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Pharmacology Flashcards

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-dipine

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Ca+ channel blocker (decreases the contractility of the heart by decreasing the amount of calcium entering the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls)

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-afil

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erectile dysfunction

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-caine

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Anesthetics

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-pril

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ACE Inhibitor (vasodilator; decreases BP and improves blood flow to the heart)

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-pam, -lam

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Benzodiazepine (depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures)

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-statin

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antilipidemics

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-asone, -solone

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Corticosteroid (reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system)

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-olol

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beta-blockers (blocks adrenaline aka epinephrine; reduce blood pressure)

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-cillin

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Penicillin (antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria)

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-ide

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oral hypoglycemic

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-prazole

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PPI (reducing the amount of stomach acid made by glands in the lining of your stomach)

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-vir

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Antiviral

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-ase

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thrombolytic

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14
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-azine

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antiemetic

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-phylline

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Bronchodilator

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-arin

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anticoagulant

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-dine

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H2 antagonists (block the action of histamine at the histamine H2 receptors of the parietal cells in the stomach. This decreases the production of stomach acid)

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-zine

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Antihistamine (block histamine to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings)

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-cycline

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Antibiotic

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-mycin

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aminoglycoside (a class of antibiotics used mainly in the treatment of aerobic gram-negative bacilli infections (ex) Staphylococci and Mycobacterium tuberculosis)

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-floxacin

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-tyline

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Tricyclic antidepressants

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-pram, -ine

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SSRIs (antidepressant that increases serotonin)

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-azole

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-sartan
ARBs (Angiotensin II receptor blockers help relax your veins and arteries to lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood)
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-piprazole
Antipsychotic
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-prost-
Prostaglandin (cause uterine contractions; used for uterine hemorrhage and uterine atony)
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-dronate
bisphosphonate (treat osteoarthritis; help to strengthen bones and reduce the risk of bones breaking)
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-terol
B agonists (bronchodilators; relieve bronchospasm and reducing airway resistance)
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-tropion
inhaled anticholinergics (a class of bronchodilators primarily used in the management of chronic. obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD))
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Infiltration (IV Infusion Complication)
when IV fluids or medications leak out of the vein and into the surrounding tissue.
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Infiltration prevention & treatment (IV Infusion Complication)
prevention: use the smallest catheter, stabilize port access, assess blood return treatment: apply a cold compress after removing catheter
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Extravasation (IV Infusion Complication)
Another type of infiltration, but with a vesicant agent, meaning a medication that can cause serious tissue damage
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Extravasation prevention & treatment (IV Infusion Complication)
prevention: know med potential for extravasation treatment: aspirate drug if possible
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Phlebitis (IV Infusion Complication)
the inflammation of a vein may be d/t a blood clot, which results in redness, swelling, and pain
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Phlebitis prevention & treatment (IV Infusion Complication)
prevention: rotate site q 72-96 hrs and avoid excessive activity with the extremity treatment: apply heat compress after stopping the infusions and removing the IV catheter
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Hematoma (IV Infusion Complication)
leakage of blood from the vessel into the surrounding soft tissue
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Hematoma prevention & treatment (IV Infusion Complication)
prevention: avoid veins not easily seen or palpated treatment: apply light pressure after removing IV device
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Catheter embolus (IV Infusion Complication)
when an IV catheter fragment breaks off into the patient's venous system and causes a blockage
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Catheter embolus prevention & treatment (IV Infusion Complication)
prevention: do not reinsert the stylet needle into the catheter treatment: turn to the left side and apply tourniquet to limit venous flow
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Pneumothorax (Central Venous Catheter Complication)
A collapsed lung that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and the chest wall (during insertion)
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Pneumothorax prevention & treatment
prevention: use of U/S treatment: administer oxygen, and care for chest tube
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Air embolism
(gas embolism) occurs when one or more air bubbles enter a vein or artery and block it
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Air embolism prevention & treatment
prevention: pt should lay flat during care and perform Valsalva maneuver when possible treatment: place client in left Trendelenburg and administer oxygen
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Lumen Occlusion
complete inability to either infuse blood or fluid into the CVC lumen or withdraw blood or fluid from the CVC lumen
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Lumen Occlusion prevention & treatment
prevention: flush with NS before and after med administration treatment: use 10 ml syringe with a pulsing motion
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Bloodstream infection
infectious diseases defined by the presence of viable bacterial or fungal microorganisms in the bloodstream
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Bloodstream infection prevention & infection
prevention: maintain a sterile technique treatment: change the entire infusion system, obtain cultures, administer antibiotics
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5 complications associated with PICC line
catheter occlusions, dislodgments, phlebitis, embolism, infection

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