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46 Cards in this Set
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Ipratropium
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Inhaled Anticholinergic
Can be used for Preventative or Acute Asthma Blocks Paras, thus Causes Symp |
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Albuterol
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Nebulized B2 Agonist
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Terbuterol, Albuterol Tabs
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Oral B2 Agonist
Longer mechanism, more adverse systemic effects |
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Beclomethasone
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Inhaled Corticosteroid
Preventative! NOT ACUTE |
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Theophylline
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Methylxanthine Bronchodilator
Chem. related to caffeine. Narrow safety margin. Used only as last resort. Causes frequent effects such as naus, vom, nervousness, insom |
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Pentazocine Hydrochloride
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Activates Kappa, Blocks Mu Receptors
Mu/Kappa: Decrease GI motility, cause sedation. Mu: Respiratory depression, Phys Dependence |
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Naloxone
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Treatment of Opioid OD/Misuse
Opioid Antagonist Can increase BP, tremors, hyperventilation, withdrawal |
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Morphine Sulfate
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Opioid Analgesic (Opioid Receptor Agonist)
Mu+Kappa Can cause Orthostatic Hypotension, respiratory depression |
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Levothyroxine
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Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Highly individualized dose. OD causes Thyrotoxocis, aka Thyroid Storm: High fever, cardiovasc issues, delirium, restlessness, coma. |
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Propoxyphene (Darvon)
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Opioid with Moderate Effectiveness
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Heparin
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Anticoagulant
For DVT, Pulmonary Embolism, Unstable Angina, Evolving MI, Thrombosis prevention. SUBQ or IV Check aPTT |
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Warfarin
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Oral Anticoagulant
Prevention of CVA, MI, DVT, pulmonary embolism. Can take several days to reach max effect. |
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Vitamin K
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Warfarin Antidote
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Protamine Sulfate
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Heparin Antidote
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Digoxin
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For heart failure/Dysrhythmia - Cardiac Glycoside
Increases contractility/myocardial strength (pos. inotrope), and reduces heart rate, INCREASING CO. Check Pulse Digoxin Immune Fab = Antidote 1.8ng/mL = max level |
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Digoxin Immune Fab
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Antidote for Digoxin
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Metoprolol
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B1 Blocker for HTN + HF
Reduces sympathetic stimulation, thus decreasing cardiac workload. Monitor Pulse and BP Can block B2 at higher dose |
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Atenolol
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B1 Blocker
For heart failure, HTN, Angina, MI. Slows heart rate, reducing contractility, thus reduce myocardial O2 demand. (Lowers pulse and BP) Assess pulse/BP |
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Albuterol
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B2 blocker
Acts as bronchodilator Inhaled - fast acting Oral - Intermediate |
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Benztropine
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Antiparkinson
Cental acting cholinergic antagonist Blocks excess cholinerg stimulation of neurons, suppressing tremors, though not tardive diskinesia |
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Acyclovir
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Antiviral for Herpesviruses
Administer w/ food around the clock Priority: Check for nephrotoxicity (BUN, serum creatinine) |
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Propanolol
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Non-selective Beta Blocker.
Reduces heart rate, slows myocardial conduction, lowers blood pressure. Do not discontinue abruptly or give at <60 bpm. Can mask hypoglycemia. Contraindicated in asthma. |
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Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
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Anticonvulsants, antibiotics, any otc/prescription.
Begins 1-14 days of pharmacotherapy. Upper Resp Infection + chills, fever, malaise. Lesions follow. Skin sloughing. |
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Methylprednisolone
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Glucocorticoid for inflammation, antiemetic (short-term) for post-surg and chemo, IBS
weight gain, sodium/fluid retention, impair wound healing, osteoperosis, peptic ulcer, mask infections |
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Furosemide (Lasix)
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Prevents reabsorption of sodium and chloride.
Can cause hypokalemia or hypovolemia, or ototoxicity |
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Insulin Peaks
GLA RDIs G |
Glulisine 1
Lispro 1-1.5 Aspart 1-3 Regular 1-5 Detemir 6-8 Isophane Susp 6-14 Glargine None! |
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDURIL)
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Thiazide diuretic
Can cause hypokalemia or hyponatremia. Check cardiac abnormalities. Can treat HTN, ascites, edema, heart failure, nephrotic syndrome. |
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Aminophylline
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Methylxanthine Bronchodilator
Chem. related to caffeine. Narrow safety margin. Used only as last resort. Causes frequent effects such as naus, vom, nervousness, insom |
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Cefazolin
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First generation cephalosporin
Resp. infections, etc. Can cause nephrotoxicity. |
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Nystatin
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Topical antifungal
Apply directly to effected area |
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Sulfasalazine
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Anti-inflammatory for ulcerative colitis, IBD, and for rheumatoid arthritis
GI adverse effects, blood dyscrasias. Can worsen bone marrow depression, increase anticoag of warfarin |
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Amoxicillin
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Broad-Spectrum Penicillin
Cardiac arrest, nephrotoxicity |
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Acetaminophen
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Antipyretic/Analgesic. Dilates peripheral blood vessels
No anti-inflammatory. Relieves fever. Hepatotoxicity Inhibits warfarin metabolism. |
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Carbidopa-Levodopa
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For parkinson's to prevent involuntary movements.
Can cause liver damage, depression/suicide, MI Check BP and Respiration |
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Colchicine
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For Gout, Uric Acid Inhibitor
Has no pain relief, but reduces pain via reduction in inflammation. Can prevent or treat acute. Take on empty stomach. Bone marrow toxicity, blood issues |
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Propylthiouracil (PTU)
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For hyperthyroidism (Antithyroid)
Admin with meals to reduce GI distress. Do blood counts. |
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Levothyroxine
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Thyroid hormone replacement
Highly individualized to prevent overdose and get therapeutic. Give at same time each day. |
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Aspirin
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Nonopioid analgesic, NSAID, antipyretic
Vasodilation, anticoagulant. Discontinue 1 week prior to surgery Can cause gastric problems and GI bleeding No with other anticoags |
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Meloxicam
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Similar to Ibuprofen
Renal/hepatic damage, GI bleeding NSAID |
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Propoxyphene
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Opioid (Moderate)
Hepatotoxicity |
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Mucositis
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Inflammation of epithelial lining, common side effect of chemotherapy.
Ulceration, difficulty eating/swallowing, GI bleeding, intestinal infection, severe diarrhea |
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Cyclophosphamide
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Antineoplastic (alkylating, nitrogen mustard)
Good orally. Powerful immunosuppressant. Intentionally used in prophylaxis of organ transplant and severe rheumatoid arthritis, lupus. Bone marrow suppression. N/V |
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Nitrate (Nitroglycerin) Nistat
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Antianginal: vasodilator
Prevention and acute After 10-15 minutes MI may be indicated Use gloves! Headache common side effect |
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Myasthenia gravis
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destruction of nicotinic receptors in skeletal receptors.
Characterized by profound muscle fatigue |
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Rhabdomyolysis
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Breakdown of muscle fibers usually due to muscle trauma or ischemia
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Dyskinesia
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Involuntary movements / diminished voluntary movements
Writhing of the tongue |
