Pharm 3 Exam

Antihypertensive

100

These medications block ACE from converting angiotensin I into angiotensin II

Captopril and enalapril (ACE inhibitors)

200

ACE Inhibitor adverse reactions

Dry cough, angioedema

headache, dizziness, syncope, weakness, renal insufficiency, liver injury

300

Notes and considerations for Beta Blockers (-lol) 

Interact with NSAIDs and albuterol

400

Calcium channel blockers action 

Inhibits movement of calcium ions across the membrane of cardiac and arterial muscle cells. Thus, decreasing the impulse and leading to slowed conduction, decreased contractability and dilation of arterioles. 

500

Indications of tamsulosin and doxazosin (alpha blockers) 

Mild to Moderate Hypertension and BPH 

My Heart Hurts

100

This drug is given SL and used to prevent/treat angina pectoris

nitroglycerin 

200

Cholestyramine indication 

Reduces elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia

300

You would hold this med if HR is less than 60 

Digoxin

400

statin drug action 

Inhibits HMG-CoA, decreases serum cholesterol levels, LDLs, and triglycerides, increases HDL levels

500

Cholestyramine Notes and Considerations

Malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins, Thiazide diuretics, digoxin, warfarin

I think I just stood up too fast

100

Treats anemia associated with chronic renal failure to reduce the need for allogenic blood transfusions in surgical patients

Epoetin alfa 

200

Adverse effects of Ferrous sulfate and gluconate 

Oral - GI irritation, staining of the teeth, consipation, back tarry stool

Parental - iron is associated with severe anaphylactic reactions, local irritation              

300

 You should take Iron Deficiency Anemia Agents with this supplement 

Vitamin C

400

Causes headache, dizziness, disorientation

Increased cancer risk

Hydroxyurea

500

Epoetin alfa adverse reactions 

CNS – Headache, fatigue, dizziness

CV – Hypertension, edema, possible chest pain

Stick together

100

Inhibit platelet adhesion and aggregation by blocking receptors site

aspirin and clopidogrel

200

Labs for heparin 

PTT 

300

Activating plasminogen to plasmin, which in turn breaks down fibrin threads in a clot to dissolve a formed clot

reteplase 

400

Bleeding, Headache, dizziness, and weakness, GI distress

aspirin (generic) clopidogrel (Plavix)

500

Interactions:Anticoagulants, antiplatelet

reteplase 

It cool if I pee here?

100

Treatment of edema associated with CHF, liver, or renal disease

First line for the treatment of hypertension

hydrochlorothiazide

200

Blocks the chloride pump in the ascending loop of Henle

This prevents reabsorption of sodium and chloride

Furosemide 

300

Could cause Metabolic acidosis and Hypokalemia

Acetazolamide 

400

Indicated for bladder spasms and dysuria

Oxybutynin 

500

This drug is indicated for increased cranial pressure or acute renal failure due to shock, drug overdose, or trauma

Mannitol