Pharm Q's Flashcards
reduction of edema and pulmonary congestion
Furosemide
relief of chest pain
morphine sulfate
relief of an acute asthma attack
albuterol
long term control of asthma in combination with a glucocorticoid
formoterol
decrease in the risk of infection in a client undergoing chemotherapy
filgrastim
improvement in cognition, behavior, and function
Donepezil
control of seizure activity in a client who has epilepsy
carbamazepine
reduction of joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation
methotrexate
prevention of meningitis in a high risk client
meningococcal vaccine
treatment of several foul smelling episodes of diarrhea
metronidazole
Naltrexone
can take this to decrease the risk for relapse by reducing the craving for alcohol
Lorazepam
can take this to decrease the risk for seizures, as well as the intensity of manifestations during alcohol withdrawal
Bupropion
can take this for nicotine cessation and for depression
Buprenophine
can take this for clients that have opioid withdrawals
common side effect associated with benztropine for parkinsons
Intake and out put (anticholinergic)
common side effects of valporic acid for epilepsy
N&V, alopecia, tremors, vertigo, thrombocytopenia
side effects of levodopa for parkinsons
pyschosis, mausea, dizziness, postural hypotension, constipation, dry mouth
side effects of tamoxifen for breast cancer
hot flashes, vaginal bleeding, amenorrhea, mentraual changes, nausea, vomiting, rash, pruitus, osteoporosis, bone pain, fractures
side effect of subQ heparin
decreased platelet count, or thrombocytopenia
severe drug reaction to monitor during the first 10 mins after administering vancomycicn.
development of red man syndrome. consists of flossing, rash of the face, neck, and torso, pruitus, and burning
what are the side effects of simvastatin
myalgia, headache, fatigue, flue like symptoms, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, insomnia and eczema
common side effect of nitroglycerin
headache
side effects of albuterol
tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, dizziness, anxiety, headache, dry mouth
IV ceftiaxone for treatment of pneumonia side effects
neurotoxicity seizures, confusion, twitching
pt takes omeprazole and warfare together and has GERD. why is this bad
omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases gastric acid secretion. when combined with coumadin, omeprazole can actually prolong elimination and increase INR
common side effects of SSRI meds
sexual dysfunction, agitation, dry mouth, headache, nausea and vomititng, insomnia, drowsiness
