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110 terms kandykat1012Preview Pharma 49 terms not ACE Inhibitors, - pril suffix, ex Captopril, Prevent the synthesis of angiotensin II by "inhibiting" angiotensin-converting enzyme, a potent vasoconstrictior; decrease afterload and preload in heart failure; used to treat HTN, CHF;Interacts with: NSAID, Diuretics, sulfameth/trimethoprim, side effects: 1st dose hypotension, hacking cough, loss of taste. Hyperkalemia, renal tubular damage, decreased B/P, dizziness, nausea & diarrhea NRSG: Administer 1 hr before meals to increase absorption, teach patient to sit up,stand up slowly due to orthostatic BP's, teratogenic, Labs:BUN,creatinine,protein,BG, report bruising, petechial rash, Ascetylcholinesterase Inhibitors -ine suffix-ex rivastigmine, memantine, galantmine, different suffix -Aricept(donepezil) (AChe inhibitor) an enzyme to break down AChe-Promote the accumulation of actylcholine in neuron receptors, resulting in prolonged cholinergic, improves cognition in Alzheimer's pt's side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, decreased appetite or weight loss interacts with: anticholinergic drugs (e.g., benztropine, scopolamine), cholinergic drugs (e.g., bethanechol), other cholinesterase inhibitors succinylcholine-type muscle blocking drugs, aspirin, NSAIDS Alpha Adrenergic blockers -zosin suffix, ex prazosin(Minipress), dozazosin(Cardura) Decreases peripheral vascular resistance and lowers blood pressure by selectively blocking receptors in the vascular smooth muscle, Used for HTN, side effects: 1st dose Hypotension, dizziness, lightheadedness, faint, interacts with:NSAIDS, clonidine NRSG-teach pt to rise slowly lying to sitting, sitting to standing, take at bedtime Aldosterone Receptor antagonists Block stimulation of mineralocorticoid receptors by aldosterone, thus reducing high blood pressure by preventing sodium reabsorption; interacts with: side effects:
Aminoglycosides Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and related antibiotics; particularly effective against gram-negative microorganisms; noted for potentially dangerous toxicity; interacts with: side effects: Analgesics, ex's- acetaminophen, aspirin, Morphine sulfate, Demerol, fentanyl Narcotic and nonnarcotic; relieve pain without producing loss of consciousness or reflex activity; interacts with:ALCOHOL, ASA-coumadin side
effects:Acute toxicity to liver(tylenol) or kidneys
Androgens These steroid hormones produce masculinizing effects; interacts with: side effects: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists - tan suffix, ex irbesartan, Valsartan Also known as ARBs (a very potent vasoconstrictor) from binding to receptor sites is vascular smooth mucle, brain, heart, kidneys, and adrenal gland, thus blocking the blood pressure-elevating and sodium-retaining effects of angiotensin II; interacts with: side effects: Anesthetics For example, local anesthesia, general anesthesia; cause a loss of sensation with or without a loss of consciousness; interacts with: side effects: Antacids Reduce the acidity of the gastric contents; interacts with: side effects: Antianginals Used to prevent or treat attacks of angina pectoris; interacts with: side effects: Antianxiety Used to prevent anxiety symptoms or disorders; also known as minor tranquilizers or anxiolytics, although the term tranquilizer is avoided today to prevent the misperception that the patient is being tranquilized Antiarrhythmics Used to correct cardiac arrhythmias (any heart rate or rhythm other than normal sinus rhythm); interacts with: side effects: Antibiotics Used to treat infections caused by pathogenic microbes; the term in often used interchangeably with antimicrobial agents; interacts with: side
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Anticholinergic Block the action of acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system; also known as cholinergic blocking agents, antispasmodics, and parasympatholytic agents; interacts with: side effects:
Anticoagulants-Parenteral -Heparin, enoxaprin (lovanoxn Do not dissolve existing blood clots, but so prevent enlargement or extension of blood clots; interacts with: side effects: Anticonvulsants Suppress abnormal neuronal activity in the CNS, preventing seizures; interacts with: side effects: Antidepressants Relieve depression; interacts with: side effects: Antidiabetics Also known as hypoglycemics; include insulin (used to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus) and oral hypoglycemic agents (used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus); interacts with: side effects: Antidiarrheals Relieve or control the symtoms of acute or chronic diarrhea; interacts with: side effects: Antiemetics Used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting; interacts with: side effects: Antifungals Used to treat fungal infections; interacts with: side effects: Antiglaucoma Used to reduce intraocular pressure; interacts with: side effects: Antigout Used in the treatment of active gout attacks or to prevent future attacks; interacts with: side effects: Antihypertensives Used to treat elevated blood pressure (hypertension); interacts with: side effects: Antilipemics-Statins -statin, ex's simvastatin(Zocor), lovastatin(mevacor) Supresses cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Can increase HDL and decrease LDL, promotes vasodilation, decreases plaque site inflammation, decreases risk of thromboembolism.Uses to reduce serum cholesterol and/or triglycerides in hypercholesterolemia, prevention of coronary events, protect against MI and stroke in clients with Diabetes. interacts with:fibrates-gemfibrozol, fenofibrate-increase myopathy, meds that suppress CYP3A4-erythromyacin(can increase dose of statin when taking concurrently), Grapefruit juice-increases toxicity. side effects:hepatoxicity, myopathy, peripheral neuropathy-numbness, tingling, and pain to hands and feet. NRSG: take with evening meal, renal insuff pt's need decreased dose, msut get baseline liver enzymes, cholesterol levels with periodic lab levels. Cat C
Antimicrobials Chemicals that eliminate living microorganisms pathogenic to the patient; also called antibiotics or antiinfectives; interacts with: side effects: Antineoplastics Also called chemotherapy agents; used alone or in combination with other treatment modalities such as radiation, surgery, or biologic response modifiers for the treatment of cancer; interacts with: side effects: Antiparkinson's Used in the treatment of Parkinson syndrome and other dyskinesias; interacts with: side effects: Antiplatelets Prevent paltelet clumpling (aggregation), thereby preventing an essential step in formation of a blood clot; interacts with: side effects: Antipsychotics Used in the treatment of severe mental illnesses; also known as major tranquilizers or neuroleptics, although the term tranquilizer is avoided today to prevent the misperception that the patient is being tranquilized; interacts with: side effects: Antipyretics Used to reduce fevers associated with a variety of conditions; interacts with: side effects: Antispasmodics Actually anticholinergic agents; interacts with: side effects: Antithyroid Used to treat the symptoms of hyperthyroidism; also known as thyroid hormones antagonists; interacts with: side effects: Antituberculins Used to prevent or treat an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis Antitussive Used to suppress a cough by acting on the souch center of the brain Antiulcer agents These drugs, such as histamine-2 antagonist, decrease the volume and increase the pH of gastric secretions; interacts with: side effects: Antivirals Used to treat infections caused by pathogenic viruses; interacts with: side effects:
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