I am a class of medications that are as useful for
Cardiovascular disorders as they are for
Thyroid storm.
What is Beta Blockers?
100
We are 2 medications that help prevent hyperphosphatemic effects in CKD
What is Amphogel, renagel, calcitonin?
100
I am an iron supplement
Used for those who cannot tolerate
My oral form, but watch out
I may cause allergic reactions!
What is Venofer?
100
The most widely used Triptan; used as an anti-migraine agent and causing vasoconstriction
What is Imitrex?
100
Crystalloids, colloids and plasma volume expanders are used to stabilize patient hemodynamics in the acute phase of this illness.
What is DKA?
200
Loop diuretics and fluids will help flush me from the system when my levels become out of control in a
Hyperparathyroid disorder.
What is Calcium?
200
My antihypertensive action can be renal protective but I tend to increase serum potassium. There is also a similar class- can you name both?
What is Aldactone?
200
This class of medicine is used to
Treat Heavy-metal poisoning
What is Chelating agents?
200
A thrombolytic agent used to treat acute CVA and needing to be infused within 3 hours of symptom onset.
What is TPA?
200
A digestive tract agent used to replace pancreatic enzymes to aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the GI tract.
What is Pancrease, Creon?
300
Exogenous administration of one of these could mean trouble in Adrenal disorders.
What is Steroids?
300
These 2 medications are commonly added to CAPD dialysate
Fluid.
What is Heparin & Gentamycin?
300
I am able to inhibit the diffusion
Of ammonia in the colon into the
Bloodstream to decrease ammonia levels.
What is Lactulose?
300
The key agent used in exacerbation of remitting-relapsing MS to shorten relapse duration. Also used for motory/sensory symptom improvement in spinal cord injury.
What is Interferon?
300
This class of drug is used to decrease gastric acid secretion in acute pancreatitis.
What is PPI?
400
I am used for both glucose and Potassium regulation in DKA.
What is Insulin?
400
I may be great for pain relief, but can actually contribute to
Worsening renal function
What is NSAIDS?
400
I treat edema but do not interfere with potassium when I do my job.
What is K sparing agents?
400
First line anti-cholinesterase agent used in the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis.
What is Mestinon?
400
Pain medications most likely to be used in the treatment of an acute episode of pancreatitis.
What is Dilaudid (narcotics)?
500
An 8-year-old with diabetes is placed NPH and regular insulin before breakfast and before dinner. She will receive a snack of cereal at bedtime. The snack will?
What is prevent late night hypoglycemia?
500
Long term high dose steroid administration can lead to these
Consequences of organ transplantation
What is Steroid complications (facial swelling, elev.glucose)?
500
I am a bile acid sequestrant known for ‘stopping the itch’
In liver failure.
What is Questran?
500
My job is to decrease circulating antibody levels in Guillian Barre treatment. Nurses love me because I cause so few side effects.
What is Plasmapheresis?
500
An alternative method of nutrition used for a patient with acute pancreatitis in place of enteral feeding.