Friday 29th October Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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Oseltamivir brand name

A

Tamiflu

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Oseltamivir

Organ system and therapeutic class

A

Anti infective

Antiviral

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What does oseltamivir does and what is the dosage form

A

Inhibits replication and spread of inf A and inf B in those with uncomplicated flu
Oral/capsule

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4
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Oseltamivir first adverse reaction

Measurement

A

Nausea and vomiting

Limited duration symptoms, shortened course of flu

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Oseltamivir

First thing to teach patient

A

It is important to initiate treatment as soon as you begin to feel first symptoms within 48 hours

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6
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Amlodipine + benazepril brand name

A

Lotrel

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7
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Amlopidine +benazepril

Class +ther

A

Cardiovascular

Ca ++ channel blocker +Ace inhibitor

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Amlodipine and benazepril
What it does in the body
Dosage

A

Reduces vasopression and dilates blood vessels to improve blood flow in those with hypertension not responding to monotherapy
Oral capsule

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9
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Amlodipine and benazepri

First adverse and measurement

A

Cough due to edema

Regular bp check

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10
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Amlodipine and benazepril

What to teach patients

A

discontinue and report immediately if become pregnant

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11
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Liraglutide brand name

A

Victoza

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Liraglutide class and therapeutic

A

Hormone modifier

Glucagon like peptide hormone

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Liraglutide what it does and dosage

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Stimulates pancreatic to release insulin, improving glycemic control in those with type 2 diabetes
Sub q injector pen

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14
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Liraglutide common reaction and measurement

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Hypoglycemia

Regular glucose check and A1C

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Liraglutide what to tell patients

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Continue regular exercise and Glucose check. Report immediately if you develop a lump or mass in the throat

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Levofloxacin brand name

17
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Levofloxacin

Brand name +ther

A

Anti infective

Quinolone antibiotic

18
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Levofloxacin what it does dosage

A

it interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis and repair

Oral liquid , IV solution,tablet

19
Q

Levofloxacin

Adverse and measurement

A
Nausea , vomiting 
WBC diff( decreased in neutrophils) decrease in symptoms of infection
20
Q

Levofloxacin what to tell patient

A

Treats bacterial infection only, continue to take as directed even if you start feeling better

21
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Meclizine brand name

22
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Meclizine

Class and ther

A

Hormone modifier and antihistamine

23
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Meclizine what it does and dosage

A

Acts as an antiemetic and a treatment for vertigo in those with motion sickness or other vestibular disorder
Oral tablet, chewable tablets

24
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Meclizine adverse and measurement

A

Drownsiness, fatigue

Decreased episodes or duration of episodes of nausea and vertigo

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Meclizine what to teach patients
Drug cause drownsiness and fatigue, do not operate any machinery until you are sure on how this drug affects you
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Acyclovir brand name
Zovirax
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Acyclovir class and therapeutic
Anti infective agent | Antiviral synthetic nucleoside analog
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Acyclovir what it does and dosage
Inhibits transcriptase to slow retrovirus replication and spread of Hsv or vzv in those with shingles or genital infections Oral tablet , ocular gtt
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Acyclovir adverse and measurement
Headache, malaise | Limited duration, shortened course of eruptions
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Acyclovir what to teach patients
Initiate treatment as soon as you begin to feel first symptoms of an eruption like tickling burning or itching