ATI Exam Flashcards
Medication used for patient’s with Alzheimers
Donepezil
Side effects of donepezil
GI upset
Bradycardia
When can you adminster donepezil
before bedtime
Meds used during alcohol detox
Benzos (withdrawal)
Carbamazepine (seizures)
Clonidine (antihypertensive)
Meds used after alcohol withdrawal
antebuse
What is the side effect of taking antebuse w/ alcohol
disulfiram reactions (hypotension, N/V, sweating, palpitations, weakness)
Disulfiram reaction symptoms
hypotension, N/V, sweating, palpitations, weakness
Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
tachypnea –> tachycardia –> hypertension –> tremors –> seizures
Categories of antidepressants
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Atypical antidepressants
- MAOIs
Tricyclic antidepressant meds
-triptyline
-prAmine
Amoxapine
Doxepin
Main side effects of tricyclic antidepressants
Anticholinergic Effects
Orthostatic hypotension
SSS (sedation, sweating, seizures)
MAOI meds
phenelzine
tranylcyprOmine
Main side effects of MAOIs
Hypertensive crisis
orthostatic hypotension
AA (agitation, anxiety)
What foods should you not take w/ MAOIs
tyramine
aged cheese, avocados, smoked meat/fish, bananas, red wine, chocolate
Atypical Antidepressant meds include
bupropion
trazodone
