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- Beta-blocker, antianginal, antihypertensive
- decreases blood pressure and heart rate
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- nitrates, antianginals
- increases coronary blood flow by dilating coronary arteries
- relieves anginal attacks, decreases blood pressure
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- anticoagulant
- interferes with synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors
- monitor INR results
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- antidysrhytmics, intropic agents
- increases the force of myocardial contractions
- increases cardiac output and slows heart rate
- must monitor apical pulse for 1 full minute before administering
- withhold if pulse is <60 bpm
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- antiplatelet agents
- generally no longer used for pain management
- decreases platelet aggregation
- ototoxicity with long term use
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- inhalation, intranasal
- anticholinergics, bronchodialators
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- beta-blocker, antihypertensives
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| Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone (amiodarone) |
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- antiarhythmics
- assess heart rate and irregularity
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| Benadryl (diphenhydramine) |
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- antihistamines, antitussives, antiemetics
- antagonizes the effects of histamine
- common side effect: drowsiness
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- expectorant
- reduces viscosity of tenacious secretions by increasing respiratory tract fluids
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| Advil, Motrin (ibuprofen) |
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- nonopioid analgesics
- inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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| Percoset (oxycodone/acetaminophen) |
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- analgesics, opioid combos
- oxycodone - opioid agonist
- acetaminophen - NSAID, inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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| Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) |
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- anagesics, opioid combos
- hydrocodone - opioid agonist
- acetaminophen - NSAID, inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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- opioid agonists, opioid analgesics
- binds to opiate receptors
- alters perception of and response to painful stimuli
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- opioid agonists, opioid analgesics
- binds to opiate receptors
- alters perception of and response to painful stimuli
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- nonopiod analgesics
- inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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- nonopiod analgesics
- inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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- nonopiod analgesics
- binds to calcium channels in CNS which regulate neurotransmitter release
- used for diabetic neurophatic pain and fibromyalgia
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| topical treatment of insect bites, bruises, acne, boils, sprains, muscle, and joint pain. Some antibacterial effects are seen in addition to a counter irritant effect which may aid wound healing. Do not apply to broken skin to avoid systemic absorption which may cause toxicity |
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| Used for mental stimulation and stiulation of the digestive and immune system. May improve memory and the ability to focus |
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