10. Pharmacology Flashcards
1
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effects of NSAIDs
A
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-pyretic
- Anti-coagulant
2
Q
Dose for ibuprofen
A
400 mg 3x daily
3
Q
Dose for naproxen
A
550mg 2x per day
4
Q
Dose for Diclofenac
A
50 mg 2x/day
5
Q
Dose for diflunisal
A
500mg 2x/day
6
Q
Avoid NSAIDs in patients with
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- Renal disease
- Asthma
- GI ulcers
- Late stage pregnancy
7
Q
Side effects of NSAIDs
A
Common
- GI issues
- Somnolence
- Rash
- Headache
Rare
- Ulcers
- CV events
- Erythema Multiforme
- Coagulopathy
- Anaphylaxis
8
Q
What are the selective COX 2 inhibitors and their doses
A
Celecoxib- 200 mg 2x/day
Etodoloc - 200 mg 2x/day
9
Q
Side effects of Cox-2 inhibitors
A
Common
- GI issues
- Malaise
- Rash
- Headache
Rare
- CV events
- Erythema multiforme
- GI ulcers
- Steven johnson syndrome
- Hepatitis
10
Q
Selective COX-2 inhibitors should be avoided in
A
- CV disease
- Pregnancy
- Allergy to Sulpha drugs
11
Q
Effects of acetaminophen
A
- Analgesic
- Anti-pyretic
12
Q
Dose of acetaminophen
A
- 500-1000mg (4x/day- 3x/day)
- Max dose= 3 g/day
13
Q
Acetaminophen should be avoided in patients…
A
- Liver disease (hepatotoxic)
- Chronic alcoholics
14
Q
Effect of corticosteroids
A
- Anti-inflammation
- Anti-pyretic
- Analgesia
15
Q
Common cortical steroids and their dose
A
- Methyl prednisone (4mg)
- Dexamethasone (2-4 mg 2x/day)
16
Q
Corticosteroid side effects
A
Common
- GI issues
- Mood changes
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Rash
Rare
- Ulcers
- CV events
- Erythema multiforme
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Hepatitis
- Osteoporosis
- Cushing Syndrome