Flashcards in Medications Deck (42)
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Detemir
Long acting Basal insulin, 2x daily
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Lispro/Aspart (humalog)
Rapid acting insulin
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Lantus/Glargine
Long-lasting
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levothyroxine
treat hypothyroidism
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Nitroprusside
Vasodilator
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Phentolamine
Vasodilator
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Nicardipine
Vasodilator
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NPH
Intermediate acting insulin
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hydrocortisone
cortisol replacement (corticosteroid) addisonian crisis
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desomopressin
ADH replacement drug
treats diabetes insipidus and some clotting disorders
hemophilia (sickle cell)
water intoxication --> hyponatremia --> headache, wkness, and mental stat change
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Sulfasalazine (azulfinide)
GI and anti-inflame medication (IBD)
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Lansoprazole (prevacid)
proton pump inhibitor (GERD)
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Succinylcholine
Muscle relaxer for surgical procedures
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Dantrolene
slow metabolism for malignant hyperthermia
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furosemide
loop diuretic -- decrease systemic volume
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Dopamine
Vasopressor for hypotension (symptomatic)
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Tiotropium
Spirivia, anti cholinergic
long acting for COPD
relax airway, dry up secretions
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Ketorolac
NSAID given for 5 days for pain
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IV Mannitol
Reduce cerebral edema; osmotic diuretic
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IM methylergonovine
causes vasoconstriction for PP hemorrhage
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ethambutol
TB - can cause ocular toxicity
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levofloxacin
AB
don't give with aluminum/mag supplements
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sucralfate
GI ulcer
give 2 hours before/after other medications
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rifampin
treats TB
dyes body fluids red/orange
hepatotoxicity (jaundice/anorexia)
use non hormonal birth control
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methylphenidate (ritalin)
ADHD - improves attn
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Thiazolidinediones
for diabetes - increase insulin sensitivity
not for heart failure and bladder cancer pt
cause fluid retention making heart failure worse
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
used to treat mild hyperkalemia
monitor bowel function
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saw palmetto (herbal)
helps with benign prostate hyperplasia
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st johns wort
herbal
helps with depression
can cause HTN and serotonin syndrome when used with other antidepressants
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