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MISCELLANEOUS Flashcards

1
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OPIOID ANTAGONIST

A

nalaxone (Narcan)

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ACETAMINOPHEN INDICATION

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analgesia, antipyretic, (combo w/ NSAID to reduce NSAID dose)

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ACETAMINOPHEN ROA

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PO, IV, rectal

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ACETAMINOPHEN TRADE NAME

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Tylenol

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ACETAMINOPHEN MOA

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inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in CNS

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ACETAMINOPHEN AE

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hepatotoxicity (esp w/ alcohol/high doses)

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ACETAMINOPHEN OTHER

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usually safer than NSAIDS for elderly; watch out for unintentional overdose

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GABA analog, anticonvulsant

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gabapentin (Neurontin)

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GABAPENTIN INDICATION

A

neuropathic pain

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GABAPENTIN ROA

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PO

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GABAPENTIN MOA

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bind to alpha 2-delta subunit of a alcium channel to block its effects

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GABAPENTIN AE

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dizziness, drowsiness

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GABAPENTIN PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

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higher chance of experiencing fall (due to dizziness)

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14
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GABAPENTIN OTHER

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common due to cost; C5 drug in 3 states

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15
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AZATHIOPRINE DRUG CLASS

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Immunosuppresant

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AZATHIOPRINE INDICATION

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SLE

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AZATHIOPRINE ROA

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PO, injectible

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AZATHIOPRINE MOA

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decrease the immune response so the body doesn’t “attack itself”

19
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AZATHIOPRINE A/E

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N/V

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AZATHIOPRINE PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

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Lupus infection control: wash hands, clean equipment, etc. Photosensitivity.

21
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AZATHIOPRINE OTHER

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boxed warnings: serious infection, secondary malignancy

22
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hyaluronate: what is the brand/trade name for hyaluronate?

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Synvisc, Gel-One, Orthovisc

23
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HYALURONATE INDICATION

A

Osteoarthritis

24
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HYALURONATE ROA

A

injection

25
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HYALURONATE MOA

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viscoelastic solution to provide joint lubrication

26
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HYALURONATE AE

A

injection site pain, swelling, rash

27
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HYALURONATE PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

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mindful of swelling, rash following injections

28
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HYALURONATE OTHER

A

also used for cosmetic purposes (lip, hand augmentation)

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