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26 Cards in this Set
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higher risk of anaphylactic rxn
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penicillins
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caution with penicillin allergy
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cephalosporins
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photosensitivity, staining of developing teeth
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tetracycline
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drug/drug interaction, cardiac side effects
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erythromycin
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high risk of C. diff with prolonged use
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clindamycin
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ototoxicity, permanent cochlear and vestibular damage
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gentamicin
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drug/drug interaction, potentiative
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trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
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severe rxn with alcohol
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metronidazole
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necrosis possible at IV site
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vancomycin
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rebound congestion with prolonged use
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nasal spray
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dose may be measured in units
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penicillins
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improvements with new generations
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cephalosporins
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not given with dairy, antacids, metal ions
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tetracycline
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safe alternative if penicillin allergy
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erythromycin
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caution patient about diarrhea
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clindamycin
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not same administration time as penicillins
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gentamicin
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oral dose not absorbed, treats the intestines
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vancomycin
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given PRN in cough medication
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codeine
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thiazide diuretic, frequently used in combination preparations
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hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
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Loop diuretic, great diuresis, uncommon use in chronic hypertension
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furosemide (Lasix)
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beta-blocker, widely used antihypertensive drug
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metoprolol (lopressor)
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alpha blocker, increased orthostatic hypotension
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doxazosin (Cardura)
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centrally acting, work in brainstem
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clonidine (Catapres), methyldopa (Aldomet)
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Ca channel blockers, use cautiously in bradycardia, heart failure
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amlodipine (Norvasc), nifedipine (Procardia)
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ACE inhibitors, persistent cough, less effective in African Americans than white americans
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lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
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Direct acting vasodilator, used for hypertensive emergencies
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nitroprusside (Nipride)
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