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Medications for RA
Methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine
Medications for Gout
For acute attack…
Colchicine
For gout prevention…–Allopurinol
Phantom limb pain: treat
mirror therapy, SSRIs, gabapentin, psychological care
What is the primary diagnostic test for a stroke or suspected stroke?
Computed Tomography (CT scan) is the primary diagnostic test used after a stroke.
Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Benzodiazepines … Rapid acting IV medications
Lorazepam [Ativan]
Diazepam [Valium]
2) Long-acting drugs
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
C DIFF IV MED
METRONIDAZOLE
TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE
PH
7.35-7.45
CO2
35-45
pO2
80-100
HCO3
22-26
02 SAT
95-100
ASTHMA Treatment for acute exacerbation?
Short acting beta agonist (ex. Albuterol)
Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (SAMA) - Given with SABA … Ipratropium [Atrovent]
Corticosteroids – to suppress inflammation and immune response…Methylprednisone
ASTHMA Treatment for long term management
Inhaled corticosteroids – to ↓ hyperresponsiveness & ↓ mucus …Beclomethasone, Budesonide, Fluticasone
Long Actingβ-Adrenergic agonists (LABA)…Salmeterol [Severent]
Long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilators…Tiotropium [Spiriva]
Leukotriene modifiers – block bronchoconstriction…Zafirlukast [Accolate], Montelukast [Singulair]
COPD
Difficulty getting air OUT (↓FEV)
gi meds May be taken daily
Bulk-forming laxatives
Methylcellulose (Citrucel), Psyllium (Metamucil)
Stool softeners
Docusate (Colace)
Saline and osmotic solutions
Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
Stimulants
Senna (Senokot)
gi meds Should only be taken as needed
*Can cause dependence
Stool lubricants
Mineral Oil Enema (Fleet’s)
Saline and osmotic solutions
Magnesium citrate, milk of magnesia
Lactulose (Chronulac)
Stimulants
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
Treatment for C. Diff
IV metronidazole & oral vancomycin
Fecal Incontinence testing
Sensitivity (tests for pressure sensitivity of rectum, hyposensitivity can cause fecal incontinence
), H&P, rectal exam
constipation Medications that do not cause dependence
Bulk-forming laxatives, stool softeners, Miralax, & Senna
constipation Medications that do not cause dependence
Stool lubricants – Mineral Oil Enema
Saline and osmotic solutions – Magnesium citrate, milk of magnesia, lactulose
Bowel stimulants – Biscodyl suppository
order of gi
ileium, ascending colon, transverse, sigmoid
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) meds
Finasteride [Proscar]Dutasteride [Avodart]
Sildosin [Rapaflo]Alfuzosin [Uroxatral]Tamsulosin [Flomax]
