Pharmacology Flashcards
Therapeutic effect of tizanidine when pt reports
Decreased muscle spasms
Meds for exacerbation of Bell’s palsy
Prednisone -helps decrease facial nerve inflammation
Valacyclovir (antiviral)—linked to herpes virus
Bupropion
Atypical antidepressant primarily indicated in major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, smoking cessation and antidepressant -induced smoking cessation
Contraindications of bupropion
Anorexia nervosa because it causes weight loss
And epilepsy cause it can cause seizures
PTU (propylthiouracil)
Antithyroid medication prescribed for hyperthyroidism
What foods to avoid with hyperthyroidism
Foods with iodine
A concern when someone is taking PTU
It may cause serious hepatic injury
Baseline LFT should be obtained and monitored when taking
Vancomycin , furosemide and diltiazem all are contraindicatied in pt with
Renal insufficiency - these meds are nephro toxic
What is important to monitor when a pt is taking isoniazid for pulmonary tuberculosis ?
Liver enzymes - it is liver toxic
Uses of alendronate with osteoporosis
Inhibits bind resorption
Ketolorac uses
Decrease pain and tempature
Ketolorac uses
Decrease pain and tempature
Mirtazapine
Tetracycline antidepressant that causes increase in serotonin and norepinephrine - used for depression and anxiety , insomnia
Methylergonovine
Alkaloid med used to treat pp hemorrhage
It causes vasoconstriction therefore decreasing bleeding
Common adverse effect of methylergonovine
Hypertension
Lithium user should be instructed to avoid
Dehydration and hyponatremia so avoid diuretics such as thiazide because it will increase lithium
Lithium user should be instructed to avoid
Dehydration and hyponatremia so avoid diuretics such as thiazide because it will increase lithium
Albuterol is a bronchodilator that is used for asthma exacerbations. What is it contraindicated in?
Someone with hypokalemia because it lowers serum potassium
Valsartan
Is an angiotensin renin blocker. It is prescribed for CHF and HTN. It antagonizes angiotensin II receptors preventing the binding of angiotensin II to the receptors therefore reducing bp and cardiomegaly
Metronidazole
Client should be advised to not mix alcohol while taking this medication
It can cause diarrhea , abd pain , N&v and dizziness
Client should wait 3 days after the prescription is complete before drinking any alcohol
Antidote for benzo
Flumazenil
Ketorolac
NSAID should be avoided for those who CVD due to potential to trigger cardio event such as MI
What’s meds to avoid when taking lithium
NSAID, ace inhibitors and diuretics
Ketorolac
NSAID should be avoided for those who CVD due to potential to trigger cardio event such as MI
