Pharm Test Flashcards
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What do steroids/ corticosteroids end in
Sone
What does methylpredisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone do (action)
Suppress inflammation, alter immune response and prevent organ rejection
What is the education for methylprednisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone
Don’t double dose
Don’t stop suddenly - taper
Tell doc of severe abd cramping or tarry stool
Avoid live virus vaccines
What are the contraindications for meds methylprednisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone
Untreated infections
Live virus vaccines
Chronic treatment
What are some interventions you would want to do for methylprednisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone
Monitor adrenal suppression
Monitor I/O weight edema
Monitor electrolytes, glucose, cholesterol
Assess for changes in LOC and headaches
What are some side effects you can expect for methylprednisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone
Depression/euphoria hypertension acne ADRENAL SUPPRESSION decreased wound healing anorexia muscle wasting
What do the meds Lisinopril (prinivil), Captopril (capoten), and Valsartan (diovan) do
Lowers BP
what are some side effects you would expect for Lisinopril (prinivil), Captopril (capoten), and Valsartan (diovan)
dizziness hypotension angioedema insomnia taste disturbances increased HR
what are some interventions for Lisinopril (prinivil), Captopril (capoten), and Valsartan (diovan)
monitor BP (lying standing sitting)
assess for angiodemea
monitor renal function (urine protein, BUN, creatine)
monitor for fluid overload (weight)
what are some contraindications for Lisinopril (prinivil), Captopril (capoten), and Valsartan (diovan)
renal impairment
hypovolemia
history of angioedema
HF
What is the education for Lisinopril (prinivil), Captopril (capoten), and Valsartan (diovan)
tell doc of rash, fever, sore throat
dont stop unless told to by doc
dont double dose
may cause hypoglycemia in beginning
what does Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), Furosemide (Lasix) and Spironolactone (Aldactone) have in common
they are all diuretics
what does Furosemide (lasix) do
stops absorption of sodium to promote increase urine secretion
what is the education for Furosemide (lasix)
dont double dose
change positions slowly
tell doc if you gain more the 3lbs in 1 day
what are the contraindications for Furosemide (lasix)
liver disease
allergy to sulfa
electrolyte depletion
renal impairment
what are the side effects of Furosemide (lasix)
steven-johnson dehydration low sodium or potassium hypovolemia metabolic alkalosis
what are the interventions for Furosemide (lasix)
assess fluid status (weight, I/O)
monitor BP and pulse before and during treatment
What does Spirolactone (aldactone) do
promotes urine secretion and saves potassium while doing it
what is the education for Spirolactone (aldactone)
avoid driving and alcohol
dont use oral diphenhydramine
what are the interventions for Spirolactone (aldactone)
monitor I/O weight
check potassium and sodium levels
monitor BUN and creatine
what are the side effects of Spirolactone (aldactone)
dizziness arrhythmias hyperkalemia erecticle dysfunction hyponatermia
what are the contraindications for Spirolactone (aldactone)
hyperkalemia
acute renal insufficiency
diabetes
anuria
what does Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) do
Excretion of water and sodium via urine can lower BP
what is the education for Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
dont double dose
take at same time every day
monitor BP