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Spironolactone is the opposite off |
Furosemide |
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What are the indications with spironolactone (aldactone) |
- Take in the morning - avoid salt substitutes |
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What is spironolactone (aldactone) often taken with? And to treat what? |
Its often taken with other thiazide diuretics to treat edema, hypertension and heart failure Taken with other meds to lower potassium levels |
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What do thiazides treat |
Hypertension, edema |
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Thiazide is the 1 st line of treatment for who |
African americans with hypertension |
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How do we deal with fluid overload? What meds do we administer? |
Pump it, pee it , park it 1. Give Diagoxin (positive inotrope) to help slow HR 2. Give Nitroglycerin to cause massive veno-dilation & decreases amount of fluid heart has to pump each beat 3. Give diuretic to get rid of excess fluid through pee |
Pump it Pee it Park it |
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What is the 1st drug of choice to reduce serum lipid levels |
Statins ( HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) |
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Side effects of statins (lipid lowering agents) |
- Myopathy - Increased liver enzymes |
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What do we monitor with lipid lowering agents/ statins & indications |
- Liver function tests - report muscle pain - give in evening - NO in pregnancy |
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Pilocarpine |
Topical drug Used for glaucoma Produces miosis ( contriction of pupil) |
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What does pilocarpine cause |
miosis ( contriction of pupil) |
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Bethanechol (Urecholine) treats what? How do we administer? |
Treats urinary retention in postop & postpartum patients Given subQ or PO |
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Donepezil (Aricept) treats what |
May slow progression of Alzherimers but improvements are short lasting |
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Endrophonium (tensilon) used for what |
Used to diagnose myasthenia gravis |
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Phystogmine (Antillirium) antidote for what |
For anticholinergic toxicity |
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Scopolamine is used to treat what |
Motion sickness |
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Scopolamine is used to treat what |
Motion sickness |
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Atropine sulfate is used to treat what |
For bradycardia For organophosphate poisioning |
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Scopolamine is used to treat what |
Motion sickness |
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Atropine sulfate is used to treat what |
For bradycardia For organophosphate poisioning |
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Adverse effects of Atropine sulfate |
Tachycardia Blurred vision Dry mouth Urinary retention Mydriasis |
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Atropine sulfate is contraindicated in what pts |
In patients with Glaucoma |
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Atropine sulfate is contraindicated in what pts |
In patients with Glaucoma |
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Avoid what when taking atropine sulfate |
Avoid heat ( drug vauses decreased perspiration) |
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Atropine sulfate is contraindicated in what pts |
In patients with Glaucoma |
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Avoid what when taking atropine sulfate |
Avoid heat ( drug vauses decreased perspiration) |
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What do anticholinergic drugs work for |
Overactive bladders |
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Atropine sulfate is contraindicated in what pts |
In patients with Glaucoma |
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Avoid what when taking atropine sulfate |
Avoid heat ( drug vauses decreased perspiration) |
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What do anticholinergic drugs work for |
Overactive bladders |
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Side effects of anticholinergic drugs |
Constipation Dry mouth Urinary retention Mydriasis |
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What category is Clonazepam |
Anticonvulsant |
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What category is Clonazepam |
Anticonvulsant |
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What does Clonazepam treat |
Panic disorders |
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Side effects of clonazepam |
Drowsiness Dizziness Confusion |
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Side effects of clonazepam |
Drowsiness Dizziness Confusion |
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Antidote for benzodiazepines |
Flumanezil (Romazicon) |
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Side effects of clonazepam |
Drowsiness Dizziness Confusion |
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Antidote for benzodiazepines |
Flumanezil (Romazicon) |
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Lorazepam (Ativan) |
Drug of choice to treat acloholic delirium tremens |
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Phenyotin (dilantin) used to treat what |
Seizures |
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Phenyotin (dilantin) used to treat what |
Seizures |
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Phenyotin (dilantin) patient teaching |
Good oral hygiene Red, brown ir pink discoloration may occur in sweat and urine Never mix w/ other drugs No alcohol |
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Therapeutic level of Phenyotin (dilantin) |
10-20 mcg/mL |
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Phenobarbital treats what |
Seizures |
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Phenobarbital treats what |
Seizures |
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What indicates early toxicity of Phenobarbital |
Nystagmus ( back and forth moving of the eyes) |
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Phenytoin side effects |
Hyperplasia ( excessive gum tissute growth) |
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Valproic accid treats what |
Seizure in young children |
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Valproic accid monitor what |
Platelets Bleeding time LFT’s |
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Dont take what with Valproic accid |
Carbonated beverages |
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What category is baclofen |
Muscle relaxant |
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What category is baclofen |
Muscle relaxant |
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Baclofen side effect |
Drowsiness |
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Cyclobenzaprine (flexeril) category and treats what |
Muscle relaxant Treats localized muscle spasms |
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Cyclobenzaprine (flexeril) side effects |
Drowsiness & anticholinergic effects |
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Dantrolene ( Dantrium) category and treats... |
Direct acting Muscle relaxant Treats malignant hyperthermia (side effect from general asesthesia) |
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Dantrolene ( Dantrium) category and treats... |
Direct acting Muscle relaxant Treats malignant hyperthermia (side effect from general asesthesia) |
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What treats malignant hyperthermia |
Dantrolene (dantrium) |
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Dantrolene ( Dantrium) category and treats... |
Direct acting Muscle relaxant Treats malignant hyperthermia (side effect from general asesthesia) |
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What treats malignant hyperthermia |
Dantrolene (dantrium) |
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malignant hyperthermia is caused by what |
Severe gentic side effect from general asethesia |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Used for |
Migraine releif |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Used for |
Migraine releif |
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Sumatriptan (imitrex) Contraindicated with pt with |
MI or stroke |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Used for |
Migraine releif |
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Sumatriptan (imitrex) Contraindicated with pt with |
MI or stroke |
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Warfarin (coumadin) category |
Anticougulant |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Used for |
Migraine releif |
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Sumatriptan (imitrex) Contraindicated with pt with |
MI or stroke |
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Warfarin (coumadin) category |
Anticougulant |
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Antidote for warfarin( Coumadin) |
Vitamin K |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Used for |
Migraine releif |
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Sumatriptan (imitrex) Contraindicated with pt with |
MI or stroke |
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Warfarin (coumadin) category |
Anticougulant |
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Antidote for warfarin( Coumadin) |
Vitamin K |
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Warfarin (Coumadin) becareful with |
- electric razor - limit vegetables high in vitamin K - watch for excessive bruising (no contact sports) - use soft tooth brush |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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What happens if PTT/INR goes up when taking anticougulants |
You will bleed easier |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Used for |
Migraine releif |
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Sumatriptan (imitrex) Contraindicated with pt with |
MI or stroke |
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Warfarin (coumadin) category |
Anticougulant |
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Antidote for warfarin( Coumadin) |
Vitamin K |
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Warfarin (Coumadin) becareful with |
- electric razor - limit vegetables high in vitamin K - watch for excessive bruising (no contact sports) - use soft tooth brush |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) does what |
Paradoxical calming effect in pt with ADHD |
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What happens if PTT/INR goes up when taking anticougulants |
You will bleed easier |
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Normal INR levels pt with & w/o clot history |
With: 2-3 W/O: 1 |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) monitor what |
Height & Weight in children |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) side effects |
Nervousness Insomnia Tachycardia Weightloss Growth supression |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indication |
Give 6 hrs before bedtime |
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Ergotamine (ergostat) produces what and treats what |
Vasoconstrictionof dilated blood vessels Migrain releif |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Used for |
Migraine releif |
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Sumatriptan (imitrex) Contraindicated with pt with |
MI or stroke |
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Warfarin (coumadin) category |
Anticougulant |
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Antidote for warfarin( Coumadin) |
Vitamin K |
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Warfarin (Coumadin) becareful with |
- electric razor - limit vegetables high in vitamin K - watch for excessive bruising (no contact sports) - use soft tooth brush |
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You will bleed easier if what goes up when taking anticougulants & if what goes down |
PTT PT/INR PLATELETS |
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You will bleed easier if what goes up when taking anticougulants & if what goes down |
PTT PT/INR PLATELETS |
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What is a D Dimer test |
Test to find out if there is a blood clotting disorder |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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When does heparin start to work |
Right away & is metabolized quickly |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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When does heparin start to work |
Right away & is metabolized quickly |
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Line therapy to treat DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) |
Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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When does heparin start to work |
Right away & is metabolized quickly |
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Line therapy to treat DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) |
Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) |
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Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) how to administer |
SubQ in love handles |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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When does heparin start to work |
Right away & is metabolized quickly |
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Line therapy to treat DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) |
Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) |
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Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) how to administer |
SubQ in love handles |
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Discontinue Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) if what occurs |
Thrombocytopenia |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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When does heparin start to work |
Right away & is metabolized quickly |
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Line therapy to treat DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) |
Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) |
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Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) how to administer |
SubQ in love handles |
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Discontinue Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) if what occurs |
Thrombocytopenia |
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Aspirin category |
Anticougulant Antiplatelet |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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When does heparin start to work |
Right away & is metabolized quickly |
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Line therapy to treat DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) |
Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) |
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Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) how to administer |
SubQ in love handles |
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Discontinue Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) if what occurs |
Thrombocytopenia |
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Aspirin category |
Anticougulant Antiplatelet |
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Aspirin to treat what |
Suspected heart attack outside of hospital |
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Antidote for Heparin |
Protamine sulfate |
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How to administer Heparin |
Pinch skin of abdomen Do not aspirate Do not massage Inject at 45 degree angle |
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When does heparin start to work |
Right away & is metabolized quickly |
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Line therapy to treat DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) |
Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) |
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Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) how to administer |
SubQ in love handles |
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Discontinue Enoxaparin ( Lovenox) if what occurs |
Thrombocytopenia |
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Aspirin category |
Anticougulant Antiplatelet |
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Aspirin to treat what |
Suspected heart attack outside of hospital |
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Patient with GI bleed shouldnt take what med |
Aspirin or ibuprofen |
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Stop what drugs if surgery coming up |
Anticougulants & antiplatelets |
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Stop what drugs if surgery coming up |
Anticougulants & antiplatelets |
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Sodium and potassium levels |
Sodium- 135-145 Potassium- 3.5-5.0 |
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Stop what drugs if surgery coming up |
Anticougulants & antiplatelets |
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Sodium and potassium levels |
Sodium- 135-145 Potassium- 3.5-5.0 |
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Abnormal potasium levels causes what & abnormal sodium levels causes what |
Potasium- Cardiac problems Sodium- CNS problems |
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Stop what drugs if surgery coming up |
Anticougulants & antiplatelets |
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Sodium and potassium levels |
Sodium- 135-145 Potassium- 3.5-5.0 |
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Abnormal potasium levels causes what & abnormal sodium levels causes what |
Potasium- Cardiac problems Sodium- CNS problems |
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Sodium chloride monitor what & adv effects |
Serum electrolytes Pulmonary edema |
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Potassium chloride and potassium gluconate monitor what |
EKG & Serum electrolyte levels |
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Potassium chloride and potassium gluconate monitor what |
EKG & Serum electrolyte levels |
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Potassium chloride and potassium gluconate side effects |
Dysrythmias Cardiac arrest Abdominal pain |
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What can occur in pt with chronic kidney disease |
Hyperkalemia |
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Cimetidine / Rantidine |
H2 blocker to prevent irritation of stomach from too much acid |
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Cimetidine / Rantidine |
H2 blocker to prevent irritation of stomach from too much acid |
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First choice drug for gastritis & duodenal ulcer |
Cimetadine / rantidine |
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Cimetidine / Rantidine |
H2 blocker to prevent irritation of stomach from too much acid |
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First choice drug for gastritis & duodenal ulcer |
Cimetadine / rantidine |
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Cimetidine / rantidine indications |
Take 30 mins before meals Take 1-2 hrs before antacids |
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Cimetidine / Rantidine |
H2 blocker to prevent irritation of stomach from too much acid |
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First choice drug for gastritis & duodenal ulcer |
Cimetadine / rantidine |
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Cimetidine / rantidine indications |
Take 30 mins before meals Take 1-2 hrs before antacids |
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What do antacids decrease |
Absorption |
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Cimetidine / Rantidine |
H2 blocker to prevent irritation of stomach from too much acid |
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First choice drug for gastritis & duodenal ulcer |
Cimetadine / rantidine |
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Cimetidine / rantidine indications |
Take 30 mins before meals Take 1-2 hrs before antacids |
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What do antacids decrease |
Absorption |
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Lansoprazole / Omeprazole category & function |
Proton pump inhibitor Reduces acid production For ulcer and GERD |
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Sucralfate indications |
Take on empty stomach Taken before meals or before bedtime |
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Sucralfate indications |
Take on empty stomach Taken before meals or before bedtime |
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Antacids function & indication |
Releifs symptoms of heart burn Neutralize stomach acid by raising PH of stomach content Indication: take 1 hr after eating |
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Sucralfate indications |
Take on empty stomach Taken before meals or before bedtime |
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Antacids function & indication |
Releifs symptoms of heart burn Neutralize stomach acid by raising PH of stomach content Indication: take 1 hr after eating |
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Metoclopramide (Reglan) function & side effect |
Prevention of chemo induced emesis & delayed gastric emptying SE: Drowsiness |
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Sucralfate indications |
Take on empty stomach Taken before meals or before bedtime |
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Antacids function & indication |
Releifs symptoms of heart burn Neutralize stomach acid by raising PH of stomach content Indication: take 1 hr after eating |
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Metoclopramide (Reglan) function & side effect |
Prevention of chemo induced emesis & delayed gastric emptying SE: Drowsiness |
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Xenical (orlistate) used for Pt has what |
Long term weight control Pt has oily stools and flatulence |
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Sucralfate indications |
Take on empty stomach Taken before meals or before bedtime |
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Antacids function & indication |
Releifs symptoms of heart burn Neutralize stomach acid by raising PH of stomach content Indication: take 1 hr after eating |
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Metoclopramide (Reglan) function & side effect |
Prevention of chemo induced emesis & delayed gastric emptying SE: Drowsiness |
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Xenical (orlistate) used for Pt has what |
Long term weight control Pt has oily stools and flatulence |
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Drug where Pt has oily stools and flatulence |
Xenical (Orlistate) |
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Laxative use indication & can produce what |
Given with plenty of fluids Can produce intestinal obstruction |
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Bismuth compounds (pepto bismol) use & effects |
Used for mild diarrhea & H.pylori Can darken toungue and stool which is harmless and temporary |
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Bismuth compounds (pepto bismol) use & effects |
Used for mild diarrhea & H.pylori Can darken toungue and stool which is harmless and temporary |
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Dicyclomine (Bentyl) use |
For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Iron (Ferrous sulfate) indication |
Drink thru straw to avoid teeth discoloration Take iron supplements with meals or food to decrease upset GI |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Iron (Ferrous sulfate) indication |
Drink thru straw to avoid teeth discoloration Take iron supplements with meals or food to decrease upset GI |
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Take iron supplements with... to avoid ... |
With meals to avoid upset GI |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Iron (Ferrous sulfate) indication |
Drink thru straw to avoid teeth discoloration Take iron supplements with meals or food to decrease upset GI |
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Take iron supplements with... to avoid ... |
With meals to avoid upset GI |
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Iron (ferrous sulfate) route |
IM Z track method |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Iron (Ferrous sulfate) indication |
Drink thru straw to avoid teeth discoloration Take iron supplements with meals or food to decrease upset GI |
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Take iron supplements with... to avoid ... |
With meals to avoid upset GI |
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Iron (ferrous sulfate) route |
IM Z track method |
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Iron ( Ferrous sulfate) side effects |
Nausea Constipation Black stool |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Iron (Ferrous sulfate) indication |
Drink thru straw to avoid teeth discoloration Take iron supplements with meals or food to decrease upset GI |
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Take iron supplements with... to avoid ... |
With meals to avoid upset GI |
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Iron (ferrous sulfate) route |
IM Z track method |
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Iron ( Ferrous sulfate) side effects |
Nausea Constipation Black stool |
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Filgatrism (Neupogen) function & side effect |
Increases WBC in neutropenic pts SE: Bone pain |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Iron (Ferrous sulfate) indication |
Drink thru straw to avoid teeth discoloration Take iron supplements with meals or food to decrease upset GI |
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Take iron supplements with... to avoid ... |
With meals to avoid upset GI |
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Iron (ferrous sulfate) route |
IM Z track method |
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Iron ( Ferrous sulfate) side effects |
Nausea Constipation Black stool |
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Filgatrism (Neupogen) function & side effect |
Increases WBC in neutropenic pts SE: Bone pain |
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Oxytocin (pitocin) function & effects |
Increases frequency and force of contractions Effects: uterine tetany, decompensation of fetal heart rate |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Gingko Biloba used for what |
To enhance mental alertness and improve memmory |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) monitor & watch for.. |
H&H & watch hypertension |
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Iron (Ferrous sulfate) indication |
Drink thru straw to avoid teeth discoloration Take iron supplements with meals or food to decrease upset GI |
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Take iron supplements with... to avoid ... |
With meals to avoid upset GI |
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Iron (ferrous sulfate) route |
IM Z track method |
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Iron ( Ferrous sulfate) side effects |
Nausea Constipation Black stool |
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Filgatrism (Neupogen) function & side effect |
Increases WBC in neutropenic pts SE: Bone pain |
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Oxytocin (pitocin) function & effects |
Increases frequency and force of contractions Effects: uterine tetany, decompensation of fetal heart rate |
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When to stop Oxytocin (pitocin) |
If contractions last longer than 60 seconds |
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Ginko Biloba Increases risk of what |
Risk of bleeding when taking anticougulants, antiplatelets and NSAIDS |
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St johns wort used for |
Herb used to treat depression & anxiety |
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St johns wort decreases benefits what |
Decreases benefits of immunosupressant drugs for pts with kidney transplants |
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Glucosamine used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Chondroitin used for |
Osteoarthritis |
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Mega vitamin C excess dose causes what |
Can lead to diarrhea and urinary stone formation |
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How much Mega vitamin C to be taken daily |
1,000mg or more |
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Use of Mega Vitamin C |
Used for ascorbic acid deficiency |
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Epoetin alfa (Epogen, procrit) does what |
Increases production of RBC treats anemia in pt with chronic kidney disease |
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Tocolytics names & function |
Magnesium sulfate & terbutaline Slow contractions to delay labor |
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Tocolytics names & function |
Magnesium sulfate & terbutaline Slow contractions to delay labor |
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Oral contraceptives function & symptoms |
Prevent ovulation Monitor for thrombophlebitis Black box warning for smokers |
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What does immunosupression mean |
That PT is at risk for infection like fungal Herpes Tuberculosis (TB) |
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Prednisone category & function |
Immunosupressant Prevents organ rejection |
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Prednisone category & function |
Immunosupressant Prevents organ rejection Prevents inflamatory response |
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Cyclosporine side effect |
Hypertension Nephrotoxicity |
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Drugs that help prevent organ rejection |
Prednisone, cyclosporine |
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Drugs that help prevent organ rejection |
Prednisone, cyclosporine |
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Infliximab (Remicade) function |
Supresses inflamation in autoimmune disorders |
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Drugs that help prevent organ rejection |
Prednisone, cyclosporine |
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Infliximab (Remicade) function |
Supresses inflamation in autoimmune disorders |
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Infliximab (Remicade) Supresses inflamation in what diseases |
rheumatoid arthritis or chrons disease |
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Treats relapse of multiple sclerosis |
Interferon beta 1a & 1b |
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Interferon beta 1a & 1b side effects |
Flu like symptoms Bone marrow depression |
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Interferon beta 1a & 1b side effects |
Flu like symptoms Bone marrow depression |
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How many times we give Avonex |
Once a week injection |
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Bronchodilators do what |
Produce ease of breathing and descreased wheezing |
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Bronchodilators do what |
Produce ease of breathing and descreased wheezing |
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Albuterol use when |
Use during acute asthmatic episodes Not for long term use |
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Bronchodilators do what |
Produce ease of breathing and descreased wheezing |
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Albuterol use when |
Use during acute asthmatic episodes Not for long term use |
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Is albuterol used in short or long term |
Short |
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Bronchodilators do what |
Produce ease of breathing and descreased wheezing |
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Albuterol use when |
Use during acute asthmatic episodes Not for long term use |
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Is albuterol used in short or long term |
Short |
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Albuterol assess for ( SE) |
Improved breathing Increased HR Nervousness |
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Bronchodilators do what |
Produce ease of breathing and descreased wheezing |
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Albuterol use when |
Use during acute asthmatic episodes Not for long term use |
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Is albuterol used in short or long term |
Short |
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Albuterol assess for ( SE) |
Improved breathing Increased HR Nervousness |
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Flucatisone category & used for |
Glucocorticoid Used for prevention of ashtma NOT for an episode |
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Bronchodilators do what |
Produce ease of breathing and descreased wheezing |
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Albuterol use when |
Use during acute asthmatic episodes Not for long term use |
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Is albuterol used in short or long term |
Short |
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Albuterol assess for ( SE) |
Improved breathing Increased HR Nervousness |
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Flucatisone category & used for |
Glucocorticoid Used for prevention of ashtma NOT for an episode |
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Ipatropium (atrovent) category side effect, and treats |
Bronchodilator Releif of bronchospasm Treats symptoms of asthma and COPD Tachycardia |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Allopurinol function |
Reduces inflammation of gouty arthritis |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Allopurinol function |
Reduces inflammation of gouty arthritis |
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Allopurinol lowers what |
Uric acid levels |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Allopurinol function |
Reduces inflammation of gouty arthritis |
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Allopurinol lowers what |
Uric acid levels |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) function |
Prevents osteoporosis Decreases bone resorption |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Allopurinol function |
Reduces inflammation of gouty arthritis |
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Allopurinol lowers what |
Uric acid levels |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) function |
Prevents osteoporosis Decreases bone resorption |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) contraindications |
Antilipidemics & hormones |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Allopurinol function |
Reduces inflammation of gouty arthritis |
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Allopurinol lowers what |
Uric acid levels |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) function |
Prevents osteoporosis Decreases bone resorption |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) contraindications |
Antilipidemics & hormones |
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Alendronate & ibandronate sodium functions |
Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis Mantains calcium in bones |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Allopurinol function |
Reduces inflammation of gouty arthritis |
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Allopurinol lowers what |
Uric acid levels |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) function |
Prevents osteoporosis Decreases bone resorption |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) contraindications |
Antilipidemics & hormones |
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Alendronate & ibandronate sodium functions |
Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis Mantains calcium in bones |
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Alendronate & ibandronate sodium INDICATIONS |
take with 6-8 oz water Stay upright for 30 min Avoid calcium within 60 min |
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Tiotropium (spiriva) category and use |
Bronchodilator used for maintenance of COPD |
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Why does pt need to sit when taking Alendronate & ibandronate sodium |
Because med irritates the esophagus |
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Montelukast (singulair) use, indications & side effect |
Treatment of Asthma Patients 2 years and older Administer orally at bedtime Dizziness |
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Administed Montelukast to what age group |
Patients 2 years and older |
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Anthistamines function Caution with... |
Decreases nasopharyngeal secretions Caution with elderyl |
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Allopurinol function |
Reduces inflammation of gouty arthritis |
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Allopurinol lowers what |
Uric acid levels |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) function |
Prevents osteoporosis Decreases bone resorption |
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Reloxifine ( Evista) contraindications |
Antilipidemics & hormones |
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Alendronate & ibandronate sodium functions |
Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis Mantains calcium in bones |
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Alendronate & ibandronate sodium INDICATIONS |
take with 6-8 oz water Stay upright for 30 min Avoid calcium within 60 min |
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Opioids warnings & SE |
Pt may fall Respiratory depression
Constipation Pruritus Urinary retention Decreases BP & HR |
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Naloxone function |
Reverses respiratory depression & analgesia |
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Naloxone function |
Reverses respiratory depression & analgesia |
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What is Duragesic & what function |
Transdermal Fenatyl patch to treat severe chronic cancer like pain |
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Naloxone function |
Reverses respiratory depression & analgesia |
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What is Duragesic & what function |
Transdermal Fenatyl patch to treat severe chronic cancer like pain |
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Duragesic apply for how long & assess for what |
Patchs lasts 72 hrs Watch for tolerance & dependence |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) category |
Nonopioid analgesic |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) category |
Nonopioid analgesic |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) long term use & or overdose can produce what |
Long term: Can produce Nephrotoxicity Overdose: Hepatoxicity |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) category |
Nonopioid analgesic |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) long term use & or overdose can produce what |
Long term: Can produce Nephrotoxicity Overdose: Hepatoxicity |
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Signs of hepatoxicity |
Jaundice Abdominal pain Clay colored stools Dark urine |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) category |
Nonopioid analgesic |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) long term use & or overdose can produce what |
Long term: Can produce Nephrotoxicity Overdose: Hepatoxicity |
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Signs of hepatoxicity |
Jaundice Abdominal pain Clay colored stools Dark urine |
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Aspirin caution with |
PUD (Peptic ulcer ) patients Children under 18 y.o |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) category |
Nonopioid analgesic |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) long term use & or overdose can produce what |
Long term: Can produce Nephrotoxicity Overdose: Hepatoxicity |
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Signs of hepatoxicity |
Jaundice Abdominal pain Clay colored stools Dark urine |
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Aspirin caution with |
PUD (Peptic ulcer ) patients Children under 18 y.o |
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Why cant children take aspirin |
Reye’s syndrome |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) category |
Nonopioid analgesic |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) long term use & or overdose can produce what |
Long term: Can produce Nephrotoxicity Overdose: Hepatoxicity |
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Signs of hepatoxicity |
Jaundice Abdominal pain Clay colored stools Dark urine |
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Aspirin caution with |
PUD (Peptic ulcer ) patients Children under 18 y.o |
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Why cant children take aspirin |
Reye’s syndrome |
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Nsaid therapeutic uses |
Anti inflammatory Analgesic for mid-mod pain |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) category |
Nonopioid analgesic |
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Acetominophen (Tylenol) long term use & or overdose can produce what |
Long term: Can produce Nephrotoxicity Overdose: Hepatoxicity |
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Signs of hepatoxicity |
Jaundice Abdominal pain Clay colored stools Dark urine |
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Aspirin caution with |
PUD (Peptic ulcer ) patients Children under 18 y.o |
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Why cant children take aspirin |
Reye’s syndrome |
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Nsaid therapeutic uses |
Anti inflammatory Analgesic for mid-mod pain |
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NSAID contraindicated in what pt |
Contraindicated in pt with renal impairment |
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What is MS contin |
Morphine continued release Used for chronic pain |
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What is MS contin |
Morphine continued release Used for chronic pain |
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Cholinergics ( pilocarpine) Pt teaching & adv effect |
Teach to apply pressure on lacrimal sac for one minute Adv effects: blurred or poor vision in dim lights |
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What is MS contin |
Morphine continued release Used for chronic pain |
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Cholinergics ( pilocarpine) Pt teaching & adv effect |
Teach to apply pressure on lacrimal sac for one minute Adv effects: blurred or poor vision in dim lights |
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Cholinergics ( pilocarpine) function |
Contrict pupil to allow room for outflow |
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Beta 2 adrenergic agonist (Timolol) - function - how - Adv effects |
Decreases intraocular pressure) do: apply pressure in lacrimal sac for one minute Adv: eye irritation & hypotension |
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Beta 2 adrenergic agonists ( Timolol) caution in pts with |
COPD ASTHMA PNEUMONIA |
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Theophylline category & treats what |
Bronchodilator Treatment of COPD |
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Theophylline category & treats what |
Bronchodilator Treatment of COPD |
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Theophylline indications |
Avoid caffeine Use no longer than 3-5 days |
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Theophylline category & treats what |
Bronchodilator Treatment of COPD |
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Theophylline |
Its a Mexylthasine Avoid caffeine |
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What can a decongestant produce & indication |
Rebound congestion Use no longer than 3-5 days |
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Pseudoephedrine (sudafed) indication |
Take orally Has adrenergic properties |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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Antiussives (dextromethorphan) Function |
Supresses cough reflex |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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Antiussives (dextromethorphan) Function |
Supresses cough reflex |
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Prednisone priority assesment |
Risk for infection |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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Antiussives (dextromethorphan) Function |
Supresses cough reflex |
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Prednisone priority assesment |
Risk for infection |
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Prednisone side effects |
Cushings syndrome Stunts bone growth in children |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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Antiussives (dextromethorphan) Function |
Supresses cough reflex |
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Prednisone priority assesment |
Risk for infection |
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Prednisone side effects |
Cushings syndrome Stunts bone growth in children |
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Levothyroxine treats |
Replacement therapy for Hypothyroidism |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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Antiussives (dextromethorphan) Function |
Supresses cough reflex |
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Prednisone priority assesment |
Risk for infection |
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Prednisone side effects |
Cushings syndrome Stunts bone growth in children |
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Levothyroxine treats |
Replacement therapy for Hypothyroidism |
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Levothyroxine Side effects |
Tachycardia weight loss diarrhea increased body temperature intolerance to heat respiration insomnia and even angina |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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Antiussives (dextromethorphan) Function |
Supresses cough reflex |
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Prednisone priority assesment |
Risk for infection |
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Prednisone side effects |
Cushings syndrome Stunts bone growth in children |
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Levothyroxine treats |
Replacement therapy for Hypothyroidism |
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Levothyroxine Side effects |
Tachycardia weight loss diarrhea increased body temperature intolerance to heat respiration insomnia and even angina |
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Radioactive iodine given for |
Given for thyroid gland ablation |
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INH treats & side effect |
1st line drug for TB SE: peripheral neuropathy |
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Radioactive iodine Specifications |
Capsules are large order less and tasteless can dry up salivary gland’s it’s excreted in urine so force fluids patient will be radioactive until removed from body induce isolation double flush toilets only administered by nuclear medicine physician |
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( INH) what may be given to decrease risk of neuropathy |
Vitamin B6 |
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Expectorant (guaofenesin) category & function |
Cough medicine Liquifies secretions to make it easier to cough up |
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Mucolytic ( acetylcoline) function |
Breaks down mucus to avoid high risk in coughing thick secretions |
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Antiussives (dextromethorphan) Function |
Supresses cough reflex |
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Prednisone priority assesment |
Risk for infection |
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Prednisone side effects |
Cushings syndrome Stunts bone growth in children |
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Levothyroxine treats |
Replacement therapy for Hypothyroidism |
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Levothyroxine Side effects |
Tachycardia weight loss diarrhea increased body temperature intolerance to heat respiration insomnia and even angina |
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Radioactive iodine given for |
Given for thyroid gland ablation |
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Methimazole / propylthiouracil Treats |
TreatsHyperthyroidism |
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Methimazole / propylthiouracil indications |
Take at same time everyday with meal or snack Avoid foods high in iodine Takes up to 2 weeks to be effective |
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Methimazole / propylthiouracil indications |
Take at same time everyday with meal or snack Avoid foods high in iodine Takes up to 2 weeks to be effective |
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Methimazole / propylthiouracil SIde effects |
Sluggish tired waking condolence constipation |
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What to do if Methimazole / propylthiouracil taken with Lugol’s solution |
Take 1 hr apart |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) drug names and functions |
Desmopressin or Vasopressin Prevents excess fluid loss |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) drug names and functions |
Desmopressin or Vasopressin Prevents excess fluid loss |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) watch for |
Fluid overload |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) drug names and functions |
Desmopressin or Vasopressin Prevents excess fluid loss |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) watch for |
Fluid overload |
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Somatropin function |
Growth hormone Stimulates skeletal growth |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) drug names and functions |
Desmopressin or Vasopressin Prevents excess fluid loss |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) watch for |
Fluid overload |
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Somatropin function |
Growth hormone Stimulates skeletal growth |
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When is somatropin discontinued |
When epypheseal plates close |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) drug names and functions |
Desmopressin or Vasopressin Prevents excess fluid loss |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) watch for |
Fluid overload |
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Somatropin function |
Growth hormone Stimulates skeletal growth |
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When is somatropin discontinued |
When epypheseal plates close |
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Regular Insulin indications |
Peaks 2-3 hrs Give 30-60 min before meal |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) drug names and functions |
Desmopressin or Vasopressin Prevents excess fluid loss |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) watch for |
Fluid overload |
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Somatropin function |
Growth hormone Stimulates skeletal growth |
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When is somatropin discontinued |
When epypheseal plates close |
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Regular Insulin indications |
Peaks 2-3 hrs Give 30-60 min before meal |
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Which insulin is administered IV |
Rapid insulin ( lispro, humalog, aspart, novolog ,glulisine) |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) drug names and functions |
Desmopressin or Vasopressin Prevents excess fluid loss |
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) watch for |
Fluid overload |
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Somatropin function |
Growth hormone Stimulates skeletal growth |
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When is somatropin discontinued |
When epypheseal plates close |
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Regular Insulin indications |
Peaks 2-3 hrs Give 30-60 min before meal |
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Which insulin is administered IV |
Regular insulin |
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What to monitor when giving Regular insulin |
Glucose & potassium levels For hypoglycemia & Hypokalemia |
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Rapid acting insulin (lispro) times & indications |
Onset: 5-10min Peaks: 1hr Duration: 2-4hrs Take IMMEDIATLY before eating or hypoglycemia can occur |
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Rapid acting insulin (lispro) times & indications |
Onset: 5-10min Peaks: 1hr Duration: 2-4hrs Take IMMEDIATLY before eating or hypoglycemia can occur |
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What can occur if pt doesnt eat after getting rapid insulin |
hypoglycemia |
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Rapid acting insulin (lispro) times & indications |
Onset: 5-10min Peaks: 1hr Duration: 2-4hrs Take IMMEDIATLY before eating or hypoglycemia can occur |
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What can occur if pt doesnt eat after getting rapid insulin |
hypoglycemia |
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Where to administer insulin and how |
In stomach where it is absorbed faster at a 45 degree angle |
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Rapid acting insulin (lispro) times & indications |
Onset: 5-10min Peaks: 1hr Duration: 2-4hrs Take IMMEDIATLY before eating or hypoglycemia can occur |
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What can occur if pt doesnt eat after getting rapid insulin |
hypoglycemia |
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Where to administer insulin and how |
In stomach where it is absorbed faster at a 45 degree angle |
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Glargine (Lantus) Insulin times |
No peak Flat effect Lasts 24 hrs |
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Rapid acting insulin (lispro) times & indications |
Onset: 5-10min Peaks: 1hr Duration: 2-4hrs Take IMMEDIATLY before eating or hypoglycemia can occur |
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What can occur if pt doesnt eat after getting rapid insulin |
hypoglycemia |
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Where to administer insulin and how |
In stomach where it is absorbed faster at a 45 degree angle |
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Glargine (Lantus) Insulin times |
No peak Flat effect Lasts 24 hrs |
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Glucagon emergency Kit when and what to do |
This will elevate blood sugar it is used when a diabetic patient becomes hypoglycemic and becomes unconscious once injection is given patient should be placed on left side patient might vomit |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
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What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
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What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
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Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
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What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
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Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
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Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
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What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
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Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
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Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
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Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
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What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
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Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
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Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
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Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
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Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
|
|
|
What can Tetracycline cause in children |
Discoloration of permanent teeth |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
|
|
|
What can Tetracycline cause in children |
Discoloration of permanent teeth |
|
|
|
Rifampin treats & adv |
Treats TB Turns fluids orange, brown, red Hepatoxicity Check lfts |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
|
|
|
What can Tetracycline cause in children |
Discoloration of permanent teeth |
|
|
|
Rifampin treats & adv |
Treats TB Turns fluids orange, brown, red Hepatoxicity Check lfts |
|
|
|
Rifampin check what |
Check lfts for hepatoxicity |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
|
|
|
What can Tetracycline cause in children |
Discoloration of permanent teeth |
|
|
|
Rifampin treats & adv |
Treats TB Turns fluids orange, brown, red Hepatoxicity Check lfts |
|
|
|
Rifampin check what |
Check lfts for hepatoxicity |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
Acuyclovir (Zovirax) treats |
Anticiral treatment for: Herpes Varicella Zoster virus Shingles Chicken pox |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
|
|
|
What can Tetracycline cause in children |
Discoloration of permanent teeth |
|
|
|
Rifampin treats & adv |
Treats TB Turns fluids orange, brown, red Hepatoxicity Check lfts |
|
|
|
Rifampin check what |
Check lfts for hepatoxicity |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
Acuyclovir (Zovirax) treats |
Anticiral treatment for: Herpes Varicella Zoster virus Shingles Chicken pox |
|
|
|
Fluconazole (Diflucan) treats |
Vaginal candiasis (Yeast infections) |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
|
|
|
Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
|
|
|
Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
|
|
|
Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
|
|
|
Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
|
|
|
Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
|
|
|
Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
|
|
|
Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
|
|
|
Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
|
|
|
Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
|
|
|
Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
|
|
|
Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
|
|
|
What can Tetracycline cause in children |
Discoloration of permanent teeth |
|
|
|
Rifampin treats & adv |
Treats TB Turns fluids orange, brown, red Hepatoxicity Check lfts |
|
|
|
Rifampin check what |
Check lfts for hepatoxicity |
|
|
|
Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
|
|
|
Acuyclovir (Zovirax) treats |
Anticiral treatment for: Herpes Varicella Zoster virus Shingles Chicken pox |
|
|
|
Fluconazole (Diflucan) treats |
Vaginal candiasis (Yeast infections) |
|
|
|
What can antifungals cause |
Liver injury ( hepatoxicity) |
|
|
|
What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
|
|
|
What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
|
|
|
Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
|
|
|
Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
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Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
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Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
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Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
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Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
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What are the cathecholamines |
Epinephrine Norepinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Vancomycin treats & risk for |
MRSA Risk for nephrotoxicity , liber damage & otoxicity |
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Vancomycin should be infused at what rate |
Greater than 60 min IV infusion |
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Vancomycin can cause what if infused too fast |
red man syndrome Rash, itching, hypotension |
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Trimethropin (bactrim/septra) Treats |
UTI |
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Penicillin treats what |
Gram + organism |
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Cephalosporins contraindicated in who |
PT allergic to Penicillin |
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Tetracycline indication |
No to children <8 No to pregnant woman Dont take with antacids, milk or iron |
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What can Tetracycline cause in children |
Discoloration of permanent teeth |
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Rifampin treats & adv |
Treats TB Turns fluids orange, brown, red Hepatoxicity Check lfts |
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Rifampin check what |
Check lfts for hepatoxicity |
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Watch for what in cathecholamines |
For extravasation at injection/IV site |
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Acuyclovir (Zovirax) treats |
Anticiral treatment for: Herpes Varicella Zoster virus Shingles Chicken pox |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan) treats |
Vaginal candiasis (Yeast infections) |
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What can antifungals cause |
Liver injury ( hepatoxicity) |
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Adv effects of antimetabolites (methotrexate) |
Bone marrow suppression ulcerative stomatitis |
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When is antimetabolites discountiued |
When oral ulceration occurs |
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Antiestrogen ( Tamoxifen) used for |
Used for breast cancer |
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Adverse effects of cytoxan |
Bone marrow supression Alopecia |
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Doxurobicin (adriamycin) category & adv effects |
Antitumor antibiotics Cardiotoxicity Bone marrow depression Extravasation @ injection site |
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Osmitrol ( mannitol) category & how to know if effective |
Osmotic diuretic By lowered ICP Treats pt with closed head injury |
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Digoxin how to assess |
Take apical pulse for full minute |
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What can Dopamine affect if low dose? If high? |
Low dose- renal High dose- cardiac |
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Digoxin hold times by age |
<60 adults < 80 children <100 infants ( arouse if sleeping) |
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Digoxin toxicity side effects |
Vision changes Halo vision, blurred, yellow Anorexia Bradycardia Headache Confusion Nausea |
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Digoxin toxicity levels |
0.5-2.0 |
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What increases Digoxin toxicity |
Hypokalemia |
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Watch use for beta blockers in pt with what |
Diabetes & asthma |
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Hypoglycemic warning effects |
Tremors Tachycardia Diaphoresis |
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Do not administer beta blocker if what |
If hr less than 60 bpm |
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Nitroglycerin use |
Transdermal patch to treat angina |
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Nitro SL use |
3 times in 5 min |
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Ace inhibitors Side effects |
Dry cough & Hyperkalemia |
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What to watch for with dopamine |
Cardiac arrythmias |
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Furosemide (Lasix) use |
Used for rapid diuresis in emergency situations like pulmonary edema |
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What is the best indicator in fluid gain or loss |
Monitoring pt weight |
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Furosemide ( Lasix) side effects |
Hypokalemia Hypotension Fluid & electrolye inbalance Dehydration Tinitus |
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When taking furosemide ( lasix) assess |
For muscle cramps & muscle weakness |
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Benztropine mesylate (congentin) use |
For Parkinsons disease & treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms |
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Side effects of cogentin |
Blurred vision Urinary retention |
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Levodopa & cardibopa (Sinemet) use & effects |
Treats parkinsons disease Ataxia ( impaired coordination) |
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Lithium use |
Mood stabilizing for bipolar disorder |
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Lithium toxicity levels |
0.6-1.2 mEq/mL mandatory monitoring of levels |
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How may lithium become toxic |
If pt becomes hyponatremic |
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Mydriatics causes & used for |
Produces dilation of pupil For ocular surgery & eye exams |
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Signs of lithium toxicity |
Drowsiness Musclr weakness Dysrthmia Coma Convulsions |
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Lithium indications |
Avoid activities that cause water depletion Keep salt consistent in diet |
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Buspirone (buSpar) treats |
Anxiety |
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How long for Buspirone effects |
2-3 weeks |
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Buspirone(Buspar) indications |
Schedule basis NOT prn |
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Haloperidol (haldol) class & effect |
Antiphyschotic Pyramidal system effects( similar to parkinson) |
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Paroxetine (Paxel) how long for effect |
4 weeks |
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Paroxetine (paxel) risks & adv reactions |
Risk of serotonin syndrome Risk Of suicidal thoughts Adv: insomnia, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, lethargy |
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Isocarboxazid (Marplan) what can happen if taken with certain foods |
Hypertensive crisis |
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Imipramine (tronafil) & amitriptyline (Elavil) side effects |
Sedation Orthostatic hypotension Anticholinergic effects |
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Effects of decongestants and bronchodilators |
Sympathomimetics effects High heart rate Insmonia Nervousness |
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Imipramine (tronafil) & amitriptyline (Elavil) indications |
Do not stop abruptly Avoid alcohol Avoid sleeping meds |
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Tamsulosin ( Flomax) category & treats |
Adrenergic blocker BPH ( beningn prostatic hyperplasia) |
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Ciproflaxin contraindicated in who & why |
In children <18 May cause tendon rupture |
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Metronidazole ( Flagyl) treats & indications |
Treats C difficile Take with food Avoid alcohol |
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Gentamicin or anything ending in mycin category, adv effect, check for |
Aminoglycosides Adv: ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity Check BUN and creatinine |
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