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Medications for Midterm Flashcards

1
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name 2 bronchodilators

A
  1. albuterol (venolin/proventil)

2. aminophylline

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2
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SE of bronchodilators

A

INC: HR, BP, CP

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3
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aminophylline BLACK BOX warning

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monitor therapeutic levels, toxemia can occur if over 20 mpg/mL

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4
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name 1 antiprotezoal (antibiotic)

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metronidazole (flagyl)

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5
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name 2 corticosteroids

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dexamethasone (decadron)

prednisone (rayos, sterapred)

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6
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USE of corticosteroids (dexamethasone and prednisone)

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anti-inflammatory

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CONTRAINDICATION of dexamethasone and prednisone

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infection, kidney or thyroid dz

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8
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dexamethasone BLACK BOX warning

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may mask sx of infection, or INC risk of serious infection, dc use over 5-7 days

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9
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name 1 analgesic (non-opioid)

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acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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USES of acetaminophen

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anti-pyretic, mild pain

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CONTRAINDICATIONS of acetaminophen

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hepatic/liver impairment, watch with alcoholics

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12
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acetaminophen BLACK BOX warning

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liver damage if you exceed 4g in 24 hrs

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13
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name 3 anticonvulsants

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  1. phenobarbital (luminal/solfoton)
  2. phenytoin (dilantin)
  3. diazepam (valium)
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14
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USE of anticonvulsants

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seizures (phenytoin - status epileptics)

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15
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SE of anticonvulsants

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cardio/resp depression

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16
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CONTRAINDICATIONS of anticonvulsants

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Addison’s, liver/kidney caution

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17
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Phenobarbital BLACK BOX warning

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may DEC potency of coumarin anticoagulant

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18
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phenytoin BLACK BOX warning

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blood drug levels - don’t stop suddenly, must wean

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19
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name 1 calcium channel blocker

A

diliatzem (cardizem)

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20
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USES of diliatzem

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angina, HTN, dysrhythmias

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21
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SE of diliatzem

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dec HR

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22
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with diliatzem you need an IV ____ and there is a max of ___ per day

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IV pump needed, max of 480 mg/day

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23
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name 1 ace-inhibitor

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lisinopril (zestril/prinvil)

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24
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lisinopril is not only an ace-inhibitor but also an _____

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anti-hypertensive

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25
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USES of lisinopril

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HTN, CHF

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26
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SE of lisinopril

A

cough

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27
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with lisinopril you should monitor __ and ___

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BP and HR

28
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SE of tetracycline

A

dental discoloration

29
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tetracycline BLACK BOX warning

A

photosensitivity

30
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beta blockers end in

A

-olol

31
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name 3 beta blockers

A
  1. atenolol (tenorim)
  2. metoprolol (loppressor)
  3. propranolol (inderal)
32
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action of beta blockers (olol)

A

DEC: excitability of heart, work load, 02 consumption

33
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metoprolol BLACK BOX warning

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dont DC abruptly -> INC CP or MI

34
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propranolol BLACK BOX warning

A

renal/hepatic impairment (must taper)

35
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name 1 anti-anginal

A

nitroglycerine (nitro-bid)

36
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SE of nitroglycerin

A

HoTN, tachycardia

37
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nitroglycerin BLACK BOX warning

A

don’t use w viagra

38
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antibiotics/aminoglycosides end in

A

-micin or -mycin

39
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list three antibiotics/aminoglycosides

A
  1. gentamicin (garamycin/cidomycin)
  2. vancomycin (vancocin HCL/first vancomycin)
  3. azithromycin (Zithromax)
40
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____ is the amino glycoside you CANT MIX WITH PENICILLIN

A

gentamicin

41
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____ and ____ are the aminoglycosides you CAN USE WITH PENICILLIN ALLERGY

A

vancomycin and azithromycin

42
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gentamicin and vancomycin BLACK BOX warning

A

ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

43
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with vancomycin and azithromycin you check ___ and __

A

BUN and CR

44
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name 2 NSAIDS

A
  1. acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

2. ibuprofen (advil/motrin)

45
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NSAIDS have ___ properties

A

anti-inflammatory

46
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ASA (aspirin) CAN be used ____ while ibuprofen cant

A

POST-CABG

47
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nursing implications for NSAIDS

A

coffee ground emesis, give with food and water

48
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acetylsalicylic acid BLACK BOX warning

A

reyes in children

49
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ibuprofen BLACK BOX warning

A

GI bleed, ulceration/perforation, CV thrombotic event (MI/stroke)

50
Q

name 1 loop diuretic

A

furosemide (lasix)

51
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USES for furosemide (lasix)

A

HTN, heart failure, edema

52
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furosemide BLACK BOX warning

A

K+ depletion, watch depletions due to profound diuresis, pt should be on I&O

53
Q

cephalosporins start with ___ or ___

A

ceph- or cef-

54
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name 2 cephalosporins

A
  1. cefazolin (ancef/kefzol)

2. cephalexin (keflex)

55
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cephalosporins have cross allergies with ____

A

penicillins

56
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you should take cephalosporins on

A

an empty stomach

57
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SE of cephalosporins

A

anaphylaxis

58
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penicillins (antibiotics) end in

A

-cillin

59
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name 3 penicillins

A
  1. penicillin (pen vk)
  2. piperacillin/tazobactam (zosyn)
  3. amoxicillin
60
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with penicillins you should check for allergies to ____

A

cephalosporins

61
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penicillins with ___ cause hyperkalemia

A

ace inhibitors

62
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___ are the safest antibiotics available

A

penicillins

63
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max dosage for penicillin

A

2000 mg/day

64
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penicillin and piperacillin BLACK BOX warning

A

can cause anaphylaxis

65
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USES of beta blockers

A

HTN, dysrhythmia

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