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43 Cards in this Set
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1:Atropine |
Tx: Bradycardia. Increases HR, relaxes smooth muscle. Adverse effects:Mucosa drying, constipation, urinary retention. NR: Look for Dry Mouth, |
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2: Bethanechol Chloride ` |
Tx: Releases urinary sphincter. Adverse effects: Increases salivation, ABD cramps, sweating, N/V, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia. Contra: use with extreme caution in patients with disorders aggravated by GI contractions. NR: Look for voiding related problems. |
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3:Donepezil |
Tx: Alzheimers. Increases ACH in brain. Contra: May aggravate preexisting conditions, specifically Sick Sinus Syndrome. NR: Look for sleep disorders. |
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4: Mecamylamine. |
TX: Antihypertensive. NR: Look for paralytic(adymanic) illeus AKA bowel obstruction. |
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5: Pyredostimine |
TX: Myasthemia graves, treatment of nerve gas. Increases Skeletal Muscle Contractions NR: Look for increase in amount/frequency during periods of stress(Including mestruation.) |
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6: succimyecholine |
TX: Skeletal muscle relaxant Used in adjudication with surgical anesthetics. BB: Should only be used in emergency situations with children. NR: Look for transient apnea. |
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7: Tubocurarine |
TX: TX: Skeletal muscle relaxant Used in adjudication with surgical anesthetics. Adverse: may cause serious bronchospasms. Contra: Don't use in pt. with acidosis. NR: Look for sequence: facial + diaphragm muscles -> legs->arms->shoulder girdle ->trunk ->larynx ->hands ->feets ->pharynx. |
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8: Fexofenadine |
Tx: Antihistamine. Treats allergic rhinitis. Pregancy category C Similar to Diphehydramine(A 1st gen agent) NR: Look for antihistamine and patients with hx of dysrhythmias, heart failure, and HTN. |
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9:Fluticasone |
TX: agent for allergic rhinitis. Reduces inflammation in nasal passages. Corticosteroid.
Drug interactions: Black Licorice. Precautions: not to be used in children under 4. NR: Look for nosebleeds and bacteria, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections. |
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10:Psedoephedrine |
TX: Decongestant. Vasoconstriction, bronchodialations. Used in allergic rhinitis, sinus drainage. NR: Contraindication: Severe HTN, severe CAD, children under 6. Precautions: BPH, children over 6. |
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11: Dextromethorphan |
TX: Tx of cough. Available OTC. Contraindications: Children under 2. Pregnancy category C NR: look for adminisering antitussive to patients with chronic lung condition. |
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12: Albuterol |
Tx: Bronchodilator. Inhaled for is D.O.C for acute bronchospasms. Drug interactions: Beta blockers =? decreased bronchodialation, possible bronchospasms. Pregnancy category C. NR: Look for Paradoxical bronchospasms and Caffeine intake. |
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13: ipratropium |
TX: Bronchodialator. Inhalation is D.O.C for bronchospasms of COPD. Look for Paradoxical Bronchospasms and Glaucoma. |
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14: Beclomethasone. |
Anti Inflammatory. Contra: Not to be used with active infections. Precautions: Not for termination of asthma attack. Pregnancy category C. NR:Look for Monitor height of children. |
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15: Cromolyn |
Tx: Anti Inflammatory Prevents inflamation Tx for asthma. Precaution: Not for acute asthma attacks. Pregnancy category B NR:Look for "advise patient to rinse mouth iwth water. |
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16: Zafirlukast |
TX: Asthma prophylaxis. NR: Advise the patient not to use this drug to terminate an acute asthma attack due to the onset of action(1 wk.) |
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17: Theophylline |
TX: Bronchodilator. NR: Advise the pt to limit ingestion of food, beverages, and OTC meds containing caffeine. |
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18: Atorvastatin |
TX: Antihyperlipidemic Decreases LDL, VLDL, and TG. Pregnancy category X. NR: Look for cholesterol-lowering diet. |
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19: Choletyramine |
TX antihyperlipidemic. Binds bile salts. Increases bld cholesterol. Adverse effects: Gi(constipation, bloating, belching,m nausea.) May increase bld triglycerides. NR: Looks for the patient must not omit a dose. Oral fluid intake must be high. |
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20: Nicotinic acid: |
TX: Antihyperlipidemic. |
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21:Gemfibrozil |
Tx: Antihyperlipidemic
Decreases serum TGs/other serum levels. Contraindications: Preexisting gallbladder disease. NR: Look for bleeding, jaundice, or unexplained muscle pain . |
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22: Nifedipine. |
TX: Antihypertension. No effect on HR. NR: Look for grapefruit juice . |
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23: Verapamil |
TX: Antihypertension Is a Calcium Channel Blocker(CCB) NR: Look for monitor edema in ankles and feet. |
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24: Lisinopril |
Antihypertensive. BB: Fetal injury and death may occur when ace inhibitors are taken during pregnancy. when pregnancy is detected, they should be discontinued as soon as possible. Pregnancy category: C(1st tri) D(2nd and 3rd tri) NR: Look for "Keep pt. supine if sudden hypotension appears withing 1st 5 hrs of initial drug adminitration. |
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25: Losartan. |
TX: Antihypertensive. BB: Fetal injury and death may occur when ace inhibitors are taken during pregnancy. when pregnancy is detected, they should be discontinued as soon as possible. NR: Look for "Pt should be advised to avoid OTC medications for colds, sinus, fever, asthma, or appetite control. |
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26:Digoxin |
TX: Hearty failure. Spcial considerations: Digitalization NR: Look for toxicity and underlines children and adults. |
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27: Furosemide |
Tx: Antihypertensive. NR: look for "dosage adjustment and observe older adults closesly during periods of brisk diuresis. |
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28: hydrochlorothiazide. |
tx: Antihypertensive. NR: Look for effects may be noticeable in 3-4 days; however, maximal benefits may require 3-4 weeks. Monitor serum potassium levels. |
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29: Spironolactone |
Tx: antihypertensive. Off label: severe HF. BB: Produces tumors in lab animals. Uneccessary use of drug should be avoided. NR: Look for weight the patient under standard conditions be tx begins and daily throughout tx. |
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30: nabbutik |
TX: Renal Failure drug. Also used as a sweetener. Has laxative effect. NR: Be alert to the possibility that a rebound increase in inter cranial pressure sometimes occurs about 12 hours after drug administration. |
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31: Acetazolamide |
Tx: Diuretic drug for edma. NR: Advise pt to consume 1.5 to 2.5 liters of fluid/24 hrs. |
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32: methyldopa |
Tx: Antihypertensive. NR: Look for D/c the drug if anemia(positive combs test) develops. |
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33: Hydralazine |
Tx: antihypertensive. Adverse effects: Lupus like syndrome. NR: Monitor BP and HR closelesly during HTN-e(every 5 min until stabilized, then every 15 min until crisis has passed. |
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34: Nitroprusside sodium |
Drug for HTN-E D.O.C. For HTN-E. NR: look for check the drug solution periodically and discard if the color turns dark brown. |
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35: nitroglycerine |
antianginal drug NR: Look for Advise the patient to take the medication 5 to 10 minutes prior to exercise or other ctivity known to trigger anigina attacks. |
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36: Atenolol |
Beta Blocker. BB: Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided in patients with ischemic heart disease. Doses should be gradually reduced over a 1 to 2 week period. If angina worsens, during the withdrawal period, the drug should be re instituted at least temporarily. NR: Discontinue Beta Blockers slowly. |
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37: Heparin |
Tx: Anticoagulant. D.O.C for acute thromboembolisdm. BB: Epidural or spinal hematomas my occur when heparin are used in pts receiving spinal anesthsias or lumbar punture. NR: Monitor for signs of bleeding. |
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38: Lepirudun |
Anticoagulant. No NR. |
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39: Warfarin |
Tx: Anticoagulant. Pregnancy category X NR: Assess/monitor pt/inr before initiation of tx and daily thereafter until a maintenance dosage is established. |
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40: Clopidogrel |
Tx: Antiplatelet agent. NR: Assess current use of anticoagulants and NSAIDs prior to initiating treatment. |
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41:Abciximab |
Antiplatelet. NR: Monitor lab tests for clotting time every 2 to 4 hours. |
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Alteplase |
D.O.C for thrombotic CVA NR: Assess coagulation tests prior to therapy. |
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Aminocaproic acid. |
Hemostatic. NR: Monitor for signs of myopathy. |
