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Pharm Mneumonics

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Two "QT's" say NO to OBs.   Quinolones and Tetracyclines  
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Antiretrovirals are like the CIA; how?   They search for virus, then work to interrupt and hinder growth but do not kill.  
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Major toxic effects of Aminoglycosides (amikacin, Neomycin, Tobramycin, and Gentamicin) are?   Nephrotoxicity (kidney) and Ototoxicity (ears).  
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Beta 1 works for which organ?   Cardiac  
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Beta 2 works for which organ?   Lungs  
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Calcium Channel Blockers   Norvasc (amlodipine), Verapamil (Calan), Nifidepine (Procardia), Dilitiazem (Cardizem)  
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Beta-Andrenergic Blockers   Metoprolol (Lopressor), Atenolol (Tenormin), Propranolol) Inderal, Nadolol (Corgard)  
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Ace Inhibitors ends in:   aPril (think month of April), Captoril, Enalapril, Benazepril  
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Beta Blockers end with   OLOL. Propranolol, Atenolol  
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Calcium Channel Blockers (CA)   CAlan Isoptin, CArdizem, ProCArdia.  
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Calcium Channel Blockers (Very Nice Drugs)   Verapamil, Nifedipine, Dilitiazem  
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Lidocaine Toxicity.   SAMS: Slurred Speech, Altered CNS, Muscle Twitching, Seizures.  
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Drugs for Bradycardia and decreaed B/P?   IDEA: Isoproterenol, Dopamine, Epipinephrine, Atropine.  
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Which Insulin begins to work in 15-30 mins?   Lispro is a pro & peaks 0.5 - 2.5 hrs.and Exubra eeks behind lispro & peaks in 0.5-1.5hrs  
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Which Insulin begins to work at 30-60 mins?   Regular (tv show time) peaks 1-5 hrs.  
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Which Insulin begins at 60-120 mins?   NPH peaks at 6-14 hrs. (Miles Per Hr)  
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Which insulin begins at 70 mins?   Lantus (late/lazy lantus)no peak and in for long haul.  
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Insulin Order.   LERN Line. Lispro, Exubra, Regular, NPH, Lantus.  
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#1 Antiinflammatory Corticosteroids end in ?   ONE: prednisone, cortisone, Dexamethasone  
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Tapazole (Methimazole)is a security guard not letting in what into Thyroid?   Iodine, T3 and T4. controlling Thyrotoxicosis, Thyroid storm.  
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M.O.M (milf of Mag) in the PM or what in the AM?   BM bowel movement  
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If Mr. Kidney see the doc and says "I feel like I have rocks and I'm not functioning right and I have pain." what will doc say.   I feel a stone, you need Amphojel to lower your phosphate, and rise your pH. plus low phosphate diet.  
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Mr. Stomache goes to the doc and says " when I get agitated I burn and bring up stomach stuff". what will doc say.   Amphojel will put out the fire but watch for hypophosphatemia.  
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Kayelalate unloads what?   Potassium but watch for irreg hrt rhythm and sodium.  
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Salicylate (ASA) Poisoning Sx's   Tinnitus, Increased Temp, Dehydration, Disorientation, Hyperventilation. Severe= metabolic acidosis, seizures.  
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Toxic Level of Lithium is?   2.0 meq.L  
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Toxic Level of Digoxin is?   2.0 ng/ml  
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TOxic Level of Theophylline is?   20 mcg/ml (remember the longest word has the highest #)  
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Can't use Grapefruit or Grapefruit Juice with what drugs?   Felodipine (Plendil), Nifedipine (procardia), Amolodipine (Norvasc), Carbmazepine (Tegretol), Buspirone (buspar), Lovastatin (mevacor).  
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Grapefruit can not be used with which drugs? hint: Fruit Never Allows Very much Calcium Blockers Leverage   Ca channel blockers: plendil, procardia, norvasc, calan; other drugs: Tegretol, Buspar, Mevacor.  
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Emergency drugs to LEAN on?   Lidocaine, Epinephrine, Atropine, Narcan  
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Timolol (timoptic) what is it used for?   Interfers with Aqueous Humor production which reduces pressure.  
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Isoniazid (INH) is an antituberculin. Do you increase or lower B6 when using it?   INH = INcrease B6  
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Levodopa is an Antiparkinsonism drug. Do you increase or lower the B6 when using it?   Levodopa= Lower the B6  
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MAO Inhibitors No Popular Meds: what meds are they?   Nardil, Parnate, Marplan  
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With MAOI's you can't take which meds?   No barbiturates, no Tricyclic antidepressants, antihystamines, CNS depressants, Antihypertensives, OTC cold meds.  
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With MAOI's you can't consume which groups of food?   No cheese, wine, preserved meats.  
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Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics) It's Not My Time! what drugs are they?   I= Indomethacin (NSAID) N= Nifedipine (CA Channel Blocker), M= Magnesium Sulfate, T= Terbutaline (adrenergic agonist)  
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Serious Complications of combo estrogen and progestin (oral Birth control) ACHES, what are they?   A= abdominal pains, C= chest pains, H= Headaches, E= Eye probs, S= Severe leg pain.  
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