MEDS Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the antidote for warfarin/coumadin ?
Vitamin K
Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that requires Vitamin K for reversal.
What is the antidote for alteplase (TPA) in cases of massive pulmonary embolism?
Clotting factors, fresh frozen platelets
Alteplase is a thrombolytic agent used for treating clots.
What is the antidote for heparin?
Protamine sulfate
Heparin is an anticoagulant that requires protamine sulfate for reversal.
Levothyroxine is used to treat which condition?
Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine.
What condition is associated with PTU?
Hyperthyroidism
PTU (propylthiouracil) is an antithyroid medication.
Methimazole is used to manage which condition?
Hyperthyroidism
Methimazole is another antithyroid medication.
Calcium gluconate is indicated for which condition?
Hypoparathyroidism
Calcium gluconate helps to increase calcium levels in the blood.
Hydrocortisone, Solumedrol, and Dexamethasone are used to treat which condition?
Addison’s disease
These are corticosteroids used to replace deficient hormones.
What is the role of fludrocortisone in Addison’s disease?
It is used for mineralocorticoid replacement
Fludrocortisone helps maintain sodium balance.
What medication is used for SIADH when sodium levels are within normal limits?
Furosemide
Furosemide is a diuretic that helps manage fluid overload.
Calcitriol is indicated for which condition?
Hypoparathyroidism
Calcitriol is an active form of vitamin D that helps increase calcium absorption.
What condition is associated with phosphate administration?
Hyperparathyroidism
Phosphate levels may be elevated in this condition due to excessive parathyroid hormone.
Desmopressin (DDAVP) is used to treat which condition?
Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
DDAVP is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin.
What is the function of vasopressin?
It treats Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Vasopressin is a hormone that helps regulate water balance.
Glucagon is indicated in which condition?
Addison’s disease
Glucagon can help manage hypoglycemia in patients with adrenal insufficiency.
Ranitidine is used for what condition?
Ulcers, especially when on a ventilator
Ranitidine is an H2 blocker that reduces stomach acid.
Esomeprazole is indicated for which condition?
Ulcers, especially when on a ventilator
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases gastric acid secretion.
What is Tolvaptan used for?
SIADH
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor antagonist that promotes water excretion.
What treatments are used for hyperparathyroidism?
Normal saline (NS) and diuretics
These can help manage fluid levels and calcium balance.
Calcitonin is used to treat which condition?
Hyperparathyroidism
Calcitonin helps lower blood calcium levels.
