Renal/GU Flashcards
Muscarinic antagonists and Anticholinergic drugs are used for what?
urinary urgency, frequency
Oxybutynin, Enablex, Detrol are used for?
overactive bladder
Most meds for overactive bladders have adverse effects of?
constipation, QT interval
Adverse effects of ferrous sulfate
teeth staining, GI disturbances, n/v diarrhea, shock
what drugs interact with oral iron?
antacids, tetracycline, ascorbic acid
Iron given IV adverse effects
hypotension, headache, fever
Erythropoietin is always used in conjunction with what?
IV iron (sodium gluconate complex) in patients with anemia who have CKD
Causes of Vit B12 deficiencies
megaloblastic anemia, neurologic damage, GI disturbances
what tests should you do to find Vit B12 feficiency
plasma B12, Schilling test
Adverse effects of Vit B12
hypokalemia
where is folic acid absorbed?
small intestine