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73 Cards in this Set
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Quetiapine
(brand name) |
Seroquel (XR)
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Quetiapine
(indication) |
antipsychotic
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Quetiapine
(dosage) |
300 - 400 mg/day either BID or TID or in XR QD dosage
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Quetiapine
(adverse effects) |
somnolence, dizziness, constipiation, postural hypotension, drug mouth
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Quetiapine
(patient consultation) |
Watch for orthostatic hypotension
May cause drowsiness |
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Quinapril
(brand name) |
Accupril
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Quinapril
(dosage) |
20 - 80 mg/day in one or two doses
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Quinapril
(adverse effects) |
ANGIOEDEMA, cough
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Quinapril
(patient consultation) |
Avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy medications
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium Watch for facial swelling |
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Rabeprazole
(brand name) |
Aciphex
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Rabeprazole
(indication) |
gastric anti-secretory
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Rabeprazole
(dosage) |
20mg QD
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Rabeprazole
(patient consultation) |
Antacids may be taken at same time
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Raloxifene
(brand name) |
Evista
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Raloxifene
(indication) |
osteoporosis agent
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Raloxifene
(dosage) |
60mg QD
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Raloxifene
(adverse effects) |
hot flashes, leg cramps, weight gain
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Raloxifene
(patient consultation) |
Discontinue 72 hours prior to and during periods of prolonged immobilizations
Take calcium and vitamin D if necessary Watch for blood clots Don't take if pregnant |
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Ramipril
(brand name) |
Altace
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Ramipril
(dosage) |
2.5 - 20 mg/day
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Ramipril
(adverse effects) |
ANGIOEDEMA, cough
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Ramipril
(patient consultation) |
Avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy medications
Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium Watch for facial swelling |
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Ranitidine
(indication) |
Antiulcer agent
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Ranitidine
(dosage) |
150mg BID or 300mg QHS
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Ranitidine
(adverse effects) |
ABDOMINAL PAIN, headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea
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Ranitidine
(patient consultation) |
Take with food or milk if needed
Take all of medication Do not freeze syrup |
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Risedronate
(brand name) |
Actonel
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Risedronate
(indication) |
osteoporosis agent
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Risedronate
(dosage) |
35mg QWk
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Risedronate
(patient consultation) |
Take 30 minutes before first food and drink of the day
Take in upright position with full glass of water Do not lie down for 30 minutes after administration Do not take at same time as supplemental calcium |
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Risperidone
(brand name) |
Risperdal
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Risperidone
(indication) |
antipsychotic
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Risperidone
(dosage) |
1mg BID
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Risperidone
(adverse effects) |
EXTRAPYRAMIDAL SYMPTOMS, TACHYCARDIA, RASH
insomnia, agitation, anxiety, somnolence |
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Risperidone
(patient consultation) |
Watch for orthostatic hypotension
May impair judgment Avoid alcohol Avoid overexposure to sunlight Check about taking OTCs |
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Ropinirole
(brand name) |
Requip (XL)
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Ropinirole
(indication) |
Antiparkinson agent
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Ropinirole
(dosage) |
0.5 - 5 mg TID
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Ropinirole
(adverse effects) |
nausea, dizziness, somnolence, syncope, fatigue, dyspepsia, viral infections
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Ropinirole
(patient consultation) |
May cause drowsiness
Watch for orthostatic hypotension Watch for hallucinations Avoid alcohol and other depressants Don't change smoking habits Do not stop abruptly |
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Rosiglitazone
(brand name) |
Avandia
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Rosiglitazone
(indication) |
Antidiabetic
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Rosiglitazone
(dosage) |
4 mg/day
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Rosiglitazone
(adverse effects) |
Upper RTI, headache, back pain, hyperglycemia
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Rosiglitazone
(patient consultation) |
Monitor A1c every 3 months
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Rosuvastatin
(brand name) |
Crestor
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Rosuvastatin
(indication) |
Antihyperlipidemic
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Rosuvastatin
(dosage) |
5 - 40 mg/day
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Rosuvastatin
(adverse effects) |
myalgia, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain, nausea
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Rosuvastatin
(patient consultation) |
Watch for myopathy
Do not take if pregnant Do not take with alcohol |
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Sertraline
(adverse effects) |
nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, male sexual dysfunction (ejaculatory delay)
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Sertraline
(patient consultation) |
May take a while to see results
Avoid alcohol Do not abruptly discontinue |
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Sildenafil
(brand name) |
Viagra
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Sildenafil
(adverse effects) |
headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, etc.
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Sildenafil
(patient consultation) |
Doesn't protect against STDs
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Simvastatin
(dosage) |
10 - 40 mg/day
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Simvastatin
(adverse effects) |
MUSCLE PAIN, constipation, dyspepsia
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Simvastatin
(patient consultation) |
watch for myopathy
Avoid overexposure to sunlight (photosensitivity) Do not take if pregnant Avoid alcohol |
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Sitagliptin
(brand name) |
Januvia
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Sitagliptin
(indication) |
Antidiabetic
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Sitagliptin
(dosage) |
100mg QD
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Sitagliptin
(adverse effects) |
nasopharyngitis
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Sitagliptin
(patient consultation) |
Monitor A1c every 3 months
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Solifenacin
(brand name) |
Vesicare
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Solifenacin
(indication) |
urinary bladder modifier
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Solifenacin
(dosage) |
5mg QD
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Solifenacin
(adverse effects) |
Anti-SLUDD effects
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Solifenacin
(patient consultation) |
Avoid prolonged exposure to hot weather
May cause dizziness May cause dry mouth, blurred vision |
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Spironolactone
(brand name) |
Aldactone
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Spironolactone
(indication) |
potassium-sparing diuretic
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Spironolactone
(dosage) |
100 mg/day, or 25 - 200 mg/day
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Spironolactone
(adverse effects) |
WEAKNESS, PARESTHESIA, MENTAL CONFUSION, DRY MOUTH, MUSCLE CRAMPS, amenorrhea, hirsutism, urticaria, impotence, gynecomastia
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Spironolactone
(patient consultation) |
Take in morning
May cause drowsiness |
