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23 Cards in this Set
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Aminophylline (Aminophylline)
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Relaxes Smooth Muscles. For resp difficulty, coughing, wheezing on expiration
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INH
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For TB. Taken PO for 6-9 months. SFx numbness/tingling on hands & feet. Take Vit B6 (Pyridoxine) for SFx. Montior AST/ALT B4/during Tx.
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(Digoxin) Lanoxin
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Slows electrical conduction, therefore slows heart rate. Hold if pulse <60. Keep K+ WNL to avoid toxicity
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Pantoprazole
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Proton-Pump Inhibitor stops gastric acid production. Goal pH>7
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Coumadin
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Taken 1 PO Daily, typically in PM
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Contraindications for Anticholinergics
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Glaucoma (causes pupil dilation)
Can also cause thick secretions, N/V/D, hypotension |
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Propranolol (Inderal)
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Beta-adrenergic blocker. Can cause bronchospasms/constriction. Contraindicated wit COPD.
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Verapamin (Calan)
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(Ca2+ Channel-Blocker)
Anti-HTN, anti-angina, anti-arrhythmic, coronary vasodilator |
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Diuril
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Diuretic. Depletes K+
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Nitroglycerine (Nitrostat)
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Vasodilator. Increases supply of oxygenated blood to heart which DEC myocardial O2 demand.
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Rifadin
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for TB. Take for 6-9 months
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
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Gout. Serious Sfx: Fever or Rash. Indicates potentially fatal hypersensitivity. (may cause SJS)
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Enalapril (Vasotec)
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Monitor BP for hypotension. SFX: dizziness, Headache, fatigue
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Nitropress
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Hypertensive Crisis. Administer w/IV Pump for accuracy
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Adenosine
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Administer via rapid IV bolus over 1-2 secs followed by 20 ML flush of NS. Has half-life of 9 seconds
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Gantrisin
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UTI PO. Take on empty stomache to increase absorption. CAN crush/break
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filgrastim (Neupogen)
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Raises Neutrophil count
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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
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Monitor for crystals in urine from precipitates. Take on empty stomache with H20 to promote absorption. Do NOT drink acidic bevs (can lead to crystals)
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Reglan
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Promotes Gastric Emptying. Contra if intestinal obstruction
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Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
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Early sign of Theo-toxicity=vomiting.
Sfx: anorexia, insomnia. Can take with milk if gastic irritation. |
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Pepcid
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Take with food, at PM. Avoid smoking
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Flecainide (Tambocor)
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Major SFX: arrhythmias. Monitor pulse closely. Can take with food or empty stomache. Other SFX: edema (no extra fluids), N/V dyspepsia, anoroxia
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
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For Anemia. Stimulates erythropoiesis.
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