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Amlodipine (Norvasc) Correct Answers •
Treatment of dysrhythmias, angina, high BP
• Calcium channel blocker
• Side effects: constipation, low BP, dizziness
Atenolol (Tenormin) Correct Answers • Beta
blocker
• Treatment of high BP, dysthymias, angina, MI
• Work in the heart
• Side effects: bradycardia, low BP, rebound BP if
stop abruptly, hyper/hypoglycemia, masked
tachycardia with diabetes, sexual dysfunction
• Cardio-selective (COPD, asthma) and cardio-
nonselective
Bisacodyl (Ducolax) Correct Answers • Laxative
• Stimulant laxative, stimulates nerves in
intestines, stimulates peristalsis
Bumetanide (Bumex) Correct Answers • Loop
diuretic
• Pulling water, sodium, potassium, sugar stays
Calcium Carbonate (Tums) Correct Answers •
Antacid
• Side effects: constipation, belching
, • Contraindicated for patients with kidney
impairment
Captopril (Capoten) Correct Answers • BP med
• ACE inhibitors
• Work in the kidney
• Side effects: angioedema, hyperkalemia, and dry
cough
Clonidine (Catapress) Correct Answers • Used to
treat high BP
• Alpha 2 agonist
• Side effects: dizziness, drowsiness, some
sedation, do not stop abruptly (rebound BP)
Digoxin (Lanoxin) Correct Answers • Heart failure
• Slows HR and improves contractility
• Therapeutic level: 0.5 - 2.0
• Hypokalemia can increase dig toxicity
• Caution with diuretics
Diphenoxylate/Atropin (Lomotil) Correct Answers
• Anti-diarrheal
• Opioid and anticholinergic
• Drying effect
• Side effects: constipation, decreased RR,
dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, low BP
Docusate Sodium (Colace) Correct Answers •
Stool softener