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what meds can you give for allergy & resp conditions? (7)

Answer

-diphenhydramine
-nasal steroid (mometasone furoate - nasonex)
-prednisone
-inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone)
-salbutamol
-leukotrienes
-ipratropium bromide (short acting anti-ch: ipratropium bromide, long acting anti-ch: tiotropium)

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what is the mechanism of diphenhydramine?

Answer

competes w/ histamine for H1 receptor sites on effector cells in GI tract, resp tract, blood vessels

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For what would you recommend diphenhydramine?

Answer

allergies, pruritus, urticaria

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what's to caution for diphenhydramine?

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may cause sedation

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what is the mechanism of nasal steroids (mometasone furoate - nasonex)?

Answer

anti-inflammatory, glucocorticosteroid

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For what would you give nasal steroids (mometasone furoate - nasonex)?

Answer

allergic rhinitis, rhinosinusitis

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Caution for nasal steroids (mometasone furoate - nasonex)?

Answer

nasal drying & epistaxis possible w/ prolonged use

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what is the mechanism of prednisone?

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decreases neutrophil migration & reverses capillary permeability to prevent/control inflm

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For what would you give prednisone?

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allergies, allergic rxn, asthma, COPD

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Caution for prednisone?

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edema, HTN, insomnia, impaired wound healing, bruising, hyperglycemia, wt gain, increased appetite, immunosuppression; CYP 3A4 substrate & inducer

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what is the mechanism of inhaled corticosteroids (fluticasone)?

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decreases neutrophil migration & reverses capillary permeability to prevent/control inflm in resp tract

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For what would you give inhaled corticosteroids (fluticasone)?

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allergies, allergic rxn, asthma, COPD

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Caution: inhaled corticosteroids (fluticasone)

Answer

oral thrush, dry mouth; adverse effects mimic those of systemic steroids when in high doses, CYP3A4 substrate

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what is the mechanism of salbutamol?

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B2agonist - stimulates B2 receptors which leads to smooth msc relaxation & mast cell stabilization

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For what would you give salbutamol?

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asthma, COPD, allergies

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caution: salbutamol

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tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety

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mechanism of leukotrienes

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leukotriene receptor antagonists - decreases leukotriene-induced bronchospasm, vasc permeability, mucosal edema & mucus production

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For what would you give leukotrienes?

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asthma

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caution: leukotrienes

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abdo pain, dyspepsia, elevated liver enzymes, h/a

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What is the short acting anticholinergic?

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ipratropium bromide

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What is a long acting anticholinergic?

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tiotropium bromide

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what is the mechanism of ipratropium bromides?

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competitively & reversibly inhibits Ach at muscarinic receptors in bronchial smooth msc, blocking cholinergic effects of bronchoconstriction & mucus secretion

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For what would you give ipratropium bromides?

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COPD, sometimes asthma

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caution: ipratropium bromide

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anticholinergic effects e.g. dry mouth

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what are analgesic medications? (5)

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-acetaminophen
-asa
-nsaids (ibuprofen)
-narcotics (morphine, hydromorphine, codeine)
-triptans (sumatriptan)

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what is the mechanism of acetaminophen?

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blocks pain impulse generation, inhibits hypothalamic heat-regulating center to produce antipyresis

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For what would you give acetaminophen?

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pain, fever

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caution: acetaminophen

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may cause hepatotoxicity at high doses. caution use in pts w/ hepatic impairment

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asa mechanism?

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inhibit COX, which prevents formation of thromboxane A2 and prostaglandins (which induce plt aggregation)

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For what would you give ASA?

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analgesia & anti-inflammatory; has been shown to reduce risk of recurrent TIA/stroke; reduces risk of MI

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caution: ASA

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GI ulceration, bleeding

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NSAIDs (ibuprofen) mechanism?

Answer

reversibly inhibits COX 1 & 2 to decrease prostaglandin formation

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For what would you give NSAIDs (ibuprofen)?

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pain, fever

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caution: NSAIDs (ibuprofen)

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can cause GI irritation. caution use in renal impairment, liver dz, CHF, raises BP

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narcotics (morphine, hydromorphine, codeine) mechanism?

Answer

binds to opiate receptors in CNS, causing inhibition of ascending pain pathways, altering perception of & responses to pain; produces generalized CNS depression

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For what would you give narcotics (morphine, hydromorphine, codeine)?

Answer

pain

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caution: narcotics (morphine, hydromorphine, codeine)

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CNS depression, hypotension, decreased resp rate, pruritus, nausea, constipation

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triptan (sumatriptan) mechanism

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selective agnoist for serotonin in cranial arteries; causes vasoconstriction, reduces neurogenic inflm assc w/ migraine h/a

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For what would you give triptans (sumatriptan)?

Answer

migraine h/a

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caution: triptans (sumatriptan)

Answer

don't use w/i 24 h of ergotamine derivatives/another serotonin agonist or w/i 2 wks of discontinuing an MAOI

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what are antidepressant meds? (5)

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-tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline)
-SSRIs (citalopram)
-SNRIs (venlafaxine)
-NDRI (bupropion)
-NaSSA (mirtazapine)

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TCA (amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline) mechanism?

Answer

inhibits NE & serotonin reuptake; Na channel blockade; alpha adrenergic blockade; histamine blockade; GABA antagonism; muscarinic blockade

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For what would you give TCA (amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline)?

Answer

depression, chr pain/neuropathy, migraine prophy

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caution: TCA (amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline)

Answer

anticholinergic effects, orthostatic hypotension, arrhythmias, sedation, seizures, fatal in overdose

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SSRI (citalopram) mechanism?

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in CNS

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For what would you give SSRIs (citalopram)?

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major depression, GAD, panic disorder

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caution: SSRIs

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nausea, insomnia, tremor, h/a, sexual dysfn

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SNRI (venlafaxine) mechanism?

Answer

inhibits serotonin & NE reuptake

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For what would you give SNRIs (venlafaxine)?

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major depression, GAD, panic disorder

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caution: SNRI (venlafaxine)

Answer

HTN, h/a, sexual dysfn, nausea, restlessness; substrate of CYP2D6+3A4

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NDRI (bupropion) mechanism?

Answer

inhibits reuptake of NE & dopamine

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For what would you give NDRI (bupropion)?

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depression, smoking cessation, ADHD

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caution: NDRI (bupropion)

Answer

agitation, tremor, decreased appetite, nausea, HTN, h/a, less sexual dysfn than SSRIs

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NaSSA (mirtazapine) mechanism?

Answer

inhibits reuptake of serotonin & NE

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For what would you give NaSSA (mirtazapine)?

Answer

depression & GAD (particularly useful in elder, addictions, or w/ insomnia)

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caution: NaSSA (mirtazapine)

Answer

sedation, wt gain, edema, hyperlipidemia

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what are cardiovascular meds? (10)

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-BB (atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol, nadolol, carvedilol, propranolol)
-CCB (diltiazem, amlodipine)
-nitrates
-ACEi (ramipril)
-ARB (losartan)
-thiazide diuretics (chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide)
-loop diuretic (furosemide)
-K sparing diuretic (spironolactone)
-central alpha agonists (clonidine, methyldopa)
-alpha-blockers (terazosin, prazosin)

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BB (atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol, nadolol, carvedilol, propranolol) mechanism?

Answer

preferentially block B1 receptors; decreases HR & output & decreases renin release

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For what would you give BBs (atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol, nadolol, carvedilol, propranolol)?

Answer

angina, post-MI, HTN, rate control in afib

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caution: BBs (atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol, nadolol, carvedilol, propranolol)

Answer

bradycardia; further suppression of failing heart; CNS depression; hypotension, fatigue, insomnia, impotence, dizziness, bronchospasm, h/a, mask/delay sx's of hypoglycemia

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CCB (diltiazem, amlodipine) mechanism?

Answer

block Ca channels in heart & smooth msc; dilates periph arterioles, slows AV node

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For what would you give CCB (diltiazem, amlodipine)?

Answer

HTN, angina, afib

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caution: CCB (diltiazem, amlodipine)

Answer

bradycardia, hypotension, edema, CHF, AV block

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nitrates mechanism?

Answer

venous & arteriole vasodilation resulting in decreased myocardial O2 demand, decreased preload

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For what would you give nitrates?

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HTN, angina, CHF

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caution: nitrates

Answer

hypotension, h/a, flushing

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ACEi (ramipril) mechanism?

Answer

inhibit ACE which reduces synthesis of vasoconstrictor ang II; suppresses aldosterone resulting in natriuresis

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For what would you give ACEi (ramipril)?

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HTN, post-MI, CHF, CAD, diabetic nephropathy

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caution: ACEi (ramipril)

Answer

hypotension, dizziness, angioedema; cough; hyperkalemia, AKI

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ARB (losartan) mechanism?

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antagonist @ angiotensin II receptor of vasc msc

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For what would you give ARB (losartan)?

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HTN, HF (candesartan), diabetic nephropathy

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caution: ARB (losartan)

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hypotension, dizziness, hyperkalemia, AKI

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thiazide diuretics (chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide) mechanism?

Answer

inhibits Na & Cl reabsorption in distal tubule; loss of K, Na, Cl causes increase in urine ouptut

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For what would you give thiazide diuretics (chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide)?

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ideal starting agent for HTN

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caution: thiazide diuretics (chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide)

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hypokalemia, hyponatremia, oliguria; increases toxicity of digitalis & lithium, rash, photosensitivity, increased chol/TG, increased Ca/uric acid/glu

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loop diuretic (furosemide) mechanism

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inhibits Cl reabsorption in thick asc loop of henle; high loss of K in urine

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For what would you give loop diuretic (furosemide)?

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preferred diuretic in pts w/ low GFR & in hypertensive emergencies; CHF

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caution: loop diuretic (furosemide)

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hyponatremia, hypokalemia, dehydration, hypotension, increases toxicity of ototoxic & nephrotoxic drugs & lithium

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K sparing diuretic (spironolactone) mechanism

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antagonist of aldosterone (aldosterone causes Na retention); also directly increases Na excretion & decreases K secretion in distal convoluted tubule

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For what would you give K sparing diuretic (spironolactone)?

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used w/ other diuretics to tx HTN b/c of K sparing effects; CHF

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caution: K sparing diuretic (spironolactone)

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hyperkalemia, Na/H2O depletion

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on 09-Oct-2016 (Sun)