IATROGENIC Flashcards
1
Q
What is polypharmacy?
A
4+ meds
2
Q
What are some RF to an adverse drug reaction?
A
6+ chronic conditions 12+ doses of drugs/day 9+ different meds Age 85+ CrCL <50 Low BMI
3
Q
What are some of the most common adverse drug reactions?
A
Confusion/delirium
Cognitive impairement
Hypotension
Acute renal failure
4
Q
What medications should we always think of with hyperkalemia?
A
ACE
5
Q
What 2 medications when combined can cause significant electrolyte imbalances?
A
Antiarrhythmic + Diuretic
6
Q
What medication can often cause hypotension? Along with hypokalemia?
A
Diuretics
7
Q
If we need to correct K what must we also check/correct?
A
Mg
8
Q
What are the big 5 for inappropriately used drugs for the elderly?
A
Anti-cholinergics
Anti-physchotics
Benzo’s
+ NSAIDs, tricyclics, anti-histamines
