Nursing Pharmacology (Drugs)
, albuterol - CORRECT ANSWERS-(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for
bronchospasm, acute symptoms of asthma
acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERS-centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and
antipyretic properties; no antiinflammatory,antirheumatic properties
acyclovir - CORRECT ANSWERS-Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus &
Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor, suppresses synthesis of
viral DNA, resistance.
amiodarone - CORRECT ANSWERS-Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
amoxicillin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H.
influenzae, E. coli, and N. Gonorrhoeae. It is inactivated by beta-lactamases, so not
helpful for Staphylococcus.
atropine - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug;
used for mydriases (eye exams), to raise HR, lower GI motility, and as antidote to
muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
amphotericin B - CORRECT ANSWERS-broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent
of choice for systemic mycoses, despite being highly toxic. Its uses are limited to
treating progressive and potentially fatal infections. Adverse effects include infusion
reactions, nephrotoxicity, and hypokalemia.
aspirin - CORRECT ANSWERS-A drug that decrease platelet aggregation and is used
to prevent arterial thrombosis, stroke, or MI. Major SEs include risk of major GI
bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by inhibiting platelet COX, COX-1, and
COX-2.
beclomethasone - CORRECT ANSWERS-inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway
inflammation in asthma
bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary
retention
buproprion - CORRECT ANSWERS-(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia,
headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list above), withdrawal, Neonatal
Abstinence Syndrome
captopril - CORRECT ANSWERS-ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in
treating a patient with heart failure. Blocks production of angiotensin II, dilates arterioles
, albuterol - CORRECT ANSWERS-(SABA) short acting beta 2 receptor agonist, used for
bronchospasm, acute symptoms of asthma
acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWERS-centrally acting cox inhibitor; analgesic and
antipyretic properties; no antiinflammatory,antirheumatic properties
acyclovir - CORRECT ANSWERS-Antimetabolite for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus &
Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections;
MOAs: Purine necleoside analog: DNA polymerase inhibitor, suppresses synthesis of
viral DNA, resistance.
amiodarone - CORRECT ANSWERS-Class 3 Potassium channel blocker
Only approved for life-threatening dysrhythmias.
Delays repolarization and extends action potential of heart muscle cells.
SE: Profound hypotension."
amoxicillin - CORRECT ANSWERS-Broad-spectrum penicillin active against H.
influenzae, E. coli, and N. Gonorrhoeae. It is inactivated by beta-lactamases, so not
helpful for Staphylococcus.
atropine - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscinarinic receptor antagonist/anticholinergic drug;
used for mydriases (eye exams), to raise HR, lower GI motility, and as antidote to
muscarinic poisoning (rx, shrooms)
amphotericin B - CORRECT ANSWERS-broad spectrum antifungal, which is the agent
of choice for systemic mycoses, despite being highly toxic. Its uses are limited to
treating progressive and potentially fatal infections. Adverse effects include infusion
reactions, nephrotoxicity, and hypokalemia.
aspirin - CORRECT ANSWERS-A drug that decrease platelet aggregation and is used
to prevent arterial thrombosis, stroke, or MI. Major SEs include risk of major GI
bleeding. This drug is an NSAID that works by inhibiting platelet COX, COX-1, and
COX-2.
beclomethasone - CORRECT ANSWERS-inhaled corticosteroid used to treat airway
inflammation in asthma
bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWERS-muscarinic agnonist, used primarily for urinary
retention
buproprion - CORRECT ANSWERS-(DA and NE). Weight loss, seizure, insomnia,
headache, serotonin syndrome (see laundry list above), withdrawal, Neonatal
Abstinence Syndrome
captopril - CORRECT ANSWERS-ACE inhibitor - shown to have efficacious effects in
treating a patient with heart failure. Blocks production of angiotensin II, dilates arterioles
