Drug videos Flashcards
Used for S&S of ischemic strokeo w/in 3 hours of onset of S&S of stroke, used for at leas 4.5 hours; breaks down clot formed in brain; 30% more likely to have minimal or no impairments after 3 months in patients receiving drug
Alteplase
- ADRS: Increased rate or intracerebral hemorrhage, N/V, Low BP, Dizziness, Mild fever, Allergic reactions
What are the PT implications for Alteplase?
- After 24-48 hours of monitoring
- Improve functional outcomes
- Reduces incidents of DVT, muscle contractures, pressure sores, pneumonia, and other infections
- Reduce implications of functional decline
Used for AD; AChE inhibitor (reversibly binds and inactivates AChE); contraindication for hypersensitivity to cholinesterase inhibitor and while talking piperidine derivatives; needs to be monitored for GI bleed; metabolized in liver
Aricept (donepezil)
What are the PT implications for Aricept?
- More ACh = better alertness, memory, thoughts, judgement
- improved cognitive fxn, mood, and fitness level
- Ot may be easier to work with (pt better participate and has more active role in rehab)
Muscle relaxant; Polysynaptic inhibitor and tricyclic antidepressant; for muscle spasms associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions (not effective for spasms caused by CNS disease); inhibit alpha motor neurons; excreted by kidneys, hepatic impairment monitoring; used with fibromyalgia; MAO-I and SSRIs contraindicated
Flexeril (cyclobenzapine)
What are the PT implications for Flexeril?
- relaxes m’s for PT treatment
- Do not over fatigue pt
- be aware of balance/ coordination during exercise
Antimetabolite/ Antifolate/ Antirheumatic/ Antipsoriatic/ Immunosuppressant/ DMARD; used for RA, psoriasis, lupus, cancers, and chronic inflammatory conditions; MOA: inhibits folic metabolism; Blocks dihydrofolic acid reductase, Inhibits synthesis of purines and pyrimidines (Decreases DNA and RNA synthesis); Decreased release of adenosine (Immune functioning); skin sensitivity to singling, do not combine with alcohol, NSAIDS, or take while pregnant/ breastfeed; used widely for osteosarcoma
Methotrexate
A = Oral, IV, IM, SQ, Intrarectal
- can cause liver damage, lung problems, bone marrow suppression
What are the PT implications for Methotrexate?
- assess pulmonary function periodically (measure blood volumes, respiratory sounds and rate)
- Monitor unusual weakness and fatigue (Aplastic anemia)
- Signs of infection, fever, sore throat (Leukopenia)
- Unusual bleeding (Thrombocytopenia)
- Assess musculoskeletal pain – osteonecrosis, stress fx
- RA – assess impairments in pain and ROM and functional ability to document if drug is helping
- Psoriasis or cutaneous fungal infection – assess integrity of skin for lesion
- Assess for dizziness – gait, balance, functional activities
Motion sickness drug, treats stomach, intestinal problems or spasms in PD (palliative care), and produces amnesia, decr. salivations, and excessive respiratory secretions for pre-op; anticholinergic (Blocks ACh) to decrease parasympathetic activity; MOA: reduces secretions of body organs (stomach, intestines), decreases nerve signals that trigger vomitting (vestibular activity reduced)
Scopolamine (Transderm scop, Maldemar)
What are the PT implications for Scopolamine?
- Assess HR and heart sounds during exercise - Tachycardia, arrhythmias, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fainting, fatigue/weakness
- Be alert for decreased sweating and increased body temperature during exercise
- Assess for signs of urine retention or difficulty urinating - Notify MD
- Drowsiness – potential falls
Used for OA; after conservative therapy fails and before joint replacement; hylauronan derivatives injected into joint to act as a lubricant and shock absorber
DMOAD (synvisc)
What are PT implications for DMAODs?
decreases pain so pt is more able to participate in strengthening muscles/ weight loss to help with OA symptoms
Used for anxiety; benzodiazepine; enhances effects of GABA; can cause withdrawal and addiction
Xanax
What are PT implications for Xanax?
there can be high levels of anxiety with tx, so will help pt calm and be more relaxed when taken before PT
SSRI antidepressant (for Major depression, OCD, PTSD, Generalized anxiety disorder, Separation anxiety disorder, Hot flashes, Premature ejaculation , Pruritis)
Zoloft (sertraline HCL)