Kirsten Shared "Pharm2Exam3" - 20 Picmonics
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Pharm2Exam3
Hypokalemia
- Assessment
- < 3.5 mEq/L
- Muscle Weakness
- Arrhythmia
- U Wave
- Ileus
- Hyporeflexia
- Interventions
- IV K+ Infusion at 5-10 mEq/hr
- Give Orally with Food
- Nursing Considerations
- Monitor Respiratory Status
3 mins
Hyperkalemia
- Assessment
- > 5.0 mEq/L K+
- Abdominal Cramps
- Muscle Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Arrhythmia
- Tall, Peaked T Waves
- Interventions
- IV Calcium
- Infusion of Glucose and Insulin
- Loop or Thiazide Diuretics
- Kayexalate
- Dialysis
- Prevention Education
2 mins
Oxybutynin
- Mechanism of Action
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Complication
- Hallucination
- Dry Mouth
- Urinary Retention
- Angioedema
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Contraindications
- Urinary Retention
- Glaucoma
- GI Obstruction
- Classifications
- Anticholinergic
Combination Oral Contraceptives
- Monophasic
- Biphasic
- Triphasic
- Smoking
- MOA
Progestin Only Contraception
- Thicken cervical mucus
- Stop ovulation
- Irregular bleeding
- Acne flare
- Follicular cysts
- Increase breast cancer risk
- Decrease endometrial cancer risk
- Same time each day
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Interventions
- Interventions
- Timed Voiding
- Decreased Caffeine Intake
- Catheterization
- Medications
- Finasteride (Proscar)
- Tamsulosin (Flomax)
- Surgical Interventions
- TURP Procedure
- Open Prostatectomy
- Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
2 mins
Erectile Dysfunction
- Cause/Mechanism
- Age-Related Changes
- Psychological
- Medical Conditions
- Drug-Induced
- Assessment
- Sexual Dysfunction (Unable to Maintain Erection)
- Interventions
- Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) Inhibitors
- Vacuum Constriction Devices
- Intraurethral Devices
- Penile Implants
- Considerations
- Sexual Counseling
2 mins
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Uterine Contractions
- Indications
- Labor Induction
- Control Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Side Effects
- Uterine Rupture
- Water Intoxication
- Contraindications
- Fetal Lung Immaturity
- Cervix Not Ripened
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Considerations
- Use Lowest Dose
- IV Pump
3 mins
Methylergonovine (Methergine) and Ergotamine (Ergot Alkaloids)
- Mechanism
- Smooth Muscle Contraction
- Vasoconstriction
- Indications
- Migraine
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Side Effects
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Severe Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Considerations
- 2nd Line Agent
2 mins
Terbutaline (Brethine)
- Mechanism of Action
- Beta-2 Agonists
- Indications
- Asthma
- Tocolytic
- Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Tremor
- Tachycardia
- Pulmonary Edema
- Hyperglycemia
2 mins
Preeclampsia Interventions
- Side Lying Position and Bedrest
- Antihypertensives
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Labor Induction
1 min
Hypermagnesemia
- Assessment
- Flushing
- Lethargy
- Muscle Weakness
- Decreased Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs)
- Decreased Respirations
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Interventions
- Dialysis
- IV Calcium Gluconate
- Diuretics
- Avoid Antacids and Laxatives containing Mg2+
2 mins
Penicillin
- Mechanism of Action
- Weakens Cell Wall
- Indications
- Gram-Positive Infections
- Prophylaxis
- Side Effects
- Pain at IM Injection Site
- Allergic Reaction
- Considerations
- Skin Tests
- Allergy ID
- Medication Education
2 mins
Cephalosporins
- Starts with "Cef-"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- Allergic Reactions
- Thrombophlebitis
- Bleeding
- Contraindications
- Renal Impairment
- Considerations
- Avoid IV Calcium with Ceftriaxone
- No Alcohol
2 mins
Imipenem and Meropenem (Carbapenems)
- Mechanism
- Carbapenems
- Broad-spectrum Antibiotic
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Gram Positive and Gram Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Suprainfections
- Seizures
- Considerations
- Penicillin Allergy
- IV or IM Route
- Imipenem Combined with Cilastatin
3 mins
Tetracyclines Overview
- End in "-cycline"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bacteriostatic
- Indications
- Infectious Diseases
- Acne
- Periodontal Disease
- Nursing Considerations
- Avoid Milk, Antacids, Iron
- Sunlight Protection
1 min
Macrolides
- End in "-thromycin"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bacteriostatic
- Indications
- Alternative for Penicillin Allergy
- Respiratory Infections
- Pneumonia
- Side Effects
- QT Prolongation and Sudden Death
- C.Diff Overgrowth
- GI Distress
- Considerations
- Slow IV Infusion
2 mins
Aminoglycoside Overview
- End in "-mycin"
- GNATS
- Gentamicin
- Neomycin
- Amikacin
- Tobramycin
- Streptomycin
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Severe Gram Negative Infections
- Bowel Surgery Prep
1 min
Aminoglycoside Side Effects
- Side Effects
- Ototoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Respiratory Paralysis
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Considerations
- Peak and Trough
- Never Mix with Penicillin in Same IV
2 mins
Fluoroquinolones
- End in "-floxacin"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Variety of Infections
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Photosensitivity
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Children
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Considerations
- Avoid Milk Products or Antacids
- Slow IV Infusion
2 mins
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