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NSAID AE

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  1. GI (N/V, dyspepsia, ulcers, bleed
  2. nephrotoxicity
  3. hepatotoxicity
  4. CV risk
  5. increased BP
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Opioid AE

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constipation

respiratory depression

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Anesthesia AE

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  1. NM weakness (fall risk)

2. impaired airway clearance (decreased mucociliary clearance)

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Antibiotics AE

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diarrhea

clindamycin may result in C.Diff

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5
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digoxin treats

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CHF

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digoxin AE

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  1. anorexia
  2. NV
  3. visual changes
  4. cardiac arrythmias
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beta blockers treats

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CHF, HTN, angina, arrythmia, post MI

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beta blockers AE

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  1. bronchoconstriction
  2. bradycardia
  3. reduced exercise capacity
  4. arrythmia
  5. angina
  6. MI
  7. dizziness
  8. OH
  9. depression, fatigue
  10. sexual dysfunction
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9
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ACEi treats

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HTN
CHF
post MI
post CVA
kidney disease
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Acei AE

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  1. dry cough
  2. hypotension
  3. dizziness
  4. hyperkalemia
  5. angioedema
  6. renal failure (rare)
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11
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Acei are contraindicated when taking what type of medicine?

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NSAIDS

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warfarin AE

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  1. bleeding

2. intracranial bleed

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13
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Furosemide is also known as

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Lasix

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14
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Furosemide treats

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Loop Diuretic:

HTN

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Furosemide AE

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  1. dehydration
  2. hypokalemia
  3. hyponatremia
  4. hypocalcemia
  5. ototoxicity
  6. hyperglycemia
  7. increased LDLs
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Calcium channel blockers AE:

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  1. HA
  2. Dizziness
  3. Hypotension
  4. Bradycardia
  5. Reflex tachycardia
  6. Sweating
  7. Tremor
  8. Flushing
  9. Constipation
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Organic nitrates AE:

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Reflex tachycardia
Dizziness
OH
Weakness

18
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Thiazide diuretic AE

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Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypercalcemia
Ototoxicity
Hyperglycemia
Increased LDLs
19
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K sparing diuretics AE

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Hyperkalemia
Nausea
Lethargy
Mental confusion

20
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Beta 2 agonists AE

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  1. tachycardia
  2. tremor
  3. hypokalemia
21
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anticholinergic dilators AE

22
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Covid Treatments

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  1. remdesivir
  2. dexemethasone
  3. antithrombotic therapy
  4. vitamin C
  5. vitamin D
  6. zinc
23
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Remdesivir

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antiviral agent

only FDA approved treatment for COVID

recommended for use in hospitals for pts who require supplemental O2

24
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Dexamethasone

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corticosteroid

improves survival in hospitalized patients who require supp O2

greatest effect in pts who require mech vent.

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