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Medlist 8 Flashcards

1
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Generic for Lovaza

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omega-3 fatty acids

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Strengths of omega-3 fatty acids

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1g

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Frequency of omega-3 fatty acids

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4g once daily,
2g twice daily

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Indications for omega-3 fatty acids

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  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Dietary supplement
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Tips for omega-3 fatty acids

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  • Burping and taste disturbances
  • Swallow whole; do not open
  • Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
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6
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Generic for Trilipix, Tricor

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fenofibrate

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Strengths of fenofibrate

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45mg,
48mg,
138mg,
145mg

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Frequency of fenofibrate

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daily

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9
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Indications for fenofibrate

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  • Hypertriglyceridemia
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10
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Tips for fenofibrate

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  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Discontinue if gallstones form
  • Photosensitivity
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Generic for Lipitor

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atorvastatin

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Strengths for atorvastatin

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10mg,
20mg,
40mg,
80mg

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13
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Frequency of atorvastatin

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daily

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Indications for atorvastatin

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  • Hyperlipidemia
    o Reduce LDL cholesterol
    o Reduce triglycerides
    o Increase HDL cholesterol
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention
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Tips for atorvastatin

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  • 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
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Generic for Crestor

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rosuvastatin

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17
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Strengths of rosuvastatin

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5mg,
10mg,
20mg,
40mg

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Frequency of rosuvastatin

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daily

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Indications for rosuvastatin

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  • Hyperlipidemia
    o Reduce LDL cholesterol
    o Reduce triglycerides
    o Increase HDL cholesterol
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention
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Tips for rosuvastatin

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  • 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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Generic for Zetia

22
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Strengths of ezetimibe

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Frequency of ezetimibe

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Indications for ezetimibe

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  • Hyperlipidemia
25
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Tips for ezetimibe

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  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Diarrhea
26
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Generic for Humalog

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insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

27
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Strengths of insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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100 units/mL

28
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Frequency of insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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Individualized dosing - Inject 15 min before or immediately after meals

29
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Indications for insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
30
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Tips for insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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  • Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
  • Refrigerate unopened vials
  • Discard after 28 days if at room temp
  • Let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
  • Rotate injection sites
31
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Generic for Lantus

A

insulin glargine (long-acting)

32
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Strengths of insulin glargine (long-acting)

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100 units/mL

33
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Frequency of insulin glargine (long-acting)

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Individualized dosing - once daily

34
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Indications for insulin glargine (long-acting)

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  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
35
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Tips for insulin glargine (long-acting)

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  • Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
  • Refrigerate unopened vials
  • Discard after 28 days if at room temp
  • Let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
  • Rotate injection sites
36
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Generic for Glucophage

37
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Strengths of metformin

A

500mg,
850mg,
1000mg

38
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Frequency of metformin

A

BID or TID

Max:
2550 mg/day

39
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Indications for metformin

A
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Weight loss
40
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Tips for metformin

A
  • Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
  • Take with food
  • Titrate dose up weekly (to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea)
  • Long-term use can cause Vitamin B-12 deficiency
41
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Generic for Farxiga

A

dapagliflozin

42
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Strengths of dapagliflozin

43
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Frequency of dapagliflozin

44
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Indications for dapagliflozin

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  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
45
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Tips for dapagliflozin

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  • Urinary tract infection
  • Increased urine output
  • Decreased blood pressure
46
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Generic for Victoza, Saxenda

A

liraglutide

47
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Strengths for liraglutide

48
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Frequency of liraglutide

A

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

49
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Indications for liraglutide

A
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Weight management
50
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Tips for liraglutide

A
  • Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
  • Rotate injection sites
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Headache

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