Medication List #9 (Cardiovascular) Flashcards

1
Q

clopidogrel brand name

A

Plavix

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2
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clopidogrel common strength

A

75 mg

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3
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clopidogrel common frequency

A

300 mg loading dose then 75 mg QD

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4
Q

clopidogrel indication/use

A

reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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5
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clopidogrel counseling tips and important info

A

-avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
-seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
-avoid abrupt discontinuation

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6
Q

warfarin brand name

A

Coumadin

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7
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warfarin common strengths

A

1 mg, 2 mg, 2.5 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, 5 mg, 6 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg

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8
Q

warfarin common frequency

A

QD

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9
Q

warfarin indications/uses

A

-prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation

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10
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warfarin counseling tips and important info

A

-same as clopidogrel
-keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
-many drug interactions (discuss new medications with pharmacist)
-take missed dose ASAP, but do not double dose on the same day

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11
Q

rivaroxaban brand name

A

Xarelto

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12
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rivaroxaban common strengths

A

2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg

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13
Q

rivaroxaban common frequencies

A

QD, BID

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14
Q

rivaroxaban indications/uses

A

-prevent blood clots
-atrial fibrillation

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15
Q

rivaroxaban counseling tips and important info

A

-seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
-gastroenteritis
-vomiting
-cough (pediatric patients)

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16
Q

furosemide brand name

A

Lasix

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17
Q

furosemide common strengths

A

20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg

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18
Q

furosemide common frequencies

A

QD, BID

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19
Q

furosemide indications/uses

A

-edema
-heart failure
-hypertension

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20
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furosemide counseling tips and important info

A

-sun sensitivity
-decreased electrolytes (Ca2+, K+, Mg2+)
-dizziness upon standing
-avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

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21
Q

spironolactone brand name

A

Aldactone

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22
Q

spironolactone common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

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23
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spironolactone common frequencies

A

QD, BID

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24
Q

spironolactone indications/uses

A

-heart failure
-hypertension
-acne (non-FDA)
-hormone therapy (non-FDA)

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25
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spironolactone counseling tips and important info

A

-gynecomastia
-increased serum potassium
-diarrhea
-irregular menses

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26
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand name

A

Microzide

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27
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) common strengths

A

12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

28
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) common frequency

A

QD

29
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) indications/uses

A

-edema
-hypertension

30
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) counseling tips and important info

A

-sun sensitivity
-dizziness upon standing
-avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)

31
Q

lisinopril brand name

A

Zestril

32
Q

lisinopril brand name

A

Prinivil

33
Q

lisinopril common strengths

A

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg

34
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lisinopril common frequency

A

QD

35
Q

lisinopril indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-heart failure
-heart attack
-migraine prevention

36
Q

lisinopril counseling tips and important info

A

-avoid during pregnancy
-dizziness
-dry cough
-headache
-increases serum potassium

37
Q

losartan brand name

A

Cozaar

38
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losartan common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

39
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losartan common frequency

A

QD

40
Q

losartan indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-heart failure
-diabetic nephropathy

41
Q

losartan counseling tips and important info

A

-avoid during pregnancy
-dizziness
-headache
-increases serum potassium

42
Q

amlodipine brand name

A

Norvasc

43
Q

amlodipine common strengths

A

2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

44
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amlodipine common frequency

A

QD

45
Q

amlodipine indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-management of angina
-Raynaud’s phenomenon

46
Q

amlodipine counseling tips and important info

A

-leg swelling
-headache

47
Q

metoprolol tartrate brand name

A

Lopressor (immediate release)

48
Q

metoprolol tartrate common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

49
Q

metoprolol tartrate common frequency

A

BID

50
Q

metoprolol succinate brand name

A

Toprol XL (extended release)

51
Q

metoprolol succinate common strengths

A

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg

52
Q

metoprolol succinate common frequency

A

QD

53
Q

metoprolol tartrate indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-post-heart attack
-management of angina

54
Q

metoprolol succinate indications/uses

A

-hypertension
-post-heart attack
-heart failure

55
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metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate counseling tips and important info

A

-dizziness
-fatigue (goes away within seven days)
-take with food (better absorption)
-lowers heart rate
-do not discontinue medication abruptly (increased cardiovascular risk)

56
Q

clopidogrel drug category

A

antiplatelet

57
Q

warfarin drug category

A

anticoagulant

58
Q

rivaroxaban drug category

A

anticoagulant

59
Q

furosemide drug category

A

diuretic

60
Q

spironolactone drug category

A

diuretic

61
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) drug category

A

diuretic

62
Q

lisinopril drug category

A

antihypertensive

63
Q

losartan drug category

A

antihypertensive

64
Q

amlodipine drug category

A

antihypertensive

65
Q

metoprolol tartrate drug category

A

antihypertensive

66
Q

metoprolol succinate drug category

A

antihypertensive