Anti-Infectives
Is there something in my teeth? No, but this antibiotic might stain them permanently.
What is tetracycline?
You may need these medications before exams to calm your nerves, but this class of drugs will help with seizure control as well.
What are benzodiazepines?
The patient on atorvastatin should take this drug at what time of day?
What is in the evening?
This medication will relieve your acute asthma attack and make things "all better".
What is albuterol?
This category of controlled substances has no accepted medical use in the United States and a high potential for abuse.
What are Schedule 1 drugs?
This class of antibiotics is very hard on the ears and kidneys and requires close monitoring of peaks and troughs.
What is aminoglycosides?
Flossing isn't just a dance. Patient's on this AED need careful dental care due to the potential for gingival hyperplasia.
What is phenytoin?
We've got a bleeder! Which anticoagulant's effects are monitored by watching the patient's PTT?
What is heparin?
Feeling down? It's best not to start this leukotriene modifier that can create or worsen feelings of depression.
What is montelukast sodium?
This pregnancy risk category indicates that the drug is contraindicated because fetal risks clearly outweigh any possible benefit.
What is pregnancy category X?
Achilles isn't the only one who needs to worry about that tendon in his foot. Patient's on this medication need to report any pain or decreased mobility in their ankle immediately.
What is ciprofloxacin?
Ethosuximide won't fix your attendance at WCU but it is the most effective drug at preventing this type of seizure.
What are absence seizures?
LOL! This class of drugs means serious business for our blood pressure and should be used cautiously in patient's with asthma.
What are beta blockers?
Smile! The pharmacy will need to see your license for this drug used to treat congestion and make illegal substances.
What is pseudophedrine?
The lowest plasma concentration of a medication, measured just before the next dose to assess for toxicity and adequate dosing.
What is a trough level?
Orange pee? Patient's on this medication need to be warned about orange discoloration of bodily fluids so they don't worry they're turning into an oompa-loompa.
What is rifamipin?
Better have the atropine handy if a patient gets too much of this drug.
What is physostigmine?
The patient on nitroglycerin should be warned about this common side effect.
What is headache?
This steroid medication won't make you look like a bodybuilder but when taken daily via an inhaler, it will give you some strong lungs.
What is beclomethasone?
A substance that binds to a receptor and blocks or reduces the action of another drug.
What is an antagonist?
Red-y or not here it comes. This action should be taken when a patient on vancomycin experiences red man syndrome.
What is slow the infusion?
You won't be "lol-ing" when this medication used for glaucoma causes it's common side effect of stinging and burning in the eye.
What is timolol?
A patient who takes clopidogrel will need an infusion of these sticky guys if they accidentally overdose.
What are platelets?
This stinks! This mucolytic drug will have your patients gagging and puking but it will definitely get their secretions moving.
What is acetylcysteine?
A characteristic of medications in which small changes in dosage can result in significant toxicity or subtherapeutic effects, requiring close monitoring.
What is a narrow therapeutic index?