Unit 4 Flashcards
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Somatropin (Growth Hormone) MOA:
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enhance growth
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Somatropin (Growth Hormone) Adverse Effects:
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headache, hyperglycemia, rash, flulike syndrome
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Somatropin (Growth Hormone) Indications:
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treatment of growth failure
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Somatropin (Growth Hormone) Contraindications:
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drug allergy, acute illness and children w/ closed growth plates
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Vasopressin MOA:
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enhances antidiuretic hormone
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Vasopressin Adverse Effects:
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hypertension, vertigo, headache
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Vasopressin Indications:
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diabetes insipidus
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Vasopressin Contraindications:
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drug allergy, asthma, cardiovascular disease
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Levothyroxine MOA:
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induces changes in the metabolic rate
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Levothyroxine Adverse Effect:
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cardiac dysrhythmia
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Levothyroxine Indications:
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hypothyroidism
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Levothyroxine Contraindications:
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drug allergy, hyperthyroidism, and MI (!)
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Propylthiouracil MOA:
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inhibit the incorporation of iodine molecules into amino acid tyrosine`
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Propylthiouracil Adverse Effect:
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liver and bone marrow toxicity
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Propylthiouracil Indications:
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hyperthyroidism
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Propylthiouracil Contraindications:
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drug allergy
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Nursing diagnosis for thyroid & antithyroid medications:
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The nursing dx for Levothyroxine and Propylthiouracil is knowledge deficit AND noncompliance
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The 3P’s of Diabetes:
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Polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia
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Route of Rapid-Acting Insulin:
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Subcutaneous
20
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Onset of RAI:
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15 minutes
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Peak and Duration of RAI:
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Peaks in 1-2 hours
Duration of 3-5 hours
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Half-life of RAI:
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80 min
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Route Short Acting Insulin:
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Subcutaneous and Intravenous !
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Onset of SAI:
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30-60 minutes
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Peak and Duration of SAI:
Peak is 2.5 hours
Duration is 6-10 hours
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Half-life of SAI:
Unknown
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Glipizide MOA:
stimulate release of insulin
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Glipizide Adverse Effects:
hypoglycemia & weight gain
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Glipizide Indications:
Type 2 Diabetes (hyperglycemia)
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Glipizide Contraindications:
Hypoglycemia, drug allergy
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Metformin MOA:
decrease glucose production by the liver
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Metformin Adverse Effects:
GI Symptoms: abdominal bloating and diarrhea
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Metformin Indications:
Type 2 Diabetes
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Metformin Contraindications:
renal disease & drug allergy
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Fludocortisone (mineralcorticoid) MOA:
modify enzyme activity
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Fludocortisone (mineralcorticoid) Adverse Effects:
hypertension, convulsions, weight gain, and hyperglycemia
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Fludocortisone (mineralcorticoid) Indications:
Adrenocortical insufficiency
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Fludocortisone (mineralcorticoid) Contraindications:
drug allergy
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Methylprednisone (glucocorticoid) MOA:
modify enzyme activity
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Methylprednisone (glucocorticoid)
Adverse Effect:
hypertension, convulsions, weight gain, and hyperglycemia
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Methylprednisone (glucocorticoid)
Indications:
chronic respiratory illness
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Methylprednisone (glucocorticoid)
Contraindications:
drug allergy
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Alendronate MOA:
inhibits or reverses osteoclast-mediated bone resportion
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Aldendronate must be taken...
with 8 oz of water first thing in the morning
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Aldendronate Adverse Effects:
GI upset
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Aldendronate Indications:
osteoporosis
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Aldendronate Contraindications:
drug allergy, dysphagia, esophagitis
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Calcitonin (Bisphosphonates) MOA:
inhibits osteoclastic bone resportion
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Calcitonin (Bisphosphonates) Adverse Effects:
nausea and vomiting
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Calcitonin (Bisphosphonates) Indications:
osteoporosis
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Calcitonin (Bisphosphonates) Contraindications:
drug allergy & salmon
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Clomiphene (fertility rx) MOA:
blocking estrogen receptors in the uterus and the brain
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Clomiphene (fertility rx) Adverse Effect:
tachycardia, dizziness, bloating, multiple pregnancies
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Clomiphene (fertility rx) Indications:
promote ovulation
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Clomiphene (fertility rx) Contraindications:
drug allergy and ovarian failure
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Oxytocin MOA:
stimulates uterine contraction
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Oxytocin Adverse Effects:
hypo/hypertension, chest pain, cramping
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Oxytocin Indications:
induce labor
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Oxytocin Contraindications:
drug allergy & high risk intrauterine positions
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Contraceptive Rx MOA:
prevent ovulation by inhibiting the release of gonadotropins and increasing uterine mucous viscosity
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Contraceptive Rx Adverse Effects:
hypertension, edema, migraines, increased weight, amenorrhea and breast changes
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Contraceptive Rx Indications:
prevention of pregnancy
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Contraceptive Rx Contraindications:
pregnancy, MI, stroke, pulmonary embolism
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Finasteride MOA:
prevents the conversion of testosterone DHT
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Finasteride Adverse Effects:
reduced libido, hypotension, dizziness, and drowsiness
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Finasteride Indications:
benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Finasteride Contraindcations:
drug allergy, pregnant women and children
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Sidenafil (Viagra) MOA:
inhibits action of the enzyme phosphodiesterase
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Sidenafil (Viagra) Adverse Effect:
hypotension, headache, flushing
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Sidenafil (Viagra) Indications:
ED
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Sidenafil (Viagra) Contraindications:
cardiovascular disease, drug allergy, nitrates
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Testosterone MOA:
stimulates normal growth & development of secondary sex characteristics
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Diphenyhydromine; Ioratadine (antihistamine) MOA:
blocks histamine receptors
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Diphenyhydromine; Ioratadine (antihistamine) Adverse:
drowsiness, dry mouth, vision changes
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Diphenyhydromine; Ioratadine (antihistamine) Indications:
nasal allergies, allergic rhinitis, uticaria
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Diphenyhydromine; Ioratadine (antihistamine) Contraindications:
drug allergy
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Benzonatate; Dextromethorphan (Antitussive) MOA:
Benzonatate: numbs stretch receptor cells in respiratory tract
Dextromethorphan: suppresses cough center
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Benzonatate; Dextromethorphan (Antitussive) Adverse:
Benzonatate: dizziness, headache, sedation
Dextromethrophan: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea
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Benzonatate; Dextromethorphan (Antitussive) Indications:
cough
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Benzonatate; Dextromethorphan (Antitussive) Contraindications:
drug allergy
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Codeine (antitussive) MOA:
suppresses cough through direct action on cough center
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Codeine (antitussive) Adverse Effects:
sedation, light-headedness, constipation
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Codeine (antitussive) Indications:
cough
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Codeine (antitussive) Contraindications:
drug allergy
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Guaifenesin (expectorant) MOA:
loosening & thinning respiratory secretions
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Guaifenesin (expectorant) Adverse Effects:
gastric irritation
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Guaifenesin (expectorant) Indications:
relief of productive cough
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Guaifenesin (expectorant) Contraindications:
drug allergy
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Albuterol (bronchodilator);
Ipratroprium-anticholinergic (Beta-adrenergic agonist);
Salmeterol (Sympathomimetic)
MOA:
relax and dilate airways
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Albuterol (bronchodilator);
Ipratroprium-anticholinergic (Beta-adrenergic agonist);
Salmeterol (Sympathomimetic)
Adverse Effects:
restlessness, cardiac stimulation, hyperglycemia
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Albuterol (bronchodilator);
Ipratroprium-anticholinergic (Beta-adrenergic agonist);
Salmeterol (Sympathomimetic)
Indications:
prevent bronchospasms
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Albuterol (bronchodilator);
Ipratroprium-anticholinergic (Beta-adrenergic agonist);
Salmeterol (Sympathomimetic)
Contraindications:
drug allergy, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias
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Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist) MOA:
blocks the inflammatory process with asthma
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Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist) Adverse Effects:
headache, dizziness, and insomnia
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Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist) Indications:
prophylaxis and long term treatment of asthma
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Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist) Contraindications:
drug allergy
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Fluticasone Propionate; Methylprednisolone (selected corticosteroids) MOA:
reducing inflammation and enhancing beta agonist
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Fluticasone Propionate; Methylprednisolone (selected corticosteroids) Adverse Effects:
CNS effects, prone to infections, dermatologic issues
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Fluticasone Propionate; Methylprednisolone (selected corticosteroids) Indications:
Fluticasone Propionate: asthma prophylaxis and maintenance
Methylprednisolone: exacerbation of asthma & COPD
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Fluticasone Propionate; Methylprednisolone (selected corticosteroids) Contraindications:
drug allergy
