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Pharm Final
Question | Answer |
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Amoxicillin | ANTIBIOTIC Used for resistant infection. |
Insulin Lispro | DIABETIC DRUG Insulin, rapid acting, short term. Take w/in 10-20 minutes of meal. |
Adalimumab | ANTIARTHRITIC/IMMUNOSUPRESSIVE Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, spondylitis, crohns. Expensive! Risk of serious infection. |
Thyroxine | THYROID For hypothyroidism. Releases T3 & T4. |
Hydrocortisone | Topical for itching/inflammation. |
Prednisone | STEROID Maintenance therapy for asthma & autoimmune disorders. |
Aspirin | NSAID Pain, fever, inflammation. Antiplatelet- increase risk for bleeds! |
Ibuprofen | NSAID Anti-inflalmmatory |
Diclofenac | NSAID Pain reliever |
Meloxicam | NSAID Used for musculoskeletal pain/injury. |
Acetominophen | ANALGESIC Good for pain & fever- NOT inflmmation! |
Allopurinol | URIC ACID REDUCER Drug for gout. |
Estrogen | HORMONE Used w/ progestins for birth control. Used alone in menopause. Watch for blood clots. |
Progestins | Used in birth controls. SE: weight gain, irregular periods |
Growth Hormone | For children who do not meet growth bench marks, Used in elderly with osteoporosis. |
Vancomycin | ANTIBIOTIC Used for severe infections (C. diff) Trough levels need to be monitored for tocxicity. |
Tetracycline/Minocycline | ANTIBIOTIC Used if pt has penicillin allergy. Treats acne, chlamydia, diarrhea... Do NOT take w/ antacids- drug will not be absorbed. |
Isoniazid | ANTITUBERCULITIC Treats TB. |
Piperacillin/Tazobactam | Treats pneumonia. |
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate | ANTIBIOTIC Used for resistant infection. |
Amphotericin B | ANTIFUNGAL |
Acyclovir | ANTIVIRAL Manages HSV & Herpes zoster |
Azithromycin | ANTIBIOTIC Can cause cardiac irregularities & diarrhea. |
Ciprofloxacin | ANTIBIOTIC Used for lower respiratory tract, skin infections, & UTIs. |
Metronidazole | ANTIPARASITIC Used for trichomoniasis, giardiasis... |
Mebendazole | ANTIPARASITIC Used for pinworms, roundworms. |
Canagliflozin | DIABETIC DRUG Increases urine excretion. SE: yeast infection, genital gangrene |
Exanatide | DIABETIC DRUG Injectable that slows gastric emptying. |
Levothyroxine | THYROID DRUG Used for hypothyroidism. Life long therapy. |
Propylthiouracil | THYROID DRUG Used for hyperthyroidism. |
Methimazole | THYROID DRUG Used for hyperthyroidism. |
I131 | THYROID DRUG Destroys thyroid. |
Empagliflozin | DIABETIC DRUG Increases urine excretion of glucose. |
Insulin Aspart | Rapid acting. Should be used w/ intermediate or long acting insulin. SubQ. |
Insulin Glargine | Long acting insulin. SUbQ. Do NOT give IV or mix w/ other insulin. |
Regular Insulin | SubQ, rotate sites. DO NOT SHAKE & protect from extreme temps. |
NPH Insulin | Cloudy. Draw up SA then NPH. |
Metformin | DIABETIC DRUG Oral drug for Type II. Reduces GI absorbance of glucose. |
Dopamine | Used for shock. Good renal flow. Increase HR & BP. |
Doxazosin | Used for BPH. Increases urinary flow. Decreases BP (HTN). |
L-Dopa/Carbidopa | Used for Alzheimers/Parkinson's. |
Cevemiline | Used to treat dry mouth in Sjogrens. Do NOT use in asthma. |
Metoprolol | Used for HTN. Decreases bronchospasm. |
Scopolamine | Used for motion sickness/preanesthetic. Patch behind ear. |
Tolteridine | Helps with urinary incontinence. |
Memantine | Used for moderate to severe Alzheimers/Dementia. Combined with donepezil. |
Pramipexole | Used for Parkinson's. |
Oxycodone | Pain med/opioid. DO NOT crush or break. |
Fentanyl | Pain med. Pre-op. |
Valporic Acid | Seizure drug. SE: tremor, sedation, GI upset |
Zolpidem | Sedative. Used for anxiety, sedation, sleep. |
Clozapine | Antipsychotic. Used for Schizophrenia. |
Haloperidol | Used for psychosis and tourettes. |
Sertraline | Used for depression, anxiety, OCD |
Phenelzine | Antidepressant. |
Amitriptyline | Antidepressant. |
Lithium | Bipolar drug |
Gabapentin | Seizures, pain, migraines, peripheral neuropathies. |
Methylphenidate | ADHD |
Lisdexamfetamine | ADHD (Is adderall) |
Valsartan | HF drug. Decreases BP |
Rosuvastatin | Lipid management (cholesterol drug) NOT safe in pregnancy. |
Carvedilol | HTN drug |
Enoxaparin | Anticoagulant |
HCTZ | HF drug. Mild diuretic. |
Amlodipine | HTN drug. Used for angina. |
Rivaroxaban | Prevents clots |
Atenolol | HTN drug. Decreased work of the heart. |
Nirtoglycerine | Used for angina. Vasodilator. |
Clopidogrel | Drug to prevent clots. Decreased platelet aggregation. |
Lisinopril | HF drug Used for HF & HTN |
Fenofibrate | Lipid management (cholesterol) |
Digoxin | HF drug |
Apixaban | Used for clots, prevent stroke |
Tenecteplase | Prevents clots, MI, stroke |
Iron | Used in iron deficiency. |
Prednisone | Respiratory drug |
Furosemide | Diuretic for HF |
Tiotropium | Anticholinergic. Long acting inhaled drug for COPD. |
Mannitol | HTN Decreased pressure |
Albuterol | Rescue inhaler |
Loratadine | Antihistamine for pt. with seasonal allergies |
Methylprednisone | Used for asthma |
Acetylcysteine | Used for acetaminophen poisoning. |