Flashcards in Musculoskeletal Meds Deck (9)
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Indication:
Antigout drugs
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to treat and prevent gout by decreasing uric acid levels
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to prevent high uric acid levels with chemotherapy
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chemo drugs release uric acid when cells are destroyed
to treat and prevent gout by decreasing uric acid levels
to prevent high uric acid levels with chemotherapy
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chemo drugs release uric acid when cells are destroyed
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Generic names:
Antigout drugs
allopurinol, colchicine
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Most common side effects and nursing considerations:
Antigout drugs
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nephrotoxicity
- monitor BUN, creatinine and urine output
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avoid foods with purines in them
- avoid meat and alcohol
- purines break down into uric acid
- monitor BUN, creatinine and urine output
- avoid meat and alcohol
- purines break down into uric acid
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Nursing considerations:
Antiosteoporotic: alendronate and risedronate
- take in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of water
- stay upright for at least 30 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation
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Generic names:
Muscle relaxers
- carisoprodol
- cyclobenzaprine
- baclofen
- methocarbamol
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Most common side effects:
Muscle relaxers
- sedation / drowsiness
- orthostatic hypotension
- anticholinergic side effects
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Nursing considerations:
Muscle relaxers: sedation / drowsiness
implement safety and fall precautions
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Nursing considerations:
Muscle relaxers: orthostatic hypotension
- assess for dizziness
- have client sit at bedside for a few minutes before getting up
- implement safety and fall precautions
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Nursing considerations:
Muscle relaxers: anticholinergic side effects
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causes blurry vision - implement safety and fall precautions
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causes urinary retention - monitor intake and output
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causes dry mouth - give candy or ice chips
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causes constipation - encourage fluids/fiber/walking
"can't see, can't pee, can't spit, can't shit"
