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| Question | Answer | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxymetazoline | look for wrong answer- 2 weeks (should not take meds more than 3 days) | ||
| Fluticasone | Effect: decreases inflammation (long term maintenance drug) | SE: dry mucosa | |
| Rifampin | PT: Take on empty stomach | PT: turns urine and secretions red/orange | AE: hepatotoxicity |
| Tiotropium | Class: Anticholinergic | PT: 1-2 minutes between puffs | Effect: dries up secretions |
| Metformin | stop 24 hrs in contrast | SE: GI discomfort | |
| Pseudoephedrine | Contra: cardiac disease | AE: tachycardia | |
| Guaifenesin | PT: increase 8 glasses of water daily | ||
| Dextromethorphan | For: dry cough | ||
| Propronolol | Contra: bronchospasm patients | for: respiratory issues (affects heart & lungs) | |
| Prozosin | for: peripheral edema | Lab Values: liver enzymes, protein | |
| Metaprolol | Contra: Bradycardia | PT: take w/diuretic | |
| Izoniazid (INH) | AE: peripheral neuropathy | AE: hepatotoxicity | PT: Take 1 hr before meals |
| Low Potassium | 3.1 | ||
| Glargine | PT: take at night time | PT: cant mix with anything | |
| NPH | Take 4 hrs later (8am then at 12pm) | Peak: 4-12hrs Onset:1-2hrs | |
| 70/30 | 70 NPH/ 30 Regular | ||
| Diphenhydramine | SE: can cause drowsiness | ||
| Montelukast | PT: take at night to avoid exercise induced bronchospasms | maintenance drug- not for asthma attacks | AE: suicidal idealization |
| Mannitol | increase urine output/polyuria | Class: Osmostic Diuretic - treats ICP & IOP | |
| Calcitrol | For: parathyroid disease (hypo/hyperthyroidism) | Vitamin D deficiency (hypocalcemia) | |
| Predisone | Inflammatory process will decrease | PT: avoid ppl with respiratory problems | |
| Hydrochlorithiazide | increase K+ diet | Contra: diabetes patient | |
| Glipizide | Action: works on pancreas | ||
| Nifedipine (calcium channel blocker) | Bradycardia- slows HR | SE: Hypotension | |
| Valsartan | ARB | ||
| Acetylcystine | PT: dont take with other drugs & bronchodilators 5 min before | Anidote for tylenol | |
| Glucagon | PT: family needs to know to give when pt is unconscious | ||
| Glucose | PT: give subq | ||
| Fludrocortison | Labs: calcium | ||
| Albuterol | how to take- spacer -inhaler/nebulizer (wait 2 min for second dose | ||
| Exenitide | PT: given 2 times a day with pen | ||
| PTU | rapid pulse | ||
| Beta Blocker- African American | take w/ diuretics | ||
| Propythioracil | Action: makes it harder for the body to use iodine to make thyroid hormone | ||
| Potassium Sparing | AE: Hyperkalemia | PT: Avoid foods high in vitamin K | |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | increases palpitations | Adverse: Tachycardia | Diabetes meds can reduce effect |
| Lisinopril | SE: irritating cough | Class: ACE inhibitor |