Walden

Question 1

Contraindicate in asthma/copd//emphysema, masks signs of hypoglycemia, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, fatigue

Answer 1

Beta blockers

Question 2

Side effect is edema in ankles, arrhythmias, hypotension, headache, dizziness, constipation, flushing, weakness, migraine prophylaxis, drug reaction with grapefruit, preferred for isolated systolic hypertension

Answer 2

CCB

Question 3

Lower Hgb levels in pts with chronic diseases preferred in CHF/diabetes patients, asses renal function, avoid in renal stenosis, hypotension, hyperkalemia

Answer 3

ARBS/ACEI

Question 4

Perform liver function tests, side effect myalgias, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis. Contraindicated with grape fruit juice

Answer 4

Atorvastatin

Question 5

Largest studied drug, lowers potassium, increases gout, increase digoxin toxicity

Answer 5

Thiazides

Question 6

Side effect of gynecomastia

Answer 6

Spironolactone

Question 7

hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hypertriglyceridemia,

hypokalemia. Hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia

Answer 7

Diuretic side effects

Question 8

for headaches

Answer 8

Butterbur

Question 9

Help with memory, circulatory disorders, contraindicated with aspirin/warfarin

Answer 9

Ginkgo bilba

Question 10

for BPH

Answer 10

Saw Palmetto

Question 11

for depression and menopause symptoms

Answer 11

St John Wort

Question 12

anxiety or insomnia affects liver

Answer 12

Kavakava/valerian root

Question 13

Reduce stress, weight loss, sexual dysfunction, lower blood sugars

Answer 13

Ginseng

Question 14

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 14

Ginger

Question 15

Migraines and menstrual cramps

Answer 15

Feverfew

Question 16

Builds immunity

Answer 16

Echinacea

Question 17

Effect on platelets irreversible 15- 20 days, monitor for bleeding, tinnitus, tarry stools, GI irritation

Answer 17

Aspirin

Question 18

Affect GI, renal, cardio, blunts diuretics

Answer 18

NSAIDs

Question 19

NSAID for menstrual pain

Answer 19

Ponstel (Mefenamic acid)

Question 20

Long term use associated with lung, hepatitis, renal

insufficiency, and neuropathy

Answer 20

Macrobid/nitrofurantoin

Question 21

Affects liver enzymes, weight loss, avoid in alcohol drinkers, watch for lactic acidosis, diarrhea and flatulence

Answer 21

Metformin

Question 22

Side effects osteopenia, cataracts

Answer 22

Steroids

Question 23

Benadryl, glipizide, glyburide,
benzodiazepines, thioridazine, mesoridazine, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Elavil, trofanil,
NSAIDS, Ambien, Reglan, mineral oil, PPI’s.

Answer 23

Potentially inappropriate drugs for elderly

Question 24

Tetracyclines, sulfa is iffy, fluoroquinolones, ACE, NSAID, aspirin, any hormonal drugs, Accutane,

Answer 24

Potentially inappropriate drugs for pregnant females