Geris Drugs Flashcards

1
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NSAIDS Risk

A

Increased risk for GI bleed

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2
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ALpha 1 Blockers risk

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Terazosin

Orthostatic hypotension

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3
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BZD risk

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Alprazolam, diazepam

Cognitive impairment, delirium, falls, fractures

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4
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Insulin risk

A

Hypoglycemia wihtout improvement

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5
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Anticholinergics risk

A

Confusion, dry mouth, constipation

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6
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Delirium causing

A

TCA
Anticholinergics
BZDs

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7
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Dementia causing

A

Anticholinergics
BZD
Antipsychotics

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8
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Fall/Fracture causing

A

Antipsychotics
BZD
TCA, SSRI

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9
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Amitryptyline Indication Issue and Alternative

A

Depression, neuropathic pain
Anticholinergic effects
SSRI
- this is a TCA

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10
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Naproxen Indication Issue and Alternative

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Mild pain
GI bleed, HF
Topical or low dose opioid

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11
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Oxybutynin Indication Issue and Alternative

A

Urinary incontinence
Anticholinergic
Patch

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12
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Doxazosin Indication Issue and Alternative

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HTN, BPH
Orthostatic hypotension
Tamsulosin
- this is an alpha 1 blocker

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13
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Dizepam Indication Issue and Alternative

A

Anxiety
CNS depression, falls
Lorazepam
- this is a BZD

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14
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Glyburide Indication Issue and Alternative

A

DM - sulfonylurea
Hypoglycemia
Glipizide

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15
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Carisoprodol Indication Issue and Alternative

A

Muscle relaxant
CNS depression, falls
Baclofen

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16
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Megestrol Indication Issue and Alternative

A

Anorexia
DVT
Mirtazapine

17
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Diphenhydramine Indication Issue and Alternative

A

Anthihistamine, insomnia
Anticholinergic
Loratadine, melatonin, ramelteon