740: Week 4 Lab Quiz Flashcards

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Amlodipine (brand)

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Norvasc

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Amlodipine (indication)

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Hypertension
Angina

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3
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Amlodipine (dosage)

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1 qd

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4
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Amlodipine (adverse effects)

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Peripheral edema
Pulmonary edema

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Amlodipine (counseling)

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May cause dizziness at initiation of therapy
Avoid alcohol while taking this med

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6
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Amitriptyline (brand)

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Elavil

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7
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Amitriptyline (indication)

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Neuropathic pain
Fibromyalgia
Migraine/headache
PTSD

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8
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Amitriptyline (dosage)

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1 qhs

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9
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Amitriptyline (adverse effects)

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Sedation

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10
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Amitriptyline (counseling)

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Avoid activities requiring mental alertness until effects are realized
Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants

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11
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Benazepril (brand)

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Lotensin

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12
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Benazepril (indication)

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Hypertension

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13
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Benazepril (dosage)

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1 qd

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14
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Benazepril (adverse effects)

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Generally well tolerated

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15
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Benazepril (counseling)

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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

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16
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Cefdinir (brand)

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Omnicef

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17
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Cefdinir (indication)

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Streptococcal pharyngitis
Community acquired pneumonia
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Bronchitis
Otitis media

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18
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Cefdinir (dosage)

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1 bid 10d

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19
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Cefdinir (adverse effects)

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Diarrhea

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20
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Cefdinir (counseling)

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Take until completion
Symptoms should improve within 2-3d
Do not take with antacids, vitamins, or iron

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21
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Furosemide (brand)

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Lasix

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22
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Furosemide (indication)

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Edema

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23
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Furosemide (dosage)

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1 qd

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Furosemide (adverse effects)

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Hyperuricemia

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Furosemide (counseling)
Avoid taking alcohol or other CNS depressants Use sunscreen and avoid prolonged sun exposure
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Glipizide (brand)
Glucotrol
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Glipizide (indication)
Diabetes
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Glipizide (dosage)
1 qd
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Glipizide (adverse effects)
Asthenia
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Glipizide (counseling)
Take 30 min prior to morning meal Monitor blood glucose levels Use sunscreen and avoid tanning beds Avoid consumption of alcohol
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Diltiazem (brand)
Tiazac, Cardizem, Cartia XT, Taztia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR
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Diltiazem (indication)
Hypertension Angina Atrial arrhythmia
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Diltiazem (dosage)
1 bid
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Diltiazem (adverse effects)
Edema
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Diltiazem (counseling)
Do not drink alcohol Take at the same time daily
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Fluticasone-nasal (brand)
Flonase, Xhance
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Fluticasone-nasal (indication)
Allergic rhinits Nasal polyps
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Fluticasone-nasal (dosage)
1 spray/nostril qd
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Fluticasone-nasal (adverse effects)
Nasal irritation Burning
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Fluticasone-nasal (counseling)
Instruct on proper technique Relief may not occur for several days after initiation
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Carisoprodol (brand)
Soma, Vanadom
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Carisoprodol (indication)
Disorder of musculoskeletal system
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Carisoprodol (dosage)
1 tid
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Carisoprodol (adverse effects)
Drowsiness Dizziness
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Carisoprodol (counseling)
Avoid consumption of alcohol Avoid activities requiring mental alertness until effects of drug are realized If stopping med after long duration therapy, be aware of withdrawal experience
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Digoxin (brand)
Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin
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Digoxin (indication)
Heart failure Atrial fibrillation
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Digoxin (dosage)
Loading dose, then 1 qd
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Digoxin (adverse effects)
Generally well tolerated
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Digoxin (counseling)
Take after morning meals Do not suddenly discontinue
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Normal lab range for serum sodium
135-145 mEq/L
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Normal lab range for serum potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
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Factors that influence serum potassium
Magnesium is needed to increase levels
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Normal lab range for serum calcium
8.5-10.8 mg/dL
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Factors that influence serum calcium
Low albumin can cause falsely low calcium numbers
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Role of albumin in the body
Maintain osmotic pressure Binds to various proteins, hormones, drugs, and fatty acids
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Conditions that influence albumin
Low albumin levels are likely due to: Severe liver dysfunction Protein loss from kidney or skin Poor nutritional status
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Electrolytes
Sodium Potassium Chloride Bicarbonate Calcium Phosphate Magnesium
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Trace elements
Copper Zinc Manganese Selenium Chromium