MISCELLANEOUS Flashcards
OPIOID ANTAGONIST
nalaxone (Narcan)
ACETAMINOPHEN INDICATION
analgesia, antipyretic, (combo w/ NSAID to reduce NSAID dose)
ACETAMINOPHEN ROA
PO, IV, rectal
ACETAMINOPHEN TRADE NAME
Tylenol
ACETAMINOPHEN MOA
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in CNS
ACETAMINOPHEN AE
hepatotoxicity (esp w/ alcohol/high doses)
ACETAMINOPHEN OTHER
usually safer than NSAIDS for elderly; watch out for unintentional overdose
GABA analog, anticonvulsant
gabapentin (Neurontin)
GABAPENTIN INDICATION
neuropathic pain
GABAPENTIN ROA
PO
GABAPENTIN MOA
bind to alpha 2-delta subunit of a alcium channel to block its effects
GABAPENTIN AE
dizziness, drowsiness
GABAPENTIN PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
higher chance of experiencing fall (due to dizziness)
GABAPENTIN OTHER
common due to cost; C5 drug in 3 states
AZATHIOPRINE DRUG CLASS
Immunosuppresant
AZATHIOPRINE INDICATION
SLE
AZATHIOPRINE ROA
PO, injectible
AZATHIOPRINE MOA
decrease the immune response so the body doesn’t “attack itself”
AZATHIOPRINE A/E
N/V
AZATHIOPRINE PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
Lupus infection control: wash hands, clean equipment, etc. Photosensitivity.
AZATHIOPRINE OTHER
boxed warnings: serious infection, secondary malignancy
hyaluronate: what is the brand/trade name for hyaluronate?
Synvisc, Gel-One, Orthovisc
HYALURONATE INDICATION
Osteoarthritis
HYALURONATE ROA
injection
HYALURONATE MOA
viscoelastic solution to provide joint lubrication
HYALURONATE AE
injection site pain, swelling, rash
HYALURONATE PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
mindful of swelling, rash following injections
HYALURONATE OTHER
also used for cosmetic purposes (lip, hand augmentation)
