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39 Cards in this Set
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Advair |
Combination of long-acting beta agonist and corticosteroid used in the treatment of asthma |
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Alteplase |
Also known as tPA; a thrombolytic agent used in treatment of MI and stroke, and for catheter occlusion |
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Aricept |
A cholinesterase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease |
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Aspirin |
Administered immediately for management of a patient with a diagnosis of MI, if not contraindicated |
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Avastin |
An antineoplastic agent that is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits vascular endothelial growth factors |
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cefepime |
An antipseudomonal antibiotic |
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iron dextran |
Must administer a test dose when starting therapy |
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darbapoetin |
Contraindicates for renal patients when hemoglobin level is greater than 12 |
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ertapenem |
A carbapenem antibiotic used for prophylaxis of surgical site infections following colorectal surgery |
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heparin |
Unfractionated heparin is a likely cause of drug-induced thrombocytopenia |
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invirase |
CD4+ counts are used to monitor therapy effectiveness |
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leucovorin |
A form of folic acid used as rescue therapy following high dose methotrexate therapy |
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levemir |
A basal insulin, like Lantus |
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metformin |
Started when diet and exercise are not effective in controlling diabetes mellitus |
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palivizumab |
Utilized for the prophylactic treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) |
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prevacid |
A Proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of H. pylori with two antibiotics |
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proscar |
Should not be handled by pregnant women due to risk of birth defects |
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renagel |
Used to treat hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients |
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tamiflu |
An oral agent used to treat influenza |
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tikosyn |
An oral antiarrhythmic for which hospitalization is mandatory for initiation of therapy |
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warfarin |
Foods containing vitamin K can interfere with therapy |
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zoloft |
Improves symptoms of depression but can increase the risk of suicidal behavior |
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zomig |
Used to treat migraines |
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zyvox |
An antibiotic used to treat pneumonia that has a positive culture for MRSA |
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argatroban |
IV Anticoagulation Selective thrombin inhibitor. Binds to active thrombin site to inhibit fibrin formation. |
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dopamine |
IV Shock, heart failure, bradycardiaStimulates adrenergic and dopamine receptors, producing vasodilation and cardiac stimulation |
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vancomycin (vancocin) |
IV, PO MRSA, endocarditis, C. difficileInhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Blocks glycopeptide polymerization. |
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Infliximab (remicade) |
IV Chrohn’s Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitisBinds to TNF-alpha |
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midazolam (versed) |
IV, IM General anesthesia induction, sedationSelectively binds to benzodiazepine receptors on GABAmediatedchloride channels; increases chloride permeability, increasing inhibitory neuronal conduction |
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Cisatracurium (Nimbex) |
IV Neuromuscular block for anesthesia or tracheal intubationBinds to cholinergic M receptors, blocking neurotransmission |
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Propofol (Diprivan) |
IV General anesthesia GABAA agonist, NMDA receptor blocker on glutaminergicneurons; increased inhibitory neurotransmission |
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Enaliprilat (Vasotec) |
IV Hypertension ACE-inhibitor that causes vasoconstriction |
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Enoxaparin (Lovenox) |
Subcutaneous DVT or MI prophylaxis Enhances inhibition rate of clotting proteases by antithrombin III |
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Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) |
IV, PO Post-operative infection prophylaxis, bacterial meningitis, infectionBinds to penicillin-binding proteins to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis |
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Eptifibatide (Integrelin) |
IV Acute coronary syndrome, coronary interventionBlocks platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIb receptor. Inhibits binding of fibrinogen |
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Dantrolene (Dantrum) |
IV, PO Malignant hyperthermia Directly affects contractile response of skeletal muscle, inducing relaxation |
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Ketorolac (Tordol) |
IV, IM, PO, Opthalmic Short term pain relief NSAID: Blocks prostaglandin complex formation and production through inhibition of the COX pathways |
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Benztropine (Cogentin) |
IV, PO Parkinsonism Binds to Ach receptors, retored Ach-DA balance |
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Lorazepam (Ativan) |
IV, PO Status epilepticus, anxiety, insomniaBinds to benzodiazepine receptor on GABA mediated chloride channels to increase permeability to increase inhibitory neurotransmission |