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ACC 1423 Weekly Drug
ACC 1423 Drug Classification
| Question | Answer | Extra Info to help memorize |
|---|---|---|
| What is the classification for NTG | A Nitrate | used to decrease risk of death during agina attack |
| What is the classification for Aldactone | Potassium-sparing Diuretic | Growing Boobs, itchy boobs, and a little wee wee* or BOB WEIGHS POTASSIUM but he BAGED His POTASSIUM way too high. or BOB WEIGHS POTASSIUM B.G HEAD!(as in big head) |
| What is the classification for KCL | Potassium Suppliment | this supliment maitains your acid-base, isotonicity, & your electrophysiological balances. but watch out not to become hyperkalemic so take with meals & never let someone give it to you through IV push/bolus |
| What is the classification for Prednisone | Intermediate-acting corticosteroid | can be used for RA. the big, the bad, the ugly = euphoria,nausea,depression,anorexia,acne,slow healing wounds,ecchymosis,muscle wasting,osteoporosis. |
| What is the classification for Lopressor | Beta Blocker | Lopress & beta told me that hypo-T was fighting drady-c to get his girlfreind CHF back,but she left him cause he had ED,but any way,he got hit in the lungs & they swoll up,so now he said he feels weak and fatigued. |
| What is the classification for Coreg | Beta Blocker | this drug binds epinephrine and norepinephrine in order to lower BP & pulse |
| What is the classification for Lisinopril (Zestril,Prinivil) | Ace Inhibitor | wilfred-it is a powerful vasoconstrictor=prevents conversion of angiot-1 to angiot-2,and decreases aldosterone levels. make sur to check BP & p B4 giving.+Bun etc.... |
| What is the classification for Altace | Ace Inhibitor | alt-ACE*blocks conversion of angit1 to angiot2, increases plasma renin levels & reduces aldosterone levels. make sure to check BP & P B4 giving+BUN/creatine, assess for agioedema-facial swelling & dyspena. |
| What is the classification for Lasix | Loop Diuretic | Used to decrease BP & edema related to CHF,HT,cirrhosis,& renal disease. It takes no responsibility for decrease in K,wt loss,BP, or intake/output... that lasix is a furious loop diuretic |
| What is the classification for Lovenox | Low molecular weight Heprin (LMWH) | Heprin is an anti-coagulant, it stops clotting or inhibits clotting time |
| What is the classification for Norco | Schedule III Narcotic | Norco is an opioid analgesic, used for severe pain. |
| What is the classification for Digoxin | Cardiac Glycoside (CG) | Digoxin is an anti-arrhythmic, used for HF, atrial fibrillation, & atrial flutter. It corrects cardiac arrythmias |
| What is the classification for ASA | A Salicylate (Sally is late0 | ASA is used for prevention of MI, edema, RA, & OA. It is an anti-pyretic & a non-opioid analgesic |
| What is the classification for Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) | Calcium Channel Blocker Reminder (CCB) | Inhibit transp/calcium into myocardial&vascular smooth muscle cells resulting in inhibition of excitation-contraction coupling& subsequent contraction.Results in systemic vasod (lowering bp)coronary vasodilation resulting in decrsd freq.&severity angina |
| What are the nursing implications of Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) | Monitor BP&P prior to admin of meds.Assess duration location&freq of angina&precipitation factors.avoid ingestion of grapefruit juice during therapy. Caution patient to change positions slowly orthostatic hypotension cause dizziness | avoid large amounts of grapefruit juice 6 - 8 glasses |
| What are the side effects of Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) | Headache, peripheral edema, bradycardia, hypotension, palpitations, fatigue, and hypotension | Brady Hypo Palp Fat |
| What is the classification of HCTZ (Hydrochlorothiazide)(Hydro Chloro Thiazide) | Thiazide diuretic, antihypertensive (Thiazuretic AuntieHyper) **Reminder*** | Its MOA is Increases the excretion of sodium and water by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule. Promotes the excretion of chloride, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonate |
| What are the nursing implication for (Hydrochlorothiazide) | Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to administration of medication. Monitor intake and output and daily weights. May increase BUN levels | |
| What are the side effects for (Hydrochlorothiazide) | Hypokalemia, dizziness | |
| What is the classification for Tenormin (atenolol | Beta-Blocker (anti-hypertensive, anti anginal) BBAA | It is used to Block the stimulation of beta-1 (myocardial) adrenergic receptors. Does not affect beta-2 (pulmonary, uterine, vascular) adrenergic receptors |
| What are the nursing implications for Tenormin (atenolol | Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to administration of medication. Monitor intake and output and daily weights. May increase BUN levels. Administer with meals or directly after eating | Contraindicated in uncompensated CHF, pulmonary edema, Cardiogenic shock, and bradycardia and heart block. Do not crush extended release tablets. Must be taken whole! |
| What are the side effects of Tenormin (atenolol | Hypotension, bradycardia, fatigue, weakness, anxiety, CHF, pulmonary edema, erectile dysfunction | Hypo Brady Fat Weak Anx CHF Pulm EDEM ED |
| What is the classification for Protonix (Pantoprazole) (PP) | PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) | **Reminder** (Pumping Protons In) |
| What is Protonix (Pantoprazole) (PP)used for | Binds to an enzyme in the presence of acidic gastric pH, preventing the final transport of hydrogen ions into the gastric lumen | |
| What are the nursing implications for (Pantoprazole) (PP) | Assess pt. routinely for epigastric or abdominal pain and for frank or occult blood in stool, emesis, or gastric aspirate. Advise client to sit upright 30minutes to one hour after eating meals to prevent acid reflux. | |
| What are the side effects of (Pantoprazole) (PP) | Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, hyperglycemia | ****Reminder***tummy pain, flatu then diarrhea head aches hypeRglycemia |
| What is the classification for Dilantin (phenytoin) ***Reminder***(DPheny) | Anticonvulsant (anti seizures) | |
| What is Dilantin (phenytoin) (DPheny) | Limits seizure propagation by altering ion transport | Think this transport(truck) carrying ion has to be reshaped |
| What are the nursing implication for Dilantin (phenytoin) | Assess for hypersensitivity syndrome (fever, rash, lymphadenopathy), administer with food to minimize GI irritation, do not double doses, monitor for seizure activity, monitor for gingival hyperplasia (educate regarding proper oral hygiene | |
| What are the side effects of Dilantin (phenytoin) | Dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, hypotension, diplopia, nausea. Therapeutic level: 10-20micrograms/mL |
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