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Pharm Exam 4 Drugs

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"-flurane" or "ane" drug type   inhaled liquid general anesthetic  
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action of general anesthesia   depression of sensory and motor CNS function  
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action theory r/t general anesthesia   Overton-Meyer theory  
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2 primary adverse affects r/t general anesthesia   myocardial depression and malignant hyperthermia  
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lidocaine (Xylocaine) drug type   local/regional amide type anesthetic  
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lidocaine is often given with what? why?   epinephrine- reduce blood loss by vasoconstriction and reduce systemic absorption  
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lidocaine by infiltration   circular across nerve paths  
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lidocaine by nerve block   directly into nerve trunks or ganglia  
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interferes w/ nerve impulse transmission w/o loss of consciousness   lidocaine  
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loss of autonomic, then sensory, then motor (reverse order in recovery)   lidocaine  
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3 adverse side effects w/ lidocaine   cardiac palpitations, difficulty breathing or swallowing, spinal headache  
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treatment for spinal headache r/t lidocaine   blood patch  
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propofol (Diprivan) drug type   injectable general anesthetic  
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indications for propofol   induction or maintenance of anesthesia or sedation for ICU, intubation, stress control, induce amnesia, adjunct to inhalation anesthesia  
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succinylcholine (Anectine) drug type   depolarizing NMBA for ultra-short acting skeletal muscle paralysis  
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antidote for succinylcholine   atropine & neostigmine  
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2 indications for succinylcholine   adjunct to GA for intubation and MV, diagnostic drug for myasthenia gravis  
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intervention required for succinylcholine   artificial mechanical ventilation  
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2 adverse effects for succinylcholine if given too rapidly   bradycardia or CA  
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3 adverse effects for succinylcholine if given too high a dose   tachycardia, hypotension, urinary retention  
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NMBAs do not cause what 2 things?   sedation or pain relief  
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vecuronium (Norcuron) drug type   nondepolarizing NMBA for intermediate acting skeletal muscle paralysis  
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2 indications for vecuronium   adjunct to GA for intubation and MV, diagnostic drug for myasthenia gravis  
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intervention required for vecuronium   artificial mechanical ventilation  
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causes first muscle weakness, then flaccid muscle paralysis, then extremities, then trunk, then diaphragm (reverse w/ recovery)   vecuronium  
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long-term use of vecuronium is r/t what adverse effect   accumulated active metabolite causes difficulty weaning from MV  
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primary adverse effect r/t vecuronium   muscle soreness from transient muscle fasiculations  
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moderate/conscious sedation   combination of IV benzodiazepene and opiate analgesic  
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4 advantages to moderate/conscious sedation   preserve ability to maintain airway, respond to verbal commands, rapid recovery, greater safety  
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indications for moderate/conscious sedation   diagnostics and minor surgery  
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moderate/conscious sedation produces what 3 effects   reduced anxiety and sensitivity to pain, amnesia  
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primary drawback to barbiturates r/t sleep   reduced REM sleep  
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sedatives   reduce nervousness, excitability, and irritability w/o causing sleep  
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hypnotics   cause sleep  
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indication for ultrashort barbiturates   anesthesia  
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2 indications for short barbiturates   s/h or anticonvulsive  
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2 indications for intermediate barbiturates   s/h or anticonvulsive  
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2 indications for long barbiturates   hypnotic or epileptic seizure prophylaxis  
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uncontrollable seizures are treated by   phenobarbitol coma  
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site of action of barbiturates   brainstem- reticular formation  
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action of barbiturates   inhibits GABA and nerve impulses in cerebral cortex  
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notorious enzyme inducers   barbiturates cause metabolism of many drugs resulting in shortened duration of action  
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2 primary drawbacks to barbiturate use   low therapeutic index and habit forming  
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baclofen (Lioresal) drug type   muscle relaxant  
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indications for baclofen   muscle spasm r/t MS, CP, or spinal cord injury or alcohol withdrawal syndrome  
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drug derivative of GABA that is structurally similar   baclofen  
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drug that inhibits neuronal activity w/in brain and spinal cord   baclofen  
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cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) drug type   muscle relaxant  
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indications for cyclobenzaprine   muscle spasm when r/t to problems originating in muscle, not in nerves  
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depresses motor activity in brainstem and increases circulating levels of norepinephrine   cyclobenzaprine  
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dantrolene (Dantrium) drug type   muscle relaxant  
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indication for dantrolene   malignant hyperthermia crisis  
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temazepam (Restoril) drug type   benzodiazepene- short acting sedative-hypnotic  
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advantage of benzodiazepenes over barbiturates   do not suppress as much REM sleep  
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indication for temazepam   sleep problems/insomnia r/t anxiety  
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positive aspect of temazepam   does not increase metabolism of other drugs  
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severe adverse affect of temazepam   swelling  
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zaleplon (Sonata) drug type   nonbenzodiazepene hypnotic  
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zaleplon should be taken when   15-30 min before bed for insomnia  
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3 primary adverse affects of nonbenzodiazepenes   habit forming, hangover, rebound insomnia  
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zolpidem (Ambien) drug type   nonbenzodiazepene sedative/hypnotic  
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selectivity of nonbenzodiazepene s/h   little muscle relaxant and antiseizure effects and more sedative effects  
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antidote for benzodiazepene- anxiolytics   Flumazenil  
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alprazolam (Xanax) drug type   benzodiazepene- anxiolytics  
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chlorodiazepoxide (Librium) drug type   benzodiazepene- anxiolytics  
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diazepam (Valium) drug type   benzodiazepene- anxiolytics  
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cause increased action of GABA, which depresses activity of brainstem and limbic system   benzodiazepene- anxiolytics  
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lorazepam (Ativan) drug type   benzodiazepene- anxiolytics  
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fluoxetine (Prozac) drug type   antidepressant- SSRI  
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advantage of SSRIs over TCAs and MAOIs   little effect on cardiovascular system  
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indication for fluoxetine   depression  
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drugs that selectively inhibit serotonin uptake w/o effect on norepinephrine and dopamine, causing increased serotonin at nerve endings   SSRIs  
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primary drug-drug interaction of SSRIs and effect   MAOIs and serotonin syndrome  
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SSRIs, MAOIs, and 2nd generation ADs are decreased in effectiveness by what 2 things   cigarettes and caffeine  
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drugs that should be weaned before surgery to prevent adverse interactions w/ anesthesia   SSRIs  
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2 drug types that are highly protein bound and inhibit cytochrome P450 system   SSRIs and 2nd generation ADs  
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drug types that take 4-6 weeks to reach max clinical effectiveness   SSRIs and 2nd generation ADs  
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fatigue, wt. loss, wt. gain, and sexual DF are the primary adverse affects seen w/ what drug type   2nd generation ADs  
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bupropion (Wellbutrin) drug type   2nd generation AD  
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indications for bupropion   depression, smoking cessation  
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mirtazapine drug type   2nd generation AD  
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indicated for depression w/ reverse vegetative symptoms such as increased sleep and appetite   MAOIs  
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drugs w/ potential to cause hypertensive crisis when taken w/ tyramine   MAOIs  
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assess patients w/ MMSE before giving what drugs?   antipsychotics  
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olanzapine (Zyprexa) drug type   antipsychotic  
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drug used to treat BPD, depressive and drug-induced psychoses, schizophrenia, autism, movement disorders (Tourette's), hiccups or nausea   olanzapine  
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drugs that block dopamine receptors in brain to decrease dopamine levels for tranquilizing effect   antipsychotics  
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what should not be taken w/in 1 hr of antipsychotics   antidiarrheals or antacids  
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instruct patient to wear sunscreen if taking   antipsychotics due to photosensitivity  
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antipsychotics may be contraindicated with   elderly- sedation and profound CNS depression  
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high fever, unstable BP, myoglobinemia w/ antipsychotics may indicate   neuroleptic malignant syndrome  
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3 major adverse effects of antipsychotics   neuroleptic malignant syndrome, extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia  
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extrapyramidal symptoms are similar to   Parkinsonism  
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w/ long term therapy w/ antipsychotics- cx of oral and facial muscles and choreoathetosis   Tardive dyskinesia  
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risperidone (Risperdal) drug type   antipsychotic  
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treatment for extrapyramidal symptoms   benztropine and trihexyphenidyl  
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amitriptyline (Elavil) drug type   antidepressent- TCA  
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drug type for depression, childhood enuresis, OCD, adjunct analgesic for chronic pain r/t trigeminal neuralgia   TCAs  
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drugs that block uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin causing accumulation at nerve endings   TCAs  
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TCAs should be used cautiously in   elderly  
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overdose is lethal and 70-80% of patients die before reaching hospital due to seizure or dysrhythmias   TCAs  
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overdose treatment for TCAs   activated charcoal and urine alkalinization  
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lithium drug type   antimanic  
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drug for treatment of mania r/t BPD   lithium  
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drug that causes shift in sodium ions and catecholamine metabolism and is thought to potentiate serotonergic transmission   lithium  
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lithium serum levels should be checked why? what should the level be?   narrow therapeutic index and serum levels of 0.6-1.2 mEq/L  
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albuterol sulfate (Proventil, Ventolin) drug type   bronchodilator- short acting selective beta2 adrenergic receptor agonist  
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indicated for relief of acute bronchoconstriction r/t asthma and bronchitis and protection against exercise-induced asthma   albuterol sulfate  
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salmeterol (Serevent) drug type   bronchodilator- beta 2 adrenergic  
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indicated for long-term maintenance treatment of asthma, not for acute attacks, bronchospasm r/t COPD, and prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm   salmeterol  
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salmeterol should be taken when before exercise   30-60 min before  
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drug that comes as a MDI   salmeterol  
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salmeterol is contraindicated in patients w/ what   liver dysfunction  
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dobutamine drug type   vasoactive adrenergic- beta1 selective  
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drug structurally similar to dopamine   dobutamine  
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indicated for cardiac decompensation, heart failure, and orthostatic HTN   dobutamine  
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drug that stimulates B1 receptors on heart muscle to increase CO, contractility, and SV   dobutamine  
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decreased CO r/t adverse drug effects, ineffective tissue perfusion r/t intense vasoconstrictive reactions, and acute pain r/t adverse effects of tachycardia and palpitations are possible nursing diagnoses for what drug type?   vasoactive adrenergics  
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dopamine drug type   vasoactive adrenergic  
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indicated for shock syndrome, cardiopulmonary arrest, and low BP   dopamine  
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pseudoephedrine (Sudafed or Afrin) drug type   nasal decongestant adrenergic- alpha and beta  
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natural plant alkaloid obtained from ephedra plant   pseudoephedrine  
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rebound phenomenon w/ nasal spray   pseudoephedrine  
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pseudoephedrine is contraindicated w/ what 4 conditions   diabetes, HTN, thyroid disorders, enlarged prostate  
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epinephrine drug type   bronchodilators or vasoactive adrenergic  
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norepinephrine drug type   vasoactive adrenergic  
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phentolamine (Regitine) drug type   alpha-blocker  
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drug that reduces peripheral vascular resistance   phentolamine  
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indicated for HTN, HTN r/t pheochromocytoma, and treatment of alpha-adrenergic drug extravasation   phentolamine  
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phentolamine is contraindicated for patients with what 2 things   MI or CAD  
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prazosin (Minipress) drug type   alpha-blocker  
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indicated for HTN or to reduce urinary obstruction r/t BPH   prazosin  
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primary adverse effect of prazosin   orthostatic HTN  
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atenolol (Tenormin) drug type   beta-blocker- cardioselective  
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indicated to prevent future MI w/ history of MI, HTN, and angina   atenolol  
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primary life-threatening adverse effect of beta-blockers   bronchial constriction  
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nonselective beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients w/   asthma or COPD  
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esmolol drug type   beta-blocker- very potent short acting  
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indicated for acute situations to control ventricular rate r/t supraventricular tachycardia   esmolol  
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beta-blocker only given IV due to very short half-life   esmolol  
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metoprolol (Lopressor) drug type   beta-blocker  
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indicated to increase survival post MI   metoprolol  
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propanolol (Inderal) drug type   nonselective beta-blocker  
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indicated for angina, HTN, tachycardia r/t cardiac glycoside intoxication, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis, migraine   propanolol  
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bethanechol (Urecholine) drug type   direct-acting cholinergic muscarinic  
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indicated for non-obstructive urinary retention, neurogenic atony of bladder, post-op GI atony and gastric retention   bethanechol  
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drug that increases movement and relaxes sphincters to allow emptying   bethanechol  
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contraindicated in patients w/ hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer, active bronchial asthma, cardiac disease, CAD, epilepsy, Parkinsonism   bethanechol  
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adverse effects include increased salivation, sweating, abdominal cramping, hypotension, and fainting   bethanechol  
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donepezil (Aricept) drug type   indirect-acting cholinergic- anticholinesterase  
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indicated for Parkinson's disease   donepezil  
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cholinergic given PO 1x day   donepezil  
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increases ACh by inhibiting AChE   indirect-acting cholinergics  
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major adverse effect is cholinergic crisis   indirect-acting cholinergics  
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increasing muscle weakness including respiratory muscles that may result in death; fever, visual changes, difficulty swallowing, psychomotor agitation   cholinergic crisis  
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physostigmine (Antilirium) drug type   indirect-acting cholinergic- anticholinesterase  
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indicated for diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis, reversal of neuromuscular blockade, anticholinergic poisoning, and TCA overdose   physostigmine  
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pyridostigmine (Mestinon) drug type   indirect-acting cholinergic  
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indicated for treatment of symptomatic myasthenia gravis and reversal of nondepolarizing NMBAs after surgery   pyridostigmine  
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contraindicated in patients w/ hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer, active bronchial asthma, cardiac disease, CAD, epilepsy, and bradycardia   cholinergics  
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atropine drug type   anticholinergic- antimuscarinic- cholinergic blocker  
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indicated for muscarinic overdose, organophosphate or carbomate poisoning, IBS or hypermotility of GI, bradycardia, pupil dilation for exam, reduction of secretions, saliva, and GI secretions pre-op   atropine  
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contraindicated in patients w/ narrow angle glaucoma, asthma, and liver or renal dysfunction   atropine  
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dicyclomine (Bentyl) drug type   anticholinergic- antimuscarinic  
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indicated for treatment of IBS   dicyclomine  
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tolterodine (Detrol) drug type   anticholinergic- antimuscarinic  
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indicated for urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence   tolterodine  
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anticholinergic w/ lower incidence of dry mouth   tolterodine  
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contraindicated in patients w/ narrow angle glaucoma, urinary retention, and liver dysfunction   tolterodine  
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benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) drug type   synthetic anticholinergic  
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drug that resembles atropine and diphenhydramine w/ anticholinergic and antihistamine properties   benztropine mesylate  
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contraindicated in patients w/ narrow angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, urinary rtention, peptic ulcer disease, megacolon, prostate hypertrophy, and children under 3 yrs   benztropine mesylate  
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indicated for Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal reactions r/t phenothiazine   benztropine mesylate  
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