Repro Grab bag
This hormone is synthesized from cholesterol in the ovarian follicles.
What is estradiol?
This FDA classification indicates that controlled studies show no risk to the fetus.
What is Category A?
This adverse effect of loop diuretics can lead to serious skin disorders, particularly with torsemide.
What is hyperkalemia?
This class of diuretics includes drugs like furosemide and bumetanide.
What are loop diuretics?
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
Cough
This form of testosterone replacement is applied to the skin daily.
What is AndroGel?
Polypharmacy is most common in this age group.
What are older adults?
This class of drugs can cause esophageal irritation and should be taken with a full glass of water while remaining upright for 30 minutes.
What are bisphosphonates?
This diuretic is commonly used to treat pulmonary edema and edema associated with heart failure.
What is furosemide (Lasix)?
What is the antidote for Heparin toxicity?
Protamine sulfate
This alpha-blocker is commonly used to relieve urinary symptoms associated with BPH.
What is tamsulosin (Flomax)?
This process is slowed in older adults, affecting drug absorption.
What is gastric emptying?
This anticoagulant can cause serious bleeding and requires regular monitoring of INR levels.
What is warfarin (Coumadin)?
This organ filters toxic waste products and secretes urine.
What is the kidney?
Name a common expectorant used to thin mucus secretions.
What is guaifenesin?
What is acetylcysteine?
This hormone therapy is used to increase bone density in postmenopausal women.
What is estrogen?
These medications can cause confusion, constipation, and respiratory depression in older adults.
What are opioids?
This adverse effect of loop diuretics can lead to serious skin disorders, particularly with torsemide.
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
These drugs accelerate the rate of urine formation and are used to treat conditions like glaucoma and hypertension.
What are diuretics?
These are two conditions for which a patient may be prescribed a diuretic.
What glaucoma and hypertension? (or fluid overload)
This class of drugs relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow.
What are alpha-blockers?
This nonstimulant drug is also used to treat ADHD and was approved for children older than 6 years of age.
What is atomoxetine (Strattera)?
This class of cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause muscle pain and rhabdomyolysis as serious side effects.
What are statins?
This medication is often prescribed for ADHD in adolescents but can have side effects such as insomnia and appetite suppression.
What is ototoxicity?
This short-acting beta2 agonist is used in the treatment of COPD and asthma.
What is albuterol?
This common side effect of oral contraceptives can be exacerbated by smoking.
What is an increased risk of blood clots?
This medication is often prescribed for ADHD in adolescents but can have side effects such as insomnia and appetite suppression.
What is methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
Combining carbonic anhydrase inhibitors with digoxin increases the risk of this condition due to hypokalemia.
What is digoxin toxicity?
This common side effect of diuretics can lead to dizziness and an increased risk of falls.
What is hypotension?
This class of drugs inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis.
What are statins?