Therapeutic effects Flashcards
Hyper/hypo function drugs
“Excessive doses of drugs used to treat hyper/hypofunction tend to produce oppisite dissorder
avoid overexertion in pt with decreased CO and hypotnesion caused by hypothyroidism
excessive doses of calcium supp for parathyroid dys can alter CV function –> arrhythmias
take advantage of weight-bearing activities to stim bone formation and be aware when high impact activities should be avoided (osteoporosis)”
type 2 diabetes drugs
"Beneficial effects of exercise dont put someone in a hypolgycemic state monitor blood glucose levels - below 100 eat snack - above 300 NO PT - monitor 6-12 hours after exercise keep sugary drink/snack GOOD FOOT WEAR avoid heat/massage to area that was recently injected"
Parkinson’s disease Drugs
“Timing of PT session
effects of exercise
long term med use and disease progression”
MS Tx drugs
“FATIGUE
corticosteriod Tx
disease modifying drugs can have substantial AEs”
alzheimers drugs
“Beware of potential AE with meds
communicate behavoiral issues to healthcare providers
timing of PT”
antidepressants drugs
”"”advantages/disadvantages for each class
continuous Tx most effective
monitor BP and HR
TCA’s and SSRI’s may cause tremor
sedation may limit participation in PT””
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anxiety drugs
“benzo disturb sleep cylce
overall sedative effect may hinder PT participaiton”
schizophrenia drugs
"CV abnormalities heat intolerance Rehab concerns for EPS akathisia pseudoparkinsonism tardive dyskinesia dystonia"
Bipolar drugs
“Lithium has significant AE’s and potential for tox
be aware of changes in symptoms, worsening”
ADHD drugs
“monitor vital signs
beware of loss of appatite
monitor behavoir and attention span”
