Alycia Shared "Monica: Respiratory Medications" - 9 Picmonics
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Monica: Respiratory Medications
- Mechanism
- Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist
- Indications
- Bronchospasm
- Asthma
- Side Effects
- Angina
- Tachycardia
- Tremor
- Mechanism
- Leukotriene Receptor Blocker
- Indications
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma Prophylaxis
- Exercise Induced Bronchospasm
- Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Mood Changes
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Considerations
- Increased Risk of Churg Strauss
- Mechanism
- Glucocorticoid
- Indications
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Organ Transplant Rejection
- Side Effects
- Cataracts and Glaucoma
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Immunosuppression
- Hyperglycemia
- Ulcers
- Considerations
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Taper Gradually
- Drug Names
- Amphetamine
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- Mechanism of Action
- Increased Norepinephrine
- Increased Dopamine
- Indications
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obesity
- Narcolepsy
- Indications
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obesity
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Catecholamines at Synaptic Cleft
- Increase Norepinephrine
- Increase Dopamine
- Drug Names
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- Methamphetamine
- Side Effect
- Potential for Abuse
- Side Effects
- Agitation
- Insomnia
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Tics
- Anorexia
- Considerations
- Tolerance Develops
- High Risk of Abuse and Dependence
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Forms Free Radical Toxic Metabolites
- Damages DNA
- Indications
- Giardia lamblia
- Entamoeba Histolytica
- Trichomonas
- Gardnerella
- Anaerobes
- Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Disulfiram like Reaction with Alcohol
- Mechanism
- Aminopenicillin
- Indications
- Broad Spectrum Penicillin
- Gram-Positive and Some Gram-Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- Rash
- Ampicillin Rash in EBV
- Diarrhea
- Pseudomembranous Colitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Considerations
- No Effect Against Staph Aureus
- Often Combined with Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor
- Mechanism
- Bronchial Smooth Muscle Relaxation
- Indications
- Asthma
- Side Effects
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Considerations
- Narrow Therapeutic Range
- Monitor Plasma Levels
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