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Medicine: Medication List Flashcards

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Keflex (cephalexin)

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500mg
1 tab PO q12h, #28
Staph and strep; no MRSA cov’g
Renal dosing required

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Augmentin (amoxicilin/clavulanate)

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500/125mg
1 tab PO q12h, #28
Staph; no MRSA cov’g
Good for PCN-resistant organisms not cov’d by Keflex

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Kefzol (cefazolin)

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1g

IV pre-op for sx prophylaxis 30-60min prior to sx per SCIP protocols

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Cipro (ciprofloxacin)

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500mg
1 tab PO q12h, #28
Soft tissue Gr+ and Gr- organisms
Antipseudomonal
Commonly combined with clinda=broad spectrum for DM foot
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Cleocin (clindamycin)

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300mg
1 tab PO q6h, #56
Soft tissue Gr+ ANAEROBIC cov'g
Commonly combined w/ Cipro-->DM foot
SCIP=bacterial prophylaxis w/ sx=600mg IV
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Bactrim DS (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)

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160/800mg
1 tab PO q12h, #28
Soft tissue and bone infection
MRSA cov’g (however, w/ incr resistance)

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Zyvox (linezolid)

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600mg
1 tab PO q12h, #28
MRSA (good IV–>PO drug from MRSA when transitioning from hospital to outpatient w/o need for PICC line)
Also, VRE (Vanco-Resistant Enterococcus) cov’g

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Vancomycin

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1g
IV q12h
MRSA; no pseudomonal cov’g
Must be given 2h prior to incision when utilized for pre-op bacerial prophylaxis

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Invanz (ertapenem)

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1g
IV q24h
Skin infections including complicated DM foot
Broad spectrum w/ no pseudomonal or MRSA cov’g

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Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam)

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3.375g
IV q6h
Broad spectrum for DM foot
Pseudomonal cov'g
NO MRSA cov'g
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Unasyn (ampicillin/sulbactam)

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3g
IV q6h
Broad spectrum Gr +&- and anerobes
Skin and bone infection
No MRSA or pseudomonal cov'g
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Motrin (ibuprofen)

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800mg
1 tab PO q6h, #120
Non-selective COX inhibitor

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Celebrex (celecoxib)

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200mg
1 tab PO qd, #30
Selective COX-2 inhibitor
Contraindicated if sulfa allergy

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Naprosyn (naproxen)

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500mg
1 tab PO bid, #60
Non-selective COX inhibitor

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Indocin (indomethacin)

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50mg
1 tab PO tid, #42
Very irritating to stomach
Gout (2 week course)

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Toradol (ketoralac)

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10mg
1 tab PO q6h, #20
Not to utilize beyond 5d due to renal toxicity
Contraindicated if h/o asthma

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

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50mg

at onset of reaction

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Tylenol w/ codeine (APAP/codeine)

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300/30mg

1-2 tabs PO q6h, #114

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Vicodin (hydrocodone/APAP)

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5/300mg

1-2 tabs PO q6h, #40

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Ultram (tramadol)

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50mg
1 tab PO q6h prn pain, #56
Limits NE/serotonin uptake

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Nucynta (tapentadol)

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50mg
1 tab PO q8h prn pain, #40
Acute pain relief opioid that does not produce euphoria

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Narcan (naloxone)

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0.1-0.2mg
IV q3min prn
Opioid reversal

23
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MS Contin ER (morphine sulfate ER)

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15mg
1 tab PO q12h, #28
Also 2-10mg IV for acute/mod pain q2-6h

24
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Percocet (oxycodone/APAP)

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5/325mg

1-2 tabs PO q6h prn pain, #40

25
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PCA-morphine sulfate

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1mg/ml
PCA q10min
CAUTION: compromised renal fxn=incr in 2ry metabolites that can cause erratic and delusional behavior

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PCA-dilaudid

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0.1mg/ml
PCA q10min
No active 2ry metabolites produced

27
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Versed (midazolam)

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1mg

IV for pre-op sedation

28
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Ambien (zolpidem)

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5mg
1 tab PO qhs prn insomnia, #14
Can be given for insomnia w/ post-op pain

29
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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)

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10mg
1 tab PO tid, #40
Pain assoc w/ muscle spasm
Joint distraction, ex-fix distraction re-alignment, spasms after major tendon sx

30
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Valium (diazepam)

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5mg
1 tab PO tid, #40
Pain assoc w/ muscle spasm
Joint distraction, ex-fix distraction re-alignment, spasms after major tendon sx
Also used for anxiety, pre-op sedation, EtOH withdrawl S&S

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Cymbalta (duloxetine)

A

60mg
1 tab PO qd, #30
Peripheral neuropathy
Contraindicated in glaucoma and psych illness

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Neurontin (gabapentin)

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300mg
Tapered dose: 300mg qd Day1, then 300mg bid Day2, then 300mg tid Day3
Incr up to max dose of 1200mg/day

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Lyrica (pregabalin)

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50mg
1 tab PO tid, #90
May incr to 100mg tid

34
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Lamisil (terbinafine)

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250mg
1 tab PO qd, #90
LFT should be normal prior to therapy

35
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Lotrisone (clotrimazole/betamethasone)

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1% cream

Apply to feet daily, #45g tube

36
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Naftin

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1% cream

Apply to feet daily, #15g tube

37
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Loprox/Penlac (ciclopirox)

A

8% Solution

Apply to nails qhs and remove w/ EtOH q7days, #6.6mls

38
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Clecin T (clindamycin topical)

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1% gel
Apply bid between digits, #45g tube
Used for 2ry interdigital bacterial infections assoc w/ Tinea pedis

39
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Medrol dose pack (methylprednisolone)

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Taper dose of steroid over 6 days, from 24mg Day1 down to 4mg/day

40
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Phenergan (promethazine)

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25mg
1 tab PO q6h, #12
Post-op nausea
Potentiates opioid effect of narcotics=caution when used in combination

41
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Zofran (ondansetron)

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4mg

1 tab PO q8h prn NV, #12

42
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Prilosec (omeprazole)

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20mg
1 tab PO qd, #30
Gastric ulcer prophylaxis w/ NSAID use in high-risk pts

43
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Lovenox (enoxaparin)

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40mg
SQ qd for DVT prophylaxis w/ immobility
DVT/PE tx for inpatient=1mg/kg SQ q12h

44
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Coumadin (warfarin)

A

5mg
1 tab PO qd, #30
Extended DVT prophylaxis

45
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Heparin

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5000 units

SQ q12h for DVT prophylaxis

46
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What is the max dose of Tylenol (APAP) in 24h?

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4g

46
Q

What does PC stand for, in terms of prescription writing?

A

After Meals

47
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What does AC mean, in terms of prescription writing?

A

Before Meals

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