Drug type
This is a penicillin antibiotic.
What is ampicillin?
“Remember: When you hear penicillin, immediately think allergy risk. Always check before giving. If a patient is allergic to penicillin, they cannot take amoxicillin”
This medication treats bacterial infections.
What is ampicillin?
“Remember: It does NOT treat viruses. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria (alive). Viruses must enter and take over the body’s cells to multiply (dead) Viral infections get better because the body’s immune system fights off the virus.”
This medication has an increased risk of causing a rash or allergic reaction.
What is ampicillin?
“Remember: Anaphylaxis is the emergency.”
Always check for penicillin allergy before giving this medication.
What is ampicillin?
If hives develop after taking this medication, stop immediately.
What is ampicillin?
This medication is an antiviral used for HIV.
What is ritonavir?
"Remember: It is not a cure. It suppresses viral replication, which it turns helps to protect and preserve the immune system and can prevent the virus from being spread to other people”
This medication treats HIV.
What is ritonavir?
“Remember: It is given in combination therapy to slow the progression of HIV infection and lower the risk of spreading the infection to others.”
Long-term use of this medication may cause low magnesium.
What is omeprazole?
“Remember: This medication can also increase fracture risk due impacting calcium absorption”
Stress medication adherence with this medication.
What is ritonavir?
“Remember: Skipping doses of this medication can cause drug resistance.”
This medication requires lifelong therapy.
What is ritonavir?
This medication is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).
What is omeprazole?
“PPIs reduce stomach acid production. Always take it 30-60min before the first meal of the day to experience the full effect”
This medication treats GERD and ulcers.
What is omeprazole?
“Remember: It reduces acidity in stomach to allow healing.”
Headache is a common side effect of this medication.
What is nitroglycerin?
“Remember: Headache is expected — do not panic.”
Give this medication before meals.
What is omeprazole?
“Remember: It is best taken before breakfast.”
Do not crush this delayed-release medication.
What is omeprazole?
This medication is a nitrate used for chest pain.
What is nitroglycerin?
“Remember: Nitrates dilate blood vessels. It can cause headaches because of this.”
This medication relieves chest pain from angina.
What is nitroglycerin?
“Remember: It decreases heart workload b causing the blood vessels to dilate.”
This medication may cause excessive sweating and salivation.
What is pilocarpine?
“Remember: It causes cholinergic effects — think too much secretions.’”
Have patient sit down before taking this medication.
What is nitroglycerin?
“Remember: Having the patient to sit down before taking the medication can prevent dizziness and falls.”
If chest pain continues after 3 doses 5 minutes apart, call 911.
What is nitroglycerin?
“Remember: 3 doses in 15 minutes rule.”
This medication is a corticosteroid nasal spray to help with nasal congestion caused by allergies.
What is fluticasone nasal spray?
“Remember: Steroids reduce inflammation.”
This medication treats glaucoma and dry mouth.
What is pilocarpine?
“Remember: It increases secretions because it activates the parasympathetic nervous system -> pupil constriction that leads to reduced intraocular pressure.”
This medication may cause liver problems and GI upset.
What is ritonavir?
“Remember: Monitor liver enzymes. This medication can lead to liver enzyme elevations which can lead to liver toxicity and increase risk of drug-induced liver injury”
Teach proper spray technique — aim away from septum.
What is fluticasone nasal spray?
“Remember: Teaching patient this technique reduces irritation of the mucosa and decreased risk of nosebleeds.”
Avoid in asthma patients due to increased secretions.
What is pilocarpine?
“Remember: cholinergic meds increase bronchial secretions.”
A patient using a nasal spray reports frequent nosebleeds. Which medication is most likely causing this?
What is fluticasone nasal spray?
"Remember: Steroids thin mucosa over time. Proper technique matters.”