Sep 2 Flashcards
TCA example
Amitriptyline
TCA SE
A, B, C, D, E Anticholinergic Blurred vision Constipation Drowsy Euphoria
How to identify a Benzo
contain “zep” in the name
4 uses for Benzos
- pre op
- sz
- alcohol WD
- help when someone fighting the ventilator
MAOI SE
htn crisis (avoid tyramine)
MAOI things to avoid
BAR (banana, avocado, raisins)
organ meat
yogurt, cottage cheese, caffeine
Lithium SE, the 3 Ps
Pee, poop, paresthesia
Lithium TE
Tremor
Metallic Taste
Severe diarrhea
Top lithium intervention
give fluids
Lithium: what do you monitor regarding Na levels
decreased Na = toxicity
increased Na = under medicated
SSRI SE
ABCDEI Anticholinergic Blurred vision Constipation Drowsy Euphoria Insomnia
Haloperidol
1st gen anti psyc
NMS
Neuro malignant syndrome-
- Crazy high temp
- to prevent in the elderly, give 1/2 the dose
- Medical emergency
Difference between NMS and EPS
NMS has the high temp
Clozapine
2nd gen aka atypical
Clozapine SE
decreased WBC
How to identify 2nd gen anti psycs
they end in zapine
If a patient is on sertraline, you will likely need to do what
lower the dose of all other medications
Serotonin Syndrone
Sad Head
Sweating
Apprehension
Dizzy
Headache
Sertraline + Warfarin
you will bleed out
Total weight gain during pregnancy
28 lbs (plus or minus 3)
weight gain in the first trimester
1 lbs each month (total of 3 lbs)
weight gain in the 2nd trimester
1 lbs each week
When is the fundus palpable
week 12 (2nd trimester)