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41 Cards in this Set
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Glucophage
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Metformin
Oral Antidiabetic Type 2 Biguanides Reduces gluc production by liver, enhances insulin sensitivity of tissues & improves gluc transport into cells (can cause hypoglycemia) |
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Dilaudid
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Hydromorphone
Opioid agonist Mod to Severe pain, & antitussive Avg PO adult dose 4-8 mg q 3-4 hr |
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Atrovent
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Ipratropium
Anticholinergic/bronchodilator Inhaler/Nebulizer for COPD Intranasal spray for rhinitis, cold |
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Glucotrol
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Sulfonylureas
Oral Antidiabetic Type 2 Increases insulin production from pancreas ( pos SE hypoglycemia & decreased effectiveness over time) |
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Procardia
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Nifedipine
Anti-HTN, Anti-angina, (Calcium Channel Blocker) Inhibits calcium transport into myocardial and vasc smooth musc cells, decreasing cxt |
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Diazepam
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Valium-Benzodiazepine
antianxiety, anticonvulsant, sedative/hypnotic, centrally acting skeletal musc. relaxant |
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Avandia
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Thiazolidinedione
Oral Antidiabetic- improves insulin sensitivity, transport,& utilization at target tissues (Does NOT cause hypoglycemia) also improves lipid profiles & BP levels |
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Narcan
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Naloxone - Opiod Antagonist (antidote for opiods) Reversal of CNS depression from opiod OD
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Celexa
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Citalopram - SSRI antidepressant
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Rifampin
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Rifamycin - Antituberculars/ Broad spectrum antibiotic -
TX for active TB, staph., mycobact., menigitis, & prevention of H.influenzae type B |
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Risperdal
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Risperdone - Antipsychotic
TX for schizophrenia -Can cause Neuro malignant sydrome (fever, resp distress, tachycardia, seizures, hypo or HTN, seizures) |
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Bentyl
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Dicylomine
Anticholinergic/Anti-spasmotic Management of irritable Bowel syndrome (Crohne's)- decreases GI smooth musc. motility and tone |
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Levaquin
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Levofloxacin - Antibiotic
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Pantoprazole
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Protonix - Gastric acid pump Inhibitor/ antiulcer agent
TX of GERD |
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Dilantin
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Phentoin/Fosphenyoin - Anticonvulsant/Antiarrhythmmic
Alters ion transport, improves AV cxts, & may decrease synaptic transmission TX of seizures (Grand mal & complex partial), and tx of arrhythmias assoc c cardiac gylcoside toxicity - also used for tx of neuralgia |
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Amaryl
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2nd generation Sulfonylurea-
stims release of insulin from pancreas,decreases glycongenolysis and glucogenesis (can cause wght gain and hypoglycemia) |
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Aricept
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Donepezil
Cholinergic / Anti-Alzheimer's Inhibits acetlycholinesterase (enzyme that breaks down acetlycholine) which improves cholinergic function, lessens dementia |
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Zyprexa
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Olanzapine
Antipsychotic/ Thienobenodiazepine TX for mainic episode of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anorexia, and behavioral problems assoc c Alzheimer's |
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Aldactone
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Spironolactone - Diuretic
blocks action of aldosterone (K+ sparing diuretic) |
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Tiazac
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Diltiazem ER -Antiarrhythmic/
Anti-HTN Ca+ Channel Blocker |
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Furosemide
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Lasix
Loop diuretic |
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Zosyn
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Piperacillin /Tazobactam
Extended spectrum penicillin |
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Zolpidem
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Ambien
Sedative / Hypnotic |
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Clonidine
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Catapres
Anti-HTN / Centrally acting adrenergic - also used for cancer pain not responding to opiods. Stims. alph-adrenergic receptors in CNS which inhibit cardioacceration & vasoconstriction centers of SNS. Also prevents pain signal transmit to CNS |
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Xopenex
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Levalbuterol
Adrenergic / bronchodilator Short term control of bronchospasm in reversible airway disease (inhaler, nebulizer) |
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Norvasc
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Amlodipine
anti-HTN/ Ca+ channel blocker Used for HTN & Angina |
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Lanoxin
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Digoxin - Digitalis glycoside Antiarrhythmic/ Inotropic
Increases force of myocardial cxts & slows HR /Improves CO Apical pulse taken for 1 min prior admin. of med If HR <60 in adult, <70 Child, or <90 infant hold med. Narrow therapeutic range 0.5-2ng/ml |
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What are the S/S of Digoxin toxicity?
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In adults & children: 1st s/s abdominal pain, anorexia, N/V, visual disturbances, bradycardia, arrythmias. Infants & small child 1st s/s is arrythmias.
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What is the antidote for Digoxin toxicity?
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Digoxin Immune Fab (Digibind)
which binds to digoxin molecule in blood & excretes it through kidneys |
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Oxytocin
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Pitocin, Syntocinon
Oxytocic/Hormone - IV, Used to induce labor - Intranasal, used to promote milk letdown in lactating women - also used for fetal stress test |
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Cromolyn
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Intal, NasalCrom
Mast cell stabilizer/anti-asthmatic,allergy, cold & cough - prevents release of histamine, decreases freq. & intensity of allergic reaction |
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Neurontin
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Gabapentin
Analgesic adjunct/ anticonvulsant Used for partial seizures w/ or w/o 2ndary generalization Also used for neuralgia, chronic pain, & migraines |
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Zocor
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Simvastatin - Lipid lowering agent/ HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - used for hypercholesterolemia & dyslipidemia
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Diltiazem
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Tiazac, Cardizem, Dilacor
Ca+ Channel Blocker antianginal, antiarrhythmic, anti-HTN |
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Metronidazole
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Flagyl
anti-infective, antiprotazoal, antiulcer agent |
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Warfarin
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Coumadin
Anticoagulant/Coumarin TX of venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, atrial fib. w/ embolization, MI, prevention of thromboembolic events. Interferes w/ hepatic synthesis of Vit. K dependent clotting factors. (Monitor PT /INR during Tx) |
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Lovenox
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Enoxaparin Sodium
Low Molecular Weight Heparin Anticoagulant/Antithrombotic Prevention of thrombi - DVT, pulmonary emboli. Prevents ischemic complications in angina & MI when used w/ aspirin |
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Metoclopramide
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Reglan
Antiemetic - Blocks dopamine receptors in CNS, stims motility of upper GI tract & accelerates gastric emptying. Tx of N/V, esophageal reflux, chemoTx induced emesis, & gastric stasis. Also tx for hiccups |
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Lopressor
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Metoprolol
Anti-anginal, anti-HTN/ Beta-blocker. Management of HTN, prevention of MI. Blocks stim. of beta-1 adrenergic receptors, decreases HR & BP |
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Restoril
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Tamazepam
Sedative-hypnotic/ Benzodiazepine Tx for insomnia Produces generalized depression that may be mediated by GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter |
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Hydrea
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Hydroxyurea
Antineoplastic/Antimetabolite Tx of head & neck CA,ovarian CA,malignant melanoma, leukemia, reduction of painful crises in sickle cell |
