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MEDS Flashcards

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Bupropion (Zybcin)

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Aid w/ smoking cessation. Increase dose slowly. Not given longer than 12weeks.

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Duloxetine

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Used to treat depression BUT can be used to treat pain that can occur in people with Diabetes

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Lithium

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Toxic Level >2
** Should not be taken with Furosemide (Diuretic)
Toxicity = blurred vision, tinnitus, slurred speech, vomiting, diarrhea
Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day

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Benztropine

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**Contraindicated = pt's with glaucoma - causes IOP, which can lead to blindness/vision loss
Treatment = Parkinson's disease
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5
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Lispro

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SHORT ACTING INSULIN

Ex. elevated sugar

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Humulin- R Insulin

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Regular Insulin

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Glucagon

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Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar)

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Isotretinoin

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treats= Severe acne

***monthly pregnancy test is required for a re-fill

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Gabapentin

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Anticonvulsant

also used for neuropathic pain syndrome

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Heparin Antidote

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Protamine Sulfate

Which lab is drawn? PTT (30-40secs)

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Warfarin Antidote

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Vitamin K
Which lab is drawn? PT/INR
expected 2-3 clients w/ afib, DVT, pul emb
*** NOTE = ORALLY NOT IV form

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diphenhydramine

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Antihistamine

side effects = urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness

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Salmeterol

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Long acting beta2 - prevention of asthma attack

*** TAKE EVERYDAY

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14
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cholinergic crisis

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antidote = atropine sulfate

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15
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Diabetes insipidus

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Vasopressin

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GOUT

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acute attack - colchicine, indomethacin, prednisone

chronic =

17
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Oral Bisphosphonates

ex = alendronate ??

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Osteoarthritis 
**notify jaw pain
Take w/ full glass of water
30 mins before meals
stay up right for 30 mins
18
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Methotrexate

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Lupus
*** TAKE WITH FOLIC ACID to decrease GI distress
& hepatic toxicity
CBC done regularly

19
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Opioid Antidote

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Naloxone

20
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Potassium Iodine Drops

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mix med in juice or milk

21
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Haloperidol

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antipsychotic med
treats = schizo, aggressive/agitated behavior
common s/e = N/V, diarrhea, dry mouth, insomnia, blurred vision.

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