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Pharmacology (113)
Glucagon
Glucagon is a hyperglycemic agent used to treat severe hypoglycemia wihen a patient is unable to take oral glucose (ex: unconscious patient). HINT: When the glucose is all GONE, take...
Glucagon
Glucagon is a hyperglycemic agent used to treat severe hypoglycemia wihen a patient is unable to take oral glucose (ex: unconscious patient). HINT: When the glucose is all GONE, take...
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan is a medication used to treat migraines by causing vasoconstriction of the intracranial arteries. If a SUMO wrestler sits on your head, that will also cause vasoconstriction.
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan is a medication used to treat migraines by causing vasoconstriction of the intracranial arteries. If a SUMO wrestler sits on your head, that will also cause vasoconstriction.
Sildenafil
Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction. If you use sildenafil it will help you fill out "down there".
Sildenafil
Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction. If you use sildenafil it will help you fill out "down there".
Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. "Gauif" sounds like "Cough". It reduces the viscosity of secretions, making coughs more productive.
Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. "Gauif" sounds like "Cough". It reduces the viscosity of secretions, making coughs more productive.
Terbutaline Sulfate
Terbutaline sulfate is a medication used to treat pre-term labor. HINT: Terbutaline looks like turbulence, and when flying, turbulence delays arrival time.
Terbutaline Sulfate
Terbutaline sulfate is a medication used to treat pre-term labor. HINT: Terbutaline looks like turbulence, and when flying, turbulence delays arrival time.
Ondansetron
Ondansetron is an antiemetic (used to prevent nausea and vomiting). Hint: "I threw up on DAN. Better get me some ondansetron."
Ondansetron
Ondansetron is an antiemetic (used to prevent nausea and vomiting). Hint: "I threw up on DAN. Better get me some ondansetron."
Zolpidem (Ambien) Uses
Zolpidem (Ambien) is used for insomnia. Zolpidem will help you catch some ZZZs...
Zolpidem (Ambien) Uses
Zolpidem (Ambien) is used for insomnia. Zolpidem will help you catch some ZZZs...
Misoprostol and Pregnancy
Misoprostol can be used to prevent gastric ulcers in patients taking NSAIDs. Do NOT administer to a patient who might be pregnant (because it can cause a miscarriage). HINT: "Me...
Misoprostol and Pregnancy
Misoprostol can be used to prevent gastric ulcers in patients taking NSAIDs. Do NOT administer to a patient who might be pregnant (because it can cause a miscarriage). HINT: "Me...
Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists and DINE-ing
Histamine 2 receptor antagonists (ex: ranitidine and famotidine) are used to treat ulcers and GERD. These meds will help you feel better when you "dine".
Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists and DINE-ing
Histamine 2 receptor antagonists (ex: ranitidine and famotidine) are used to treat ulcers and GERD. These meds will help you feel better when you "dine".
Administering misoprostol
When administering a misoprostol (for prevention of gastric ulcers) to a person of child-bearing age, be sure to run a PREGNANCY test first as this medication can cause a miscarriage!
Administering misoprostol
When administering a misoprostol (for prevention of gastric ulcers) to a person of child-bearing age, be sure to run a PREGNANCY test first as this medication can cause a miscarriage!
Know your antidotes for anticoagulants
Know your antidotes for anticoagulants: Vitamin K for warfarin, Protamine for Heparin.
Know your antidotes for anticoagulants
Know your antidotes for anticoagulants: Vitamin K for warfarin, Protamine for Heparin.
Therapeutic INR for patients receiving warfarin
Therapeutic INR is 2-3 for patients receiving warfarin.
Therapeutic INR for patients receiving warfarin
Therapeutic INR is 2-3 for patients receiving warfarin.
Therapeutic aPTT for patients receiving Heparin
Therapeutic aPTT is 1.5-2 times baseline (baseline = 30-40 sec) for patients receiving Heparin.
Therapeutic aPTT for patients receiving Heparin
Therapeutic aPTT is 1.5-2 times baseline (baseline = 30-40 sec) for patients receiving Heparin.
Meds that Promote Alcohol Abstinence
Meds that promote alcohol abstinence: disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate. These meds are NOT used during alcohol withdrawal!
Meds that Promote Alcohol Abstinence
Meds that promote alcohol abstinence: disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate. These meds are NOT used during alcohol withdrawal!
Lithium Side Effects vs. Toxicity
Lithium: fine hand tremors are an EXPECTED side effect, coarse hand tremors indicate TOXICITY.
Lithium Side Effects vs. Toxicity
Lithium: fine hand tremors are an EXPECTED side effect, coarse hand tremors indicate TOXICITY.
SSRIs and Serotonin Syndrome
For patients taking SSRIs, watch for serotonin syndrome! Symptoms: agitation, hallucinations, fever, diaphoresis, tremors.
SSRIs and Serotonin Syndrome
For patients taking SSRIs, watch for serotonin syndrome! Symptoms: agitation, hallucinations, fever, diaphoresis, tremors.
Food interactions
When in doubt regarding a question or food interaction with a medication, grapefruit juice is usually a safe bet!
Food interactions
When in doubt regarding a question or food interaction with a medication, grapefruit juice is usually a safe bet!
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