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Captopril (Capoten)

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Renen-Angeotension antagonist (ACE inhibitor)

HTN, CHF

Contraindications: renal disease. Caution with pregnancy

AE: Angioedema

Nursing: Hyperkalemia, first dose effect. DRY COUGH (Stop and switch). Take 1hr before meal or 2 hr after.

Monitor Renal and K+. Monitor Diuretics and ACE inhibitors

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Losartan (Cozaar)

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ARB- Block Angiotension II
Prevents vasoconstiction

Nursing: NO COUGH- med of choice for switching from ACE.
No grapefruit juice
No pregnancy

AE: Throbocytopenia, angeioedema, rhabdo, hyperkalemia

Monitor: Clay colored stools, dark urine

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril)

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Thiazide Diuretics- Early distal tubule.

Contraindications: GFR <25, Lupus, sulfide allergy, gout

SE: Hypokalemia/ Hyponatremia, hypovolemia, hypomagnesia,

Hyperglucemia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia

Nursing: Plan around dosing. Encourage fluid intake. Monitor electrolytes

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Furosemide (Lasix)

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Loop Diuretic (Loop of henley)

Contraindications: Anuria in CRF

SE: Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia, hypomagnesia

Hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia

Ototoxicity,

Nursing: Administer IV slowly, monitor BP, I&O, check potassium

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Triamterene (Dyrenium)

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Potassium Sparing- can give with other diuretics. Manages edema and HTN

SE: Hyponatremia, Hypovolemia, HYPERKALEMIA

Nursing: Warn patient of intake of potassium. (Salt substitutes) Encourage fluid intake. Fatal if combined with K+ supplements.

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Mannitol (Osmitrol)

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Osmotic Diruetic

-Increases plasma osmolarity, glomerular filtration, tubular fluid. (Front of Nephron)

Inhibits reabsorption of H2O

Use with: ARF, Increased intraocular pressure.

Contraindications: Anemia, Pulmonary edema, bleeding. ANURIA (CKD)

Nursing: Check for crystallization

SE: Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia, hypomagnesia,

Hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, hyperlipidemia

SE: CHF, dizziness, GI problem

Nursing: Warm and give with filter.

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Acetazolamide (Diamox)

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors- (Weak) Inhibits bicarb reabsorption

Use: Glaucoma, hydrocephalus, Petit mal seizure, OD of ASA & phenobarbitol

SE: Hyponatremia, hypovolemia, hypokalemia,
METABOLIC ACIDOSIS

Nursing: Monitor blood work- may have to give QOD

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S/S Hypovolemia

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Excessive thirst: Check B/p
Oliguria
Hypotension
Dry skin and mucous membrane

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S/s Hyponatremia

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  • Anxiety
  • Increased thirst
  • Drowsiness, confusion, stupor
  • Muscle weakness, twitching, convulsions
  • ABD cramps
  • Oliguria
  • Hypotension/tachycardia
  • Difficult to correct
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S/s of hypokalemia

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  • Increased thirst (Hypo anything= thirst)
  • Muscle cramps or pain
  • Flaccid paralysis or tetany
  • Paralytic ileus
  • Cardiac arrhytmia
  • lethargy, depression, irritability, confusion
  • Anorexia, nausea, vomiting
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S/s HYPERkalemia

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  • Mental confusion/anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness/heaviness
  • Paresthesia (tingling/pricklies)
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
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Metabolic Alkalosis

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  • Slow, shallow respiration
  • Hypertonic muscles, tenany, convusions,
  • Arrhythmias
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Normal B/P

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<80

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Prehypertension

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120-139/80-89

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HTN Stage 1

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140-159/90-99

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HTN Stage 2

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> 160/>100

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Essential HTN

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Primary- predestined to have this

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Secondary HTN

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Caused by another disease or condition

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Essential HTN factors

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  • Heredity
  • Sodium
  • Smoking-
  • Type A stressful
  • Stress
  • Atherosclerosis
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Secondary

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Pheochromocytoma- tumor of adrenal medulla

  • Coarctation of the Aorta
  • Preeclampsia

All of these are reversible with medical treatment (or having baby

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Major organs affected by HTN

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Eyes, brain, heart, kidney

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Step 1 HTN protocol

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Use of single agent if P/P 140/90 for 3-6 mo

  • diuretic
  • Ace
  • Beta Blocker
  • Alpha adrenergic agonist
  • alpha-adrenergic blocker
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Step 2 of HTN protocol

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Peripheral adrenergic inhibitors

  • direct-acting vasodialators
  • Calcium channel blockers
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Step 3 of HTN

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Increase drug dose
Try another drug
Add another drug from a different class

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Step 4 of HTN
MOAR DRUGS
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Propanolol (Inderal)
Beta Blocker -Decreases peripheral resistance - Reduced plasma renin activity Tx: Afib, aflutter, tacy, narrow angle glaucoma, angina, PTSD Contraindication (Beta Blocker) -Cardiac failure, bradycardia, asthma and COPD, ^Hypoglycemia Nursing- Check BP and P, do not discontinue suddenly. Prolongs life in MI. May
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Clonidine (Catapres)
Alpha Adrenergic Blocker Decreases sympathetic outflow Contraindications: Pregnancy, tricyclic antidepressant AE: Dry mouth, dizziness, sedation, n/v decreased HR and BP Nursing: take at night, do not take with cold medication.
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Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Vasodialator- diates arterioles without affecting sympathetic nervous system or adrenergic receptors -Peripheral vasodialation AE: triggers reflex tachyardia, and may require a beta blocker Nursing: Give with Vit B6 to counteract peripheral neuritis May cause Lupus (Rash, fatigue, swollen joints
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Nitroprusside (Nipride)
Direct acting vasodilator May trigger Reflex Tachycardia (BBlocker) EMERGENT SITUATION ONLY AE: Draw levels to monitor cyanide poisoning, Nursing: Monitor for red venous blood, dyspnea, confusion (Cyanide poisoning) Light sensitive, brown bag it
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Drugs triggering reflex Tacycardia
Nitroprusside (Nipride) | Hydralazine (Apresoline)
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Cadiac Impulse Follows...
- SA Node - AV Node - Bundle of HIS - Bundle Branches - Purkinje Fibers
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Quinidine
Class IA Antiarrhythmic Slows conduction, prolongs repolarization. Bidirectional block Tx: Atrial fibrillation, Atrial flutter Contra: Myasthenia gravis, severe heart conditions Nursing: give without food, monitor ECG, Monitor K+
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Amiodarone (Pacerone, Cardarone)
Class III Antiarrrhythmic/ Calcium Channel blocker Use: ONLY life-threatening arrhythmias Contraindication: 2-3rd heart block, pregnancy AE: Pulmonarytoxicity, ^^arrythmia, liver disease Drug interactions: Digoxin, flecainide, warfarin, grapefruit juice Nursing: Take with food, notify physician for cough or SOB
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Verapamil (Calan)
Calcium Channel Blocker (Bidirectional block) Effect: slow HR, Decrease BP Use: Cardiac arrthmia, angina, htn Contra: Depressed cardiac function, 2-3rd heard block, CHF, shock Adverse: constipation Nursing: Light sensitive, give with dig
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Nitroglycerine
Vasodialator: relaxes vascular smooth muscle (ARTERIAL AND VENOUS) - decreased preload - Decreased O2 demand Use: CHF and angina SE: Headache, hypotension, reflex tachycardia, burning or tingling, dematitis Nursing: Light sensitive, lie down during tx, Nitrates: 10/24 hr must be without nitrite application
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Digoxin
Slows and strengthens heart beats Contractility up, hr down, conductivity down AE: cardiac toxicity, hypokalemia, hyper calcemia, TX: CHF and cardiac arrhythmias. Nursing: Range 0.5-2ng/ml. If toxicity results from hypokalemia, give K+
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Digitoxicity
GI: Anorexia, n/v Neurological- H/a, restlessness, confusion, blurred vision, halos around lifghts. Cardiac- Atrial arrhytmia, ventricular arrhtymia, SA block, heart block, bradycardia ANTIDOTE: DIGIBIND
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Nesiritide (Natrecor)
Treats: CHF. Use with acute, decompensate HF Contra: cardiogenic shock, Low BP. AE: Low bp, cramps, Increased creatinine Nursing: Monitor closely (ICU) ecg, and BP.
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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)
Use: Potassium-removing drug for kyperkalemia Contra: Pts who cannot tolerate increased salt intake AE:Hypokalemia, constipation Interactions: Do not give with antacids, laxatives Nursing: If giving as enema, give cleansing enema first Monitor serum potassium and ECG
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Clotting: Intrensic
Initiated by injury to the epithelial lining of the blood vesses
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Clotting: Extrensic
Traumato the vascular wall or to tissues outside the blood vessel
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Vitamin K
- Fat soluble - Made by E-coli in gut - stored in liver - ABT that kills ecoli can affect production
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Heparin Sodium
Low dose: inactivates factor X High Dose: prevents fibrinogen to fibrin Lasts: 4-6 hr Indications: pre/post op, DIC, Thrombus, emboli, Management of MI and ischemis stroke Nursing: Do not mix, double check dose. HOLD platelets under 100k may give during pregnancy
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Normal clotting time
30-40sec
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APPT
45-80sec
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Antidote to Heparin
Protamine Sulfate (Give slow)
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Warfarin (Coumadin)
Inhibits Vit K Half life 36 hours, takes time to build up. PROTEIN BOUND. Tx:DVT, PE, acute MI Multiple drug interactions. PREG CAT X Nursing: educaton, minimize bleeding, avoid trauma, avoid leafy greens in excess
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PT Goal
13-30
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INR goal
2-3
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Coumadin antidote
Vitamin K
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Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Inhibits platelet aggregation in arteries CI: active bleeding. Interactions: many Monitor: plt, wbc, bleeding time
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Alteplase
Breaks up blood clots in emergent situations: MI, Ischemic stroke, PE CI: Internal bleeding, HTN Recent pregnancy Nursing: Monitor APTT and PT Antidote: Amicar
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Aminocarproic acid (Amicar)
Tx life threatening bleeding Confirm DIC with lab testing Nursing: monitor for emboli and arrythmia
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Pentoxifylline (Trental)
Improved microcirculation by increasing flexibility of RBC. Reduces blood viscosity. Use: Symptomatic PVD and claudication AE: Tachycardia
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Recommended total cholesterol
Total--- below 200mg/dl
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Recommended LDl cholesterol
LDL---below 130
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Cholestyramine
Bile acid Sequesterants: inhibits bile reabsorption Treats: Elevated cholesterol, loose stool, works in GI tract Education: Takes several weeks to kick in. Monitor liver enzymes. Watch for jaundice, dark urine, clay colered stools
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Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
Vitamin B3 Reduces coronary events Lowers LDL, lowers Triglycerides, raises HDL Contra: Hepatic dysfunction, peptic ulcer, hypotension, gout, Education: causes flushing
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Lovastatin (Mevacor)
HMG-CoA reductase that stimulates cholesterol production High first past effect. High protein bound. Contraindication: Liver disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding AE: Muscle and joint aches, myopathy, Rhabdo Nursing: LFT, monitor liver issues. Take at night
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Neoplasm
Any new tissue growth in which the growth is uncontrolled or progressive
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Five stages of CA
``` G1- presyntheis S- Synthesis G2- postsynthetic phase M-Mitosis G0-resting ```
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Gompertzian Kinetics
Cancer cells lack of normal regulating factors leading to abnormal growth
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Due to their growth rate, these cells are also highly susceptible to chemotherapeutic drugs
Bone marrow Hair follicles GI Epithelium cells
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Desseminated Cancers
Leukemia, lymphoma Have high growth rate and respond well to chemo
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Managing Neutropenia in a chemo patient
Sanitation Isolation Monitor WBC Administer Neupogen
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Managing Hyperuricemia
Avoid purines | Administer Allopurinol
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Fluorouacil (5-FU)
S Cycle. Acts like thiamine deficiency TX: Solid tumors like bladder, breast, prostate, pancreatic Contra: poor nutritional status, decreased bone marrow, serious infection AE: Allopecia, photosensitivity, Education: Monitor CBC, myleosuppression, loss of hair, oral care
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Vincristine (Oncovin)
M phase Treats: Lung, breast, cervical, NEVER GIVE INTRATHECALLY CI: Charcot-marie-tooth AE: Tissue necrosis after extravation. neurotoxic effects, paralytic illeous Nursing: Light sensitive, monitor site, use splash guard
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Etoposide (Vepesid)
Mandrake plant Treats: Testicular tumors, lung ca, lymphoma, Hodgkins SE: Myelosuppression, neuropathcy, dyspnea and bronchospasm when too fast. Kills babies Nursing; causes metallic taste, monitor cbc
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Paclitaxel (Taxol)
G2 stage "22 Micron in line filter" Tx: ovarian and breast ca, kaposi's sarcoma SE: Certain alopecia, cardiotoxicity, extravasation Nursing: Anaphalaxsis 10%. Give steroids, benedryl, H2blocker, MUST DO
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Cyclophoshamide (Cytoxan)
Mustard gas- non specific Patient teaching: Vigerous hydration and diuresis, 10-12 glasses of water/day Contra: bone depression, infx, nursing and pregnancy AE: cystitis Safety: obtain Ht and weight to determine dose
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Carmustine (BCNU)
Nonspecific Tx: Brain tumors, malignant melanoma AE: Irreversible pulmonary fibrosis. Monitor PFT CI: poor pulmonary function Nursing: Give slowly, place in glass
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Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
Inhibits DNA and RNA Fights solid tumors. (S cycle) AE: Irreversable mypopathy, turns urine and tears red and pink. Alopecia
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Prednisone-Dexamethosone (Decadron)
Corticosteroid Tx: breast CA and lymphocytic proliferations SE: fluid/electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, peptic ulcer CI: fungal infections Education: Give with food, do not stop suddenly,
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Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Estrogen blocker Tx: Advanced CA SE: Chemically induced menopause, hypercalcemia Teaching: Manage s/e of menopause, avoid calcium suppliments, stay away from spice, possible risk endometrial cancer
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Interferon alfa-2a (Rofron-a)
Antiviral, antiproliferation, cytotoxic properties, Tx: Hairy leykemia, bladder ca, Kaposi's sarcoma SE: Flu, cardio/neurotoxicity
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Allopurninol (Zyloprim)
Prevents uric acid production Tx: Gout AE: Itch, rash (Serious) Nursing: Diet limitation, increase fluids (2-3L)
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Colchicine
Antiinflamatory Tx: Gout CI: cardiac, hepatic, renal disease AE: blood dyscrasias Nursing: diet and alcohol restriction. Take colcine at first sign of the attack, then as it starts to resolve.
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Probenecid
Increases urate excretion Tx: Chronic (not acute) gout Ci: Blood dyscrasia or kidney stone, chemo or radiation Nursing: avoid cranberry juice, vit C, encourage diabetics to use finger sticks
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Epoetin Alfa (Epogen or Procrit)
Stim RBC production Contra: Uncontrolled HTN, SE: Clotting Nursing: monitor Hgn, folic acid, b12 Education: stress labs, supplements Safety: May lead to szr if hgn raised too quickly
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Filgrastim
Colony stimulating factor- stim WBC Adverse effects: Medullary bone pain, Older patients more at risk Nursing: Do not skanke, do not dilute, educate on risk of infection until WBC up
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If you OD on aspirin, you will receive ______
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
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If you OD on Phenobarbitol for your seizures, you will receive ______
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
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Should not take cold medication with this BP medication
Clonidine
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Cyanide poisoning may result from
Nitroprusside

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