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PTCE Flashcard Book (1-20) 6.13.24 not done

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Vicodin (generic)

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Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen

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Vicodin (drug class)

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Narcotic
- relieves pain

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Vicodin (indication)

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Moderate to moderately severe pain relief

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Vicodin (side effects)

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Drowsiness, sedation, dizziness

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Vicodin (all special considerations)

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  • Schedule II habit forming drug
  • Don’t take with acetaminophen (already has acetaminophen in it)
  • Do not take with alcohol
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Nexium (generic)

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Esomeprazole

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Nexium (drug class)

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Proton Pump Inhibitor
- prevents acid buildup
- -prazole indicates PPI

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Nexium (indication)

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GERD, ulcers, heartburn

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Nexium (side effects)

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Diarrhea, headache, hypertension, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence

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Nexium (special considerations)

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  • do not take if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors
  • medication should be taken 30-60 minutes prior to meal
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OxyContin (generic)

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Oxycodone

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OxyContin (drug class)

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Opioid
- relieves pain

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OxyContin (indication)

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Moderate to severe pain

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OxyContin (side effects)

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Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, sweating, flushing, weakness

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OxyContin (special considerations)

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  • Schedule II habit-forming drug
  • Should not take with alcohol
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Protonix (generic)

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Pantoprazole

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Protonix (drug class)

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Proton Pump Inhibitor
- prevents acid buildup
- -prazole distinguishes PPI

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Protonix (indication)

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GERD, ulcers, heartburn

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Protonix (side effects)

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Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence

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Protonix (special considerations)

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-should not take if hypersensitive to other PPIs

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Prilosec (generic)

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Omeprazole

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Prilosec (drug class)

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Proton Pump Inhibitor
- prevents acid buildup
- -prazole distinguishes PPIs

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Prilosec (indication)

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GERD, ulcers

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Prilosec (side effects)

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Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence

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Prilosec (special considerations)

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  • should not take if hypersensitive to other PPIs
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Zocor (generic)

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Simvastatin

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Zocor (drug class)

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Statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA)
- lowers low density lipoprotein (LDL)/ the bad cholesterol
- -statin distinguishes lipid lowering agents (lipids=fats)

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Zocor (inidcation)

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Hypercholesterolemia

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Zocor (side effects)

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Constipation, flatulence, upper respiratory infection

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Zocor (special considerations)

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-avoid drinking more than 1 quart of grapefruit juice
- can lead to hepatic failure (hepa=liver)

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Lipitor (generic)

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Atorvastatin

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Lipitor (drug class)

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Statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, antilipemic

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Lipitor (indication)

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Hypercholesterolemia

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Lipitor (side effects)

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Myopathy, headache, chest pain, insomnia, dizziness, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, arthralgia, sinusitis, flu-like symptoms

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Lipitor (special considerations)

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  • avoid drinking more than 1 quart of grapefruit juice per day
  • avoid excessive alcohol consumption
  • can be taken with food at any time of the day
  • should be on a low-cholesterol diet PRIOR to initiation of the medication and DURING therapy
  • should be discontinued and the physician contacted immediately if the patient experiences muscle pain or brown urine
  • contraindicated in pregnancy
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Duragesic (generic)

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Fentanyl Transdermal

37
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Duragesic (drug class)

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Opioid Analgesic
- relieves pain

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Duragesic (indication)

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Chronic pain

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Duragesic (side effects)

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Asthenia (abnormal weakness/lack of energy), confusion, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting

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Duragesic (special considerations)

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  • Schedule II habit-forming drug
  • has high potential for diversion (illegal distribution
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Zithromax (generic)

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Azithromycin

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Zithromax (drug class)

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Macrolide Antibiotic
- stops bacterial growth by interfering with their ability to make protein
- -romycin distinguishes macrolide antibiotics

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Zithromax (indication)

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Mild to moderate upper respiratory bacterial infections, acute sinusitis, acute otitis media, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, pneumonia

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Zithromax (side effects)

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Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain

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Zithromax (special considerations)

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  • patient should not take this medication with pimozide
  • patient should complete the full course of therapy
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