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19 Cards in this Set
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Atorvastatin
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Lipitor
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Lovastatin
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mevacor
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Pravastatin
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pravachol
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Rosuvastatin
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Crestor
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Simvastatin
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Zocor
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Alprazolam (
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Xanax
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Clonazepam
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Klonopin
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Diazepam
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Valium
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Lorazepam
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Ativan
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Temazepam
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Restoril
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Amlodipine
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Norvasc
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Nifedipine
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Procardia
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Felodipine
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Plendil
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What are the key pt points about: HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitors (AKA “Statins”)
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-Encourage therapeutic lifestyle modifications (healthy diet, exercise) for patients with high cholesterol
-Cholesterol lowering therapy does not take the place of lifestyle modifications -Contact prescriber immediately if pregnancy occurs -Avoid grapefruit juice (potential for higher levels of medication) -Notify prescriber of muscle pain/soreness or weakness immediately |
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What are the key pt points about: Benzodiazepines
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-Physical and psychological dependence may ocur
-Only take medication a s prescribed -Federal law inhibits the transfer of this medication to a patient that it wasn't prescribed to -Causes drowsiness, potential for memory impairment and confusion -Do not operate heavy machinery when using this medication |
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What are the key pt points about: Dihydropyridine (Calcium Channel Blocker CCBs)
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-Avoid sudden discontinuation (Hypertension may rebound)
-Report any symptoms of hypotension or worsening angina -Report peripheral edema or fatigue -May cause dizziness (Grape fruit can increase concentrations of CCBs) -Dizziness may worsen if dehydrated |
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What are the common Indications of: HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitors (AKA “Statins”)
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Hypercholesterolemia
(High cholesterol) |
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What are the common Indications of: Benzodiazepines
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Anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) for “as needed” or prn use
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What are the common Indications of: Dihydropyridines Calcium channel bockers(CCBs)
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-Hypertension and agina
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