Master the art of drug classification with our in-depth guide to Drug Classes 1. Perfect for pharmacy students, nurses, and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of drug mechanisms and actions. This comprehensive study resource covers all major drug classes, their mechanis...
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1. Norepinephrine/Levophed
A: Sympathomimetic bronchodilator used for bronchospasm and asthma in COPD.
B: Sedative used for sedation during cardioversion and status epilepticus.
C: Benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse the sedative, recall, and psychomotor effects of benzodiazepines.
D: Sympathomimetic agent used in hypotension and neurogenic shock.
2. Sodium nitroprusside/Nipride
A: Antianxiety/hypnotic/anticonvulsant/sedative used in seizures, premedication before cardioversion, muscle
B: Hormone/vasopressor used to increase peripheral vascular resistance in arrest or to control bleeding from
C: Nitrate used in hypertensive crisis.
D: Antidysrhythmic used during narrow, complex SVT.
3. Diltiazem/Cardiazem
A: Calcium channel blocker used in SVT and to increase coronary artery perfusion in angina.
B: Beta-blocker used in acute myocardial infarctions.
C: NSAID used to reduce fever and relieve minor to moderate pain.
D: Parasympatholytic used in bradycardia, bradyasystolic arrest, and organophosphate poisoning.
4. Metoprolol/Lopressor
A: Antipychotic used in acute psychotic episodes.
B: Antiarrhythmic used in V-fib and pulseless V-tach.
C: Antianxiety/hypnotic/anticonvulsant/sedative used in seizures, premedication before cardioversion, muscle
D: Beta-blocker used in acute myocardial infarctions.
5. Labetalol/Trandate
A: Beta-blocker used in acute hypertensive crisis.
B: NSAID used to reduce fever and relieve minor to moderate pain.
C: Narcotic analgesic used for pain relief and to induce sedation for endotracheal intubation.
D: Antiarrhythmic used in V-fib and pulseless V-tach.
6. Dobutamine/Dobutrex
A: Sympathomimetic used to increase cardiac output in CHF/cargiogenic shock.
B: Beta-blocker used in acute hypertensive crisis.
C: Beta-blocker used in acute myocardial infarctions.
D: Benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse the sedative, recall, and psychomotor effects of
7. Aspirin/Acetylsalicylic Acid
A: Analgesic/antipyretic/antiinflammatory/platelet inhibitor used in chest pain suggestive of an MI.
B: Alkalizing agent used in tricyclic antidepressant and barbiturate overdoses, hyperkalemia, refractory
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