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Medications part 3 Flashcards

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Tamiflu (for flu) is

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

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Antihypertensive: indications

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Stage 1 Hypertension: diastolic readings consistently above 90-99 mmHg or systolic above 140-159 mmHg. (Stage 2 characterized by consistent diastolic reading > 100 mmHg or systolic > 160 mmHg.)

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Antihypertensive: adverse reactions (9)

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varied: ~changes in fluid balance ~heart rate ~myocardial contractility ~fatigue ~orthostatic hypotension ~headache ~nausea ~cough ~dizziness

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Treatment for angina pectoris: special consideration for rehab

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patients with stable angina (angina brought on by physical exertion) should have nitroglycerin on hand during therapy sessions; monitor for pain, fatigue, or changes in vital signs

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Treatment for CHF: indications

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impaired cardiac pumping ability due to decreased cardiac muscle function, fluid overload, or valve deterioration

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What med is for shingles and herpes?

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Acyclovir (an antiviral/antiretroviral)

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Retrovir (for HIV) is

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

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Isoptin (verapamil) is

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Antihypertensive

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Treatment for angina pectoris: adverse reactions (5)

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uneven heart rate, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

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Treatment for CHF: special consideration for rehab

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look for signs of acute CHF (dyspnea, rales, cough, frothy sputum), signs of toxicity, or unusual fatigue, weakness, or peripheral edema

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Norvir (for HIV) is

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

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Benicar (Olmesartan) is

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Antihypertensive

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Digoxin is

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Treatment for CHF:

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Lasix (furosemide) is

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Antihypertensive

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Procardia (nifedipine) is

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Antihypertensive

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Specific condition(s) given as examples for antivirals/anti-retrovirals: (5)

(list what med is used for each if you want)

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  1. Herpes/Shingles
    • Acyclovir
  2. HepB
    • Adefovir
  3. HIV
    • Norvir
    • Retrovir
  4. Flu
    1. Tamaflu
  5. Mono
    1. Valomaciclovir
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what does adefovir treat?

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HepB

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

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Norvasc (amlodipine) is

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Antihypertensive

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what med is for HIV?

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  1. Norvir
  2. Retrovir

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: indications (6)

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herpes virus, chicken pox, shingles, cytomegalovirus (CMV), influenza, HIV (a retrovirus).

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Treatment for CHF: common brands/ types (4)

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~beta blockers ~diuretics ~calcium channel blockers ~Digoxin (from foxglove plant) - stimulates forceful heart muscle contraction.

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: adverse reactions (4)

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nausea, diarrhea, rash, decreased renal function. Some meds will lower white blood cell count. Many of these meds will interact w/other drugs.

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what med is for flu?

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Tamaflu

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

19
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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals are (act)

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work by inactivating the enzymes needed for viral replication

20
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what does acyclovir treat?

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herpes and shingles

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

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Antihypertensive: common brands (10)

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~Diovan (Valsartan) ~Benicar (Olmesartan) ~Lotensin (Benazepril) ~Avapro (Irbesartan) ~Norvasc (amlodipine) ~Procardia (nifedipine) ~Isoptin (verapamil) ~Lasix (furosemide) ~Captopril ~Ramipril

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what does Norvir treat?

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HIV

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

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Avapro (Irbesartan) is

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Antihypertensive

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what med is for HepB?

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Adefovir

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

27
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Ramipril is

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Antihypertensive

28
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Adefovir (HepB) is

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

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Valomaciclovir (for mononucleosis) is

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

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Treatment for angina pectoris: common brands

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Nitroglycerine, a potent vasodilator. (Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers may also be prescribed to reduce heart’s workload.)

30
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Nitroglycerine is

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Treatment for angina pectoris

31
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Antihypertensive are (act)

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reduce blood pressure by reducing blood volume (acting as diuretic), reducing arterial pressure (acting as vasodilators, typically ACE inhibitors or calcium channel blockers).

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what does Valomaciclovir treat?

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mono

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

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Diovan (Valsartan) is

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Antihypertensive

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: common brands (6)

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~Tamiflu (for flu), ~Acyclovir (for herpes and shingles) ~Retrovir (for HIV) ~Norvir (for HIV) ~Adefovir (HepB) ~Valomaciclovir (for mononucleosis)

36
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Treatment for CHF: adverse reactions

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Digoxin overdose not uncommon and toxicity can be fatal. Look for GI distress (nausea/vomiting), heart rhythm disturbances, delirium.

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Captopril is

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Antihypertensive

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals: special consideration for rehab

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monitor for adverse reactions

41
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Antihypertensive: special considerations for rehab

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systemic heat or whirlpool may cause excessive vasodilation; exercise tolerance may be impaired; postural changes may cause orthostatic hypotension

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Treatment for angina pectoris: Indications

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acute or chronic angina pectoris

43
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Lotensin (Benazepril) is

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Antihypertensive

44
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what does retrovir treat?

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HIV

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

45
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what med is for mono?

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Valomaciclovir

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

47
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what does tamaflu treat?

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flu

(antiviral/antiretroviral)

48
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Acyclovir (for herpes and shingles) is

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Antiviral/ Antiretrovirals

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