Exam 1: Common Medicines

Question 1

What is prilosec?

Answer 1

omeprazole, proton pump inhibitor

Question 2

What are common S/E of prilosec?

Answer 2

HA, N/V/D, hepatic impairment, pancreatitis, fractures

Question 3

What are PT implications of prilosec?

Answer 3

dizziness, may cause fractures

Question 4

What is vicodine?

Answer 4

opioid used for pain control

Question 5

What are common S/E of vicodine?

Answer 5

Respiratory depression, bradycardia, dizziness, drowsiness, N/V, sweating, hepatotoxicity, thrombocytopenia

Question 6

What are PT implications of vicodine?

Answer 6

can be difficult or unsafe for patient to exercise, check vitals

Question 7

What are examples of NSAIDS?

Answer 7

ibuprofen, Naproxyn

Question 8

What are common s/e of NSAIDS?

Answer 8

Increased risk of MI/stroke, N/V, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, GI distress/bleeding, skin rash, DVT, anemia, ecchymosis

Question 9

What are PT implications of NSAIDS?

Answer 9

Risk for increased bleeding (GI), monitor for signs of DVT, consider dosage

Question 10

What are common S/E of multivitamins?

Answer 10

Upset stomach, H/A, severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, etc), muscle weakness

Question 11

What are PT implications of multivitamins?

Answer 11

Monitor for difficulty breathing/skin rash (overdose), look for muscle weakness

Question 12

What is glucosamine chondroitin?

Answer 12

cartilage supplement

Question 13

What are SE of glucosamine?

Answer 13

Upset stomach/GI pain, increase in BP/HR, drowsiness, insomnia, H/A, N/V, skin reactions, sun sensitivity, chest pain, nail toughening

Question 14

What are PT implications of glucosamine?

Answer 14

May increase risk for bleeding, elevates BP (monitor vitals), assess DOE and RPE (d/t chest tightness/difficulty breathing)

Question 15

What is lipitor?

Answer 15

statin

Question 16

What are SE of lipitor?

Answer 16

Muscle weakness/myopathy, joint pain, confusion, dizziness, GI disturbances, liver toxicity, rhabdomyolysis (rare)

Question 17

What are PT implications of lipitor?

Answer 17

check for muscle weakness/increased fatigue/joint pain monitor for sx of liver dysfunction, sx of rhabdomyolysis

Question 18

What is lopressor?

Answer 18

beta blocker

Question 19

What are S/E of lopressor?

Answer 19

N/V, chest pain, dizziness, SOB, general drowsiness/weakness, bronchoconstriction bradycardia, masking of hyperglycemia

Question 20

What are PT implications of lopressor?

Answer 20

use RPE/DOE scale to monitor exertion during exercise, be aware of sx of MI, monitor blood glucose in DM pt

Question 21

What are s/e of tums?

Answer 21

constipation, GI upset, stomach/abdominal pain, N/V, loss of appetite, hypercalcemia, acid rebound, dry mouth

Question 22

What are pt implications of tums?

Answer 22

Look for sx of GI issues, look for sx of hypercalcemia (muscle pain/twitching)

Drug-Drug: decreases the effect of Lopressor (take 2hrs apart)

Question 23

What is oxycodone?

Answer 23

analgesic opioid for pain control

Question 24

What are S/E of oxycodone?

Answer 24

Dizziness/faint with positional changes, N/V, constipation, drowsiness, lack of strength, loss of appetite, dry mouth, diaphoresis, confusion, dysphoria (anxiety, depression, unease), euphoria

Question 25

What are PT implications of oxycodone?

Answer 25

be aware of mental status, monitor vitals (esp BP)change positions slowly to minimize risk of dizziness, monitor vitals, Rx pt 30-60min after administration, pt should not drive or operate heavy machinery, pt should not drink ETOH

Question 26

What is Zestril?

Answer 26

lisinopril, ACE inhibitor

Question 27

What are S/E of Zestril?

Answer 27

Blurred vision, cloudy urine, confusion, decreased urine output, dizziness (esp with positional changes), H/A, sweating, abdominal pain, excessive tiredness or weakness/fatigue, hyperkalemia, elevated BUN/Cr levels

Question 28

What are PT implications of Zestril?

Answer 28

Monitor vitals (esp BP), Change positions slowly, take breaks PRN d/t fatigue and weakness, sx of hyperkalemia (abdominal pain, confusion, difficulty breathing, irregular heart beat

Question 29

What is Hydrochlorothiazide?

Answer 29

diuretic

Question 30

What are SE of Hydrochlorothiazide?

Answer 30

Muscle weakness, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, cramps, thirst, stomach pain, N/V, diarrhea, H/A, muscle cramps

Question 31

What are pt implications of Hydrochlorothiazide?

Answer 31

Check for global muscle weakness and accommodate, monitor vitals slow positional changes