Pharm Mnemonics

[Mrs. SnowStormRN, RN]

:redbeathe nclex is in a couple days for me. here is something i found while googling. hope it helps me and hope helps you. good luck to all.

[color=#333333]morphine: side-effects morphine:

myosis

out of it (sedation)

respiratory depression

pneumonia (aspiration)

hypotension

infrequency (constipation, urinary retention)

nausea

emesis

tricyclic antidepressants: members worth knowing

"i have to hide, the cia is after me":

clomipramine imipramine amitrptyline

- if want the next 3 worth knowing, the dndis also after me:

desipramine norrtriptyline doxepin

patent ductus arteriosus: treatment

"come in and close the door": indomethacin is used to close pda

siadh-inducing drugs abcd:

analgesics: opioids, nsaids

barbiturates

cyclophosphamide/ chlorpromazine/ carbamazepine

diuretic (thiazide)

vir-named drugs: use"-vir at start, middle or end means for virus": - drugs:

abacavir,

acyclovir,

amprenavir,

cidofovir,

denavir,

efavirenz,

indavir,

invirase,

famvir,

ganciclovir,

norvir,

oseltamivir,

penciclovir,

ritonavir,

saquinavir,

valacyclovir,

viracept,

viramune,

zanamivir,

zovirax.

phenobarbitone: side effects

children are annoying (hyperkinesia, irritability, insomnia, aggression).

adults are dosy (sedation, dizziness, drowsiness).

[color=#333333]thrombolytic agents usa:

urokinase streptokinase alteplase (tpa)

narcotic antagonists

the narcotic antagonists are naloxone and naltrexone. - important clinically to treat narcotic overdose.

routes of entry: most rapid ways meds/toxins enter body

"stick it, sniff it, suck it, soak it":

stick = injection

sniff = inhalation

suck = ingestion

soak = absorption

anticholinergic side effects

"know the abcd's of anticholinergic side effects":

anorexia

blurry vision

constipation/ confusion

dry mouth

sedation/ stasis of urine

atropine use: tachycardia or bradycardia

"a goes with b": atropine used clinically to treat bradycardia.

aspirin: side effects aspirin:

asthma

salicyalism

peptic ulcer disease/ phosphorylation-oxidation uncoupling/ pph/ platelet disaggregation/ premature closure of pda

intestinal blood loss

reye's syndrome

idiosyncracy

noise (tinnitus)

morphine: effects at mu receptor pear:

physical dependence

euphoria

analgesia

respiratory depression

beta-1 vs beta-2 receptor location "you have 1 heart and 2 lungs":

beta-1 are therefore primarily on heart. beta-2 primarily on lungs.

ssris: side effects ssri:

serotonin syndrome

stimulate cns

reproductive disfunctions in male

insomnia

warfarin: action, monitoring wept:

warfarin works on the extrinsic pathway and is monitored by pt.

propranolol and related '-olol' drugs: usage"olol" is just two backwards lower case b's. backward b's stand for "beta blocker". - beta blockers include acebutolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, oxprenolol, propranolol.

depression: 5 drugs causing it proms:

propranolol

reserpine

oral contraceptives

methyldopa

steroids

lead poisoning: presentation abcdefg:

anemia

basophilic stripping

colicky pain

diarrhea

encephalopathy

foot drop

gum (lead line)

cholinergics (eg organophosphates): effects

if you know these, you will be "less dumb":

lacrimation

excitation of nicotinic synapses

salivation

sweating

diarrhea

urination

micturition

bronchoconstriction

benzodiazepines: actions

"ben scams pam into seduction not by brain but by muscle":

sedation

anti-convulsant

anti-anxiety

muscle relaxant

not by brain: no antipsychotic activity.

teratogenic drugs "w/ teratogenic":

warfarin

thalidomide

epileptic drugs: phenytoin, valproate, carbamazepine

retinoid

ace inhibitor

third element: lithium

ocp and other hormones (eg danazol)

gynaecomastia-causing drugs discos:

digoxin

isoniazid

spironolactone

cimetidine

oestrogens

stilboestrol

osmotic diuretics: members gum:

glycerol

urea

mannitol

antibiotics contraindicated during pregnancy mcat:

metronidazole

chloramphenicol

aminoglycoside

tetracycline

lithium: side effects lith:

leukocytosis

insipidus [diabetes insipidus, tied to polyuria]

tremor/ teratogenesis

hypothyroidism

[illbeanrn]

Thanks MekBlizz, you don't know how much this could help me. Thank you again! :)

[lrb7788]

Thanks for the info...This is really a big help for me...

[caliotter3]

Thanks for posting these.

[turnforthenurse, MSN, NP]

Prednisone

Cortisone

Dexamethasone

...Your #1 anti-inflammatory corticosteroids end in ONE!

Mag Sulfate Toxicity

Blood pressure decreased

Urine output decreased (

Respirations

Patellar reflex absent

...d/c the MgSO4!

Pitocin side effects:

Pressure is elevated

Intake and output

Tetanic contractions (if >90sec, stop the pitocin!)

Oxygen decreased in fetus

Ccardiac dysrhythmias

Irregular FHR

Nausea and vomiting

NSAIDS

No alcohol

Side effects (teach them to report any dark tarry stools, coffee-ground or bloody emesis, GI distress, tinnitus)

ASA sensitivity - do not give

Ibuprofen, indocin are a few examples

Do take with food

Stop 5-7 days before surgery

Al (boy) and Mag (girl)

Our instructor taught us: "Al (boy) is so full of s*** so his problem is constipation." I can't remember what she said about Mag, but since Al is constipated, Mag has the diarrhea

Humulin Lispro (Humalog) - think "hoppy humalog" (rapid acting!)

what to do/look for:

Lipodystrophy

Insulin syringes only and draw up 1st

Staff education: Humalog isn't the same as Humulin!

Prefilled syringes stable for one week

Rapid action, have food nearby

Observe for hypoglycemia reactions

Insulin Glargine (Lantus) - "lazy lantus" (very slow acting)

Level relatively constant

Alert for name confusion with lente

Never mix with anything

Take once/day

Undesirable effects

Store in a cool place

Dilantin - Dial At Ten

Therapeutic level: 10-20mcg/mL (there is a TIN [TEN] in Dilantin)

that's all I have for now...

[sjmagri]

I am seeking mnemonics for GI DISORDERS. Thanks!

[indnur87]

Its really helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[88nursinglove88]

Thanks for sharing