Drugs by class suffix COPY Flashcards
learn to recognize drugs and their details by their class suffix.
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General considerations for herbal use
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- Do not take if pregnant or nursing
- Do not give to infants and young children
- Use safest for middle-aged, healthy adults
- Do not take in large quantities
- Buy only products w/plant and quantity labled
- Contact HCP before stopping Rx
- Store in a cool dry place
- Use only current products
- Don’t delay seeking care
- Advise against “miracle cures”
- Herbs are NOT placebos
- Risk for interactions are greater
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Aloe vera
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- External
- pain relief
- healing burns
- Internal
- constipation, arrhythmias, neuropathies, edema
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Chamomile
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- Relief of digestive complaints
- May have sedative effects
- Rare allergic rxn of urticaria and bronchoconstriction if allergic to daisy or ragweed.
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Dong quai
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- All-purpose woman’s tonic
- Frequently mixed with fillers
- Contains B12
- SE:
- fever
- excessive menstrual bleeding
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Echinacea
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- Stimulates immune system; however, immunosuppression may occur with extended use
- For colds, flu, recurrent respiratory and UT infections, limit to 2 weeks
- People w/ autoimmune diseases should not use.
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Evening primrose
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- Natural estrogen promoter; aids in lowering cholesterol and relieving pain and inflammation
- may lower seizure threshold if taken with an anticonvulsant
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Feverfew
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- Interferes with platelet aggregation; acts as a serotonin antagonist for migraine headaches, RA, PMS
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Garlic
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- Detoxifies and increases immune function; decreases platelet aggregation; for hypercholesterolemia, mild HTN
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Ginger
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- Stimulates digestion; antispasmodic; decreases platelet aggregation
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Ginkgo biloba
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- Antioxidant; peripheral vasodilator and increased blood flow to CNS; decreased platelet aggregation
- Used for dementia, early stroke, and Raynaud’s phenomenon
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Kava Kava
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- CNS sedation without loss of mental acuity or memory; may be hepatotoxic
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Licorice
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- Antiinflammatory; antibacterial; antiviral; topical: psoriasis and eczema
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Milk Thistle
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- Increases liver cell regeneration; liver tonic; cirrhotic disease slows and increased quality of life
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Ginseng
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- Used for stress relief
- Boosts energy, helps digestion
- Supports immune system, preventing infections
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Peppermint
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- Internal: stimulates appetite and aids in digestion
- External: relief of tension headaches when rubbed on forehead (according to research in Germany, comparable to acetaminophen)
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Sage
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- Herb of longevity
- Used for sore throat and cough
- Limit use to 2 weeks
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Saw palmetto
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- Decreases size of prostate; discontinue herb 1 to 2 weeks before PSA test because can cause false-negative test results
- “Plant catheter”
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Velerian
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- Mild sedative
- Sleep-inducing agent
- “Herbal valium”
- “Dirty socks” odor
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St. John’s Wort
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- Antidepressant and antiviral; for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders;
- effects in 4 to 8 weeks;
- drug interactions: transplant medications and antidepressants;
- not of benefit to HIV clients
- Can cause serotonin syndrome when taken with prescription anti-depressants
- It will increase effects of SSRIs, MAOIs, & benzodiazepines
- It will decrease effectiveness of Coumadin, Oral Contraceptives, Theophylline, and Digoxin
- It will increase effects of SSRIs, MAOIs, & benzodiazepines
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Potential Hazards of Herbs
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- No preparations are safe in all situations
- Contamination
- Interaction with Rx and OTC drugs
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Assessment for Herbs
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- Baseline of client’s use of herbs
- Identify complete product information
- Identify all prescription and OTC drugs
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Interventions for Herbs
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- Monitor client’s response to Rx, OTC, and herbal products
- Consult w/ dietitian and others as appropriate
- Continue w/ same brand; discuss w/ HCP before changing or starting product
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Pt teaching for Herbs
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- General – look these up in the book!
- Diet
- SE
- Self-admin
- cultural considerations
- Evaluation
