Final Flashcards
Ferrous sulfate adverse effects
gastritis, colitis, esophagitis, bloating,
ferrous sulfate absorption
on empty stomach or w/ acidic drink
don’t give with antacids
avoid time-release with elderly
ferrous sulfate toxicity
leading cause of death in children; lavage or give furoximine
ferrous sulfate side effects
dark green or black stool
watch pt with liver disease
Iron Dextran absorption
anaphylaxis w/ IV
IM causes pain and discoloration
iron dextran toxicity
give Epinephrine
Vitamin B12 defficiency will cause
nerve damage, megaloblastic anemia, 2nd hypokalemia.
Test for folic acid anemia
Vit B12 absorption
anaphylaxis when given IV
folic acid deficiency
megaloblastic anemia
folic acid D-D
ETOH
Acyclovir Uses
Tx of Herpes simplex virus and Varicella-zoster virus
Acyclovir adverse effects
reversible nephrotoxicity, phlebitis
Acyclovir absorption
only give PO
Ketoconazole uses
alternative to amphoteracin B
Class: anti-fungal
Ketoconazole side effects
Can decrease fertility
ferrous sulfate used for Tx of
microcytic, hypochromic cells
amphotericin B uses
DOC for most progressive, potentially fatal, systemic mycoses
Class: anti-fungal
amphotericin B Absorption
hihgly toxic, slow IV infusion only, therapy takes weeks to months
Amphotericin B Adverse effects
phlebitis, infusion reaction, nephrotoxicity, cuases hypokalemia, and bone marrow suppression
Biphosphonates uses
prevents Ca loss, osteoporosis, cancer pts
Biphosphonate absorption
Take only with a full glass of water in an upright position
Half-life 180 yrs
biphosphonate adverse effects
can cause esophagitis, occular inflamation, yoru jaw can rot off
Atropine uses
Tx of bradycardia,
Atropine adverse effects
dry mouth (xerostomia), increases intra-occular pressure, urinary retention, constipation, HTN, thick bronchial secretions
Atropine D-D
antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, anti-psychotic,
Morphine uses
Tx of pain
morphine toxicity
give narcan (naloxalone)
morphine adverse effects
opioid constipation
morphine D-D
other opioids, other CNS depressants,
Acetaminophen toxicity
Give acetylcystine
Psyllium use
bulk-forming laxative
behaves like dietary fiber
Bisacodyl use
stimulant laxative
stimulates gut motility
Senna use
stimulant laxative
Promethazine uses
relieves nausea
Promethazine adverse effects
contraindicated in children under 2 yrs.
hypotension, sedation, anticholinergic effects, tissue damage, black box warning
Diphenoxylate uses
anti-diarrheal
Diphenoxylate adverese effects
sedation and tachycardia
Diphenhydramine uses
Tx of motion sickness
Class: H1 antagonist
Diphenhydramine adverse effects
sedation (like ETOH excess), paradoxical excitation (tremors, nervousness, convulsions). NVD, constipation, loss of apetite,
Diphenhydramine D-D
ETOH, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, Opioids
Diphenhydramine toxicity
Tx w/ activated charcoal followed with cathartics. Ice packs
Aspirin uses
analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory.
Class: cox inhibitor
Aspirin adverse effects
bleeding, ulcers, renal impairment,
Aspirin D-D
anticoagulants, glucocorticoids, ibuprofen, ACEs/ARBs, ETOH
Aspirin toxicity
Sx: respiratory excitation/depression, hyperthermia, dehydration, stupor, coma.
Tx with charcoal, dialysis,
Diazepam uses
Tx of insomnia, anxiety, seizures, spasms, conscious sedation.
Class: Benzodiazepine
Diazepam adverse effects
amnesia, paradoxical reaction, abuse.
Diazepam D-D
other CNs depressants