Meds Flashcards by Devin McDonnell

CNS acting muscle relaxants and side effects

Baclofen + Cyclobenzaprine

Side effects: Dizzy/drowsy/mm weakness

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primary muscle relaxer that is used to treat muscle spasticity (stiffness and spasms) caused by conditions such as a spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis

Hint: Daniel Gray

Dantrolene (Sodium Dantrium)

Side effects: Drowsy/Dizzy/mm weakness; visual disturbance

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Opioid Side effects

Bradycardia, Resp. Depression

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Side effects of NSAIDS

Ibuprofen (motrin), Naproxen, and Diclofenac

dizziness, tinnitis, upset stomach

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steroid side effects?

Mood + Visual changes, rapid weight gain, fragile tendons/ligaments

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METHOTREXATE is a Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)

Used to?

suppress the immune and/or inflammatory systems.

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Thiazide, Furosemide, Spiroalactone are examples of what class of drug?

Who might use?

Diuretics -> Hypertension, Edema, CHF/CKD

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Which diuretic may cause arrythmias?

Thiazide (indicated for CHF)

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Indications for Beta-Blockers? End in?

Main side effects

Indications: HTN, arrythmia, CHF; Heart attack prevention

Metroprolol (Lopressor); Labetalol (Trandate); Acebutolol (Sectral)
ending in -LOL*

Bradycardia, OrthoHypo

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Side effects of prednisone? (Deltasone)

Fragile skin/bones, water retention, HA

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Purpose of Alpha-Blockers?
Doxa/Prazo- OSIN*

HTN management!

Side effects: Low BP, SOB, dizziness

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Which HTN drug is a Vasodilator?

Side effects include: Tachycardia, Anxiety, nasea/vom

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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AngioTENSION-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are medications that help….

Benazepril/Captopril/Enalapril (-PRIL)

Side effects?

relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure.

Side effects: Dry cough, tachycardia, confusion, drowsiness

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Proton pump inhibitors are used to manage…

Ends in -???

side effects?

GERD

-Azole (Esomeprazole/Omeprazole) (Nexium/Prilosec)

Side effects = Tachycardia, confusion, dizziness

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Calcium channel blockers treat ?

HTN, Arryhtmia, Chest pain

Examples: Diltiazem, Felodipine, Verapramil

Side effects: SOB, palpitations, swelling, drowsy/dizzy

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Which thyroid disease is levothyroxine for? Side effects?

“Levo for hypo”

Side effects: As if HYPERthyroid! Insomnia, irritability, poundings Heart

Most common drug for Diabetes type 2? Side effects?

Metformin

Side effects: Drowsiness, slow HR

What is Glibenclamide is used to treat ?

Diabetes (II)

Side effects: HYPOglycemia, weight gain

Phenobarbital is for….

side effects?

Seizures

Side effects: Memory loss, irritability, drowsiness

Carbamazepine…

What for?

Side effects?

sounds like Carbonada, Guy’s favorite!

Seizures

Side effects: Clumsy, dizzy, drowsy

Topiramate is a broad-spectrum..?

Anticonvulsant and Nerve pain medication

Seizures; Migrane; neuropathic pain; fibromyalgia

Side effects: Fatigue, dizzy, NUMBNESS bc of reduced nerve conduction

Pregabalin (Lyrica) is a _____ Analog used for ___/____

Side effects?

GABA analog: reduces neuron excitability

used for seizure/nerve pain/Fibromyalgia

side effects: Mood swings, Weight gain, Blurred vision

Diazepam/Lorazepam; what do they amplify and treat?

(nickname?)

“Benzos”; enhance effects of GABA in CNS

anxiety, insomnia, and seizure

What drug is for Parkinsons?

Side effects/Overdose s/s

Levodopa

Side effects: Tremor, mm stiffness, confusion

OD s/s: severe dizziness, irregular heartbeat, agitation

Gabapentine is for...

seizures! numbness, blurred vision, tiredness, drowsy/dizzy

x is one of the most common anticoagulants and is used frequently after a total joint replacement for the first several weeks.

Warfarin used to stop clots from forming, but increase hemorrhage risk

Anti-arthritic agents and anti-inflammatories (gluticocoricoid drugs) such as * betamethasone * cortisone * dexamethasone * hydrocortisone * methylprednisolone * prednisolone * prednisone * triamcinolone have catabolic effects on what?

Bone, skin, tendon - CAUTION ON AGGRESSIVE STRENGTHENING AND STRETCHING

Cerebellar side effects such as ataxia are common with what type of drugs?

Anti-Epileptics

What should be closely monitored with pts on levodopa?

Blood Pressure - increased risk for hypo-ortho/falls

Why should perceived exertion ratings be used with pts on beta blockers? * Acebutolol. * Atenolol (Tenormin) * Bisoprolol (Zebeta) * Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) * Nadolol (Corgard) * Nebivolol (Bystolic) * Propranolo

Diminished HR response to exercise

AnytiArrythmic agents require increased awareness of what risk? * amiodarone * flecainide * ibutilide (Corvert), which can only be given through IV. * lidocaine (Xylocaine), which can only be given through IV. * procainamide * propafenone * quinidine * tocainide=

Ortho-hypo - Fall risk

pts taking diuretics may experience ??? exercises or modalities that produce widespread ??? should be avoided

fatigue and mm weakness d/t decreased fluid and electrolytes widespread vasodilation should be avoided d/t increased risk of ortho hypo

Signs of toxicity to respiratory agents

Tremor, confusion, arrythmia

Mucolytic and expectorant drugs should be taken how long before chest decompression therapies

30-60 mins beforehand

Pts on anti-anxiety drugs should not schedule theraputic exercise when? what risk increases generally?

A few hours after drug dose, d/t drowsiness general increase for fall risk

Common side effects of antipsychotic drugs

extrapyramidal s/s such as abnormal movement patters (dyskinesia, dystonia) be alert for changes in posture or balance and notify doc

* An irregular or fast heartbeat. * Fatigue. * Pale skin. * Shakiness. * Anxiety. * Sweating. * Hunger. * Irritability. Pt has Diabetes 2 what to do?

Offer a snack rest reduce workload next session and make sure pt eats carbs snack 30 mins before monitor for seizures, insulin shock