MEDS Flashcards
Bupropion (Zybcin)
Aid w/ smoking cessation. Increase dose slowly. Not given longer than 12weeks.
Duloxetine
Used to treat depression BUT can be used to treat pain that can occur in people with Diabetes
Lithium
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
Benztropine
**Contraindicated = pt's with glaucoma - causes IOP, which can lead to blindness/vision loss Treatment = Parkinson's disease
Lispro
SHORT ACTING INSULIN
Ex. elevated sugar
Humulin- R Insulin
Regular Insulin
Glucagon
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar)
Isotretinoin
treats= Severe acne
***monthly pregnancy test is required for a re-fill
Gabapentin
Anticonvulsant
also used for neuropathic pain syndrome
Heparin Antidote
Protamine Sulfate
Which lab is drawn? PTT (30-40secs)
Warfarin Antidote
Vitamin K
Which lab is drawn? PT/INR
expected 2-3 clients w/ afib, DVT, pul emb
*** NOTE = ORALLY NOT IV form
diphenhydramine
Antihistamine
side effects = urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness
Salmeterol
Long acting beta2 - prevention of asthma attack
*** TAKE EVERYDAY
cholinergic crisis
antidote = atropine sulfate
Diabetes insipidus
Vasopressin
GOUT
acute attack - colchicine, indomethacin, prednisone
chronic =
Oral Bisphosphonates
ex = alendronate ??
Osteoarthritis **notify jaw pain Take w/ full glass of water 30 mins before meals stay up right for 30 mins
Methotrexate
Lupus
*** TAKE WITH FOLIC ACID to decrease GI distress
& hepatic toxicity
CBC done regularly
Opioid Antidote
Naloxone
Potassium Iodine Drops
mix med in juice or milk
Haloperidol
antipsychotic med
treats = schizo, aggressive/agitated behavior
common s/e = N/V, diarrhea, dry mouth, insomnia, blurred vision.
