Muscle Relaxers, Corticosteroids, Migraines Flashcards
1
Q
What are you going to give as a muscle relaxer?
A
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Methocarbamol
- Diazepam
2
Q
What are corticosteroids known for?
A
Reduce Inflammation
and
Reduce Immune system
3
Q
What class of meds has an issue with Cushing’s syndrome?
A
Corticosteroids
4
Q
What are the suffixes for corticosteroids?
A
Dude fighting a fire (anti flame) all “alone”
- olone
- sone
5
Q
What steroidal anti-inflammatory do we use for severe middle ear barotrauma?
A
Prednisone
6
Q
What do antimigraine’s do?
A
Reduces inflammation and acts on trigeminal system
7
Q
What is the suffix for antimigraines?
A
The capTAIN is sailing on a TRIP but has a migraine
- TRIPTAN
8
Q
What were you giving for migraines back in that one place?
A
Sumatriptan
