Fundamentals Sss Flashcards
(22 cards)
What class of drug is Aspirin?
Salicylate, NSAID
Aspirin is commonly used for pain relief, reducing inflammation, and as an antiplatelet agent.
What are the uses of Ambien?
Insomnia
Ambien is primarily prescribed to help patients with sleep disorders.
List two contraindications for Tylenol.
- Severe liver disease
- Allergy
Tylenol is often used as an analgesic and antipyretic.
What is the primary use of Oxycodone?
Moderate-severe pain
Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic used for pain management.
What class of drug is Benadryl?
Antihistamine
Benadryl is used to treat allergies and can also help with insomnia.
Fill in the blank: Vicodin is a combination of an opioid and _______.
acetaminophen
Vicodin is used for moderate to severe pain relief.
What are the potential adverse reactions of Percocet?
- Liver damage
- Respiratory depression
Percocet is also an opioid combined with acetaminophen.
What is Codeine sulfate primarily used for?
Mild-moderate pain, cough
Codeine sulfate is an opioid analgesic.
True or False: Morphine is used for mild pain.
False
Morphine is indicated for severe pain management.
What are the side effects of Valium?
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
Valium is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and seizures.
What class of drug is Motrin?
NSAID
Motrin is used for pain, inflammation, and fever.
List two contraindications for Lopressor.
- Bradycardia
- Heart block
Lopressor is a beta-blocker used for hypertension and angina.
What is the primary use of Lanoxin?
Heart failure, A-fib
Lanoxin is a cardiac glycoside.
What class of drug is Lasix?
Loop diuretic
Lasix is used for edema and hypertension.
What are the contraindications for Nitroglycerin?
- PDE5 use
- Hypotension
Nitroglycerin is a nitrate/vasodilator used for angina and heart failure.
What are the side effects of Humulin R?
- Injection reaction
- Weight gain
Humulin R is a short-acting insulin for diabetes mellitus.
Fill in the blank: Glucophage is used for _______.
Type 2 diabetes
Glucophage is a biguanide medication.
What class of drug is Doxycycline?
Tetracycline antibiotic
Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections and acne.
List two adverse reactions of Coumadin.
- Bleeding
- Skin necrosis
Coumadin is an anticoagulant used for clot prevention.
What are the contraindications for Heparin?
- Active bleeding
- HIT
Heparin is used for DVT, PE, and clot prevention.
What is the primary use of Plavix?
Stroke, MI prevention
Plavix is an antiplatelet medication.
True or False: Pradaxa is a direct thrombin inhibitor.
True
Pradaxa is used for stroke prevention in A-fib.
