CPNRE : Pharmacology 2024 Key Questions and Answers 2024

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - 1. Antipyretic 2. Analgesic *Can cause liver damage in excessive amounts or known liver disease ASA (EC ASA) - 1. Anti-inflammatory 2. Anti-pyretic 3. Analgesic **do not administer in children under 12 years of age = Rye's Syndrome*** **can cause bleeding tendencies** **baby ASA-preventative for heart disease** Amlodipine - Ca Channel blocker (decrease BP, heart rate) *may cause gingival hyperplasia Atenolol and other "olol" - Beta blocker (decreases BP, heart rate) **teach patient to rise slowly-orthostatic hypotension** Atorvastatin, Simvastatin (Zocor) - cholesterol lowering drugs ***need to be given in evenings as that is when cholesterol is manufactured the greatest*** **watch liver enzymes** calcium carbonate - calcium supplement **watch calcium levels**