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What is the suffix of H3 agonists? |
-Tron |
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What do H3 antagonists do? |
Antiemetic |
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What is the suffix of dopamine agonists? |
-Zine |
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What do dopamine antagonists do? |
Antiemetic |
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What side effects must we watch for with metoclopramide? |
Extra pyramidal-- funny walk, disjointed gait |
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Other than allergic reactions what can antihistamines be used for? |
Antiemetic |
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What are 3 common antihistamines? |
Diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, meclozine |
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What do proton pump inhibitors do? |
Prevent the stomach from MAKING acid. At the pump. |
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What is the suffix of proton pump inhibitors? |
-Zole (Zole is the handyman that turns off the pump) |
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What are the most tolerated antacids? |
Proton pump inhibitors |
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What is the suffix of erectile dysfunction agents? |
-Fil (they fil the penis) |
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Who cannot take ED meds? |
Stroke history, heart problems, uncontrolled BP |
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What are some common side effects of ED meds? |
Headache, flushing, back pain, muscle aches, blue vision |
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What are some common complications of iron therapy? |
Teeth staining, skin staining, black/green stool, nausea, vomiting, indigestion. |
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If iron must be given IM how is it done? |
Z track |
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What medications decrease the absorption of iron? |
Antacids, tetracycline |
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How far apart must antacids and tetracycline be given prior to iron? |
2 hours. |
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What increases the absorption of iron? |
Vitamin C |
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What are two key components of iron education? |
Increase fluids & fiber, expect stool color changes |
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What goods are high in iron? |
Legumes, liver, egg yolks, muscle meats, yeast |
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What are statins used for? |
Treat primary hypercholesterolemia |
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What lab level can statins raise? |
HDL |
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What are common side effects of statins? |
Hepatotoxicity, myopathy, peripheral neuropathy |
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What must the patient report immediately when on a statin? |
Muscle pain, muscle weakness, tingling, tenderness |
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What does a patient need to avoid while taking a statin? |
Alcohol |
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What lab values should be monitored when on a statin? |
HDL, LDL, liver function |
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When are anticoagulants contraindicated? |
Active bleeding: ulcers, hemorrhagic stroke, aneurysm, bleeding disorders |
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How does heparin work? |
Prevents thrombin from forming into fibrinogen |
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What is enoxaparin? |
Low molecular weigh heparin |
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How is enoxaparin administered? |
SubQ |
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What is the antidote for heparin? |
Protamine sulfate |
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When is heparin commonly given? |
After an MI or DVT |
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When is enoxaparin commonly given? |
DVT prevention |
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What is heparins major side effect? |
Risk for bleeding. |
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What must patients report when taking heparin? |
Bruising, petechiae, hematuria, bleeding gums |
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Should a patient who is taking heparin use a straight razor, hard bristles tooth brush, or floss? |
NO |
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What activities are contraindicated with heparin? |
Contact sports |
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What should the aPPT be while on heparin? |
1.5 to 2 times the normal, 60 to 80 seconds |
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What medications and supplimentsshould be avoided while on heparin? |
NSAIDs, green leafy veggies, vitamin K |
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What supplements and medications should be avoided while taking coumadin/warfarin? |
Vitamin K, leafy green veggies |
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How is coumadin/warfarin administered? |
Orally |
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When starting coumadin/warfarin how long must heparin therapy take concurrent place? |
3 to 5 days |
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When is coumadin/warfarin contraindicated? |
Low platelet count, active bleeding -- ulcers, bleeding disorders |
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What should the PT and INR be for coumadin/warfarin therapy? |
PT 1.5 to 2 the control INR 2 to 3 |
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Can pregnant women take coumadin/warfarin? |
NO |
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Can pregnant women take heparin? |
YES |
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What are the common antiplatelets? |
Aspirin, clopidogrel, pentoxifylline |
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When are antiplatelets administered? |
Stoke and MI prevention |
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Should antiplatelets be taken with food? |
YES |
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What severe side effects need to be monitored for? |
Weakness, dizziness, headache -- (stroke signs) Coffee ground emesis, bloody/black tar stool, bruising, petechiae, bleeding gums, tachycardia -- (hemorrhage signs). |
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What medications should be avoided when on an antiplatelet. |
NSAID, warfarin/coumadin, heparin corticosteroids |