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9 Cards in this Set
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methotrexate |
Trade: Rheumatrex Class: DMARD I Use: rheumatoid arthritis Adverse Reactions: gastric bleeding, kidney damage Nursing Considerations: monitor stools for blood, drink plenty of fluids |
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etanercept |
Trade: Enbrel Class: DMARD II Use: rheumatoid arthritis Adverse Reactions: SJS, increased risk of infection, heart failure Nursing Considerations: report rash/blisters, caution in diabetics |
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raloxifene |
Trade: Evista Class: SERM Use: osteoporosis (mimics effects of estrogen on bone tissue) Adverse Reaction: DVT Nursing Consideration: monitor for calf pain, increase activity, take calcium, vitamin D, use contraception |
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alendronate |
Trade: Fosamax Class: Biophosphanate Use: osteoporosis (decreases activity of osteoclasts) Adverse Reaction: joint, muscle, and jaw pain, blurred vision Nursing Consideration: don't use in patients on flat bed rest |
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calcitonin salmon |
Trade: Miacalcin Class: Calcitonin (nasal spray) Use: osteoporosis Adverse Reaction: rash, itching, nasal irritation Nursing Consideration: prime pump, ck for allergy first with skin test |
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calcium carbonate |
Trade: TUMS Class: calcium supplement Use: osteoporosis Adverse Reaction: renal calculi (flank pain) Nursing Consideration: divide into 500 mg doses, take with water, wait 1 hr before taking steroids, chew tablets, don't need to take with food |
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neostigmine |
Trade: Prostigmin Class: cholinesterase inhibitor Use: myasthenia gravis Adverse Reaction: bronchospasm, bradycardia Nursing Considerations: caution in pts with asthma, use atropine to reverse effects |
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succinylcholine |
Trade: Anectine Class: neuromuscular blocking agent Use: causes muscle paralysis Adverse Reaction: hyperkalemia, respiratory depression, malignant, hyperthermia Nursing Consideration: caution in pts with MS, known signs of malignant hyperthermia and nursing interventions |
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pancuronium |
Trade: Pavulon Class: neuromuscular blocking agent Use: anesthesia Adverse Reaction: respiratory depression Nursing Consideration: don't give with gentamicin |
