Things to let the patient know about Flashcards
1
Q
Sertraline
A
may worsen suicidal ideation for 4 weeks
2
Q
Rivaroxaban
A
should be taken with food
3
Q
When starting an ACEi
A
small rise in creatinine expected <20%
4
Q
How to know if the diuretic is working
A
monitor weight
5
Q
How to know if heart failure treatment is working
A
monitor exercise tolerance
6
Q
Drugs taken weekly
A
methotrexate
bisphosphonates
7
Q
Bisphosphonates
A
sit upright for 30 mins after taking
take wit plenty of water, on an empty stomach, 30 mins before breakfast
reflux is a red flag
8
Q
usually taken at night
A
statins
amitriptyline
9
Q
carbimazole
A
alert doctor if you get a sore throat
