PHARMACOLOGY

acetylcysteine

antidote of acetaminophen

vitamin k

antidote of warfarin

protamine sulfate

antidote of heparin

digoxin

antidote of digiband

calcium gluconate

antidote of magnesium sulfate

expectorants

guaifenesin

breaks down and thinning out secretion

beta-adrenergics

anticholinergic

methylxanthine derivatives

BAM bronchodilators

beta-adrenergic

relax and dilate airways

usually used in acute phase

anticholinergics

prevent bronchoconstriction

methylxantine derivatives

inhibits IgE-induced release

steroids

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

mast cells stabilizers

SLAM anti-inflammatory/non-bronchodilator

steroids

reduces inflammation by enhancing action of beta agonist

leukotriene receptor antagonist

suppreses inflammation and bronchoconstriction

mast cell stabilizers

prevent release of inflammatory mediators

normal saline (NS)

only solution compatible in blood

diabetic ketoacidosis

so much glucose in the cell, needs water

135-145 mEq/L

normal range of sodium

3.5-5.0 mEq/L

normal range of potassium

80-220 ng/dL

Triidothyronine (T3) normal range

4-12 mcg/dL

Thyroxine (T4) normal range

0.5-5 mU/L

thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

aloe

anti-inflmmatory/analgesic (topical)

laxative (oral)

garlic

decrease LDL

Increased HDL

vasodilator

decreased platelet aggregation

gingko biloba

vasodilator

increased blood flow

cannabis

patient undergoing chemo

chronic pain

lagundi

cough relief

yerba buena

soothing properties

sambong

effective for urinary tract ailments

niyug-niyogan

expel intestinal worms

bayabas/guava

skin conditions and diarrhea

akapulko

treat skin infections like ringworm

ulasimang bato

anti-inflammatory properties

ampalaya

regulate blood sugar

bawang

cardiovascular benefits

buccal/sublingual medication

• take apical pulse before digitalis preparation

• take bp before antihypertensive drugs

• take rr prior to narcotics

empiric therapy

treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been reported or obtained

prophylactic therapy

treatment with antibiotic to prevent an infection

pregnancy risk A

studies in pregnant women reveal no risk

pregnancy risk B

animal studies reveal no risk to fetus

pregnancy risk C

risk unknown

pregnancy risk D

positive evidence harm

pregnancy risk X

contraindicated, risks outweigh benefits

heparin

anticoagulant choice in pregnancy

methyldopa

for hypertension in pregnancy