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Outline Generic Name Albuterol Trade Name Proventil Indication Bronchodilator used to prevent airway obstruction in asthma and COPD Action Binds to Beta2 adrenergic receptors in the airway leading to relaxation of the smooth muscles in the airways Therapeutic Class Bronchodilator Pharmacologic Class Adrenergic Nursing Considerations • May decrease the effectiveness of Beta Blockers • Use caution w...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds for your free+shipping 140 Meds book What is the Generic Name Acetaminophen What is the Trade Name for Acetaminophen Tylenol What is the Indication for Acetaminophen Pain, fever What is the Action of Acetaminophen Inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins which play a role in transmission of pain signals and fever response What is the Therapeutic Class of Acetamino...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:   Generic Name warfarin Trade Name Coumadin Indication venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, A-fib, myocardial infarction Action disrupts liver synthesis of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors Therapeutic Class Anticoagulant Pharmacologic Class coumarins Nursing Considerations • contraindicated with bleeding, severe hypertension • can...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name verapamil Trade Name Isoptin Indication hypertension, angina, SVT, migraine Action prevents transport of calcium, leading to decreased contraction, decreases SA and AV node conduction Therapeutic Class antianginals, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, vascular headache suppressants Pharmacologic Class Ca Channel Blocker N...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name vasopressin Trade Name Pitressin Indication management of diabetes insipidus, VT/VF unresponsive to initial shock, GI hemorrhage Action increases water permeability of the kidney's collecting duct and distal convoluted tubule leading to water retention, also increases peripheral vascular resistance leading to increased...

Generic Name vancomycin Trade Name Vancocin Indication life threatening infections, sepsis Action bactericidal, inhibits cell wall synthesis Therapeutic Class anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class glycopeptides Nursing Considerations • can cause ototoxicity, nausea, vomiting, nephrotoxicity, anaphylaxis, red-man syndrome • assess for infection • obtain culture prior to initiating therapy • monitor b...

Generic Name metoprolol Trade Name Lopressor, Toprol XL Indication tachyarrhythmias, HTN, angina, prevention of MI, heart failure management, may be used for migraine prophylaxis Action blocks the stimulation of beta1 receptors in the SNS, does not usually effect on beta2 receptors (cardioselective) Therapeutic Class antianginal, antihypertensive Pharmacologic Class beta blocker Nursing Considerat...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name tetracycline Trade Name Doxycycline Indication treatment of infection, gonorrhea and syphilis with penicillin allergy, chronic bronchitis Action bacteriostatic by inhibiting protein synthesis Therapeutic Class anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Tetracyclines Nursing Considerations • use caution with liver impairment •...

Generic Name terbutaline Trade Name Brethine, Brethaire Indication asthma, COPD, preterm labor Action produces smooth muscle relaxation, bronchodilator, and inhibits hypersensitivity reactions Therapeutic Class bronchodilators Pharmacologic Class adrenergics tocolytics Nursing Considerations • may cause nervousness, restlessness, tremors • beta blockers can reduce effect • assess respiratory statu...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name Ferrous sulfate Trade Name Feosol Indication Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia Action Iron is essential for hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes, it is transported to organs where it becomes part of iron stores Therapeutic Class Antianemics Pharmacologic Class Iron supplements Nursing Considerations • May...

Generic Name trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Trade Name Bactrim/TMP-SMZ Indication bronchitis, UTI, diarrhea, pneumonia, multiple types of infection Action bacteriacidal by preventing metabolism of folic acid Therapeutic Class anti-infectives, antiprotozoals Pharmacologic Class folate antagonists, sulfonamides Nursing Considerations • may cause renal damage, Steven Johnsons Syndrome – rash, pseudome...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name sucralfate Trade Name Carafate Indication management of GI ulcers, GI injury prevention from high dose aspirin and NSAID treatment Action reacts with gastric acid to form a paste that adheres to ulcer Therapeutic Class antiulcer agent Pharmacologic Class GI protectant Nursing Considerations • use caution in renal failur...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name streptokinase Trade Name Streptase Indication pulmonary embolism, DVT, occluded lines, arterial thrombus Action converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades fibrin clots Therapeutic Class Thrombolytic Pharmacologic Class plasminogen activators Nursing Considerations • contraindicated with active bleeding, hypersensiti...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name spironolactone Trade Name Aldactone Indication potassium loss, hypertension, edema, CHF Action inhibits sodium reabsorption while sparing potassium and hydrogen Therapeutic Class Diuretics Pharmacologic Class potassium sparing diuretics Nursing Considerations • contraindicated with hyperkalemia • monitor intake and outp...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name sertraline Trade Name Zoloft Indication major depressive disorder, OCD, anxiety Action inhibits uptake of serotonin allowing for higher quantities available within synaptic cleft Therapeutic Class Antidepressant Pharmacologic Class SSRI Nursing Considerations • do not use with MAOIs • can cause neurolyptic malignant syn...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name salmeterol Trade Name Serevent Indication reversible airway obstruction, exercise induced asthma Action bronchodilation through stimulation of beta 2 adrenergic receptors Therapeutic Class bronchodilators Pharmacologic Class adrenergics Nursing Considerations • instruct patient to avoid excessive use • can cause headach...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name rifampin Trade Name Rimactane Indication tuberculosis Action inhibits RNA synthesis Therapeutic Class Antitubercular Pharmacologic Class rifamycins Nursing Considerations • can turn body fluids red • may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, confusion • assess lung sounds and sputum characteristics • evaluate renal and live...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name ranitidine Trade Name Zantac Indication duodenal ulcers, GERD, heartburn, esophagitis, GI bleed Action inhibits action of histamine in gastric parietal cells, decreases gastric acid secretion Therapeutic Class antiulcer agents Pharmacologic Class histamine H2 antagonists Nursing Considerations • may cause arrhythmias, a...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name quetiapine Trade Name Seroquel Indication schizophrenia, depressive disorder, mania Action dopamine and serotonin antagonist Therapeutic Class antipsychotic, mood stabilizers Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • may cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, seizures, dizziness, palpitations, weight gain, anorex...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name propylthiouracil Trade Name PTU Indication hyperthyroidism Action inhibits thyroid hormones Therapeutic Class Antithyroid Agent Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • hepatotoxicity, nausea, vomiting, agranulocytosis • monitor symptoms of hyperthyroidism • monitor for hypothyroidism • monitor WBC and liver fu...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name propranolol Trade Name Inderal Indication hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, alcohol withdrawal, anxiety Action blocks Beta 1 and 2 adrenergic receptors Therapeutic Class antianginal, antiarrhythimic (class II beta blockers), antihypertensive, headache suppressant Pharmacologic Class beta blocker Nursing...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name propofol Trade Name Diprivan Indication anesthesia, induction, sedation, Action hypnotic, produces amnesia with no analgesic properties Therapeutic Class general anesthetic Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • use cautiously with CVD, lipid disorder, increased ICP • can cause apnea, bradycardia, hypotension...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name Promethazine Trade Name Phenergan Indication allergic reactions, nausea and vomiting, sedation Action Blocks the effects of histamine, histamine plays a role in the immune response.  Plays an inhibitory role on the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the medulla leading to an antiemetic effect.  Possess anticholinergic proper...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name procainamide Indication wide variety ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, PAC, PVC, VTach, post cardioversion Action decreases excitability and slows conduction velocity through the heart Therapeutic Class antiarrhythmic (Class IA Na Channel Blocker) Nursing Considerations • may cause ventricular arrhythmias, seizure, as...