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Antianxiety common drugs (4)

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Benzodiazepines:
Lorazepam
Ativan
Versed (Midazolan)
Valium (Diazepam)
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Antianxiety drug adverse reactions (8)

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Drowsiness*
Confusion
Memory loss
Headache
Clumsiness (from slowed reflexes)
Blurred vision
Depression
Addiction
Anxiety Drugs Can Make Her Calm But Depressed
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Antianxiety Special considerations for rehab

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peak at 2-4 hours. will calm patient, but may also cause sedation

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Antidepressant SSRIs (4)

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Lexapro (escitalopram)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Paxil (peroxetine)
Zoloft (Sertraline)

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Antidepressnat SSRI adverse reactions (6)

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Insomnia
Dry mouth
Anxiety
Nausea
Headaches
Weight gain
Antidepressant Drugs Won't Hurt Normal Idiots
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Antidepressent SSRI considerations for rehab

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May cause orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia, especially in the elderly
takes 5-6 weeks to reach full potential
May increase suicidal thoughts

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Skeletal muscle relaxant common brands (5)

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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
Skelaxin (metaxalone)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Robaxin (methocarbamol)
Soma (carisoprodol)
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Skeletal muscle relaxant adverse effects (6*)

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Dizziness
Fatigue
Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, headache
Confusion
Low BP/HR (Zanaflex)
Addiction (Soma)
Sedation
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Skeletal muscle relaxant considerations for rehab

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drowsiness/dizziness

might advise patient to take at night to decrease effects of sedation

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Opiod analgesic common brands (9)

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Duragesic (fentanyl)
Dilaudid (hydromorphone)
Demerol (meperidine)
Oxycontin (oxycodone)
Tylenol 3 (codeine + acetaminophen)
Lorcet/Lortab/Vicodin (hydrocodone + acetaminophen)
Percocet (oxycodone + acetaminophen)
Morphine/Tramadol/Ultram
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Opiod analgesic adverse reactions

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Mood swings, confusion, dulled cognitive function
Orthostatic hypotension
sedation
constipation
nausea/vomiting, vertigo
allergic reactions
Physical dependence, tolerance
Analgesics Can't Stop Nausea
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Opiod analgesic special considerations

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Schedule ~2hrs after administration
masked pain
respiratory depression
diminished bone density w/ chronic use

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Antiemetics common brands (6)

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Antivert (meclizine)*
Phenergen (promethazine)*
Benedryl
Relgan
Zofran (ondansetron)
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Antiemetic adverse reactions

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dizziness
headache
constipation
drowsiness*
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NSAIDs common brands (14)

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Advil/Motrin (ibuprofen)
Aleve/Naprosyn (naproxen)
Celebrex (cox-2 inhibitor)
Bufferin
Bayer
Excedrin (aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid)
Lodine
Toradol
Daypro
Mobic
Relafen
Voltaren
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NSAIDs adverse reactions

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Nausea, vomiting, vertigo
GI bleed (not Celebrex)
Kidney damage (from reduced blood flow)
Elevated blood pressure (from increased retention)
Can cause extreme allergic reactions in those w/ astma

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NSAIDs special considerations

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Pts at risk for masked pain
provides analgesia w/o sedation
Caution against mixing OTC w/ other prescribed meds

18
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Adrenocorticosteroids common brands (5)

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Medrol (dosepack)
Hydrocortisone (cortisol)
Prednisone
Solu-Medrol (Methylprednisone)
Decadron (Dexamethasone)
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Adrenocorticosteroid adverse reactions

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suppression of adrenal glands
↑ fat deposition in shoulders, face, and abdomen (weight gain)
Hypertension
↑ body hair
Glucose intolerance (diabetes)
Osteoporosis
Breakdown of collagen in bones/ligaments/tendons/skin
↑ susceptibility to infections (↓ inflammatory response)

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Antibiotic common brands

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Amoxicillin
Cefazolin (ancef)
Keflex (cephalosporin)
Neomycin
Gentamycin
Streptomycin (aminoglycocides)
Zithromax (Macrolide)
Cipro
Levaquin (quinolones)
Vancomycin (glycopeptides)
Zyvox (oxazolidonone)
21
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Antibiotic adverse reactions

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rash
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea/vomiting
headache
22
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Antibiotic special considerations

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Watch for hypersensitivity reactions (itching, rashes, wheezing)
Patients on Vancomycin or Zyvox may have MRSA

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Antivirals/antiretrovirals common medications

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Tamiflu - flu
Acyclovir - shingles / herpes
Retrovir / Norvir - HIV
Adefovir - Hep B
Valomaciclovir - Mono
24
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Antivirals adverse reactions

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nausea
diarrhea
rash
decreased renal function
may interact w/ other drugs
25
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Antihypertensives common medications

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Diovan (valsartan)
Benicar (olmesartan)
Lotensin (benzapril)
Avapro (Irbesartan)
Norvasc (amlodipine)
Procardia (nifedipine)
Isoptin (verapamil)
Lasix (furosimide)
Captopril
Ramipril
26
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Antihypertensives adverse reactions

A 
changes in fluid balance
heart rate
myocardial contractility
fatigue
orthostatic hypotension
headache
nausea
cough
dizziness
27
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Antihypertensive special considerations

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systemic heat or whirlpool my cause excessive vasodilation
exercise tolerance may be impaired
postural changes may lead to orthostatic hypotension

28
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Treatment of angina drugs

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Nitro

beta blockers / ca channel blockers may also be prescribed to reduce workload

29
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Angina drug adverse effects

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Uneven heart rate
blurred vision
headache
dizziness
orthostatic hypotension
30
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CHF drugs

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Digoxen

in addition to beta blockers / ca channel blockers and diuretics

31
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CHF drugs adverse reactions

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GI distress (nausea/vomiting)
Heart rhythm disturbances
delirium
overdose can be fatal
32
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Adrenocorticoid PT considerations

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Therapist must wear mask w/ pts on glucocorticoid therapy b.c of immune system.
Signs of toxicity: moon face, buffalo hump, personality changes
pts are at risk of osteoporosis and muscle wasting

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DMARDs side effects

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nausea
headache
joint pain/swelling
toxicity
GI distress
soar throat
fever
liver dysfunction
hair loss
potential for sepsis
retinal damage
34
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Antispasticity drugs

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Baclofen
diazepam (valium)
Dantrium
Zanaflex

35
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Antispasticity side effects

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drowsiness,
confusion
headache
dizziness
weakness
hepatotoxicity (w/ dantrium)
tolerance/dependence
36
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Dopamine releasing drugs

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Levodopa (sinemet or madopar)

amantadine (symmetrel)

37
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Dopamine releasing drug side effects

A 
arrythmias
GI distress
orthostatic hypotension
dyskinesias
mood / behavior changes
tolerance
38
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ACE inhibitor side effects

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hypotension
dizziness
hyperkalemia
hyponatremia

39
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Beta blocker side effects

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bradycardia
cardiac arrythmias
fatigue
depression
dizziness
weakness
blurred vision

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