Med List 5 Flashcards

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furosemide brand

A

Lasix

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furosemide frequency

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-daily
-BID

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furosemide use

A

-edema (swelling)
-heart failure
-HTN

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4
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furosemide tips

A

-sunsensitivity
-dec electrolytes
-dizziness on standing
-avoid taking at bed time (inc urination)

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5
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Spironolactone brand

A

Aldactone

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spironolactone freq

A

-daily
-BID

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spironolactone use

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-heart failure
-HTN
-also acne and Hormone therapy (not FDA approved)

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Spironolactone tips

A

-gynecomastia
-inc serum potassium
-diarrhea
-irregular menses

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand

A

Microzide

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10
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hydrochlorothiazide freq

A

daily

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11
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hydrochlorothiazide use

A

-edema
-HTN

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hydochlorothiazide tips

A

-sun sensitivity
-dizziness upon standing
-inc urination dont take before bed

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13
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lisinopril brand

A

-Zestril
-Prinivil

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14
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lisinopril freq

A

daily

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lisinopril use

A

-HTN
-heart failure/attack
-migraine prevention

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lisinopril tips

A

-avoid during pregnancy
-dizziness
-dry cough
-headache
-inc blood potassium

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17
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losartan brand

A

Cozaar

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18
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losartan freq

A

daily

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19
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losartan use

A

-HTN
-heart failure
-diabetic neuropathy

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20
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losartan tips

A

-avoid if preg
-dizziness
-headache
-inc blood potassium

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21
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amlodipine brand

A

Norvasc

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22
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amlodipine freq

A

daily

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23
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amlodipine use

A

-HTN
-manage angine (chest pain)
-Raynaud’s phenomenon

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amlodipine tips

A

-leg swelling (edema)
-headache

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metoprolol brands
-tartate: Lopressor IR -succinate: Toprol XL
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metoprolol freq
-IR: BID -XL: daily
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metoprolol use
-HTN -post heart attack -IR for angina -XL for heart failure
28
metoprolol tips
-dizziness -fatigue that goes away in a week -take w food (better absorption) -dec HR -do not discontinue meds abruptly = inc cardiovasc risk
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aspirin brand
Bayer Aspirin
30
aspirin freq
-q4-6 prn -max 4,000mg
31
aspirin use
-mild pain -fever -inflammation -heart attack/stroke prevention
32
aspirin tips
-tummy hurt, might bleed -take w food/milk -do not give to children bc reye's syndrome -ringing in ears at high dose
33
ibuprofen brands
-Advil -Motrin (rx)
34
ibuprofen freq
-q4-6h prn -otc max: 1,200mg -rx max: 3,200 mg
35
ibuprofen use
-mild pain -fever -inflammation
36
ibuprofen tips
-tummy hurt might bleed -take w food or milk -avoid in patients w history of heart probs
37
meloxicam brand
Mobic
38
meloxican freq
daily
39
meloxicam use
-mild pain in adults usually w other analgesics -osteoarthritis -rheumatoid arthritis
40
meloxicam tips
-tummy hurt might bleed -take w food/milk -avoid in pts w heart probs
41
Methylprednisone brand
Medrol
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methylprednisone freq
-daily -dose pack: 21 tabs over 6 days
43
methylprednisone use
-inflammation -asthma exacerbations -poison ivy
44
methylprednisone tips
-finish entire course -take w food/milk -take earlier in day to avoid insomnia
45
hydrocortisone brand
-Ala-Cort -Anucort-HC -Instacort 5
46
hydrocortisone freq
-daily -BID
47
hydrocortisone use
-topical rash/itching -inflammation -hemorrhoids
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hydrocortisone tips
-localized burning
49
Acetaminophen brand
tylenol
50
acetaminophen freq
-q4-6h prn -max: 3,000mg
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acetaminophen use
-mild pain -fever
52
acetaminophen tips
-in many OTC and Rx combo products -do use for hangovers due to liver toxicity
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Tramadol (C-IV) brand
Ultram
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Tramadol (C-IV) freq
-q4-6h prn
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tramadol use
-moderate pain
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tramadol tips
-constipation -drowsiness -dizziness
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Oxycodone (C-II) brand
-Oxy IR -Oxycontin
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Oxycodone (C-II) freq
-IR: 4-6 prn -BID
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oxycodone use
-severe pain
60
oxycodone tips
-stomach upset -constipation -dizziness -do not crush/chew CR tablets