Drug Flashcards
(25 cards)
Erythromycin
Spectrum
Bateriostatic or bacteriocidal
Mode of action
Broad
Bacteriostatic
Inhibit protein synthesis
Erythromycin
Nursing consideration
Inhibits CY450
Prolonged QT interval
Erythromycin class
Macrolides
Common name for furosemide
Lasix
Classification of furosemide
Diuretic,loop
Moa of furosemide
Inhibit absorption of sodium and chloride at loop and proximal and distal end of tubule
Common name for spironolactone
Aldactone
Classification of spironolactone
Aldosterone antagonist
Trade name for digoxin
Lanoxin
Hydralazine is a vessel what
Dilator
Trade name for atenolol
Tenormin
Classification of atenolol
Beta blocker
Ace inhibitors end in
Pril
Function of lisinopril
Ace inhibitor which prevents conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
Angiotensin receptor blockers ends in
Artan
Function of losartan
Blocks binding of angiotensin 2 to type 1 Angiotensin receptors.
Common name for albuterol
Ventolin
Moa of albuterol
Beta 2 receptor agonist
Another name for salmeterol
Sere vent
What is salmeterol
Long acting beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Ipratropium bromide is
Anticholinergic receptor
Theophylline
Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor
Action of theophylline
Causes bronchodilation
Fluticasone
Glucosticosteroid anti inflammatory asthma medication.