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BEERS Criteria Flashcards

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What antihistamines should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (4)

A

First generations
e.g.,
1. Brompheniramine
2. Chlorpheniramine
3. Dimenhydrinate
4. Hydroxyzine

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What anti-infective should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (1)

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Nitrofurantoin

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What cardiovascular and antithrombotic meds should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (8)

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  1. Aspirin for primary prevention of CVD
  2. Warfarin for the treatment of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation or VTE
  3. Rivaroxaban
  4. -zosin meds
  5. Clonidine, guanfacine
  6. Nifedipine
  7. Amiodarone
  8. Digoxin
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Which antidepressants are on the BEERS list that you should be aware of? (2)

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Strong anticholinergic effects
1. TCAs
2. Paroxetine

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What antiparkinsonian med should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (2)

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  1. Benztropine
  2. Trihexyphenidyl
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What APs should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (5)

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  1. Aripip
  2. Haloperidol
  3. Olanzapine
  4. Quetiapine
  5. Risperidone
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What barbituates should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (1)

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Phenobarbitol

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What benzos should you be aware of on the BEERS list?

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Basically all of them are on there

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What Z drugs should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (3)

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  1. Eszopiclone
  2. Zaleplon
  3. Zolpidem
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What androgen should you be aware of on the BEERS list?

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Testosterone

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Is insulin on the BEERS list? Why or why not?

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Yes - risk of hypoglycemia

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What sulfonylureas should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (2)

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  1. Gliclazide
  2. Glyburide
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What PPIs should you be aware of on the BEERS list?

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Basically all of them
Omeprazole etc.

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Is metoclopramide on the BEERS list. Why or why not?

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Yes - can cause EPS

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What pain meds should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (6)

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  1. Aspirin
  2. Diclofenac
  3. Ibuprofen
  4. Indomethacin
  5. Ketorolac
  6. Naproxen
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What skeletal muscle relaxants should you be aware of on the BEERS list? (2)

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  1. Cyclobenzaprine
  2. Methocarbamol

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