HESI Pharmacology Cheat Sheet

HESI Pharmacology Cheat Sheet

HESI Pharmacology Cheat Sheet
OriginalAlphabetical
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-ase, plase
thrombolytic - monitor for bleeding
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-azole
antifungal - monitor LFTs
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baclofen
skeletal muscle relaxant - used for MS
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bactrim
antibiotic / sufonamide - causes photosensitivity
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calcitonin
bone metabolism regulator - causes rhinitis
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Carafate
pepsin inhibitor - adminsiter prior to meals
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-cef, ceph
cephalosporin antibiotic - some cross allergy with PCN
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-cycline
tetracycline - photosensitivity - discolors teeth in kids
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digoxin
antiarrhythmic - hold if HR < 60 - therapeutic level 0.5 - 2 - yellow
halo vision when toxic - digibind is antidote
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-dipine
calcium channel blocker - lowers B/P and HR - can cause heart blocks
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Fe+ supplements
give with orange juice - do not give milk - iron needs B12 to absorb
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-floxacin
fluoroquinolone - don't take with milk
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Fosamax Boniva
bone metabolism regulator - keep pt sitting up or ambulating 30 min
after taking drung in the AM at least 30 min prior to food, bev, or
medication