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74 Cards in this Set
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Coumadin
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Warfarin
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Bayer
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Aspirin
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Ticlid
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Ticlodipine
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Plavix
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Clopitrogel
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Lovenox
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Enoxaprin
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Fragmin
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Dalteparin
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ALTEPHASE
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Activase
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Urokinase
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ABBOKINASE
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Streptokinase
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Kabikinase, Streptase
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Lipitor
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Atorvastantin
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Baycol
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Cerivastatin
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Adderal
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Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
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Ritalin
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Methyphenidate
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1. Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets Drags are indicated for what?
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Prevent clot formation and reduce the risk of clot formation
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Anticoagulants prevent what?
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Prevent clot formation
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Antiplatelets reduce the risk of forming clots how?
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Inhibiting Platelet aggregation/gathering or sticking together.
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What is the primary purpose in administering Heparin, low molecular weight Heparin or Coumadin?
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Preventing fatal blood clotting and insure proper coagulation.
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What is the generic name for Coumadin?
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Warfarin
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True or false. Coumadin is a Vitamin K antagonist?
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True
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What warning label must be placed on Coumadin?
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Do not take with aspirin or other NSAIDS drugs.
May cause bleeding. |
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What does ASA stand for?
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Aspirin
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What is the generic name for Bayer?
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Aspirin
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What can ASA be used for? if low close ASA 81mg is being taken by a person on a daily basis, why is he/she on it?
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To thin the blood and prevent blood clotting.
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What is a side effect of ASA? What can
form if too much ASA or NSAID's are taken? |
GI upset
Bleeding Peptic Ulcers |
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True or False. Coumadin must be closely monitored and blood must be drawn on a regular basis?
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False: drawing too much blood can lead to bleeding and bruising.
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What is the generic name of Plavix?
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Clopitrogel
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Plavix is indicated for what?
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Stroke Prevention and the reoccurance of strokes.
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What is a primary dangerous side effect of Plavix?
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Bleeding
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If on Coumadin or Plavix the patient should be made aware of the fact that he/she can bruise easily. True OR false.
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True
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What are some advantages of low-molecular weight heparins?
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prevents the ability of clots to form
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How are low-molecular weight Heparins administered typically?
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By IV Introveniously
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What is the difference between thrombolytic agents and anticoagulants?
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Anticoagulants prevent clotting.
Antithrombolitics dissolve clots. |
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What is the time frame in which TPA,
Urokinase or Streptokinase must be mixed, delivered and administered? |
10 minutes
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Thrombolytic agents are also referred to as what?
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Fibrinolitic drugs.
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DVT MEANS...
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DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
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PE MEANS...
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PULMONARY EMBOLISM
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TPA MEANS...
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TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR
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TIA MEANS...
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TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK
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TIA MEANS...
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TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK
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Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets
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Coumadin/Warfarin PO IV
Bayer/Aspirin Ticlid/Ticlodipine Plavix /clopitrogel Lovenox/enoxaprin LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPRINS Fragmin/dalteparin |
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FIBRINOLITIC/THROMBOLITIC DRUGS
(CLOT BUSTERS) |
ALTEPLASE TPA=Tissue Plasminogenic Activator
ACTIVASE/CATHFLO Urokinase/ABBOKINASE |
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Hyperlipidemia- High Cholesterol Drugs
Reductase Inhibitors/ANTILIMPEMICS |
Lipitor/ atorvastantin
Baycol/cerivastatin Lescol/fluvastatin Mevacor/lovastatin Pravachol/pravastatin Zocor/SIMVASTATIN/SYNVINOLIN |
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What neurotransmitter does SSRI's specifically work on?
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Serotonin
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True or False. SSRI's have more side effects than other antidepressants
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FALSE
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What characterizes depression? If a person has depression, what symptoms are they showing?
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LACK OF INTREST IN ACTIVITY
LOW MOODS LACK OF ENERGY WEIGHT LOSS OR WEIGHT GAIN HEAVY USE OF ALCOHOL |
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True or False. Patients can feel an effect within hours of taking antidepressants
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FALSE
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What is the generic name for Zoloft?
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Sertraline
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What is the generic name for Celexa?
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citalopram
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Nortriptyline is what kind of antidepressant?
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TCA TRYCYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT
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Nortriptyline is what kind of antidepressant?
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TCA TRYCYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT
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What is the brand name for Fluoxetine?
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Prozac
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Xanax, Ativan and Valium are what kind of drugs and what indication are they used for?
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Seizures
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Xanax, Ativan and Valium are what kind of drugs and what indication are they used for?
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Seizures
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What is the brand name for paroxetine? Paxil
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Paxil
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What 2 warning labels should go on all antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds?
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Avoid alcohol.
MAY cause drowsiness |
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True or False. Antidepressant medications can lower seizure threshold.
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TRUE
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True or False. Antidepressant medications can lower seizure threshold.
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TRUE
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True or False. Antidepressant medications can lower seizure threshold.
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TRUE
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What is the generic name for Elavil?
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Amitripaline
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What kind of antidepressant is Elavil?
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Amitriptaline/ TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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Which antidepressant is used to treat enuresis (bed wetting) for children and what type of antidepressant is it? Inipramine
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Inipramine
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Zyban is an antidepressant indicated for what?
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SMOKING
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What is the generic name for Zyban? Buproprion
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Buproprion
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What is the generic name for Wellbutrin?
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Buproprion
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Ativan is indicated for anxiety, but what other indication does it have?
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Stops seizures, alcohol and pain withdrawl
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20. What is the brand name for citalopram?
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CELEXA
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What type of antidepressant is Citalopram?
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SSRI
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Name 2 common side effects of SSRI's
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Drowsiness, headache nausea
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What is the mechanism of action for SSRI's?
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Blocks serotonin reuptake
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Tricyclic antidepressants yield anticholinergic side effects. What is meant by anticholinergic and give me 2 examples of anticholinergic side effects.
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Dehydrates or retains water, constipation, dry mouth dry eyes
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True or false. Antidepressants should be stopped or discontinued whenever the patient feels better.
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FALSE
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What term is referred to when you have to slowly wean or cut back a person's dosage strength/quantity?
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Tapering off
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True or false. MAOI's have few interactions with other drugs
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FALSE
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True or false. MAOI's have few interactions with other drugs
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FALSE
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