MARICEL ANNA AMARIS JAZ Mixture of all of our notes for ATI Pharmacology

Acetazolamide- Is a diuretic that is given to treat glaucoma, common adverse effects include tingling of fingers, paresthesia, tingling in extremities Atenolol- beta blocker, treats high BP, check Pt’s BP to make sure they don’t have hypotension low BP which is an adverse effect Atropine- is an anticholinergic Med, give atropine to a pt who is having a cholinergic crisis to reverse the cholinergic crisis and stabilize the pt, (example is a pt with myasthenia gravis having a cholinergic crisis sludge everything gets wet hard to breath saliva incontinent urine diarrhea give this pt atropine) Chlordiazepoxide- is a sedative give to treat and prevent delirium tremors, anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms Ciprofloxin- antibiotic treats infections Cyclobenzaprine-Muscle relaxant that treats pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms. When discontinuing use, taper off of the Med gradually to prevent abstinence syndrome or rebound insomnia Digoxin- is an anti-arrhythmic medicine given for BP support, it slows down the heart rate and strengthens the heart muscle contractions, it helps with atrial fibrillation fast irregular heart rates of greater than 100. Report potassium of 2.8 because it is too low the normal potassium range is 3.5 to 5.0 Diazepam / Valium- Is a sedative that treats anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. if overdose and too much diazepam / Valium is taken then give patient Flumazenil which is a benzo antidote reversal agent. Flumazenil treats the sedation/drowsiness Donepezil- Drug that enhances cognition in Alzheimer’s pts by increasing acetylcholine levels. Adverse effects include dyspnea SOB bronchoconstriction diarrhea and dizziness due to the increased levels of acetylcholine Epinephrine- administer this Med first during anaphylaxis (anxiety, hypotension, dyspnea from cefazolin allergy). Epi induces vasoconstriction and bronchodilation during anaphylactic shock