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Pharm final
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
05/11/2012

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N-Acetylcysteine
Definition
Tylenol antidote
Term
Narcan
Definition
Narcotic antagonist
Term
ASA (Aspirin)
Definition
COX-1 inhibitor
-Anti-inflammatory
-Anti-pyretic
-Anti-platelet
Term
Codeine
Definition
Opioid analgesic
-Minor pain and cough
Term
Lidoderm patches
Definition
Lidocaine in a patch
Term
Methadone
Definition
Opioid
Usedc for detox or maintenance
Term
NSAIDS
Definition
Inhibit prostaglandins by blocking COX-1
-Anti-inflammatory
-Anti-pyretic
-Analgesic
Term
Triptans
Definition
Used for migraine attack (Not prophylaxis)
Term
Neuromuscular blockers
Definition
Anesthetic
Do not diminish consciousness or perception of pain, even when admin in doses that produce complete paralysis
Term
Atropine
Definition
Anticholinergic (anti PSS)
-dry secretions for intubation
-Tx heart block and/or with bradycardia
Term
Digoxin
Definition
Slows HR and decreases conduction
Increases contractility
Term
Nitroglycerin
Definition
Anti-anginal
Term
ACE-inhibitors
Definition
Antihypertensive
-Completely blocks the angiotensin I converting enzyme
-Renal protective in diabetics
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers
Definition
Anti-hypertensive, Anti-anginal, prophylaxis for migraines
Term
Diltiazem
Definition
Calsium channel blocker
Term
ARBs
Definition
Anti-hypertensive
Blocks receptor site of angiotensin
Term
Metoprolol
Definition
Beta Blocker
-Anti-hypertensive, Anti-anginal, MI prophylaxis
Term
Thiazides
Definition
Anti-hypertensive
-Fist line drug for HTN
-Inhibits Na and Cl reabsorption in early distal tubule
-May increase serum levels of Ca, Glu and uric acids
Term
Amyl Nitrite
Definition
Acute Tx of angina pectoris
-reduces systemic arterial pressure (reduces afterload)
Term
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Definition
Blood thinner
-Works on liver to inhibit synthesis of vit K dependent clotting factors
Term
Aspirin (blood)
Definition
Anti-platelet
-blocks platelet aggregation, permanently
- Prophylaxis for MI pt with angina or hx of MI
Term
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Definition
Blood thinner
-prophylaxis for MI, stroke, atherosclerosis
Term
Erythropoeitin (EPO)
Definition
Stimulates the production of RBC
Term
Packed Red Blood Cells
Definition
for anemia, acute blood lose
Term
B12 Supplements
Definition
Herbal
-for macrocytic (Pernicious) anemias (admin IM)
-Intrinsic factor deficiency
Term
Ferrous Sulfate
Definition
Iron
-Needs acidic environment to be absorbed
-Tx for iron deficient anemias
Term
Echinacea
Definition
without + research base
Term
Ginseng
Definition
Herbal
Increases clotting time
Term
Glucosamine Chondroitin
Definition
Herbal
-Used for joint pain and stiffness
Term
Saw Palmetto
Definition
NO research base
-For prostate care
Term
St. John's Wort
Definition
Indicated for mild to moderate depression
Term
Vitamin D
Definition
Required for deposition of Ca into bones
Term
Salmeterol
Definition
Respiratory
Maintenance only
Beta 2 agonist
Term
Albuterol
Definition
Respiratory
Beta 2 agonist
Term
Fluticasone (Flonase)
Definition
Intra-nasal glucocorticoid
-indicated for allergic rhinitis
Term
Pseudophed
Definition
Activates alpha-1 adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels= vasoconstriction
-for non allergic rhinitis
Term
Astelin
Definition
Intra-nasal anti-histamine
Term
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Definition
Antilipemics
Lowers LDL
Term
Vasopressin (Ptiressin)
Definition
Synthetic ADH
Term
Levothyroxine
Definition
Synthetic T4
Term
Glucocorticoids
Definition
Regulation of glucose metabolism and ant-inflammatory
Term
Prednisone
Definition
Glucocorticoid
Term
Kwell
Definition
Topical
Tx for scabies
Term
Penicillin
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Ciprofloxacin
Definition
Floroquinolone
Term
Ketoconazole
Definition
Anti-fungal
Term
Mebendazole
Definition
Anti-helminth (pinworms!!!)
Term
Mefloquine
Definition
For malaria
Term
Ritalin
Definition
CNS stimulant
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
sedative
Short acting: insomnia, pre-anesthetic, anti-anxiety
Long acting: Epilepsy, neurologic disorders
Term
Lamotrigine
Definition
Anti-convulsant
Term
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Definition
Anti-convulsant
Term
eszoplicione
Definition
Lunesta
Hypnotic
Term
zolpidem
Definition
Ambien
Hypnotic
Term
Zaleplon
Definition
Sonata
Hynotics
Term
Ramelteon (rozerem)
Definition
Melatonin agonist
hypnotic
Term
Lispro
Definition
Fast acting-short duration insulin
Term
NPH
Definition
Intermediate-acting insulin
Term
Glargine
Definition
Long acting insulin
Term
Byetta
Definition
Incretin mimetic
Term
Januvia
Definition
block breakdown of natural incretin (diabetes)
Term
Metformin
Definition
Biguanide
enhances peripheral utilization of glucose in skeletal muscle
Term
Glipizide
Definition
Sulfonylureas
Term
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Definition
Term
Docusate sodium
Definition
Term
Lasctulose
Definition
Term
Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
Definition
Term
PPI
Definition
Term
Sodium bicarbonate
Definition
Term
Magnesium citrate
Definition
Term
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Definition
Term
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Definition
Term
Scopoloamine
Definition
Term
Tamoxifen
Definition
Term
Mustagen agents
Definition
Term
Aromatase inhibitors
Definition
Term
Nuva Ring
Definition
Term
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Definition
Term
IMPLANON
Definition
Term
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Definition
Term
Medroxyprogesterone
Definition
Term
Terbutaline
Definition
Term
Testosterone
Definition
Term
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor (Viagra)
Definition
Term
Alpha Reductase inhibitor (Proscar)
Definition
Term
Cyclosporine
Definition
Immunosuppressants
-To avoid rejection in; renal, hepatic or cardiac transplants
Term
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Definition
Immunosuppressant
-Avoid rejection in renal transplant
Term
Probenecid
Definition
Muscoskeletal Drug
-Tx Gout
-Decreases uric acid reabsoption
Term
DMARDS (Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs)
Definition
Muscoskeletal Drug
-rheumatoid arthritis
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