Week 4 Lab Quiz Flashcards
Amlodipine (brand)
Norvasc
Amlodipine (indication)
Hypertension
Angina
Amlodipine (dosage)
1 qd
Amlodipine (adverse effects)
Peripheral edema
Pulmonary edema
Amlodipine (counseling)
May cause dizziness at initiation of therapy
Avoid alcohol while taking this med
Amitriptyline (brand)
Elavil
Amitriptyline (indication)
Neuropathic pain
Fibromyalgia
Migraine/headache
PTSD
Amitriptyline (dosage)
1 qhs
Amitriptyline (adverse effects)
Sedation
Amitriptyline (counseling)
Avoid activities requiring mental alertness until effects are realized
Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants
Benazepril (brand)
Lotensin
Benazepril (indication)
Hypertension
Benazepril (dosage)
1 qd
Benazepril (adverse effects)
Generally well tolerated
Benazepril (counseling)
Contact doctor if experiencing dry cough
Take at the same time daily
Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes
May cause dizziness that may worsen if dehydrated
Cefdinir (brand)
Omnicef
Cefdinir (indication)
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Community acquired pneumonia
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Bronchitis
Otitis media
Cefdinir (dosage)
1 bid 10d
Cefdinir (adverse effects)
Diarrhea
Cefdinir (counseling)
Take until completion
Symptoms should improve within 2-3d
Do not take with antacids, vitamins, or iron
Furosemide (brand)
Lasix
Furosemide (indication)
Edema
Furosemide (dosage)
1 qd