NURSING III: DRUG CARDS 2 Flashcards
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cholestyramine (Questran)
Antihyperlipidemic, antipruritic
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As adjunct to reduce serum cholesterol level in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, to relieve pruritus associated with partial biliary obstruction
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atropine (AtroPen)
Anticholinergic, antimuscarinic
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- To reduce respiratory tract secretions related to anesthesia
- To correct bradycardia
- To treat cholinesterase inhibitor toxicity
- To treat mushroom (muscarine) toxicity
- To treat pesticide toxicity
- To treat now or suspected exposure to chemical nerve agent or insecticide