Antihypertensives
Diuretics
Lipid Lowering Drugs
Anti-dysrythmics
Antiinfectives
100
lowers heart rate and decreases contractility
What is a beta blocker?
100
Check before: Electrolyte levels (inform prescriber if low) Other ototoxic drugs Check after: Give potassium supplements as ordered Monitor for hearing loss
What is giving loop diuretics?
100
liver
What is where is cholesterol made?
100
Sure Beats Picking Corn
What are the Class I antidysrhythmics?
100
inhibit bacterial protein synthesis
What are macrolides?
200
nausea, vomiting, anorexia, severe bradycardia, seeing halos around objects
What is digoxin toxicity?
200
osmotic diuretic used in critical care
What is mannitol?
200
flushing, pruritis, nasal inflammation
What is side effects of niacin?
200
+inotrope, improves strength of contraction
What is digoxin?
200
most common adverse effects with aminoglycosides
What is ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity?
300
Decreased peripheral smooth muscle tone Decreased systemic vascular resistance Decreased blood pressure
What is a calcium channel blocker?
300
Check before: Electrolyte levels No potassium supplements, salt substitutes, ACE inhibitors Check after: Monitor for hyperkalemia
What is giving potassium sparing diuretics?
300
Activate cell lipid receptors, break down lipids for elimination Intended responses: Decrease triglycerides
What is fibrate drugs?
300
Used to convert Paroxysmal Supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm...has VERY short half life
What is adenosine?
300
isoniazid rifampin ethambutol pyrazinamide
What are anti tubercular drugs?
400
Dilate arteries Lower BP and decrease workload of heart
What is a vasodilator (NTG)?
400
Primarily used for glaucoma
What is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor?
400
Used: -When low-fat, low-cholesterol diet does not work -When patient is unable to take statins -With statins for increased effects
What is ezetimibe?
400
ALL antidysrhythmics can cause...
What are dysrhythmias?
400
Adverse Effects: Red-Man syndrome
What is vancomycin?
500
Act directly on peripheral arteries causing them to dilate; leads to lower BP
What is a direct vasodilator?
500
hypokalemia leads to this toxicity
What is digoxin toxicity?
500
rare and serious side effect that can shut down kidneys
What is rhabdomyolysis?
500
Class I drugs must be monitored for this change on the ECG
What is elongated QT interval?
500
tetracyclines, sulfonamides, quinolones
What are antibiotics that cause photosensitivity?
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