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PTCE Flashcard Book (20-40) 6.20.24

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  1. Flonase (generic)
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Fluticasone intranasal

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Flonase (drug class)

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Corticosteroid, intranasal
- reduces inflammation and mucus production

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Flonase (indications)

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Allergic and nonallergic nasal symptoms

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Flonase (side effects)

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Headache, upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, allergic rhinitis, dysphonia

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Flonase (special considerations)

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  • patients with recent nasal injury or surgery should avoid this medication
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  1. Xanax (generic)
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Alprazolam

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Xanax (drug class)

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Benzodiazepine
- produces sedation, induces sleep (hypnotic), reduces anxiety (anxiolytic), reduces convulsions (anticonvulsant), and relaxes muscles
- -olam distinguishes benzodiazepines from other drugs

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Xanax (indications)

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Anxiety, panic disorders

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Xanax (side effects)

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Drowsiness, depression, headache, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth

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Xanax (special considerations)

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  • this is a Schedule IV habit-forming drug
  • should not be taken with alcohol
  • patients should be alerted to not discontinue this medication abruptly
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  1. Flomax (generic)
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Tamsulosin HCL

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  1. Flomax (drug class)
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Alpha blocker or alpha antagonist
- blocks alpha receptors, resulting in vasoconstriction and decreased gastrointestinal motility

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  1. Flomax (indication)
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

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  1. Flomax (side effects)
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Hypotension, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, nasal congestion, drowsiness

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  1. Flomax (special considerations)
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-the first dose of this medication may cause loss of consciousness. the patient should be alerted to avoid standing up quickly upon initiation of this medication.
-shouldn’t be taken with alcohol

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  1. Crestor (generic)
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Rosuvastatin

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  1. Crestor (drug class)
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Statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- lowers low density lipoprotein (LDL)/Cholesterol
- -statin distinguishes lipid lowering agents from other drug classes

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  1. Crestor (indication)
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Hypercholesterolemia

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  1. Crestor (side effects)
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Hypotension, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, nasal congestion, drowsiness

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  1. Crestor (special indications)
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-avoid excessive drinking of alcohol and grapefruit juice
- can be taken any time of day
- should be discontinued and physician contacted if patient experiences muscle pain or brown urine
- contraindicated in pregnancy

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  1. Glucophage (generic)
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Metformin

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