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Chapters 10,11,12+24

QuestionAnswer
Narcan Narcotic antagonist
naloxone Narcotic antagonist
activated charcoal absorb toxic substances
syrup of ipecac Emetic
Levophed vasopressor
norepinephrine vasoressor
Isuprel vasopressor
isoproterenol vasopressor
Intropin vasopressor
dopamine vasopressor
epinephrine ("epi") Cardiac stimulant, bronchodilator, vasopressor
Adrenalin cardiac stimulant, bronchodilator, vasopressor
calcium chloride (CaCl) cardiac stimulant
sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)("bicarb") treat acidosis
Xylocaine emergency antiarrhythmic, local anesthetic
lidocaine emergency antiarrhythmic, local anesthetic
atropine treat severe bradycardia
Singulair Leukotriene blocker
Serevent bronchodilator
Atrovent bronchodilator
theophylline ("theo") bronchodilator
Asmanex saids designed to reduce the incidence of asthma
clonidine non-nicotine smoking cessation drug, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive
Hytrin antihypertensive
nifedipine antianginal, antihypertensive
Lotensin antihypertensive
Capoten antihypertensive
Niaspan antihyperlipidemic (statin)
Lopid antihyperlipidemic (statin)
Minipress antihypertensive
Habitrol Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
Procardia antianginal
Inderal antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive
propranolol antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive
atenolol antianginals, antihypertensive
Myambutol antituberculine
ethambutol antituberculine
Norpace antiarrhythmic
Acetadote acetaminophen (APAP)antagonist
Corgard antianginal
dipyridamole anticoagulant
ephedrine bronchodilator
verapamil antianginal, antiarrythmic, antihypertensive
diltiazem antianginal, antiarrhythmic, anthypertensive
Cardizem antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive
Tenormin antianginal, antihypertensive
Cardene antianginal, antihypertensive
nicardipine antianginal, antihypertensive
Norvacs antianginal, antihypertensive
amlodipine antianginal, antihypertensive
Lovenox anticoagulant
Persantine anticoagulant
disopyramide antiarrhythmics
combivent bronchodilator and SAID used to treat asthma
Spiriva treat asthma and emphysema
K potassium
Isordil antianginal
isosorbide antianginal
Nitrostat antianginal
Nitro Dur antianginal
nitroglycerin antianginal
epinephrine bronchodilator
Primatene Mist bronchodilator
Pneumovax prophylactically prevent streptococcal pneumonia
Chantix non-nicotine smoking cessation drug
Mucomyst mucolytic
albuterol bronchodilator
Proventil bronchodilator
Ventolin bronchodilator
ProAir bronchodilator
Nicorette nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
Betapace antiarrhythmic
procainamide antiarrythmic
Lopressor antianginal, antihypertensive
metoprolol antianginal, antihypertensive
The trade name for naloxone Narcan
The trade name for norepinephrine Levophed
The trade name for isoproterenol Isuprel
The trade name for dopamine Intropin
The trade name for lidocaine Xylocaine
The trade name for epinephrine "epi" Adrenalin
Toprol antianginal, antihypertensive
Diovan antihypertensive
terbutaline bronchodilator
Brethine bronchodilator
warfarin anticoagulant
Coumadin anticoagulant
Lipitor antihyperlipidemic
Lanoxicaps slows the heart rate + stimulates the heart to bat more forcefully, antiarrhythmic
The trade name for isosorbide Isordil
The generic name for Nitro Dur nitroglycerin
The generic name for Nitrostat nitroglycerin
The trade name for metoprolol Lopressor, Toprol
The generic name for Hyzaar losartan + hydrochlorothiazide (HTCZ)
The generic name for Adalat nifedipine
The trade name for niacin Niaspan
The trade name for warfarin Coumadin
The trade name for dipyridamole Persantine
The trade name for streptokinase Streptase
The trade name for alteplase Activase
The trade name for vitamin K Mephyton
The trade names for theophylline ("theo") Elixophylline, Theo-24
The trade name for furosemide Lasix
The trade names for albuterol Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir
The trade name for epinephrine Primatene Mist
The generic name for INH isoniazid
The generic name for Calan verapamil
The generic name for Brethine terbutaline
The generic name for Lanoxicaps digoxin "dig"
The generic name for Procardia nifedipine
aminophylline bronchodilator
Mephyton coagulant
vitamin K coagulant
protamine sulfate heparin antagonist
tenecteplase thrombolyic (tPA)
Activase trombolytic (tPA)
alteplase thrombolytic (tPA)
K is measured in mEq
ASA anticoagulant
Plavix anticoagulant
heparin anticoagulant
Crestor antihyperlipidemic
Advair bronchodilator and SAID used to treat asthma
Symbicort bronchodilator and SAID used to treat asthma
Rifadin antituberculine
rifampin antituberculine
Lanoxin slows the heart rate + stimulates the heart to beat more forcefully, antiarrhythmic
Calan antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive
Avapro antihypertensive
losartan+hydrochorothiazide (HCTZ) antihypertensive
Hyzaar antihypertensive
Benicar antihypertensive
INH antituberculine
isoniazid antituberculine
Zyban non-nicotine smoking cessation drug, antidepressant
Streptase thrombolytic (tPA)
Digitek slows the heart rate + stimulates the heart to beat more forcefully, antiarrythmic
Nicotrol nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
Rythmol antiarrhythmic
Pronestyl antiarrythmic
Pravachol antihyperlipidemic (statin)
nadolol antanginal, antihypertensive
Zocor antihyperlipidemic (statin)
Maxair bronchodilator
Adalat antianginal
Cozaar antihypertensive
Lasix diuretic
furosenmide diuretic
Trilipix antihyperlipidemic
niacin antihyperlipidemic (statin)
Nicoderm nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
streptokinase thrombolytic (tPA)
The generic name for Cardizem diltiazem
The generic name for Pronestyl procainamide
The brand name for atenolol Tenormin
The generic name for Myambutol ethambutol
The generic name for Lanoxin digoxin (dig)
The generic name for Digitek digoxin (dig)
The generic name for Rifadin rifampin
The product name for nicardipine Cardene
The trade name for amlodipine Norvasc
The generic name for Norpace disopyramide
The brand name for propranolol Inderal
The brand name for nadolol Corgard
Pulmicort SAID designed to reduce the incidence of asthma
Azmacort SAID designed to reduce the incidence of asthma
Flovent SAID designed to reduce the incidence of asthma
Catapres Non-nicotine smoking cessation drug, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive
Most pulmonary medications are designed to make breathing easier by causing bronchodilation and reducing inflammation
Common respiratory diseases that respond to bronchodilators include 1. Asthama 2. Emphysema
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Many pulmonary medications are administered by inhalation via metered-dose inhalers (MDI)
MDI's is measured in puffs
Long acting bronchodilators should never be used alone in the treatment of asthma and should be used for the shortest duration of time
Long duration is associated with an increased risk of severe worsening of asthma symptoms
PPD intradermal skin tests used to detect TB exposure
Mantoux intradermal skin tests used to detect TB exposure
Tine intradermal skin tests used to detect TB exposure
MDRTB stands for multidrug resistant tuberculosis
NTP stands for nicotine transdermal patch
Mucolytics are used to break up mucus in the lungs for easier expectoration
A common trade name for acetaminophen is Tylenol
CHF stands for Congestive heart failure -indicates a weak pump
As the heart weakens, the amount of blood the heart ejects lessens and the heart rate increases
Signs of CHF include pedal edema and pulmonary edema
Lanoxin, Digitek, or Lanoxicaps (digoxin) has a narrow TI which means the margin between the therapeutic level and toxic level is very narrow
Patients taking digoxin get a routine blood test called "dig level"
Signs of digitalis toxicity include bradycardia and yellow-green halos around lights
Lasix (furosemide) causes an excessive loss of the electrolyte potassium (K)
Many anianginals work by causing the coronary arteries to vasodilate
The abbreviations for nitroglycerin is NTG, Ntg, or "nitro"
NTG is routinely administered sublingually (SL), trandermally, and intravenously (IV)
Cardiac dysrythmias are abnormalities in the conduction of electrical impulses in the heart
HHD stands for hypertensive heart disease
Common causes of hypertension (HTN) 1. Atherosclerosis 2. Kidney disease 3. Poor stress management 4. Excess salt, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
Fats that can cause diseases of the heart and blood vessels include: 1. Cholesterol 2. Triglycerides 3. Trans-fatty acids - these fats are considered saturated
The combination of Norvasc (amlodipine) and Lipitor is called Caduet
An omega-3 supplement for hypertriglyceridemia is called Lovaza
Anticoagulants decrease the body's ability to form thrombi (clots)
Plavix is a common prophylaxis for MIs and CVAs
Plavix use has been linked to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
TTP can cause bleeding tendencies, hypochromic anemia, and kidney failure
Bleeding problems can occur if ASA or Coumadin (warfarin) is combined with gingko, biloba, garlic, and NSAIDS
ACLS stands for advanced cardiac life support
Emergency medications are commonly administered IVP which means intravenous push
A large dose of a medication may be administered IVP to quickly achieve a therapeutic level which is called a bolus aka loading dose
Emergency medications can be administered via the endotracheal tube (ET)
Vasopressors are administered to treat severe hypotension
Emetics are administered to induce vomiting
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