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Belmont Pharmacology Test 4 drugs

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Drug Name
Actions
Side Effects
Nursing Implications
show narrow spectrum abx, for the very sick, not 1st line, inpatient use   ototoxicity (not w/ Lasix & worse w/ renal failure), nephrotoxicity   monitor 3: N O PT, don't give w/ neuromuscular blockers  
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( -xacin )   show GI, HA, restlessness, Tendon Rupture is Rare, ( Lome- ) has photosensitivity   don't give w/ milk spinach or Tums, raises theophylline & warfarin levels  
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( -thromycin )   good alt. to PCN   show baseline liver fxn, raises warfarin & theophylline, take w/ full glass of water and on empty stomach, teach liver failure signs: n/v, abd pain, jaundice  
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( sulfa- )   show hypersensitivity (rash, fever), photosensitive, hemolytic anemia, renal problems, kernicterus in newborns   take on empty stomach, hydration, periodic bl. counts, not w/ warfarin, phenotoin, oral hypoglycemics  
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( -cycline )   show NVD, discolors teeth, PREG X & young children under 8, AAPMC, hepato & renal toxicity, photosensitivity   not w/ milk, iron, laxatives  
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Vancomycin   treats MRSA   show slow IV over 1 HR  
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Cleocin   like ( -thromycin )   show (blank)  
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show for VRE & MRSA   GI & myelosuppresion   (blank)  
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show for amebiasis, AAPMC, bone/joint/skin infection   (blank)   slow over 1 HR  
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Mandelamine. naldixic acid. nitrofurantoin.   show Mandela - long term not w/ antacids. Dixic - resistance develops quickly Fura - harmless brown urine   take all pills, eat prunes, protein, cranberry juice, no milk or citrus, should improve in 3 days  
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show pain relief for UTI   hepatoxic w. long use, hypersensitivity, NVD   urine turns orange/red and stains, take WITH FOOD  
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show 1st line for Myco- TB/Leprosy/avium   hepatotoxicity, discolored body fluids, flu-like sx   decr birth control, warfarin. monitor liver esp. in alcohoics & elderly. take on empty stomach. Poor compliance.  
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show 1st line for TB/Leprosy/Avium (mycobacteria)   tingly/unsteady gait from B6 defeciency, hepatotoxicity   monitor B6, liver (alcoholics and elderly), Must be seen once per month  
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Pyrazina   show hepatotoxicity, gouty arthritis   monitor liver fxn  
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show 1st line for TB/Leprosy/Avium (mycobacteria - spread by droplets)   gouty arthritis, dose related blurred vision   monthly eye exams  
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show ( -cin ) used 2nd line for resistant mycobacteria (TB/Leprosy)   Renal & ototoxicity   only IM injections  
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ALL Mycobacterial agents   show (blank)   teach to promote compliance, give B6 w/ INH, oral contraceptives ineffective, high risk: alcohlics, liver dz, diabetics, elderly  
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flucytosine   show anemia, hepatotoxicity, GI distress   (blank)  
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Ampho B   show infusion rxn (fever/chills/HA 1-3 hr after infusion starts - pretreat w Tylenol/benadryl), nephrotoxicity, hypokalemia (need runs of K), anemia   refrigerate, only dilute w/ d5w  
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nystatin   show (blank)   half on 1 side, half on the other  
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griseofulvin   skin/nails/hair fungal infxn   HA, allergies   show
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( -AZOLE )   broad spectrum antifungals   show drug intrxns  
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show 1st line antiviral for HSV-1&2, vericella zoster   well tolerated; phlebitis w/ IV, nephrotoxicity w/ IV   drug interactions - PPI, antacids, rifampin, hepatic interacctions incr other drug levels  
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ganciclovir   antiviral to treat & prevent CMB retinitis   show (blank)  
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interferon   antiviral, boosts immune, cancer kill   flu-like sx, depression   show
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zanamivir   inhaler to decr. flu sx, durations & complications   caution w/ asthma pts   show
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oseltamivir   show (blank)   take w/in 2 days of onset of flu  
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show get IV for insulin and NS, give bicarb b/c acidosis, check & replace K   (blank)   (blank)  
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dilantin   for seizures, also antidysrhythmic   sedation, gingival hyperplasia, dysrhythmias & decr. BP (IV), rash, hirsutism   show
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phenobarbital   for febrile and alc/drug withdrawal seizures   (blank)   show
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tegretol   neuralgias, bipolar, and seizures   show oral contraceptives and warfarin decreased, not with grapefruit juice  
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( -AM )   show cns depression, amnesia, abuse   (blank)  
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Depakene   for absence seizures, bipolar, prophelactic for migraines   show freq. drug level check  
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ethosuximide   for absence seizures   show (blank)  
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show for partial seizures   dizziness, drowsiness, HA, visual disturbances, n/v, hyponatremia, rash (Steven Johnson Syndrome)   (blank)  
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baclofen/Soma/Flexeril/Robaxin/Skelaxin   muscle relaxant   sleepiness, n/v, constipation, urinary retention, dependence   show
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show valium - benzodiazepine - muscle relaxant   cns depression, amnesia, abuse   (blank)  
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Dantrium   show heptotoxicity, muscle weakness, diarrhea   (blank)  
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( -TAMINE )   for migraine, promotes vasoconstriction by stimulating seratonin   show do not take w/ ( -TRIPTAN )  
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show 1st line migraine med, promotes vasoconstriction and decr. inflammation by stimulating seratonin   chest heaviness, angina, PREG X, vertigo, malaise, tingling   take w/ onset of sx, risk of dependence and toxicity, teach triggers, non-pharm approaches  
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Rheumatrex   1st choice for mod-sev RA   hepatic fibrosis, bone marrow suppresin, GI ulceration, pneumonitis   show
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Paquenil   show retinal damage   3-6 wks for onset, eye exam q6 mo  
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sulfasalazine   for RA, sulfa drug   common: GI/rash & itching, Serious: hepatitis & bone marrow suppression   show
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Etanercept/infliximab/adalimumab($)   TNF blocker to reduces RA symptoms and slow progression   show mumab is expensive  
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imuran   show anorexia, nv, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, infection, alopecia, PREG X   prevent infection, CBC, effectiveness, w/meals, 5 days prior to transplant  
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sandimmune   prevent organ rejection often w Prednisone   show it does not der. WBC/platelets/rbc, watch BUN/Creat closely  
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muromonab-CD3   show mainly for 1st dose: lightheadedness, fever/chills (common), dyspnea, chest pain, tremors   have crash cart available for 1st dose  
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