review of Drugs for Pharm HESI exam - 1
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| Commonly used for UTI infections, but be careful w sun exposure bc I can cause bad burns. I should be taken w/full glass of water on an empty stomach. | show 🗑
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| show | Penicillin
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| 3rd generation cephalosporin that is long acting. I cross the blood brain barrier easily and can be used to treat meningitis. Be careful w severe liver disease. | show 🗑
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| I am the first generation cephalosporin that has increased coverage against urinary tract infections. | show 🗑
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| show | Macrolides (Erythromycin & Zithromycin)
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| Used to treat variety of infections, but not used all that often..should not be used in pregnancy or small children bc can cause softening of bones/teeth.Can also cause discoloring of teeth. Be careful w sun exposure bc i can cause bad sun burns. | show 🗑
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| show | Aminoglycosides - Gentamycin, tobramycin, etc.
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| Broad Sprectrum antibiotic, used for variety of infections. Can cause EKG changes. Do not take with antacids. There are two in this group. One is the drug choice for Antrax poisening. | show 🗑
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| Treats abdominal and gynecologic infections. Relatively safe during pregnancy. Alcohol should be avoided bc of 'anabuse' types effects if combines w alcohol. Can be taken orally or in IV form. | show 🗑
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| show | Vancocin (vancomycin)
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| The two of us are used to treat high blood pressure. We are easy to identify bc we both end in "pril". We can cause a cough, hypotension, and hyperkalemia. | show 🗑
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| show | Lopressor (metopropolol) and Tenormin (atenolol) (Beta Blocker)
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| show | Calcium Channel Blockers - Cardiazem (dililazem), Procadia (off label use for PTL) (nifedipine) etc
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| Used to treat angina, both stable and unstable. We work by dilating wessels. We can cause hypotension and reflex tachycardia, but should not be given with patients with head injury. We must be given by SL or topical form to prevent first pass effect. | show 🗑
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| show | Lanoxin (digoxin)
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| show | Glucophage (metformin)
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| Used to treat type I and type II diabetes. We all work the same way, but in different time frames. Who are we? Be sure to moniter blood sugar before admin. medication. | show 🗑
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| show | Heparin
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| Used to thin the blood. I have decreased risk of bleeding. Dosage is based on weight. I am given sub-Q. The antidote is protamine sulfate. | show 🗑
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| show | Coumadin (warfarin)
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| Prevent MI by inhibiting platelet aggregation. You should monitor for bleeding. Be sure to ask physician b4 taking OTC meds that can cause bleeding | show 🗑
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| Used to "bust" clots. Be sure to keep on bed rest and monitor for bleeding. Patients who have had recent surgery are not candidates | show 🗑
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| show | Potassium
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| show | Epogen
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| show | B1 (thiamine)
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| Essential Vitamin. It is the principal nutrient that is deficient in the US. Pregnant patients are often low in this. I am best absorbed with vitamin C. | show 🗑
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| Used for the management of nausea. I can be given IV, PO, IM, PR, or topical. | show 🗑
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| show | Motrin (ibuprophen)
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| I can be bought OTC. I can be used to treat mild pain or fever. An overdose can cause liver damage. If you overdose you can administer Mucomyst. | show 🗑
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| show | Salicylates (aspirin)
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| Used to manage moderate or severe pain medication. We do have a higher risk of addiction. I can cause constipation, drowsiness and respiratory depression. The antidote is Narcan. | show 🗑
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| Used to treat anxiety or insomnia. Can used to treat acute seizures. Can cause dizziness and drowziness. You should avoid alcohol, don't stop abruptly, and avoid driving. | show 🗑
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| show | Zoloft (zertraline); Prozac (fluoxetine) SSRls
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| show | Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa)
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| show | Steroids are the answer
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| show | Advair (fluticasone and salmeterol)
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| A drug that is used to treat CHF. I can 'pull' a large amount of fluid , but with fluid I also pull potassium. Be sure to increase K rick foods and monitor K levels. It is also important to monitor BP and I&O bc of hypotension and dehydration. | show 🗑
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| show | Anti-lipidemics: Niacin (lovastatin); Zocor (simvastatin); Liptor (atorvastatin)
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| show | Namenda (memantine) an anti-alzheimer's agent
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| Drug that can be used as a sedative or antianxiety med. Often used to cause some therapeutic amnesia. I cause CNS depression so i can cause apnea or respiratory depression. Be sure to monitor VS carefully and ensure safety. | show 🗑
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| show | Diflucan (fluconazole) antifungals
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| show | Anti-diarrheal: pepto Bismol, Imodium, Lomotil
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| Used to treat constipation. Can lead to diarrhea. Be sure to monitor for diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance if diarrhea occurs. Stop treatment if diarrhea occurs. | show 🗑
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| Improve cardiac output by increasing the heart rate and BP and are indicated in heart failure, shock, and atrioventricular block dysrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. | show 🗑
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| show | beta-2 receptors
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| show | Dexamethasone (Decadron)
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| an opioid analgesic used in oncology to manage severe or intractable pain. | show 🗑
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| Nonsteroid antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) provides relief for mild to moderate pain, suppression of inflammation, and reduction of fever. | show 🗑
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