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Digoxin (lanoxin) SE

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blurred/double vision

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Guaifenesin SE

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can cause drowsiness

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Estrogen (premarin) SE

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↑ risk of Thromboembolism with s/s: SOB, severe headache, vomiting, sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest, abdomen.

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Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE

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urinary retension, constipation, drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR

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Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated

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with MAOIs (can↑ action of albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-blockers can inhibit the therapeutic effects Use: invert canister, shake before use, rinse mouth after use, w/new inhaler perform test spray

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Levothryoxine (T4) Indication

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hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of hypothalamus, pituitary, or thyroid gland
don’t take with calcium

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Cephalosporins (Keflex)

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allergy to cephalosporins is considered a precaution for taking penicillins

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Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy

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assess for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at

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Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use

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when migraine symptoms appear and again in 1 hr if symptoms persist

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Narcan [opioid antagonist]

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therapeutic action: improvement of respiratory rate

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Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action

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↓ frequency & severity of muscle spasms

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Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE

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liver toxicity

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What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic]

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foods w/ ↑ K such as salt substitutes

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Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication

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malaria prevention; Use: take weekly starting 1 week before departure and continued for 4 weeks after return.

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Heparin (anticoagulant) Use

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w/alteplase for acute MI

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Warfarin (Coumadin) Use

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long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis [antidote—Vit K]

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Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use

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reduce long-term risk of clotting w/ atherosclerosis and recent MI of CVA

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Alteplase (Activase) [antithrombolytic] Use

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Acute MI/CVA (has short half-life)

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Methylphenidate (Concerta) Us

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marcolepsy Precaution: avoid caffeine use

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Testosterone IM use

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If use to correct delayed puberty→assess bone maturation with bi-annual x-rays of hand and wrist; monitor liver function (can ↑ hypoglycemia, potentiate sleep apnea, exacerbate heart failure due to fluid retention.

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Diphenoxylate & Atropine (Lomotil) Caution

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With Renal impairment ↓ elimination of atropine → ↑ anticholinergic effects of atropine like confusion

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Loperamide (Imodium) use

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anti-diarrheal (poorly absorbed from GI tract; difficulty crossing the blood-brain barrier)

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Methylcellulose (Citrucel) use

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bulk-forming agent with minimal Side Effects (SE)

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Psyllium (Metamucil) use

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bulk-forming agent with minimal Side Effects (SE)

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Acetazolamide (Diamox) [diuretic] indication

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edema, epilepsy, acute mountain sickness, glaucoma (↓ intraocular pressure by ↓ amount of aqueous humor in the eye) Contra: allergy to sulfonamides

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Metoprolol (Lopressor) [β-blocker] use and side effects

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Hold dose for dyspnea (sign of exacerbation of CHF) Propanolol (Inderal) Use. Dysrhythmia, HTN, angina; SE: bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm; can block glyconeogenesis

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Norgestrel (Ovrette) use and contraindication

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contraception; SE: excess progestin →weight gain from ↑ appetite; deficiency of progestin: late breakthrough bleeding, amenorrhea; excess estrogen → edema Medroxyprogesterone (Provera); Contra: smoking/tobacco products; Risks: Thromboembolism & Cardiovascular complications; Interventions: use additional contraceptive measures w/antibiotic therapy

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IM injection site

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locate dorsogluteal site

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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) indication

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Gout; MofA: ↓ serum uric acid levels & urinary uric acid secretion; Precaution: avoid foods that acidify urine such as corn

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TB—multi drug tx

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Isoniazid(INH), Rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol—to deal w/ resistant strains

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ACE Inhib. Lisinopril (Zestril) SE

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dry/persistent cough for 1-2 wks from ↑ bradykinin

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propranolol adverse reaction

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bronchoconstriction

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hypokalemia

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decreased peristalsis

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priorty for hemorage

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oxygen, iv, ng, rantidine

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ratidine

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prevent stress ulcer

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heroin overdose

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monitor oxygen sat

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