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17 Cards in this Set
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Isosorbide mononitrate: contraindication |
Use of medication ending in -fil. - Can cause low BP. Isosorbide mononitrate is PO nitroglycerin and cannot be given with erectile dysfuncion medication. |
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Cholesterol-lowering medications: what blood tests are used to monitor effectiveness? |
HDH LDL Total cholesterol Triglycerides |
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Cholesterol-lowering medications: what is monitored to detect a dangerous adverse effect? |
Liver function. Muscle aches, cramps (rhabdomyolysis). |
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Cholesterol-lowering medications: which food should be omitted from the diet? |
Grapefruit. |
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Lab tests for rhabdomyolysis |
Cretinine kinese. Myoglobin. |
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Diuretics: potassium-sparing: list |
Spironolactone. Triamterene. |
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Diuretics: potassium-sparing: indications |
Hypertension. Edema. |
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Diuretics: potassium-sparing: considerations |
Monitor for hyperkalemia. |
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Diuretics: loop: list |
Furosemide. Bumetanide. |
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Diuretics: loop: indications |
Hypertension. Pulmonary edema. |
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Diuretics: loop: considerations |
Monitor for: - Hypokalemia. - Hypotension. - Dehydration. - Ototoxicity. |
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Diuretics: thiazides: list |
Hydrochlorothiazide. Chlorothiazide. |
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Diuretics: thiazides: indications |
Essential hypertension. |
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Diuretics: thiazides: considerations |
Monitor for: - Hypokalemia. - Hyponatremia. - Dehydration. |
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Diuretics: osmotic: list |
Mannitol. |
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Diuretics: osmotic: indications |
Cerebral edema. |
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Diuretics: osmotic: considerations |
Monitor for pulmonary edema. |
