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Medications seen during PT

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a.c.   before meals  
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b.i.d.   twice a day  
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c   with  
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e.m.p.   as directed  
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h.s.   at bedtime  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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p.c.   after meals  
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p.o.   by mouth  
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p.r.n.   when required  
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q.i.d.   four times a day  
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t.i.d.   three times a day  
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Antiarrhythmics meds   Amiodarone (Cordarone) Digoxin (Lanoxin)  
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PT Considerations for Antiarrhythmics   Monitor for orthostatic hypotension Amiodarone can cause toxicity Digoxin toxicity=visual disturbances  
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Anticoagulants meds   Warfarin (Coumadin)  
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PT Considerations for Anticoagulants   Excessive bleeding Do NOT perform deep-tissue massage Use fall precautions  
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NSAIDS & aspirin can cause increase of bleeding AVOID using with....   Coumadin  
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Vitamin K is an antidote for...   Coumadin toxicity  
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INR (International Normalized Ratio)   goal is usually 2-3 for majority of patients  
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Antihypertensives   used for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias & ischemic heart disease  
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Adrenergic agonists   Clonidine (Catapres)  
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Adrenergic antagonists   'sin'  
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ACE inhibitors   'pril'  
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ARB's   'sartan'  
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Beta Blockers   'ol'  
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Calcium Channel Blockers   'pine'  
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Diurectics   Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) Furosemide (Lasix) Spironolactone (Aldactone)  
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors   'mi'  
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Nitrates   Nitroglycerin (NTG)  
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Renin inhibitors   'ren'  
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Vasodilators   Hydralazine (Apresoline)  
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PT considerations-Antihypertensives   All can cause orthostatic hypotension ACE & ARB can cause angioedema  
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Beta blockers & calcium channel blockers can...   prevent the heart rate from increasing in response to exercise  
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Antiplatelet Agents are used for prevention of   coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease & prevention of thrombosis following stent placement  
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PT considerations for Antiplatelet   monitor for increased bleeding  
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Lipid-lowering agents   used for the treatment of dyslipidemia  
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Statins meds   Lipitor  
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PT considerations for Statins   pts reporting muscle pain unrelated to exercise should be referred to their physician  
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Pressor meds   Dopamine  
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Pressors are typically used....   in the ICU setting  
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Thrombolytics are used for...   clot lysis during heart attack  
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Steroids are used for   the stabilization of the inflammatory response in the respirator tract in patients with asthma & COPD  
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Steroids meds   'one' Dexamethasone hydrocortisone prednisone  
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PT considerations for Steroids   increases in BP & blood glucose avoid modalities that increase risk of bruising or skin tears Risk of osteoporosis w/chronic use  
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Antihistamines are used to...   decrease inflammation & bronchoconstriction  
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Antihistamine meds   Cetrizine (Zyrtec) diphenhydramine (Beadryl) fexofenadine (Allegra) loratidine (Alavert, Claritin)  
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PT considerations for Antihitamines   drowsiness is common  
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Bronchodilators are used for ....   relieft of bronchospasm associated with COPD, asthma & exercise-induced bronchospasm  
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Beta 2 Agonists short-acting (rescue inhalers)   Albuterol (proventil, ventolin)  
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PT considerations for Bronchodilators   30 minutes before therapy minimize the use of the rescue inhalers  
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DMARDS Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs are used for....   rhumatoid arthritis prevent & reduce joint damage & preserve joint integrity & function  
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DMARDS meds   Humira  
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PT considerations for DMARDS   potent anti-inflammatories that can also cause immonosuppression  
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Antianxiety meds (Benzodiazepines)   'am' Alprazolam (xanax) clonazepam (klonopin) diazepam (valium)  
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Sedative-hypnotic agents are used as:   sleep aids  
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Sedative-hypnotic meds   eszopiclone (lunesta) zolpidem (ambien)  
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PT considerations for Sedatives...   can cause drowsiness & may make the pt more prone for falls  
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Anticonvulsants are used for   treatment & prevention of seizures  
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anticonvulsant meds   phenytoin (dilantin) pregabalin (lyrica) phobarbital (barbital, luminol, solfoton)  
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pt considerations for anticonvulsants   pts may develop inability to sweat and overheat, keep them hydrated  
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antidepressant (SSRI'S) selective secrotonin reuptake inhibitors   fluoxetine (prozac, sarafem) paroxetine (paxil) sertraline (zoloft)  
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antidepressant (SNRI) serotonin-norepinphrine reuptake inhibitor meds   duloextine (Cymbalta)  
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PT considerations for antidepressants   TCA's are deadly in overdose  
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TCA =   Tricyclic antidepressants  
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Antipsychotic meds   aripiprazole (abilify)  
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pt considerations for antipsychotics   Tardive dyskinesia is irreversible  
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Parkinson's meds   Levodopa/carbidopa (sinemet)  
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pt considerations for parkinsons   onset of action for Sinemet is 30 minutes and 60 minutes for Sinemet CR  
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Antimetics are used for...   prevention & treatment of nausea & vomiting (chemo)  
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antimetic meds   ondansetron (zofran)  
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pt considerations for antimetics   nausea & vomiting is common for first 24 hours post chemo  
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pt considerations for Chemo   blood counts are at nadir (lowest point) 7 days after  
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Antacids used for...   treatment of GERD & heartburn  
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pt considerations for antacids   magnesium containing antacids can cause diarrhea. calcium & aluminum can cause constipation  
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antidiarrheal meds can cause   sedation  
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Histamine used for...   treatment of GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease  
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pt considerations for histamine...   report any new sign & symptoms of GI upset or bleeding  
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Laxatives are used for   treatment of constipation  
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laxative meds   methlcellulose (citrucel)  
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proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used for   acid suuppression in the treatment of GERD, heartburn, petic ulcer disease  
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PPI meds   omeprazole (prilosec) lansoprazole (prevacid)  
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BPH =   Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy  
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pt considerations for BPH   monitor for othostasis  
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pt considerations for oral contraceptives   monitor for serious adverse effects (venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)  
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Antibiotic meds   penicillins  
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pt considerations for fluoroquinolones   photosensitivity  
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Clindamycin has a high incidence of..   C.Difficile colitis (contageous) symptoms include severe diarrhea, blood in the stool and foul smell  
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Antitubercular meds are used for   treatment of mycobacterial infections including tuberculosis  
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antiretroviral agents are used in   treatment of HIV/AIDS  
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pt considerations for antiretroviral agents   use Universal Precautions (avoid direct contact with blood/body fluids)  
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signs & symptoms of hyperglycemia   polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue  
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PT considerations for hypoglycemic   blood glucose should be managed high blood sugar (>250) low blood sugar (<100) normal (80-120)  
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Hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism med   levothyroxine (levothroid, levoxyl, synthroid)  
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NSAIDS are used for   to treat mild to moderate pain & inflammation  
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NSAIDS meds   ibuprofen (motrin, advil) naproxen (anaprox, naprosyn, aleve)  
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pt considerations for NSAIDS   tylenol is not an anti-inflammatory  
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol, abbreviated APAP) what is max dose   4 grams per day  
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Systemic opioids are used to treat..   moderate to severe pain  
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systemic opioid meds   hyromophone (dilaudid) morphine (MS contin, roxanol)  
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naloxone (narcan) antagonist used to   treat overdose  
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PT considerations for systemic opioids   sonstipation, sedation, nausea & vomiting are the most common side effects  
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