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Meds Flashcards

1
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CNS acting muscle relaxants and side effects

A

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

A

Dantrolene (Sodium Dantrium)

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

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Opioid Side effects

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Bradycardia, Resp. Depression

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Side effects of NSAIDS

Ibuprofen (motrin), Naproxen, and Diclofenac

A

dizziness, tinnitis, upset stomach

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5
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steroid side effects?

A

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

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METHOTREXATE is a Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)

Used to?

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suppress the immune and/or inflammatory systems.

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

Who might use?

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Diuretics -> Hypertension, Edema, CHF/CKD

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Which diuretic may cause arrythmias?

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Thiazide (indicated for CHF)

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Indications for Beta-Blockers? End in?

Main side effects

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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)

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Fragile skin/bones, water retention, HA

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

A

HTN management!

Side effects: Low BP, SOB, dizziness

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12
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Which HTN drug is a Vasodilator?

Side effects include: Tachycardia, Anxiety, nasea/vom

A

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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

Benazepril/Captopril/Enalapril (-PRIL)

Side effects?

A

relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure.

Side effects: Dry cough, tachycardia, confusion, drowsiness

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14
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Proton pump inhibitors are used to manage…

Ends in -???

side effects?

A

GERD

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

Side effects = Tachycardia, confusion, dizziness

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15
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Calcium channel blockers treat ?

A

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?

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“Levo for hypo”

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

17
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Most common drug for Diabetes type 2? Side effects?

A

Metformin

Side effects: Drowsiness, slow HR

18
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What is Glibenclamide is used to treat ?

A

Diabetes (II)

Side effects: HYPOglycemia, weight gain

19
Q

Phenobarbital is for….

side effects?

A

Seizures

Side effects: Memory loss, irritability, drowsiness

20
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Carbamazepine…

What for?

Side effects?

A

sounds like Carbonada, Guy’s favorite!

Seizures

Side effects: Clumsy, dizzy, drowsy

21
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Topiramate is a broad-spectrum..?

A

Anticonvulsant and Nerve pain medication

Seizures; Migrane; neuropathic pain; fibromyalgia

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

22
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Pregabalin (Lyrica) is a _____ Analog used for ___/____

Side effects?

A

GABA analog: reduces neuron excitability

used for seizure/nerve pain/Fibromyalgia

side effects: Mood swings, Weight gain, Blurred vision

23
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Diazepam/Lorazepam; what do they amplify and treat?

(nickname?)

A

“Benzos”; enhance effects of GABA in CNS

anxiety, insomnia, and seizure

24
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What drug is for Parkinsons?

Side effects/Overdose s/s

A

Levodopa

Side effects: Tremor, mm stiffness, confusion

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

25
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Gabapentine is for…

A

seizures!

numbness, blurred vision, tiredness, drowsy/dizzy

26
Q

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

A

Warfarin

used to stop clots from forming, but increase hemorrhage risk

27
Q

Anti-arthritic agents and anti-inflammatories (gluticocoricoid drugs) such as

  • betamethasone
  • cortisone
  • dexamethasone
  • hydrocortisone
  • methylprednisolone
  • prednisolone
  • prednisone
  • triamcinolone

have catabolic effects on what?

A

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

28
Q

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

A

Anti-Epileptics

29
Q

What should be closely monitored with pts on levodopa?

A

Blood Pressure - increased risk for hypo-ortho/falls

30
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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
A

Diminished HR response to exercise

31
Q

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=
A

Ortho-hypo - Fall risk

32
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pts taking diuretics may experience ???

exercises or modalities that produce widespread ??? should be avoided

A

fatigue and mm weakness d/t decreased fluid and electrolytes

widespread vasodilation should be avoided d/t increased risk of ortho hypo

33
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Signs of toxicity to respiratory agents

A

Tremor, confusion, arrythmia

34
Q

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

A

30-60 mins beforehand

35
Q

Pts on anti-anxiety drugs should not schedule theraputic exercise when?

what risk increases generally?

A

A few hours after drug dose, d/t drowsiness

general increase for fall risk

36
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Common side effects of antipsychotic drugs

A

extrapyramidal s/s such as abnormal movement patters (dyskinesia, dystonia)

be alert for changes in posture or balance and notify doc

37
Q
  • An irregular or fast heartbeat.
  • Fatigue.
  • Pale skin.
  • Shakiness.
  • Anxiety.
  • Sweating.
  • Hunger.
  • Irritability.

Pt has Diabetes 2

what to do?

A

Offer a snack

rest

reduce workload next session and make sure pt eats carbs snack 30 mins before

monitor for seizures, insulin shock

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