CPNRE : Pharmacology Questions and
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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)
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*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**
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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✓ -:- Anticonvulsant
**decreases CNS excitement**
Watch for CNS depression!!!
Cefazolin (Ancef)
✓ -:- "anti-Infectives"
Antibiotic
*Adverse effects-GI signs & symptoms
Dalteparin Sodium (Fragmin)
✓ -:- Anticoagulant (LMWH)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
✓ -:- Narcotic analgesic
**used for moderate to severe pain**
Watch for signs and symptoms of CNS depression
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