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Fall 2018 Flashcards

1
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What is simvastatin used for?

A

Hyperlipidemia — high cholesterol/lipids

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Onset of action of Simvastatin?

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Onset is about 3 days, peak effect is about 2-4 weeks

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Administration advice for Simvastatin

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Take in the evening to enhance efficacy

Take with or without food

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Side effects of Simvastatin

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Muscle cramps (rare but can be serious), stomach pain, constipation, & headache

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Benefits of Simvastatin

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Lowers cholesterol levels

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What is lisinopril used for?

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Hypertension, acute MI, And heart failure

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Onset of action of lisinopril

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1 hour with peak effect in approximately 6-7 hours

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Side effects of lisinopril

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Dizziness, lightheadedness, & dry/hacking cough

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Administration advice of lisinopril

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Take with or without food

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Benefits of lisinopril

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Lowers BP

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What is metoprolol used for?

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hypertension, Angina pectoris (chest pain), myocardial infarction, heart failure (reduce the risk of a heart related episode)

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Onset of action of metoprolol

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1-2 hours

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Administration advice for metoprolol

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Short-acting: take with food

Long-acting: take without regard to food. Swallow whole or split in half. Do not crush or chew

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Benefits of metoprolol

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Lowers BP

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Side effects of metoprolol

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Dizziness, bradycardia, tiredness, lightheadedness, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea

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What is Bactrim used for?

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Used to treat infections including urinary tract infection, bronchitis, otitis media, travelers diarrhea, PCP

17
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Benefits of bactrim

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Inhibits bacterial cell growth

18
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Administration advice for Bactrim

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Take with or without food (take with food if it causes upset stomach)
Take with a full glass of water
Finish the whole course of the medication

19
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Side effects of Bactrim

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Upset stomach, diarrhea, anorexia, rash (allergic reaction), sun sensitivity

20
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Onset of action of Bactrim

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Should take a few days before full effects are seen

21
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What is Sertraline used for?

A

Major depressive disorder, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, social anxiety, premenstrual dyspeptic disorder

22
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Benefits of sertraline

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Increase levels of serotonin in the CNS

- balance and regulate the hormones in the brain to reduce your “anxiety, depression…”

23
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Onset of action of sertraline

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Some effects noticed within 1-2 weeks. It may take 8-12 weeks before the full effects are noticed

24
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Administration advice for sertraline

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Side effects may drive when the best time of day to take (if causes drowsiness/sleepiness — take in the evening, if causes excitation, take in the morning)
Take with or without food
Solution must be diluted before use

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Side effects of sertraline

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Dizziness, nervousness, tremor, nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, change in sex drive, insomnia, headache, sweating, dry mouth

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