PT Considerations Drug List 1-5 Flashcards
NSAID PT considerations
impacts muscle repair, injury recovery, and cartilage repair. caution against overuse and during Resistance training
Opioid PT specific considerations
maximize PT scheduling to maximize pain relief,
be aware of fall risk
Fentanyl PT specific considerations
w/patches avoid using heat/hot pack
Hydromorphone PT specific considerations
develop tolerance to all except constipation, miosis. Generally taken with a laxative
Gabapentin PT specific considerations
higher chance of experiencing fall (due to dizziness)
Corticosteroids PT specific considerations
diabetic pts can experience massive changes in blood sugar
PT specific consideration for all DMARDs
keep pt hydrated
methotrexate PT specific consideration
careful w/strengthening, stretching, deep tissue work.
Lupus infection control (wash hands, etc.)
Photo-sensitivity
methotrexate PK/PD considerations
combo MTX w/another DMARD increase efficacy (but also toxicity).
Give folic acid to reduce GI, hepatic and hematology toxicity
Sulfasalazine PK/PD considerations
DMARDS + high-dose steroids = catabolic effect
Azathioprine PT specific considerations
lupus infection control: wash hands, clean equipment, etx. Photosensitivity
Hyaluronate PT specific considerations
mindful of swelling, rash following injections
Anesthesia PT specific considerations
NM weakness,
prolonged drowsiness,
potential fall risk,
impaired airway clearance
what drug is usually safer than NSAIDs or elderly?
Acetaminophen
what drug class would be prescribed for short-term RA treatment?
corticosteroids
