List #9- Cardiovascular Flashcards
1
Q
clopidogrel (brand)
A
plavix
2
Q
clopidogrel (strength)
A
75mg
3
Q
clopidogrel (frequency)
A
300mg loading dose
75mg daily
4
Q
clopidogrel (use)
A
reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
5
Q
clopidogrel (counseling)
A
- Avoid NSAIDS unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
- Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- avoid abrupt discontinuation
6
Q
warfarin (brand)
A
coumadin
7
Q
warfarin (strengths)
A
1mg
2mg
2.5mg
3mg
4mg
5mg
6mg
7.5mg
10mg
8
Q
warfarin (frequency)
A
daily
9
Q
warfarin (use)
A
- prevent blood clots
- atrial fibrillation
10
Q
warfarin (counseling)
A
- avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
- seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- avoid abrupt discontinuation
- keep dietary vitamin K and alcohol consumption consistent
- many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh
- Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
11
Q
rivaroxaban (brand)
A
xarelto
12
Q
rivaroxaban (strengths)
A
2.5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
13
Q
rivaroxaban (frequency)
A
daily
BID
14
Q
rivaroxaban (use)
A
- to prevent blood clots
- atrial fibrillation
15
Q
rivaroxaban (counseling)
A
- seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
- gastroenteritis
- vomiting
- cough (pediatric patients)
16
Q
furosemide (brand)
A
lasix
17
Q
furosemide (strengths)
A
20mg
40mg
80mg
18
Q
furosemide (frequency)
A
daily
BID
19
Q
furosemide (use)
A
- edema
- heart failure
- hypertension
20
Q
furosemide (counseling)
A
- sun sensitivity
- decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++)
- dizziness upon standing
- avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)
21
Q
spironolactone (brand)
A
aldactone