicillin to decrease resistance)
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kefzol
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cephalosporins -- broad spectrum
surgical prophylaxis no alcohol |
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vancomycin
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tx of very severe infections --> often requires infectious control consult (i.e., C. diff)
can cause ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity red man syndrome (administer IV slowly --> 60-90 mins) |
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antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis
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yoga - MAT --> EGT
Macrolides (erythromycin) Aminoglycosides (gentamycin) Tetracyclines (tetracycline) |
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gentamycin
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tx of serious systemic infections, TB
watch for ototoxicity (loss of high pitched hearing) not used in pregnancy |
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erythromycin
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tx of resp tract infections & skin infections
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tetracycline
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used rarely for systemic infections (STDs, PID, rocky mountain spotted fever, acne)
not for pregnant or lactating women (causes browning of teeth) need to avoid sun & iron, drink with full glass of H2O |
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cipro
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fluoroquinalone antibiotic
tx of resp, GU, GI, bone, joint, skin, and soft tissue infections tx of anthrax not for young/old people or pregnant/lactating women causes SEVERE photosensitivity |
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antibiotics that inhibit metabolic pathways
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sulfonamides (inhibit synthesis of folate in bacterial cell)
not for pregnant/lactating women or young infants tx of UTI, ulcerative colitis, burns, dermatitis |
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bactrim
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sulfonamides
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antibiotics that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis
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fluoroquinalones
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AZT
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antiviral tx for HIV & AIDS
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tamiflu
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antiviral tx for influenza
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