Meds

Question 1

carisoprodol (Soma)

Answer 1

carisoprodol (Soma)

PO

TX muscle pain and discomfort, a muscle relaxant, combined with NSAIDs for pain relief

use up to 3 weeks

onset 30 minutes, duration 4 to 6 hours

AX HA, dizziness, sleepiness

Question 2

hydrocortisone to treat psoriasis

Answer 2

hydrocortisone to treat psoriasis (Cortisporin)

topical corticosteroid

use lowest effective dose, avoid prolonged use, use occlusive dressing applied to affected area

CX primary bacterial infections or fungal infections

Question 3

cimetidine (Tagamet)

Answer 3

TX acid reflux

geri pt may experience neuropsychiatric changes

Question 4

digoxin

Answer 4

TX arrhythmia, BP support in CHF

geri pt more likely to have toxicity

SX of toxicity halo, GI SX like n/v/d, abd pain, arrhythmia (but not afib or aflutter)