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NR 341 PHARMACOLOGY CJE EXAM 2023
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NR 341 PHARMACOLOGY CJE EXAM 2023Albuterol (Proventil) - ANSWER -Bronchodilator
-control and prevent reversible airway obstruction for COPD and Asthma
t-PA (Alteplase) - ANSWER -thrombolytic
-lysis of thrombi in coronary arteries
-decrease risk of HF or death
-lysis of PE or DVT
-lysis of thrombi causing ischemic stroke reducing neurological sequelae
Amiodarone (Cordarone) - ANSWER -Antidysrhythmic agent. .
-ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. Incompatible with
heparin, may be given in PO maintenance dose, monitor for respiratory
complications.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) - ANSWER -calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN and angina
-vasodilation, decrease BP
-decrease severity and frequency of attacks of Angina
Atenolol (Tenormin) - ANSWER -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-management of HTN
-prevention of MI
-management of chest pain
-decrease BP & HR
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - ANSWER -Statin, lipid lowering agent
-prevention of cardiovascular disease
-decrease risk of MI or stroke
-decrease risk of Angina
-lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
-slows progression of atherosclerosis
Atropine - ANSWER -Antiarrhythmics
-Can temporarily revert sinus bradycardia to normal sinus rhythm, and reverse AV
nodal blocks by removing vagal influences.
-Used in bradyarrhythmias to decrease vagal tone.
-treat of exercise-induced bronchospasm
-increase HR
Carvedilol (Coreg) - ANSWER -beta blocker, antihypertensive
-Treatment of HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction after MI
-decrease HR and BP
, -improve cardiac output
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) - ANSWER -Fluoroquinolone, Antibiotic
-treatment of bacterial infections
Clopidogrel (Plavix) - ANSWER -Antiplatelet
-acute coronary syndrome(ST-segment elevation, MI, non ST elevation, or unstable
angina)
-reduce risk of MI and stroke
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - ANSWER -antiarrhythmic, inotropic
-increase cardiac output, slow heart rate
-use with HF, A.fib, A.flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) - ANSWER -Adrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
-short-term management of HF
-increase cardiac output
-increase urine output
Dopamine (Intropin) - ANSWER -inotropic, vasopressor
-improve BP, cardiac output
-improve renal blood flow, increase urine output
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - ANSWER -Anticoagulant, Low Molecular Weight Heparin
-prevention of VTE, DVT, or PE in surgical pts.
-treatment of acute ST elevation MI
-prevent ischemic complications in patients with unstable angina
Epinephrine (adrenaline) - ANSWER -bronchodilator, adrenergic
-management of an allergic reaction
-management of cardiac arrest
-management of reversible airway disease due to asthma or COPD
-management of upper airway obstruction-
-increased CO and BP
Epoetin (Epogen) - ANSWER -antianemic
-maintains and elevates RBCs
-use with anemia
-increase hct
-reduction of need for transfusions after surgery
Famotidine (Pepcid) - ANSWER -H2 receptor antagonist, anti-ulcer agent
-treatment of active duodenal ulcers and benign gastric ulcers
-management of GERD
-treatment for heartburn, acid ingestion and sour stomach
-decreased secretion of gastric acid
Fentanyl (Sublimaze) - ANSWER -Opioid Analgesic, schedule II
-supplement in anesthesia
-control pain
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