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Pharm 2: Immune, Endocrine, Renal Flashcards

1
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nebulized medication to treat and prevent PCP

A

pentamidine (NebuPent)

30-45 min/dose

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Nsg intervention and things to monitor (4) for pt on pentamidine

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Nsg-frequent movement for distribution

Monitor:

BP (severe HoTN)
EKG
Hypoglycemia
BUN/creatinine (nephrotoxicity)

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3
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do not give this with pentamidine and why

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e-mycin

r/f fatal dysrhythmias

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Possible AE of metronidazole (6)

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dark urine
nvd/c  -  take with food
oral/vaginal candidiasis
decreased WBCs and plts 
disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol
increased r/f bleeding with coumadin
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NNRTI

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inhibits reverse transcriptase before virus enters nucleus
nevirapine (Viramune)
kills good and bad cells

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AE of nevirapine (Viramune)

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flu-like s/s
abn LFTs
SJS

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NRTI

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zidovudine (AZT)–inhibits reverse transcriptase in nucleus

treat and prevent maternal transmission of HIV

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8
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keep pt upright while administering and 30 min after giving

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AZT

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9
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biggest AE of HIV treatment in general

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leukopenia

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biggest AE of AZT

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macrocytic anemia

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11
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when using benadryl avoid

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alcohol, will increase sedation effect

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antihistamines aka

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H1 blockers–block H1 receptors, which decreases histamine release and results in less mucus production

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13
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acyclovir (Zovirax) treats

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Herpes viruses: HSV, herpes zoster, varicella

AIDS pts more likely to get HSV infection

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doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is an antineoplastic that also treats

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Kaposi’s Sarcoma

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15
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doxorubicin admin (2)

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increase fluids 2000-3000/day

anti-emetic 45 min before dose

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16
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gown, gloves, and mask when handling med and urine

for pts on this med

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doxorubicin

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17
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this med can cause red urine, hair loss, cellulitis

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doxorubicin

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antibiotic used to treat/prevent PCP

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sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (SMX-TMP) (Bactrim)

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19
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Bactrim admin

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take with food and full glass of water

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AE of Bactrim

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r/f SJS and hypersensitivity reaction
nephrotoxicity- monitor BUN/creatinine
photosensitivity
crystalluria and stones–increase fluids

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cyclosporine (Sandimmune)

action and indications

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inhibits T cell activation
prevention and treatment of organ transplant rejection (used with steroids)
severe RA
unlabeled–UC

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22
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avoid grapefruit/juice with this med because it can increase absorption and lead to toxicity

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cyclosporine

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23
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this med causes increased r/f skin cancer due to decreased immunity and photosensitivity

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cyclosporine

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azathioprine (Imuran)

action and indications

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blocks T cell proliferation
prevent transplant rejection (in combo with cyclosporine and steroids)
severe RA unresponsive to other meds

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25
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watch for this with pt on Imuran

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bleeding, causes thrombocytopenia

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26
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admin of Imuran

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give with or after meals to decrease nausea

omit missed dose

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27
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drug interactions with steroids

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vaccines
NSAIDS/EtOH (increase r/f gastric bleeding)
coumadin
K-depleting agents (increased K loss)

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28
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synthetic ACTH; stimulates release from adrenals of cortisol, aldosterone, androgens

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Cosyntropin

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AE of Cosynropin

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can cause edema and HTN

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30
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meds that mimic GH; indications

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somatropin and somatrem

hypopituitary dwarfism

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31
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AE of somatropin

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hypothyroidism

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32
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fludrocortisone (Florinef) indications

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adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison’s disease; corticosteroid but used for mineralocorticoid effects, which it also has (Na retention and K excretion)

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33
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Florinef AE

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edema, HTN, HF, hypokalemia

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34
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med that inhibits GH release (synthetic somatostatin); indications

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octreotide (Sandostatin)

treatment of carcinoid tumors/crisis and acromegaly

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35
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powerful vasoconstrictor that mimics ADH; used in emergency cardiac arrest

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vasopressin

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36
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with vasopressin, monitor for

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IV site infiltration, can cause necrosis

37
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synthetic ADH; indications

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desmopressing (DDAVP)

DI; nocturnal enuresis; pt should show decrease in UO

38
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synthetic T4 and effects

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levothyroxine (Synthroid)

treat hypothyroidism and increase force of heart contraction; decreases TSH levels; lifelong therapy

39
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most significant AE of Synthroid

A

cardiac dysrhythmia/palpitations, first dose tachycardia

40
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treatment for HTN secondary to thyroid storm

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propanolol (Inderal)

41
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AE of Cosynropin

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can cause edema and HTN

42
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meds that mimic GH; indications

A

somatropin and somatrem

hypopituitary dwarfism

43
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AE of somatropin

A

hypothyroidism

44
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fludrocortisone (Florinef) indications

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adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison’s disease; corticosteroid but used for mineralocorticoid effects, which it also has (Na retention and K excretion)

45
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Florinef AE

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edema, HTN, HF, hypokalemia

46
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med that inhibits GH release (synthetic somatostatin); indications

A

octreotide (Sandostatin)

treatment of carcinoid tumors/crisis and acromegaly

47
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powerful vasoconstrictor that mimics ADH; used in emergency cardiac arrest

A

vasopressin

48
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with vasopressin, monitor for

A

IV site infiltration, can cause necrosis

49
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synthetic ADH; indications

A

desmopressing (DDAVP)

DI; nocturnal enuresis; pt should show decrease in UO

50
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synthetic T4 and effects

A

levothyroxine (Synthroid)

treat hypothyroidism and increase force of heart contraction; decreases TSH levels; lifelong therapy

51
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most significant AE of Synthroid

A

cardiac dysrhythmia/palpitations, first dose tachycardia

52
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treatment for HTN secondary to thyroid storm

A

propanolol (Inderal)

52
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

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Diuretics that promote Na, K, and HCO3 excretion by inhibiting carbonic anhydrase

53
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor suffix and indications

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-Zolamide

Glaucoma, edema, epilepsy, high altitude sickness

54
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AE of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

A

Metabolic acidosis

55
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Block Na and Cl reabsorption in ascending loop of Henle causing extensive diuresis; decrease preload and after load and increase K excretion

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Furosemide (Lasix)

56
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This diuretic can be used in severe renal disease

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Lasix

57
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Lasix AE

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Dehydration, hyponatremia and hypovolemia, leading to HoTN
Metabolic alkalosis
Ototoxicity
Hypokalemia

Increased BG and uric acid, decreased Ca and Mg

58
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Increased r/f digoxin toxicity when used with

A

NonK sparing diuretics

S\s: a/n/v, visual halos, bradycardia

59
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most water resorption, urine concentration takes place in

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Loop of Henle

60
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Potassium sparing diuretics, AKA

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Aldosterone receptor antagonists

Block aldosterone receptors in DCT and CD resulting in loss of Na and water and retention of K.

61
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Indications for K-sparing diuretics

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Used with loop diuretics to level out K with diuresis

HF, hyperaldosteronism

62
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AE of K-sparing diuretics

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Hyperkalemia (can lead to bradycardia, 3rd degree HB and cardiac arrest)

Spironolactone–muscle weakness and nausea; impotence in men and irregular menses and breast enlargement in women

63
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Interactions with K-sparing diuretics

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+lithium: increased r/f toxicity

+ ACE inhibitors, or K supplements: increased r/f hyperkalemia

64
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Block reabsorption of Na and Cl in DCT; promote diuresis in functioning kidneys

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Thiazide diuretics

65
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AE of Thiazides diuretics includes altered levels of

A

K: decreased

Ca, lipids, glucose, uric acid

66
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High K foods

A

Spinach
Tomatoes
Avocado
Cantaloupe

67
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Promote diuresis by increasing plasma osmolarity, which increases the volume of fluid in the tubule

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Osmotic diuretics
Mannitol: IV
Glycerol: PO

68
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Xanthines cause diuresis by

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Cardiotonic and vasopressor effects

69
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This type of diuretic is given
in the oliguric phase of renal failure,
To promote excretion of toxins,
And to reduce cerebral edema/IICP

A

Osmotic diuretics

70
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Danger of K sparing diuretics and CRF

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Very high K

71
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Therapeutic digoxin level

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1.7-2.0

72
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S/s of hypokalemia

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Anorexia, nausea
Lethargy, muscle weakness
Confusion
Hypotension

73
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Effects of hyperkalemia

A

Vfib, cardiac arrest

74
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Ways to reduce K level

A

Restrict intake
Insulin and glucose
Kayexalate
Dialysis

75
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S/s hypernatremia

A 
Edema, HTN
Red flushed skin; dry mucous membranes 
Fever
Thirst
Decreased urine output
76
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Treatment for hypernatremia

A

Restrict Na
Fluids–D5W or D10W
Diuretics

77
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Best way to assess for fluid retention

A

Daily weight

78
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Treats fungal meningitis in HIV pts

A

Amphotericin B

79
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Potentially lethal AE of Amphotericin B

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Hypokalemia, especially after first dose

80
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Treatment for HIV related oral/eso/systemic candidiasis

A

Fluconazole

81
Q

Monitor these labs while on Bactrim

A

Kidney function

82
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Signs desmopressin therapy is effective

A

Reduced thirst and reduced urinary output

84
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Treatment for hyponatremia

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Sodium rich foods-tomato juice, beef broth

Free water restriction

85
Q

vasoactive drug used in low doses to treat anaphylactic shock

A

epinephrine

86
Q

prevents/treats CMV in HIV + and immunocompromised patients

A

ganciclovir (Cytovene)

87
Q

Meds on this test that can cause SJS (3)

A

nevirapine (Viramune)=NTRI
Bactrim
fluconazole

88
Q

effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa

A

metronidazole (Flagyl)

89
Q

r/f capillary leak syndrome with

A

Interleukins

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