Drugs Flashcards
(83 cards)
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Cef-, ceph-
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Cefalosporins (antibiotics). Ex: cefadroxil, cefaclor, cephalexin
Notice they are C or K versions of the same sounding syllable.
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rifa-
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Antituberculars. Ex: rifampin, rifamate
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sulf-
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Sulfonamides (antibiotics). Ex: sulfadiazine, sulfamethazole
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-actone
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Ex: aldactone, spironolactone
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-ane
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General Anesthetics. Ex: cyclohexane, fluorane
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-ase
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Thrombolytics (clot-busters). Ex: streptokinase, retavase
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-azole
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Antifungals. Ex: fluconazole
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-azosin
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Alpha Blockers (adrenergic antagonists). Ex: doxazosin
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-barbital
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Barbiturates (sedative-hypnotics). Ex: amobarbital
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-caine
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Local anesthetics. Ex: lidocaine, xylocaine
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-calci-
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Calcium & Vit D Supplements. Ex: calciterol
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-ciclovir
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Antivirals
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-curium
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Neuromuscular Blockers.
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-curonium
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Neuromuscular Blockers. Ex: pancuronium
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-cycline
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Tetracyclines (antibiotics). Ex: doxycycline
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-cyclovir
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Antivirals. Ex: acyclovir
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-dipine
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Calcium Channel Blockers. Ex: nifedipine
“I saw zem dippin in the calcium channel”
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-dronate
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Biphosphonates. Ex: alendronate
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-ergot-
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Ergotamines (anti-migrane). Ex: ergotamine
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-floxacin
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Fluoroquinolones (antibiotics). Ex: ciprofloxacin.
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-ine
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Stimulants. Ex: caffeine, amphetamine
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-lam
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Benzodiazepines (anxiolytics). Ex: alprazolam
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-olol
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Beta Blockers (adrenergic antagonists). Ex: propanolol
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-lone
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Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory). Ex: prednisolone
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-micin
Aminoglycosides (antibiotics). Ex: gentamicin
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-mycin
Aminoglycosides, Macrolides (antibiotics). Ex: vancomycin
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-navir
HIV/AIDS Antivirals. Ex: ritonavir
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-pam
Benzodiazepines (antixiolytics). Ex: diazepam
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-prazole
Proton Pump Inhibitors (anti-ulcer). Ex: pantoprazole
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-pril
ACE Inhibitors (antihypertensives). Ex: captopril
ACE inhibitor for BP, cough and angiedema
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-profen
NSAIDS (antiinflammatory). Ex: ibuprofen.
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-quine
Antiparasitics. Ex: chloroquine
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-sartan
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker . Ex: losartan
To lower BP, cough and angioedema
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-setron
Antiemetics. Ex: ondansetron
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-sone
Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory). Ex: cortisone.
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-stigmine, -lol, -ergo-, Urecholine
Cholinergics. Ex: neostigmine
LES (L-ol, E-rgo, S-tig)
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-stine
Antineoplastics (anti-tumor). Ex: lomustine
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-terol
Bronchodilators. Ex: albuterol
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-thiazide
Potassium-wasting diuretics. Ex: hydrochlorothiazide
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-tidine
H2 Receptor Antagonists (anti-ulcer). Ex: famotidine
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-triptan
Anti-Migraine. Ex: naratriptan
A trip makes you happy
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-triptyline
Tricyclics (anti-depressants). Ex: amitriptyline.
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-vastatin
Antilipidemics (anti-cholesterol). Ex: simvastatin
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-vir
Antivirals. Ex: abacivir
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-vudine
HIV/AIDS Antivirals. Ex: lamivudine
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-zine
Phenothiazines (antipsychotics, antiemetics). Ex: chlorpromazine
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-zoline
Nasal decongestants. Ex: zylometazoline.
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Lithium Therapeutic Level
0.6-1.2
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Lithium toxic level
Above 2
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Digitalis Therapeutic Level
1-2
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Digitalis Toxic level
Above 2
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Aminophylline therapeutic level
10-20
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Aminophylline toxic level
Above 20
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Phenytoin therapeutic level
10-20
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Phenytoin toxic level
Above 20
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-zap
Atypical antipsychotics - Zap the psychosis
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-statin
Anticholesterol
No grapefruit juice for you!
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Glargine
Lantus Insulin
Notice -large- in glargine, long acting.
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thromycin
Macrolide Antibiotic
"Thro them off the mean ol mycin list"
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Antidote to Acetaminophen
Acetylcystiene- notice both have "ace" in the words.
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-done
Narcotics, you are done with your pain
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What do Tocolytics do? (Terbutaline & Nifedipine)
Stops labor
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What do Oxytocics do? (Oxytocin)
Start labor (causes uterine hyperstimulation)
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What is Betamethasone? What do you do with it?
Neonatal lung medication. Give to mother IM, before the birth of baby.
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What does Beractant do?
Gives baby lung surfactant. Give to baby transtracheal after birth.
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What is Baclofen?
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Muscle Relaxant
Think Back Loafin
causes muscle weakness and fatigue
No alcohol
No operation of heavy machinery
Do not become responsible for children under 12.
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All psych drugs cause?
Low BP and weight gain
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ABCDEFG memorization of Side Effects of Phenothiazines and Haloperidol
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Anticholinergic *dry mouth*
Blurred Vision & Bladder retention
Constipation
Drowsiness
EPS (similar to parkinsons)
Fotosensitivity
G- aGranularcytosis
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The term Deconate after the name of a drug means what?
Long-acting
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How to memorize Tricyclic Antidepressants
All names have -TRIP
| If TRIP is in the name it is a TRIcyclic
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ABCDE's of Side Effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants
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Anticholinergic
Blurred Vision + Bladder Retention
Constipation
Drowsiness
Euphoria
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Must take meds 2-4 weeks before beneficial results
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Indications of Benzodiazepines
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induction of anesthetic
muscle relaxant
alcohol withdrawal
seizures- especially status epilepticus
facilitates mechanical ventilation
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ABCD's of side effects of Benzo's and MAOI's
Anticholinergic
Blurred vision + bladder retention
Constipation
Drowsiness
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MAOI's can cause tyramine crisis if client eats what?
Remember "salad BAR"
Bananas
Avocados
Rasins and other dried fruits
Grains are all, except if made with active yeast
Meats
No aged cheeses, no yogurt
No alcohol, caffeine, elixirs, chocolate, licorice, or soy sauce
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The three P's of side effects caused by lithium
Peeing
Pooping
Parathesia
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Lithium toxicity refers to what symptoms?
tremors
metallic taste
severe diarrhea
and any other neurological sign besides parathesia
#1 intervention is hydration, if sweating give sodium and fluids
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How is sodium linked to lithium effectiveness?
Low sodium leads to toxicity
| High sodium leads to decreased effectiveness
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-XET -XEP
SSRI antidepressant
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Fluoxetine and Haloperidol is what drug class?
SSRI antidepressant
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Side effect of Fluoxetine and Sertraline?
Insomnia, give before noon. If BID, give 6A and 12N
Sertraline can be given in the evening
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Overdose of Haloperidol in the elderly can look like what?
May develop NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome), a potentially fatal hyperpyrexia with a temp of 104+. The dose for the elderly should be half the adult dose.
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What to know about Clozapine?
will ZAP WBC's
Does not have side effects ABCDEF, does have G
Do not confuse with Klonopin (Clonazepam)
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Watch for interaction of Sertraline with?
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St. Johns Wort
Sweating
Apprehension (impending sense of doom_
Dizziness
Headache
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