| Nervous System | GI | Fungal/ Viruses | Antibiotics | Oncology/ pain |
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really bad nausea
What is the main s/sx of levadopa carbidopa?
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PPI
causes low magnesium and low B12
drug classification of omeprazole (Prilosec) // adverse effects
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superficial
is Nystatin used for superficial or systemic fungal infections?
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Penicillin G
tetracycline cephalosporins
what 3 antibiotics cause decreased effectiveness of birth control?
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it causes severe immunosuppression (bone marrow suppression)
What is most important to remember about the cancer drug cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?
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tachycardia, constipation, dry mouth, increased risk of falls (anticholinergic side effects)
side effects of benztropine (cogentin)
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X!!!!! used to induce labor/ abortion
Misoprostol (cytotec) pregnancy category
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kidney damage
chills!!! mix in lipids to decrease chills
Fungizone side effects?
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tetracycline
which antibiotic should kids stay away from because it can stain their teeth?
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cardiotoxicity (HF even 10+ years after stopping the drug)
What can dozorubicin (Adriamycin) cause?
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osteoporosis, magnesium, and calcium
long term use of a PPI can cause an increased risk for developing _________ and the need for substitutes of _______ and _________
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DO NOT TAKE WITH ALCOHOL
causes metallic taste in mouth
things to know about Flagyl
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it can not be absorbed orally, so it is usually given in the form of eye drops
what is soecial about the route of administration of Gentamycin (Garamycin)?
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respiratory status.... opioids can cause severe respiratory depression
when a patient is taking an opioid, what is most critical for the nurse to monitor?
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IBD
what is Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) used to treat?
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CD4
which cell is deficient with HIV?
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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
which antibiotic has a black bow warning for tendon rupture?
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NARCAN!!!
reversal agent for acute symptoms of respiratory depression
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antimetic, blacks dopamine
usually given post op and is very sedating
prochloperazine (Compazine) use
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used to treat herpes, not many side effects, taken 5x/day
acyclovir (Zovirax)
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do not give with coumadin, can cause kidney issues
inhibits folic acid... do not use in pregnancy
what are the things we need to know about Trimethaprim-Sulfamethaole (Bactim, Sulfa)?
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used to treat headaches --> serotonin agonist
causes vasoconstriction
sumatriptan (Imitrex)
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