NUR 180 Final Medications Latest Update 100% Pass

NUR 180 Final Medications Latest Update 100% Pass Beta Blocker (HTN) atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor), propranolol (Inderal) -Decreases HR -Reduces cardiac workload -cardiac aarthymia Calcium Channel Blockers (HTN) verapamil (Calon, Isotin), diltiazem (Cardizem), nifedipine (Procardia) , amlodipine (Norvasc) -Antihypertensive -Treat angina -Supraventicular tachycardia -A-fib (SHORT TERM) ACE inhibitors (HTN) captopril (Capton), enalopril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Zostril/Prinvil), quinapril (Accupril) -Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme -Prevents vasoconstriction & aldosterone secretion -Decreases afterload -Vasodilation -Decreases BP Statins (CAD) simvastatin (Liptor, Zocar) -Lowers LDL -Can cause myopathy -Increase liver enzyme levels (monitor labs) Digitalis (CHF) digoxin (Lanoxin) -Decreases HR -Increases contractibility (narrow therapeutic range) Other meds taken for CHF -ACE inhibitors -Diuretics Corticosteroid (COPD) fluticasone (Flovent), triamcinolone acetonide (Azmacort). advaire (w/*salmetrol) *not a corticosteroid, long-lasting bronchodilator -Decreases inflammation -If inhaled, rinse mouth (prevents thrush Bronchodilator (COPD) Short-acting: albuterol (Proventil), levabuterol (Xopanex), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire) -Rescue drugs Long-acting: salmetrol (Servent) -Use for every day Contact Dermatitis -Corticosteroid - Take it for about 2-3 weeks CVA prednisone (Deltasone) -Corticosteroid Proton Pump Inhibitors-PPIs (GERD/PUD) pantoprazole (Protonix), omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium) -Reduce gastric secretions H2 Blockers cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), ranitidine (Zantac) -Reduces gastric secretions Meds for Gallstones ursodial (Actigall), chenodial (Chenix) -Gradually dissolves gallstones, expensive, 2+ yrs