Meds To Know Flashcards

1
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Aspirin

A

NSAID salicylate
Anti platelet

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2
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Diclofenac sodium

A

NSAID acetic acid derivative

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3
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Indomethacin sulindac

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NSAID acetic acid derivative
Can be used to close hole in newborn heart

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4
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Ketorolac

A

NSAID acetic acid derivative
Can only be used 5-7 days
Comparable pain management to narcotics

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5
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Celecoxib

A

NSAID COX2 inhibitor
Do not give if sulfa allergy

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Ibuprofen

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NSAID propionic acid derivative
Can be used to close hole in newborn heart

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7
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Naproxen

A

NSAID propionic acid derivative

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8
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Misoprostol

A

Prevents GI bleeds from NSAIDS
Induces contractions in pregnant women

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9
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Allopurinol

A

Antigout
Prevents production of uric acid and tumor lysis

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10
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Probenecid

A

Antigout
Stops uric acid absorption in kidneys, increases excretion

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11
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Colchicine

A

Antigout
Can be used prophylactically in acute attacks
Reduces inflammation from uric acid deposits

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12
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Glucosamine and Chondroitin

A

Herbal product
Treat pain and inflammation

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13
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Solu Cortef

A

Adrenal drug glucocorticoid
Anti inflammatory
Immune suppression

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14
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Solu Medrol

A

Adrenal drug glucocorticoid
Anti inflammatory
Immune suppression

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15
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Methylprednisolone

A

Adrenal drug glucocorticoid
Given IV
Anti inflammatory
Immune suppression

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16
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Prednisone

A

Adrenal drug
Glucocorticoid
Anti inflammatory
Immune suppression

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17
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Ketoconazole

A

Adrenal drug adrenal steroid inhibitor
Anti inflammatory
Immune suppression

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18
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Fludrocortisone

A

Adrenal drug mineralcorticoid

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19
Q

Hydrocortisone

A

Adrenal drug glucocorticoid

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20
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Cyanocobalamin

A

Vitamin B12
Used to treat pernicious anemia

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21
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Folic acid

A

Used to treat folic acid deficiency anemia or for fetus development

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22
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Ferric gluconate

A

Iron deficiency anemia
Does not need test dose

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23
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Iron dextran

A

Iron deficiency anemia
Test dose required
High chance for anaphylaxis

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24
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Deferoxamine mesylate

A

Used to treat iron toxicity

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25
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Ferrous fumarate

A

Iron deficiency anemia
Oral
Highest iron content

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26
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Ferrous sulfate

A

Iron deficiency anemia
Oral

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27
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Iron sucrose

A

Iron deficiency anemia

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28
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Darbepoetin

A

Erythropoiesis stimulation
IV
Give every 2 weeks

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29
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Epoetin alfa

A

Erythropoiesis stimulation
Give 3 times per week
Need iron and bone marrow

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30
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Amlodipine Besylate

A

Anti angina calcium channel blocker
Causes vasodilation

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31
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Diltiazem hydrochloride

A

Anti angina calcium channel blocker
Causes vasodilation

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32
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Metoprolol tartrate

A

Anti angina beta blocker
Lowers HR to decrease oxygen demand

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33
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Atenolol

A

Anti angina beta blocker
Lowers HR to decrease oxygen demand

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34
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Nitroglycerin

A

Anti angina nitrate
Lowers BP by vasodilation

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35
Q

Digoxin

A

HF cardiac glycoside
Negative chronotrope, positive inotrope, negative dromotrope

36
Q

Milrinone

A

HF phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Inodialator: positive inotrope and vasodilation

37
Q

Digoxin immune Fab

A

Treats digoxin toxicity

38
Q

Dobutamine hydrochloride

A

HF beta blocker
Positive inotrope

39
Q

Omega 3

A

HF

40
Q

Spironolactone

A

HF aldosterone antagonist diuretic
Blocks retention of water
Decreases preload

41
Q

Metoprolol

A

HF beta blocker
Prevent catecholamines actions on heart
Decreases preload and after load
Negative inotrope, chronotrope, dromotrope

42
Q

Valsartan

A

HF ARB
Vasodilator

43
Q

Lisinopril

A

HF ACE inhibitor
Prevent water retention causes peeing
Decreases preload

44
Q

Dobutamine

A

HF
Positive inotrope

45
Q

Pregabalin

A

Anti epileptic
Focal seizures

46
Q

Levetiracetam

A

Anti epileptic
Focal seizures

47
Q

Valproic acid

A

Anti epileptic
Generalized seizures
Do not take with carbonated beverages
Aspirin causes toxicity

48
Q

Lamotrigine

A

Anti epileptic
Bipolar disorder
Pregnancy safe
DRESS
decreases birth control

49
Q

Gabapentin

A

Anti epileptic
Neuropathic pain
Do not take with alcohol

50
Q

Ethosuximide

A

Anti epileptic
Focal seizures

51
Q

Carbamazepine

A

Anti epileptic
Auto induction hepatic enzymes
Acetaminophen down
Grapefruit

52
Q

Phenytoin sodium

A

Anti epileptic
Osteoporosis

53
Q

Phenobarbital and primidone

A

Anti epileptic
Sedation
Febrile seizures

54
Q

Phenytoin

A

Anti epileptic
Warfarin
Gingival hyperplasia

55
Q

Diazepam

A

Anti epileptic
Status epilepticus

56
Q

Atropine or Epinephrine

A

Antidote for cholinergic drugs
Epinephrine used during cardio collapse

57
Q

Ginkgo

A

Herbal product thought to improve memory loss (Alzheimer’s)

58
Q

Pyridostigmine

A

Cholinergic drug
Reverse neuromuscular blocking drugs

59
Q

Physostigmine

A

Cholinergic drug
Reverse neuromuscular drugs
Treats insecticide poisoning
Antidote for atropine toxicity

60
Q

Edrophonium

A

Cholinergic drug indirect acting
Used to diagnose myasthenia gravis

61
Q

Donepezil

A

Cholinergic drug indirect acting
Used for Alzheimer’s

62
Q

Bethanechol

A

Cholinergic drug
Direct acting
Used to treat urinary retention and increase GI motility

63
Q

Succinylcholine

A

Cholinergic drug direct acting
Neuromuscular blocker used in general anesthesia

64
Q

Pilocarpine

A

Cholinergic drug direct acting
Reduces intraocular pressure

65
Q

Tolterodine

A

Cholinergic blocking drug
Treats urinary incontinence

66
Q

Scopolamine

A

Cholinergic blocking drug
Natural
Prevent motion sickness

67
Q

Oxybutynin

A

Cholinergic blocking drug
Synthetic
Treats urinary incontinence

68
Q

Glycopyrrolate

A

Cholinergic blocking drug
Synthetic
Reduce secretions and saliva

69
Q

Tetanus immunoglobulin

A

Given as prophylaxis for patients with wounds

70
Q

Hepatitis B vaccine

A

Contains hepatitis B antigens

71
Q

Covid vaccine

A

Prevent Covid

72
Q

Influenza vaccine

A

Can be given as injection or nasal mist for children
Given each year

73
Q

Phenylephrine hydrochloride

A

Adrenergic drug
Alpha receptors

74
Q

Norepinephrine betartrate

A

Adrenergic drugs
Alpha receptors

75
Q

Epinephrine hydrochloride

A

Adrenergic drug
Alpha and beta receptors

76
Q

Dopamine hydrochloride

A

Adrenergic drug
Dopamine receptors

77
Q

Dobutamine hydrochloride

A

Adrenergic
B1 receptors

78
Q

Metoprolol

A

Adrenergic beta blocker
Decreased HR, contractility, conduction

79
Q

Labetolol

A

Adrenergic beta blocker

80
Q

Propranolol

A

Adrenergic beta blocker

81
Q

Emolol

A

Adrenergic B1 blocker
Slows HR

82
Q

Carvedilol

A

Adrenergic beta blocker A1 blocker and calcium channel blocker
Treats HF, angina, hypertension

83
Q

Atenolol

A

Adrenergic beta blocker
Prevent future MI
Hypertension angina

84
Q

Tamsulosin

A

Adrenergic alpha blocker
Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia

85
Q

Phentolamine

A

Adrenergic alpha blocker
Hypertension
Opposes epinephrine, etc