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ADN 11B: Drugs Common Submodule

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OINTMENTS/CREAMS   show
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show Locally acting eye drops or ointments. Many. give carefully. avoid touching cornea with tube/dropper. wear gloves. have patient look away from medication when instilling.  
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show Calcium. Ferrous Sulfate (FeSO4, Iron). Zinc (Zinca Pak).  
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show dietary supplement/electrolyte replacement. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. monitor for constipation.  
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Ferrous Sulfate   show
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Zinc   show
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show Thiamine (Vitamin B1). Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol). Vitamin E Tocopheryl (Aquavit E). Folate/Folic Acid (Fovite). Multivitamins.  
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Thiamine   show
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show Vitamin C. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. water soluble. stimulate collagen formation and tissue repair.  
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show Ergocalciferol. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. fat soluble. aids in absorption of calcium. stimulates skeletal growth.  
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show Aquavit E. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. fat soluble. maintains RBC integrity. anti-oxidant. inhibits platelet aggregation.  
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Multivitamins   show
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show Corticosteroid. for immunosuppression. give w food. side fx: GI upset, mood changes, increased (appetite, susceptibility to infection, glucose levels), delayed wound healing. LONG term adverse fx: muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, GI ulcers, cataracts. taper  
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show Micronase, DiaBeta. Oral Hypoglycemic. Management of type II diabetes. monitor glucose levels. Monitor LFTs, BUN and creatinine  
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Ultralente Insulin   show
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Lente Insulin   show
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NPH Insulin   show
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Regular Insulin   show
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show Synthroid, Levothroid. Thyroid hormone replacement. Dose highly individualized for hypothyroid. Check TSH level.  
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Triamcinolone   show
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Becomethasone   show
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show Flovent. Inhaled steroid. Slow bronchodilation. Used to stabilize bronchial infllamation and prevent exacerbations. Not for acute attacks of asthma/bronchospasm. Rinse mouth after use. Varying strengths.  
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Ipatropium   show
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Albuterol   show
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Simvastatin   show
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show Lipitor. HMG-CoA reductase or "Statin". Reduces cholesterol (total, LDL, trigs) production in liver. Monitor LFTs and monitor for muscle weakness. Increases good cholesterol (HDLs)  
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show Dulcolax. Stimulant laxative. Given prn constipation. Suppository works w/in 30 minutes.  
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Lactulose   show
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show Milk of Magnesia (MOM). Saline Laxative. Give in no BM in 2-3 days. Monitor for BM in 6-8 hours.  
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show Colace. Stool softener. Given to prevent constipation. Monitor stools. Hold diarrhea develops.  
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Psyllium   show
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Omeprazole   show
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show Tagamet. Histamine 2 Blocker. Reduces acid production. Ulcer prevention/tx. Interacts with many other drugs. Assess for drug to drug interactions.  
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Famotidine   show
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show Zantac. Histamine 2 Blocker. Reduces acid production. Ulcer prevention/tx  
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Aluminum & Magnesium   show
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Magnesium Oxide   show
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show Kayexalate. Potassium removing resin. Treatment of Hyperkalemia. Comes po/pr. Monitor stools and potassium levels.  
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show K dur. Micro K. KCL liquid. Potassium Supplement. Give liquids well diluted. Usually given when potassium wasting diuretic is also given.  
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Hydrochlorothiazide & Triamterene   show
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show Lasix. Loop diuretic/antihypertensive. Potassium wasting. expect to give with potassium supplement. Monitor for edema/dehydration. Check weight frequently. Monitor BP and potassium levels for hypokalemia. hold if SBP < 90. Monitor for ototoxicity  
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show Hydrodiuril. Thiazide diuretic/Antihypertensive. Potassium wasting. expect to give with potassium supplement. Monitor for edema/dehydration. check wt freq. Monitor BP and potassium levels for hypokalemia. Hold if SBP < 90  
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show Lopressor. Antianginal/Antihypertensive. Beta Blocker. Slows heart rate and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60 and if SBP<110 check with MD  
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show Inderal. Antianginal/Antihypertensive. Beta blocker. Slows heart rate and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. hold if AP<60 and SBP<110 (check with MD)  
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Atenolol   show
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show Norvasc. Calcium Channel Blocker. Antihypertensive/Antianginal/Antiarrhythmic. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP<90 DBP<60 and AP<60  
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show Cardizem. Antihypertensive/Antiarrhythmic/ Antianginal. Calcium Channel Blocker. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60, SBP<90 and DBP<60  
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show Capoten. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ level. assess for dry cough. Monitor BP. check with MD if SBP<110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose  
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Benazepril   show
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show Zestril. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ levels. Assess for dry cough. Check with MD if SBP<110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose  
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show Catapres. Antihypertensive. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP<110  
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