Nursing 104- Drug Cards

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Functional class of Lanoxin (digoxen):

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Cardiac glycoside, intropic, antidysrhythmic

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Chemical class of Lanoxin (digoxen):

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Digoxen preparation

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What drug helps make heart beat stronger?

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Lanoxin (digoxen)

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This is used to help treat CHF and also makes heart beat stronger:

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Lanoxin (digoxen)

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This is used to help treat atrial fibrillation...what is atrial fibrillation?

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Lanoxin (digoxen)...is a heart rhythm disorder

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What levels should you monitor when your patient is on Lanoxin (digoxen):

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Monitor electrolyte levels..especially Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium

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Can Lanoxin (digoxen) be administered to a pregnant woman?

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NO

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Lanoxin (digoxen) is administered how MOST of the time?

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PO

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What is the serum drug level for Lanoxin (digoxen):

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0.5-2.0 ng/mL

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BUN and Creatinine should be monitored for what drug that helps maintain heart beat?

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Lanoxin (digoxen)

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Functional class for Plavix (clopidogrel):

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Platelet aggregation inhibitor

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Chemical class for Plavix (clopidogrel):

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Thienopyridine derivative

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Action for Plavix (clopidogrel):

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Inhibits ADP-platelet aggregation

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Plavix (clopidogrel) is administered how MOST of the time?

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PO

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One of the main functions of Plavix (clopidogrel):

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Prevents blood clots after heart attack or stroke

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What drugs CANNOT be taken with Plavix (clopidogrel):

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Aspirin or any other NSAIDs

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Is Plavix (clopidogrel) harmful for baby of pregnant woman?

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NO

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Very common side effect for Plavix (clopidogrel):

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Itching

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What specific drugs are contradicted to take with Plavix (clopidogrel):

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Heparin, plavix and coumadin

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Functional class for Capoten (capotril):

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Antihypertensive (prevent or helps high blood pressure)

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Chemical class for Capoten (capotril):

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme: ACE inhibitor

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Action for Capoten (capotril):

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Selectively suppresses renin-angiotensin aldosterone system; inhibits ACE; preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

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Capoten (capotril) is administered how MOST of the time?

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PO

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This drug is mainly for high blood pressure and heart failure:

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Capoten (capotril)

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This drug may slow the progression of kidney failure in patients with diabetes or high BP:

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Capoten (capotril)

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Black Box warning for Capoten (capotril):

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PREGNANCY

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Capoten (capotril) may cause high levels of what electrolyte?

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Potassium (which may cause kidney failures)

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Common side effects for Capoten (capotril):

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Dizziness and lightheaded

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Functional class for Vancocin (Vancomycin):

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Anti-infective --- misc.

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Chemical class for Vancocin (Vancomycin):

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Tricyclic glycopeptide

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To treat staphylococcus and MRSA, this drug is commonly used:

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Vancocin (Vancomycin)

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Serum drug levels for Vancocin (Vancomycin):

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5-10 mcg/ml

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What levels should you monitor for patent on Vancocin (Vancomycin):

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BUN and Creatinine

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Functional Class for Flagyl (metronidazole):

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Anti-infective --- misc

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Chemical Class for Flagyl (metronidazole):

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Nitroimidazole derivative

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What does Flagyl (metronidazole) mainly do?

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Eliminates bacteria and other infections from the reproductive system, GI tract and vagina

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Precautions for Flagyl (metronidazole):

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Blood, liver, kidney or chron's disease ... also pregnancy

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Common side effects for Flagyl (metronidazole):

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V/D, decreased apetite, dry mouth and dark/red colored urine