Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
82 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
streptokinase
|
thrombolytic agent
|
|
|
carafate
|
cytoprotective agent
pepsin inhibitor |
|
|
zantac
|
H2 receptor antagonist
|
|
|
lomotil
|
opiod
anti-diarrheal |
|
|
oncovin
|
made from plants
mitotic inhibitor block M phase of cell cycle |
|
|
5-FU
5-Flourorouracil |
antimetabolite
oldest group antineoplastic |
|
|
doxorubicin
adriamycin |
anti tumor antibiotic
cell cycle non specific inhibit RNA and DNA |
|
|
leukeran
|
antineoplastic
cell cycle non specific slow acting, good for chronic cancers |
|
|
cytoxan
|
antineoplastic
cell cycle non specific most useful alkylating agent |
|
|
neupogen
|
for neutropenia
|
|
|
PTU
|
antithyroid drug, thioamide
blocks thryoid synthesis |
|
|
synthroid
|
thyroid synthetic hormone
treat hypothryroidism and goiter |
|
|
glucotrol
|
anti diabetes agent, oldest drug used
2nd generation sulfonylurea |
|
|
metformin
|
biguanide, anti diabetes
decrease hepatic output |
|
|
precose
|
anti diabetes agent
inhibits glucosidase conversion of carbs to glucose in sm intestine does not stimulate insulin release or action |
|
|
lasix
|
loop diuretic, inhibits reabsorption of Na
dose r/t to effects need K replacement |
|
|
amoxil
|
aminopenicillin, interfere with wall synthesis
most effective against gm- broad spectrum |
|
|
zithromax
|
macrolide, azalide
borad spectrum less SE |
|
|
vancocin
|
glycopeptide, blocks peptidoglycan polymerization, inhibit cell wall synthesis
|
|
|
rifadin
|
antitubercular 1st line drug
bactericidal, rapidly improves Tb patients to non infectious state |
|
|
primaxin/impenem
|
beta lactam, interferes with bacterial wall, painful injection
broadest spectrum |
|
|
flagyl
|
nitromidazole derivative, inhibit DNA synthesis and degreades DNA
IV treatment for anaerobic infects anti parasitic/bacterial |
|
|
lanoxin
|
cardiac glycoside
for CHF for arterial fibrillation/flutter |
|
|
nitroglycerin
|
antianginal agent
treats angina |
|
|
capoten
|
ACE inhibitor
inhibits production of angio2 blocks vasoconstriction & aldosterone stim |
|
|
heparin
|
anticoagulent
inhibits action of thrombin monitor ptt primaril for venous thrombus |
|
|
lovenox
|
anticoagulent, low molecular wt heparin
prevents further clotting |
|
|
protamine sulfate
|
anticoagulent antagonist
binds with heparin and rapidly reverses effects treats hemorrage from heparin |
|
|
quinidex
|
antidysrhythmic agent (class1a)
slows conduction, prolongs repolarization |
|
|
streptase
|
thrombolytic agent
busts up clot, activates fibrinolytic system best if given within 1 hour of symptoms |
|
|
carafate
|
pepsin inhibitor
inhibits acid secretion by 50% forms complex gels with mucus |
|
|
zantac
|
H2 receptor antagonist
reduce gastric acid secretion and reflux50% less effective pc 6 months |
|
|
prilosec
|
ppi
blocks final stage of gastric acid secretion, greater action than H2 blockers GERD |
|
|
pepcid
|
H2 receptor blocker
|
|
|
tylenol
|
para-aminophenol
non anti-inflammatory |
|
|
prednisone
|
corticosteroid
immunosuppressant anti-iniflammatory agent |
|
|
interferon A
|
immunostimulant
produced by mononuclear leukoctyes |
|
|
interferon B
|
immunostimulant
produced by fibroblasts |
|
|
erythropoietin
epoetin alfa epogen |
colony stimulating factors
immunostimulant biologic response modifier encourage bone marrow production, RBC |
|
|
tamoxifen
nolvadex |
antineoplastic (hormone)
biologic response modifier naturally occurring proteins immunomodulatory |
|
|
albuterol
|
bronchodilator
|
|
|
xanax
|
benzodiazepine
increase pre synaptic inhibition |
|
|
symmetrel
|
dopamine agonist
stimulate dopamine receptors |
|
|
amitriptyline HCL
Elavil |
tricyclic
may inhibit pre synaptic reuptake of NE |
|
|
ampicillin
|
anti infective, antibiotic
interferes with cell wall syn |
|
|
baclofen
|
anti spasm
skeletal muscle relaxant |
|
|
benztropine mesylate
cogentin |
anticholenergic
cloke cholenergic receptors decrease tremors |
|
|
bumex
|
high ceiling/loop diuretic
inhibit reabsorption of Na |
|
|
wellbutrin
|
dopamine norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
|
|
|
celebrex
|
2nd generation NSAID
|
|
|
celexa
|
bicyclic, SSRI
inhibit neuronal reuptake pump of 5 HT in synaptic cleft |
|
|
klonopin
|
benzodiazepine
increase pre synaptic inhibition |
|
|
plavix
|
anti platelet
suppress platelet aggregation prophalactic |
|
|
colestid
|
bile acid binding resin
binds bile acids in the liver |
|
|
compazine
|
phenothiazine
inihibit the chemoreceptor trigger zone |
|
|
bactrim
|
sulfonamide, antibiotic
bacteriostatic inhibit folic acid syn |
|
|
byetta
|
exenatide injection
potentiates insulinj secretion when BG is up, decreases serum glucagon when BG up, slows gastric emptying patient feels full |
|
|
neurontin
|
anticonvulsant
|
|
|
lopid
|
antilipemic, fibric acid derivative
|
|
|
glitiramer acetate
copaxone |
immune modulator diverts immune cells
|
|
|
diruril
chlorothiazide |
thiazide diuretic
helps prevent your body absorb too much salt treats fluid retention |
|
|
atrovent
|
anticholinergic
antagonize acetylchoine and decrease bronchial secretions |
|
|
levaquin
|
fluoroquinolone
interfere with DNA synthesis |
|
|
zestril
|
ACE inhibitor
angiotensin converting enzyme treats hypertension, CHF, and improves survival rate after myocardial infarction |
|
|
demerol
|
opioid analgesic
action enhances "breaking" neurons |
|
|
reglan
|
GI stimulant
stimulates smooth muscle of GI tract, antiemetic |
|
|
singular
|
leukotriene modifier, receptor antagonist
reduce inflammation for asthma |
|
|
morphine
|
opioid analgesic
|
|
|
narcan
|
Completely or partially reversing the effects of narcotics.
|
|
|
starlix
|
meglitinide
increase the release of insulin from beta cells |
|
|
procadia
adalat |
Ca channel blocker
decrease myocardial contractility, coronary vasodilator |
|
|
protonix
|
ppi
block final step of gastric acid secretion |
|
|
phenobarbitol
|
barbiturate
|
|
|
dilantin
|
hydantoin
anti-epileptic drug |
|
|
actos
|
thiazolidenedione
insuline enhancing agent, decrease insulin resistance inhibits gluconeogenesis |
|
|
inderal
|
beta adrenergic blocker, non selective which means they block B1 & B2
decrease HR |
|
|
zoloft
|
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI
inhibit neuronal reuptake pump |
|
|
theophyllin
|
bronchodilator
|
|
|
ultram
|
non opioid centrally acting analgesic
blocks uptake of NE & serotonin |
|
|
valium
|
benzodiazepine
increase presynaptic inhibition |
|
|
Calan
verapamil HCL |
Ca channel blocker
decrease myocardial contractility, coronary vasodilator |
|
|
Parnate
Tranylcypromine sulfate |
monoamine oxidase inihibitor MAIOs
MAO is enzyme that cartalyzed the breakdown of meurotransmitters |
