medications Flashcards
meds
take at night
agressive behavior
COPD
leukotriene
rinse mouth and spit out after each use
COPD
glucocorticoids
anti-inflammatory
immunosupressant
take with food to avoid GI upset
COPD
prednisone
2 puffs every 4 hours
tachycardia
palpatations
tremors
dizziness
COPD
bronchodilator
2 puffs every 6 hours
COPD
anticholenergics
smooth muscle relaxer
do not drink caffeine
theophylline toxicity
vomiting
arrythmias
seizures
COPD
Methylxanthine
monitor pt for 30 min after administration
blood diarrhea
Pneumonia
beta lactum
deep IM
monitor pt for 30 min after administration
similar chemical as PNC
pneumonia
cephlasporin
avoid sun
tendon rupture
pneumonia
quinilones
take with a full glass of water to thin mucus
pneumonia
expectorant
respiratory deprression
altered mental status
pneumonia
antitussives
don’t use more than 3 days
can cause rebound reaction
pneumonia
decongestant
avoid grapejuice
empty stomach
ototoxicity
pneumonia
macrolides
6/9 months of treatment
use b6 for neuropathy
TB
isonidzid inh
bodily fluids may turn reddish orange
sunsensitivity
jaundice
TB
rifampin