Medication List 8: Diabetes Flashcards

1
Q

brand name for omega-3-fatty acids

A

Lovaza

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2
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common strengths for omega-3-fatty acids

A

1 g

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3
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common frequency for omega-3-fatty acids

A

4g once daily
2g twice daily

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4
Q

indications/uses of omega-3-fatty acids

A

hypertriglyceridemia

dietary supplementary

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5
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counseling tips for omega-3-fatty acids

A

burping and taste disturbances

swallow whole; do not open

refrigerate to reduce taste and smell

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6
Q

brand name for fenofibrate

A

trilipix, tricor

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7
Q

common strengths for fenofibrate

A

45, 48, 138, 145 mg

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8
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common frequency of fenofibrate

A

daily

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9
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indications/uses of fenofibrate

A

hypertriglyceridemia

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10
Q

counseling tips for fenofibrate

A

increased liver enzymes

discontinue if gallstones form

photosensitivity

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11
Q

brand name for atorvastatin

A

lipitor

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12
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common strengths for atorvastatin

A

10, 20, 40, 80 mg

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13
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common frequency for atorvastitin

A

daily

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14
Q

indications/uses of atorvastatin

A

hyperlipidemia
reduce ldl cholesterol
reduce triglycerides
increase hdl cholesterol

cardiovascular disease prevention

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15
Q

counseling tips for statins

A

increased liver enzymes

report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine –> rhabdomyolysis

avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)

contraindicated in pregnancy

diarrhea

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16
Q

brand name for rosuvastatin

A

crestor

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17
Q

common strengths of rosuvastatin

A

5, 10, 20, 40 mg

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18
Q

common frequency of rosuvastatin

A

daily

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19
Q

indications/use of rosuvastatin

A

hyperlipidemia
reduce ldl cholesterol
reduce triglycerides
increase hdl cholesterol

cardiovascular disease prevention

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20
Q

brand name for ezetimibe

A

zetia

21
Q

common strength of ezetimibe

A

10 mg

22
Q

common frequency of ezetimibe

A

daily

23
Q

indication/uses of ezetimibe

A

hyperlipidemia

24
Q

counseling tips of ezetimibe

A

increased liver enzymes

diarrhea

25
Q

brand name for insulin lispro (rapid acting)

A

humalog

26
Q

common strength for insulin lispro (rapid acting)

A

100 units/mL

27
Q

common frequency of insulin lispro (rapid acting)

A

individualized dosing - inject 15 min before or immediately after meals

28
Q

indications uses of insulin lispro (rapid acting)

A

type I and type II diabetes

29
Q

counseling tips for insulin products

A

low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)

refrigerate unopened vials

discard after 28 days if at room temperature

let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection

rotate injection sites

30
Q

brand name for insulin glargine (long acting)

A

lantus

31
Q

common strength of insulin glargine (long acting)

A

100 units/mL

32
Q

common frequency of insulin glargine (long acting)

A

individualized dosing - once daily

33
Q

indications/uses of insulin glargine (long acting)

A

type I and II diabetes

34
Q

brand name of metformin

A

glucophage

35
Q

common strength of metformin

A

500, 850, 1000 mg

36
Q

common frequency of metformin

A

bid or tid

max: 2550 mg/day

37
Q

indications/uses of meformin

A

type II diabetes

pcos

weight loss

38
Q

counseling tips for metformin

A

diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain

take with food

titrate dose up weekly (to reduce upset stomach, diarrhea)

long term use can cause vitamin b-12 deficiency

39
Q

brand name for dapagliflozin

A

farxiga

40
Q

common strengths of dapagliflozin

A

5, 10 mg

41
Q

common frequency of dapagliflozin

A

daily

42
Q

indications/uses of dapagliflozin

A

type II diabetes

chronic kidney disease

heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

43
Q

counseling tips for dapagliflozin

A

urinary tract infection

increased urine output

decreased blood pressure

44
Q

brand name for liraglutide

A

victoza, saxenda

45
Q

common strength of liraglutide

A

18mg/3mL

46
Q

common frequency of liraglutide

A

0.6 mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8 mg daily for diabetes, 3 mg daily for weight management

47
Q

indications/uses of liraglutide

A

type II diabetes

weight management

48
Q

counseling tips for liraglutide

A

low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)

rotate injection sites

diarrhea

nausea

headache