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Norepinephrine, epinephrine, dompamine, and dobutamine are what classification of drugs?

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Adrenergics

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This classification of drugs stimulates B2 receptors in the lungs; is used for cardiac arrest and COPD; it causes increased peripheral resistance and bronchodilitation; SE are dysrythmias, tremors, and anticholinergic effects

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Adrenergics (Norepi, epinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine)

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What does the nurse monitor when a patient is on adrenergic medications?

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BP, peripheral pulses, and urinary output

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chlordiazepoxide (librium); alprazolam (xanax); lorazepam (ativan); hydroxyzine (vistaril); equanil; and Buspar are what classification of drugs

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Anti-anxiety drugs

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This classification of drugs affects the neurotransmitters in the brain and is used for anxiety disorders, manic episodes, and panic attacks; SE are CNS depression, sedation, confusion, hepatic dysfunction; patients can overdose/get addicted; they need to avoid alcohol and discontinue slowly;

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Anti-anxiety drugs

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When patients are on this medication, caffine and smoking will decrease effectiveness of medication

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Anti-anxiety drugs

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Aluminum hydroxide gel; calcium carbonate; magnesium hydroxide; aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are what classification of drugs?

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Antacids

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procainamide; lidocaine; propanolol; amiodarone; varapamil; diltiazem hydrochloride are what classification of drugs?

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Antidysrhythmics

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gentamycin; neomycin; streptomycin; tobramycin are what classification of drugs?

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Aminoglycosides (ABX)

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Cephalexin; cefaclor; ceftriaxone; cefepime are what classification of drugs?

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Cephalosporins (ABX)

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Ciprofloxacin and Norfloxacin are what classification of drugs?

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Fluoroquinolones (ABX)

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Vancomycin is what classification of drug

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glycopeptides (ABX)

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erythromycin and azethromycin and clyndomycin are what classification of drugs?

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Macrolide Antibiotics

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amoxicillin, ampicillin, penicillin G and V, methicillin, nafcillin are what classification of drugs?

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Penicillin’s (ABX)

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Sulfixoxazole, Sulfasalazine, and Sulfamethoxazole are what classification of drugs

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Sulfonamides (ABX)

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Doxycycline, minocycline, and tetracycline are what classification of drugs?

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Tetracyclines (ABX)

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Propantheline Bromide, Atropine sulfate, Belladonna, Benztropine, Scopolamine, Iproproprium, tiotropium are what classification of drugs?

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Anticholinergics

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Heparin and Warfarin are what classification of drugs?

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Anticoagulents

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Clonazepam, diazepam, phenytoin sodium, phenobarbital, magnesium sulfate, valproic acid, Carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, topiramate are what classification of drugs?

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Anticonvulsants

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Phenelzine sulfate, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine are what classification of drugs?

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MAOI’s (antidepressants)

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Fluoetine, paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram are what classification of drugs?

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SSRI’s (antidepressants)

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Amitriptyline and imipramine are what classification of drugs?

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Tricyclics (Antidepressants)

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Bupropion and trazodone are what classification of drugs?

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Heterocyclics (Antidepressants)

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lispro, aspart are what classification of drugs?

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Rapid Acting insulin

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Regular (Humulin R) is what classification of drug?

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Short-acting insulin

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Isophane (NPH) and Humulin N are what classification of drugs?

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Intermediate acting insulin

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Glargine (lantus), Ultralente, and Humulin U are what classification of drugs?

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Very long acting insulin

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Glyburide, meformin, miglitol are classifications of what drugs?

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Oral Hypoglycemic agents

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Glucagon is what classification of drugs?

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Medications that reverses hypoglycemia

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Bismuth subsalicylate, diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate, ioperamide, and optium alkaloids are what classification of drugs?

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Antidiarrheal medications

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Trimethobenzamide, prochlorperazine HCL, Ondansetron, metoclopramide, meclizine, dimenhydrinate are what classification of drugs?

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Anitemetic medications

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Amphotericin B and Nystatin are what classification of drugs?

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Antifungal Medications

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Colchicine, probenecid, and allopurinol are what classification of drugs?

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Antigout Medications

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Chlorpheniramine maleate, diphenhydramine HCL, Promethazine HCL, and Loratadine are what classification of drugs?

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Antihistamine medications

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Cholestyramine and Atorvastatin are what classification of drugs?

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Antilipemic drugs

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Captopril, enalapril, lisiniopril, benazepril, fosinopril, quinopril, ramipril are what classification of drugs

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ACE inhibitors (antihypertensives)

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Atenolol, nadolol, propranolol, metoprolol are what classification of drugs?

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Beta Blockers (antihypertensives)

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Nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, amlodipine, and felodipine are what classification of drugs?

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Calcium Channel Blockers (antihypertensives)

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Candesartan, losartan are what classification of drugs?

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ARBS (Ace receptor blockers) (Antihypertensives)

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Doxazosin, prazosin, and terazosin are what classification of drugs?

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Alpha-1 adrenergic blockers (antihypertensives)

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Clonidine and methyldopa are what classification of drugs?

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Centrally acting alpha-adrenergics (antihypertensives)

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Hydralazine and minoxidil are what classification of drugs?

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Direct-acting vasodilators (antihypertensive medications

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Lithium, carbamazepine, and divalproex sodium are what classification of drugs?

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Medications for bipolar disorder

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These drugs neutralize gastic acids, raises gastric pH, and inactivates pepsin; they are used for peptic ulcers, indigestion, reflex esophagitis, and prevent stress ulcers; SE are constipation, diarrhea, acid rebound, metabolic acidosis; Considerations- effectiveness of oral contraceptives and salicylates may decreases with them and they reduce the absorption of tetracyclines, quinolonesm iron preparations, isoniazid, and phenothiazides

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Antacid medications

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These drugs are used for E. Coli and pseudomonas infections; they cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity (check renal function and 8th cranial nerve); end in “mycin”

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Aminoglycosides (ABX)

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These drugs are used for tonsilitis, otitis media, meningitis, and pre op preparation; cause bone marrow depression, rash, and superinfections, and can cause a false positive of proteinuria and glucosuria; take with food, cross allergy with penicillins, watch for thrombophlebitis

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Cephalosporins (ABX)

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These drugs are used for e.coli, pseudomonas, and staph aureus, and anthrax; causes increased liver enzymes and decreased WBC and Hct; Not taken with food, iron, or antacids- b/c it slows absorption; probenacid helps it work better

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Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and norfloxacin

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These drugs are used in clients who are allergic to penicillins; they cause confusion; used in acute infections, acne, URI, and prphylaxis before dental procedures; not taken with food; increase the effectiveness of coumadin and theophylin

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erythromycin and azethromycin

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These drugs are the biggest family with allergies; cuase gossitis, stomatitis, and gastritis; for moderate to severe infections, good mouth care, yogurt and buttermilk if diarrhea develops

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Penicillins

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These drugs are used for ulcerative colitis, chron’s disease, and otitis media; they cause peripheral neuropathy and crystals in urine; antacids inhibit uptake, take on empty stomach

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Sulfonamides

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These drugs are used for general infections, acne, and chronic peridontitis; cuases dysphagia, phototoxic reactions, rash, discoloration and inadequate calcification of primary teeth of fetus if taken during pregnancy; do not take with milk, iron, or antacids

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Tetracylcines

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These drugs decrease secretions, decrease GI motility, cause dry mouth, (Mydriais) dilates pupils, bronchodilitation, urinary retention; have to monitor for urinary incontinence and they are contraindicated in glaucoma

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Anticholinergics

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PTT is the test for this medication; normal bleeding time is 25-45 seconds and therapeutic range is 1.5-2.5 times that; the antidote is protamine sulfate; can only be given IV and Sub Q

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Heparin

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PT INR is the test for this drug; PT is 9-12 seconds, and INR is 2-3.5; therapeutic range is 1.5-2.5 times the base can be given PO; antidote is vitamin K

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Coumadin

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This classification of drugs causes respiratory depression, aplastic anemia, and gingival hypertrophy; don’t discontinue abruptly, makes patient drowsy

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Anticonvulsants

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this drug is an anticonvulsant and it can cause the urin to turn pink or a brown red color; IV administration may lead to cardiac arrest; and never mix with any other drug or dextrose IV

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Phenytoin Sodium

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For this anticonvulsant medication knee jerks should be done before each dose

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Magnesium sulfate

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Patient cannot have carbonated beverages with this anticonvulsant medication

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Valproic acid

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These drugs can cause a hypertensive crisis if eaten with aged cheese, wine, salomi, peporronie, sour cream, yogurt, pickled anything, herring, beer, liver, and bananas; causes photosensitivity, and should not be taken with SSRI’s

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MAOI’s

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These drugs inhibit the uptake of serotinin; takes 3-4 weeks to become effective; used for depression, OCD, obesity and bulimia; causes bowel upset, URI, anxiety; take in the morning and takes 4 weeks for full effect

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SSRI’s

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These drugs are used for depression and obstructive sleep apnea; they have anticholinergic effects and postural hypotension; daily dose is given at night

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Tricyclic antidepressants

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This insulin’s peak action is 1.5-2.5 hours after administration

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Rapid Acting (Lispro and Aspart)

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This insulin’s peak action is 1-5 hours after administration

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short acting (regular, humulin R)

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This insulin’s peak action is 6-14 hours after administration

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Intermediate-acting (isophane (nph) and humulin N)

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This insulin’s peak action is continuous

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Very long acting (glargine (lantus), ultralente, and humulin U)

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66
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This classification of drugs pushes the clients pancrease to produce more insulin; taken before breakfast; avoid alchok; interacts with aspirin, alcohol, MAOIs, birth control, and sulfanomides

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Oral hypoglycemics

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This medication reverses hypoglycemia and can cause hypotension and bronchospasms

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Glucagon

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These medications slow peristalsis; increases tone of smooth muscles and sphincters; can cause constipation, and anticholinergic effects; encourage fluids, monitor for urinary retention, and not used with abdominal pain of unknown origin

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Antidiarrheal medications

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These medications block effect of dopamine in chemoreceptor trigger zone, increases GI motility; for N/V; causes drowsiness, sedation, and anticholinergic effects

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Antemetic medications

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These medications cause hepatotoxicity, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and pruritus; administer with food; monitor for bleeding; used for fungal infections

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Antifungal medications

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These medications decrease production of and reabsorption of uric acid; causes agranulocytosis, and renal calculi; need to give patient tons of fluids; given with food

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Antigout medications

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This antigout medication is for acute gout attacks

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Colchicine

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73
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This antigout medication is for chronic gout; and increases the action of cipro; given with food, milk, and antacids

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Probenecid

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These medications block the effect of histmine, have anticholinergic effects and photosensitivity; used for allergic rhinitis, and allergic reactions; causes drowsiness, and bronchospasma; airy way management is important; administer with food, good mouth care, avoid alcohol

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Antihistamine medications

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75
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These medications inhibit cholesterol and triglyceride synthesis; they are taken at night or at least 30 minutes before meal; not given with any other meds

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Antilipemic agents

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This antilipemic agent blocks absorption of cholesterol; causes constipation, and fat-soluble vitamin deficiency

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Cholestyramine

77
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This antilipemic agent inhibits synthesis of cholesterol; take at night; give with caution with decreased liver function; contact health care provider if unexplained muscle pain, especially with fever or malaise

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Atorvastatin

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This antihypertensive medication blocks the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 which is a strong vasoconstrictor; they end in “pril”; side effect cough and orthostatic hypotension; not given with food

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ACE inhibitors

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These antihypertensive medications end in “olol”; they change the beat of the heart and cause bronchospams; used for hypertension, angina, and SVT; blocks normal signs of hypoglycemia; do not discontinue abruptly; take with meals

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Beta blockers

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These antihypertensive medications inhibit the movement of calcium across cell membranes in the heart; they end in “ipines”; used for angina, hypertension, and dysrhythmias;

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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These antihypertensive medications end in “tan”; cause orthostatic hypotension; used for hypertension, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy, myocardial infarction

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ARBS

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These antihypertensive medications end in “zosin”; they cause nasal congestion; administer first dose at bedtime to avoid fainting; monitor weight, BUN/creatinine, and edema; used for hypertension and Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Alpha-1 adrenergic blockers

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These antihypertensive medications affects the CNS to tell the heart what to do; they decrease rate and force of contraction of the heart; they cause sedation and orthostatic hypotension; don’t discontinue abruptly, and monitor for fluid retention

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Centrally acting alpha-adrenergics

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These antihypertensive medications relax smooth muscles of blood vessels, lowering peripheral resistance; used for hypertension; causes tachycardia; increases body hair; must be held if pulse in an adult is less than 60

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Direct-acting vasodilators

85
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These medications reduce amount of catecholamines released; causes GI upset, tremors, polydipsia, and polyuria; monitor serum levels carefully; severe toxicity: exaggerated reflexes, seizures, coma, death

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Bipolar medications

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This bipolar medication is used to control manic episodes; blood levels must be monitored frequently and should be between 1-1.5 before toxic; check 2-3 times weekly when started and then monthly; signs of intoxication- vomiting; diarrhea, drowsiness, muscular weakness, ataxia

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Lithium

87
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Cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, Doxorubicin, and tamoxifen are what classification of drugs?

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Antineoplastics

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These drugs work on rapidly producing cells in the body both good and bad; they cause hepatotoxicity, bone marrow suppression, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, leukopenia, anorexia, N/V, diarrhea, stomatitis, alopecia, and infertility; monitor for bleeding and infection

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Antineoplastics

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Busulfan, chlorambucil, cisplastin platinol-AQ, and cyclophosphamide are what classification of drugs?

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alkylating agents- antineoplastic agents

90
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Fluorouracil and methotrexate are what classification of drugs? They also stimulate the vomiting center

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Antimetabolites- antineoplastic agents

91
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Tamoxifen and testosterone are what classification of drugs?

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Hormonal agent- antineoplastic agents

92
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These drugs change hormonal sensitivity to cells; they decrease WBC production, cause hypercalcemia, increase appetite, cause sodium and fluid retention, and masculinize or feminize; body image issues are huge with these drugs; monitor serum calcium levels constantly with these drugs

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Tomoxifen and testosterone

93
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Vinblastine and Vincristine are what classification of drugs?

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Vinca Alkaloids- antineoplastic agents

94
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These antineoplastic agents cause alopecia, neuropathies, and stomatitis; they also cause a loss of DTRs; must monitor and check DTRs, monitor IV site for a patent IV because these drugs are toxic to skin and slough off skin if not carefully administered; can be given with zyloprim which decrease uric acid in the body

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Vinca alkaloids- antineoplastic agents

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Trihexyphenidyl, benztropine mesylate, Levodopa, carbidopa-levidopa, and bromocriptine mesylate are what classification of drugs?

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Antiparkinson drugs

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These drugs convert into dopamine to be used in the brain; they either increase the use of dopamine, are a precursor to dopamine, or carry dopamine over to the synapse; They cause dizziness, ataxia, anticholinergic effects; monitor for urinary retention, B6 will reverse effects of these meds, don’t give CNS depressants with them

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Antiparkinson drugs

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Copidrogel, dipyridamole, salicylates are what classification of drugs?

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Antiplatelet agents

98
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These drugs interfere with platelet aggregation, hemorrhage and bleeding is a major SE along with thrombocytopenia, and hematuria; they cause GI upset; teach clients s/s of bleeding, inform health care provider or dentist before any procedure

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Antiplatelet agents

99
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Haloperidol, perphenazine, chlorpromazine are what classification of drugs

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Traditional antipsychotic medications

100
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Risperidone, ziprasidone, and clozapine are what classification of drugs?

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Atypical antipsychotic medications

101
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These drugs block dopamine receptors in the basal ganglia; cause EPSEs, sedation, orthostatic hypotension, akathisia, dyskinesia, dystonias, parkinson syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, leukopenia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome; lower seizure threshold, and may lower growth rate in children

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Antipsychotic medications

102
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These drugs are used for fever; they cause liver dysfunction and GI irritation;

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Antipyretic medications

103
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SSKI is what classification of drugs?

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Antithyroid agents/iodines

104
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These drugs reduce vascularity of thyroid gland and inhibit the release of thyroid hormones into circulation; Cause rashes, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and can stain teeth; drink with a straw and given with juice or meals; stop taking 2 weeks prior to surgery

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Antithyroid agents/iodines

105
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Levothyroxine and Liothyronine are what classification of drugs?

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Thyroid replacement medicaitons

106
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These medications increase the metabolic rate of body; cause nervousness, tachycardia, and weight loss; given for hypothyroidism; they enhance the effect of coumadin and antidepressants; they decrease the effectiveness of insulin and digoxin

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Thyroid replacement medications

107
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Isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, para-amino-salicyclic acid are what classification of drugs?

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Antitubercular agents

108
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These drugs are used for TB; cause hepatitis, peripheral neuritis, monitor liver damage and hepatitis, client should cover mouth and nose when coughing, confine used tissues to plastic bags, and wear a mask with crowds until three sputum cultures are negative

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Antitubercular agents

109
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Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and Guaifenesin are what classification of drugs?

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Antitussive/Expectorant medications

110
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These drugs are used for coughs to to URI and COPD; cause dizziness, drowsiness, bradycardia, anticholinergic effects, and respiratory depression; monitor cough type and frequency; avoid alcohol and elderly clients may need reduced dosages

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Antitussive/Expectorant medications

111
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Acyclovir, Zidovudine, didanosine, and ganciclovir are what classification of drugs?

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Antivirals

112
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These drugs inhibits DNA or RNA replication in viruses; cause vertigo, headache, and GI upset; encourage fluids; not a cure but relieve ssymptoms

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Antiviral medications

113
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Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine sulfate are what classification of drugs?

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder medications

114
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These drugs increase level of catecholamines in cerebral cortex; cause restlessness, insomnia, tremors, tachycardia, and seizures; give in the morning, monitor growth rates, and monitor progress to evaluate their effectiveness

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder medications

115
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Aledronate and ibandronate are what classification of drugs?

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Bone Reabsorption inhibitors (Biophosphonates)

116
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These drugs inhibit reabsorption of bone and are used for osteoporosis and pageates disease; instruct the client to take this medication in the morning and remain upright for 30 minutes after taking medication; causes esophagitis

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Bone-reabsorption inhibitors

117
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aminophylline, Terbutaline sulfate, ipratropium bromide, tiotropium, albuterol, and Montelukast sodium are what classification of drugs?

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Bronchodilators

118
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These drugs have anticholinergic effects; cause tachycardia, palpitations, and dysrhythmias; They are short acting, long acting, and prophylactic; they may aggregate diabetes; use bronchodilator first and then steroid inhaler

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Bronchodilators

119
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Acetylcysteine is what?

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A Mucolytic

120
Q

Acetazolamide is used for what?

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Open-angle glaucoma

121
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This medication decreases production of aqueous humor in ciliary body; causes blurred vision, lacrimation, and pulmonary edema; evaluate mental status of client because of it’s effect on potassium; monitor for systemic effects

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Acetazolamide

122
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Digoxin is used for what?

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Heart failure and dysrhythmias

123
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This medication increases the force of myocardial contraction and slows the heart rate by stimulating the vagus nerve; Causes bradycardia, halos around dark objects, blurred vision, halo vision; hold medication is pulse in an adult is

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Digoxin

124
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What is the antidote for digoxin?

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Digabind

125
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Sulcrafate is used for what?

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Ulcers (duodenal ulcers)

126
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This medication adheres to and protects ulcer’s surface by forming a barrier; causes constipation, vertigo, and flatulence; give 2 h before or after most medications to prevent decreased absorption

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Sulcrafate

127
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Hydrochlorothiazide is what type of diuretic

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Thiazide diuretic

128
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What type of diuretic is Spironlactone?

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Potassium sparing diuretic

129
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With this medication salt substitutes containing potassium need to be avoided

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Spironlactone

130
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Furosemide is what type of diuretic?

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Loop diuretic

131
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With this medication potassium needs to be monitored; will take effect causing diuresis within 5-10 min of IV administration, or 30 min of oral administration

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Furosemide

132
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Mannitol is what type of diuretic?

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Osmotic diuretic

133
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This diuretic is used in patients with excess fluid in the brain or increased ICP

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Mannitol

134
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With this class of medications, potassium and electrolytes need to be monitored; don’t give at bed time, weight client daily, monitor I &O’s, encourage or discourage potassium containing foods based on which one is given; take with food or milk;

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Diuretics

135
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Methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, tetrahydrozoline, and timolol maleate are what classification of drugs?

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Eye medications

136
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With these medications pressure needs to be placed on the tear ducts for one minute after administration to decrease systemic effects

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Eye medications

137
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Nitrofurantoin and phenzopyridine are what classification of medication?

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Genitourinary medications

138
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This medications causes asthma attacks; given with food or milk avoid acidic foods with it; is used for genitourinary problems

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Nitrofurantoin

139
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This medication is a genitourinary drug that turns the urine bright orange

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Phenazopyridine

140
Q

Sildenafil, Vardenafil, and Tadalafil are what classification of drugs?

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Anti-impotence drugs

141
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This class of drugs can never be taken with nitrates because it will cause fatal hypotension; do not take with grapefruit juice; can cause headache, flushing, hypotension, and priapisms

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Anti-impotence drugs

142
Q

Hydrocortison, dexamethasone, and prednisone are what classification of drugs?

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Glucocorticoids

143
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These drugs stimulate formation of glucose and alters normal immune response; used for addison’s disease, Crohn’s disease, COPD, and leukemias; they caused stunted growth in children, increase susceptibility to infection and may mask s/s of infection, insomnia, hypokalemia, and hyperglycemia

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Glucocorticoids

144
Q

Deferoxamine mesylate is used for what?

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Iron intoxication, chronic iron overload

145
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Dimercaprol is used for what?

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Treatment of arsenic, gold, and mercury poisoning

146
Q

Edetate calcium disodium is used for what?

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acute and chronic lead poisoning

147
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What heavy metal antagonist is very painful when injected and is injected with a local anesthetic that goes in first to numb the pain? This medication may also cause a rapid mobilization of lead which can exacerbate symptoms?

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Edetate calcium disodium

148
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These medications cause constipation, dark stools, tooth enamel stains, and tachycardia; take them on an empty stomach; don’t take with milk, antacids, or tetracyclines, eggs or coffee/tea; Vitamin C increases its absorption,

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Iron preparations

149
Q

Fludrocortisone acetate is what class of medication?

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Mineralocorticoids

150
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This medication increases sodium reabsorption, potassium and hydrogen excretion; used for adrenal insufficiency; causes sodium and water retention and hypokalemia; give with food

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Fludrocortisone acetate

151
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What type of diet is needed when taking mineralocorticoids?

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Low-sodium, high protein, and high-potassium diet

152
Q

Cyclosporine is what type of drug?

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Immunosuppressants

153
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This immunosuppressant causes nephrotoxicity, gingival hyperplasia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia; It is used to prevent rejection for transplanted organs; mix with whole milk, chocolate milk, or fruit juice when taking and take it with adrenal corticosteroids

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Cyclosporine

154
Q

Cascara, Bisacodyl, docusate, and milk of magnesia are what classification of drugs?

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Laxatives and stool softeners

155
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These medication should be taken with a full glass of water; may cause abdominal cramps, hypermagnesemia, diarrhea and dependence; they are used for constipation and preparation for procedures or surgery

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Laxatives and Stool softeners

156
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What laxative is a stimulant?

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Bisacodyl

157
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What laxative is a lubricant?

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Mineral oil

158
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What absorbs water into stool mass, making stool bulky, thus stimulating peristalsis

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bulk-forming laxatives/stool softeners

159
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What coats the surface of stool and fecal mass, allowing for easier passage

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Lubricant laxatives/stool softeners

160
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What stimulates peristalsis when thy come in contact with intestinal mucosa?

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Stimulant laxatives/stool softeners

161
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Myotic is?

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when the pupils constrict

162
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Mydriasis is when

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the pupils dilate

163
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pilocarpine and carachol are what classification of drugs?

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Miotic eye medications

164
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These medications cause contraction of sphincter muscles of iris, resulting in miosis; they cause headache, hypotension, BRONCHOCONSTRICTION; apply light pressure to lacrimal sac after administration of medication; they cause a cholinergic systemic effect

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Miotic eye medications

165
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Atropine sulfate and Cyclopentolate are what classification of drugs?

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Mydriatic and cycloplegic eye medications

166
Q

These medications are used as diagnostic prodecures for the eye doctor and acute iritis; they cause anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, blurred vision; photophobia; tachycardia); contraindicated with narrow-angle glaucoma?

A

Atropine sulfate and cyclopentolate

167
Q

Isosorbide is what type of medication?

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Nitrates

168
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These meds relax vascular smooth muscle; decrease venous return; are used for angina, CHF with MI; periop hypertension; cause HYPOTENSION; take when chest pain occurs; place under tongue; take q 5 min up to 3 doses then go to ER; take when chest pain is anticipated; needs to sting on tongue- won’t if expired; take patch off before placing another or if D-fib is taking place

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Nitrates

169
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Ibuprofen, Indomehtacin, and Naproxen are what classification of drugs?

A

NSAIDS

170
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These meds are used for pain, fever, arthritis, and dysmenorrhea; cause fluid retention, bleeding, GI upset; monitor liver and renal function; watch for bleeding; don’t take if there is an aspirin allergy;

A

NSAIDS

171
Q

Tissue plasminogen activator and streptokinase are what classification of drugs?

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Thrombolytics

172
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These meds cause BLEEDING; bradycardia, and dysrhythmias; contraindicated with hemophilia, active CVA, recent trauma, 75 yrs or older, on coumadine or heparin, or if chest compressions have been done; dissolves clots

A

Thrombolytics

173
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What is the antidote for thrombolytics?

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amino caproic acid

174
Q

Cimetidine and ranitidine are what classification of drugs?

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Ulcer medications

175
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These drugs cause confusion, dizziness, hypotesion, and impotence; patient CANNOT smoke on these; bedtime dose supporesses nocturnal acid production;

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Ulcer medications

176
Q

Cyanocobalamin is what

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Vitamin B12

177
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This med is used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency, pernicious anemia, hemorrhage, renal and hepatic diseases; can cause anaphylaxis

A

Vitamin B12

178
Q

Folic acid can cause

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Bronchospasms

179
Q

These medications cause nausea, gynecomastia, and contact lens intolerance

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Estrogens

180
Q

These meds are given to men to decrease urinary urgency, hesitancy, and nocturia in prostatic hyperplasia

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Terazosin and tamsulosin

181
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This herbal supplement is an immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial; it is used to prevent and treat colds, flu, wound healing, and UTIs; decreases effectiveness of immunosuppressants

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Echinacea

182
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This herbal supplement is an antimicrobial, antilipidemic, antithrombotic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory; causes flatulence, heartburn, irritation of GI system, and allergic reactions; will potentiate anticoags and antiplatelets, antihypertensives, and antidiabetics; decrease efficacy of cyclosporines and hormonal contraceptives

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Garlic

183
Q

This herbal supplement is a collagen synthesis and used for arthritis for cartilage synthesis with glucosamine; causes dyspepsia, and nausea; may potentiate effects of anticoagulants

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Chondroitin

184
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This herbal supplement is a collagen synthesis and used for arthritis for cartilage synthesis with chondroitin ; causes dyspepsia, and nausea; may impede insulin secretion or increase resistance

A

Glucosamine

185
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Garlic, ginger, and ginko have what affect

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anticoagulant effects

186
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This herbal supplement is an analgesia, and improves blood circulation; used for nerve pain and PVD; causes discomfort, burning pain in eyes, nose, and mouth, blepharospasm and swelling in eyes, skin tissue irritation, cough, and bronchospasms; decrease effectiveness of antihypertensive, increases risk of cough with ACE inhibitors, may potentiate antiplatelet and anticoagulant meds and herbs, may cause hypertensive crisis with MAOIs, increases theophylline abosrption

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Cayenne Pepper

187
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This herbal supplement is an antidepressant, sedative effects, antiviral, and antimicrobial effects; used for mild to moderate depression, sleep disorders, skin and wound healing; may cause photosensitivity, fatigue, allergic reactions, dry mouth, dizziness, restlessness, and nausea; drecreases effectiveness of antivrial aids drugs, anti-rejection drugs, theophylline, coumadine, hormonal contraceptives

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St. John’s Wort

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