Thyroid
medication treats hypothyroidsm
WHAT IS Levothyroxine
Complication from low white blood cell count
what is infection?
This insulin starts to more the fastest
What is Lispro/aspart insulin?
These cells build skeletal tissue
What are osteoblasts?
increased uric acid levels in the blood with crystals that accumulate in joint spaces
what is gout
med to stimulate WBC
Filagrastim
Sildenafil can not be given when a patient has taken what cardiac med
Nitroglycerin
Name 2 potassium wasting diuretics
furosemide, hydocholothiazide
Loperamide treats
diarrhea
what is Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Drug class and an example med that can cause ototoxicity (hearing loss)
What are aminoglycosides? ex: gentamicin
Med that can cause lactic acidosis
What is metformin?
An age-related degenerative disease affecting the articular cartilage of joints
What is osteoarthritis?
medication to treat acute gout attack
what is colchicine
med to stimulate RBC
Epoetin alpha
How to decrease the potential for developing systemic effects from eye drops
Apply pressure on the inner canthus
Med for heart failure that increases the force with which your heart contracts
Milrinone
mechanism of action: It increases peristalsis and promotes gastric emptying
what is Metoclopramide
medication that acts like antidiuretic hormone
what is desmopressin (DDAVP)?
Antifungal that treats systemic life-threatening fungal infections
What is Amphotericin B?
Med class that can mask s/s of hypoglycemia
What are beta blockers?
This med can cause malignant hyperthermia
What is succinylcholine?
Type of drops to dilate pupils
Mydratic
reversal for warfarin and heparin
vit K and protamine sulfate
What is the ratio of a drugs toxic level to the level that provides therapeutic benefits
therapeutic index
Med class that binds to the receptor sites on the blood vessels and prevents them from getting smaller.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB)
2 patient teachings for fish oil
"If you notice more bruises or it takes longer for cuts to stop bleeding call us right away."
"Fishy burps can happen-you can store your pills in the fridge."
type of steroid that maintains fluid and electrolyte balance
Med class that is contraindicated in children less than 8 years old because they stain teeth
What are Tetracyclines?
s/s include tremors, confusion, diaphoresis
What is hypoglycemia?
3 patient teachings for alendronate
take on empty stomach
Drink water
Upright 30mins
Normal range for sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium
135-145
3.5-5
8.5-10.5
1.5-2.5
Contraindication for antilipidemic meds
Elevated liver studies
Name 3 patient teachings for fluticasone
Blow nose gently first
Point tip toward ear
Sniff, do not breathe deeply
Name 2 s/s of right sided heart failure
JVD
peripheral edema
4 causes of constipation
sedentary lifestyle
poor fiber intake
opioid drug
poor fluid intake
3 s/s of hepatotoxicity
What are jaundice, high liver enzymes, N/V
Med group for dry, non-productive cough
What are Antitussives?
After receiving insulin, patient becomes incoherent. Priority actions include:
CBG
Turn on left side
Cyclobenzaprine can cause what 3 adverse effects
What are drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision?
black box warning for Tamoxifen
Increased risk of endometrial cancer
4 signs of adverse effects of chronic NSAID use
Ecchymosis (easy bruising)
Black or tarry stools
Bleeding gums
Urticaria (hives)
4 patient teachings for phenytoin (Dilantin)
"You need to see the dentist every 6 months for your oral health."
"This medication can cause increased hair growth."
"This can cause risk to a baby, so use alternative forms of birth control."
"This med can cause drowsiness"
Differentiate stable angina from unstable
stable: Due to stress of exertion
unstable: Occurs at rest, unpredictable
This drug coats the lining of the stomach to treat GI ulcers
What is Sucralfate?
Disorder that presents with slowed body metabolism, slurred speech, bradycardia, weight gain, low body temperature, and intolerance to cold environments
What is hypothyroidism?
Drug class for acute asthma exacerbation
What are short acting beta agonists?
Onset times:
NPH
Lispro/aspart
Glargine
Regular
1-2hr
5-15 mins
1 hr
30-60 mins
What are 3 benefits of nitrous oxide?
blocks pain
Allows pt to follow directions
Short reversal
Which drug Restores dopamine function and blocks acetylcholine within the brain
levodopa
Drug contraindicated for fever in children because of the potential for Reye's syndrome
Aspirin (ASA)
3 SE from adrenergic agonist, norepinephrine
tachycardia
palpitations
HTN
betablockers should not be given with what respiratory problem
asthma
Define Onset, peak, antagonist, and agonist
onset: The time when a drug starts working
peak: When the drug has reached the maximum concentration
antagonist: Drugs that bind the receptor and inhibit the response
agonist: Drugs that bind the receptor and cause a response
Metronidazole (Flagyl) should not be mixed with
What is alcohol?
Peak times:
Insulin isophane
Lispro/Humalog
Glargine
Regular
4-12 hr
30-90 mins
No peak
2-4 hr
2 Meds for low calcium level
Calcium and vitamin D
This drug increases levels of acetylcholine in the brain, which helps with memory.
donepezil (Aricept)
Name 3 teachings about warfarin (Coumadin)
Takes 72-96 to become effective
Blackbox warning bleeding
Part of bridge therapy with heparin
Black box for zolpidem (Ambien)
Somnambulism (sleep walking) and increased suicidal thoughts
-pril
-sartan
-calcium channel blocker
ACE inhibitor
ARB
CCB
Key consideration for the following pharmokinetic stages: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
A: route
D: protein binding
M: first pass effect
E: half life