Lets play the drug of choice game

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Name a disease and then name the drug that's mostly commonly associated with that disease or condition. Here's mine: Erythromicin is seen with chlamydia and syphilis. Anybody else got anything?

Plaquenil and prednisone used for rheumatoid arthritis.

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Meds for stable angina = nitroglycerin, ACE inhibitor, beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, statin, aspirin and/or antiplatelets.

Vasodilator/Nitrate = nitroglycerin

ACE inhibitor = enalapril

Beta blocker = propranolol

Calcium channel blocker = amlodipine

Statin = lovastatin

Salicylate = aspirin

Antiplatelet = clopidogrel

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Specializes in retired LTC.

To continue ...

diflucan - for Candida/yeast vaginitis.

flagyl and vanco- for C-diff.

I can think of some realllllly old, bizarre ones. too

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CantDecideUsername said:
Advil (ibuprofen) for headaches

Not a nursing student yet so that's all I got ;)

Love this thread !

Me too as I don't start nursing school until Aug 25th, can't wait. Trying to get familiar with some of the most common prescribed meds so love this thread!!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Caffeine for night shift work......

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Do they use lithium in the states for Bi-Polar?

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Specializes in critical care.
hopes1 said:
Do they use lithium in the states for Bi-Polar?

Yes, and be sure to know your lab values for it (including elderly).

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Specializes in Peds/Neo CCT,Flight, ER, Hem/Onc.

Viagra most commonly used to treat ED but what is another use and in what form? No cheating.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
FlyingScot said:
Viagra most commonly used to treat ED but what is another use and in what form? No cheating.

For pulmonary hypertension-sildenafil.

:yes:

ETA: I've only administered it for Peds pts, and it has been in a compounded liquid form, that is as far as my experience goes with the

medication.

But I can take a stab and say IV?

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Cymbalta - anti depressant, but also approved by FDA for management of chronic pain issues.

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I am still a student but...

Topamax- seizures

Zonegran-seizures

Linzess- chronic constipation

Celexa-depression

Baclofen-skeletal muscle relaxer, spasms

Carafate- gi protectant, prevent/heal ulcers.

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.
blue82 said:
please explain??

Levothyroxine has a half-life of about 7 days, even longer in cases of hypothyroidism, so the the mechanism is there. There have been a few studies on it that have demonstrated effectiveness at a low risk. The big concern would obviously be the fact that the serum peak is only 3-4 hours and there is a theoretical possibility of inducing storm. Prescribers need to make an educated decision in this dosing regimen.

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