MISCELLANEOUS Flashcards
(28 cards)
OPIOID ANTAGONIST
nalaxone (Narcan)
ACETAMINOPHEN INDICATION
analgesia, antipyretic, (combo w/ NSAID to reduce NSAID dose)
ACETAMINOPHEN ROA
PO, IV, rectal
ACETAMINOPHEN TRADE NAME
Tylenol
ACETAMINOPHEN MOA
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in CNS
ACETAMINOPHEN AE
hepatotoxicity (esp w/ alcohol/high doses)
ACETAMINOPHEN OTHER
usually safer than NSAIDS for elderly; watch out for unintentional overdose
GABA analog, anticonvulsant
gabapentin (Neurontin)
GABAPENTIN INDICATION
neuropathic pain
GABAPENTIN ROA
PO
GABAPENTIN MOA
bind to alpha 2-delta subunit of a alcium channel to block its effects
GABAPENTIN AE
dizziness, drowsiness
GABAPENTIN PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
higher chance of experiencing fall (due to dizziness)
GABAPENTIN OTHER
common due to cost; C5 drug in 3 states
AZATHIOPRINE DRUG CLASS
Immunosuppresant
AZATHIOPRINE INDICATION
SLE
AZATHIOPRINE ROA
PO, injectible
AZATHIOPRINE MOA
decrease the immune response so the body doesn’t “attack itself”
AZATHIOPRINE A/E
N/V
AZATHIOPRINE PT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
Lupus infection control: wash hands, clean equipment, etc. Photosensitivity.
AZATHIOPRINE OTHER
boxed warnings: serious infection, secondary malignancy
hyaluronate: what is the brand/trade name for hyaluronate?
Synvisc, Gel-One, Orthovisc
HYALURONATE INDICATION
Osteoarthritis
HYALURONATE ROA
injection
