Pharmacology Lecture Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards based on pharmacology lecture notes covering medication classes, mechanisms of action, side effects, nursing considerations, and reversal agents.

Acetaminophen Class

NoNsaliay late

Acetaminophen MOA

Block Prostaglandins in caus & pain/fever

Acetaminophen SE

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, hepatotoxicity

Acetaminophen NC (Dosage)

Max dose for renal/liver is $2-3\,G$; monitor liver Function

Acetaminophen Reversal

acetylcysteine

Aspirin Class

Salicylate

Aspirin MOA

Platelets less sticky to clots

Aspirin SE

GI Upset bleeding tinnitus, oto nephrotoxic, Reyes Syndrome kids

Aspirin NC

Monitor bruising bleeding, kidney

Aspirin Reversal

no-non reversals

James Bennett Allergies

Clopidogrel

Heparin Class

Xa inhibitor -(loa)

Heparin MOA

Inhibits Xa

Heparin SE

Bleeding and bruising; no IM-injections

Heparin NC (Safety)

Eletric razor, Soft toothbrush, Bleeding Precautions

Heparin Reversal

Protomine Sulfate

Heparin Labs

aPTT, platelets

Metoprolol Class

Beta Blocker

Metoprolol MOA

blocks beta-1-heart

Metoprolol SE

hypotension, bradycardia, sedative, mask hypoglycemia

Metoprolol NC

Do not stop abruptly, monitor BP + HR

Metoprolol Reversal

Glucagon

Furosemide Class

loop diuretic

Furosemide MOA

Na reabsorption in loop of Henle

Furosemide SE (Fluid/Electrolytes)

hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia, hypotension

Furosemide SE (Toxicity)

oto + nephrotoxic; Ringing in ears

Furosemide NC

Monitor Kidney function, $K^+$, BP, Ito, tinnitus

Insulin lispro Class

Rapid acting Pancreatic hormone

Insulin lispro MOA

Promotes glucose uptake in skeletal muscle cells

Insulin lispro SE

hypoglycemia, hypokalemid, lipodystrophy, Somogy; Effect

Insulin lispro NC

Treat within time frame, rotate sites, monitor BG

Insulin lispro Reversal

Glucose, glucagon

Digoxin Class

Cardiac glycoside

Digoxin MOA

myocardial Contractility

Digoxin SE

Bradycardia, hypotensive, hyperkal, dig tox., anorexia

Digoxin Toxicity Sign

Vision changes

Digoxin NC

monitor Dig level, apical HR, $K^+$

Digoxin Reversal

digi fab

Atorvastatin Class

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Atorvastatin MOA

Chol Production in liver

Atorvastatin SE

Myopathy, hepatoxic, Mabdomyolosis

Atorvastatin NC (Administration)

Take HS (Hour Sleep), no grape fruit juice/alcohol, monitor liver fx, dark urine

Warfarin Class

Vit K antagonist

Warfarin Range (INR)

Theraputic-$2-3$; Critical-$5$

Warfarin NC (Diet/Labs)

Consistent intake of dark leafy greens, Platelets, INR, H+H (Hemaglobin and Hematocrit)