Cardiac
Anticoagulant that is also called Coumadin. Measured by PT/INR levels. Patients must avoid green leafy vegetables when taking this medication.
What is warfarin.
Major side effect of chemotherapy. Also known as hair loss.
Individuals undergoing ________ therapy can be immunocompromised, so they must avoid large crowds and ill individuals.
What is corticosteroid (therapy).
Used in cirrhosis to lower ammonia levels through stool excretion.
What is lactulose.
Anticoagulant used to prevent reforming of blood clots. Used in dialysis, (non-hemorrhagic stroke) and other settings to prevent VTE formation. Measured by the aPTT lab value.
What is heparin.
Type of ________ therapy that is internal; known as brachytherapy.
What is radiation.
Type of corticosteroid. Used to treat systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Also known as deltasone.
Used for burn patients to help digest collagen and debride a burn wound.
What is aPTT
Strongest type of breast cancer chemotherapy agent.
What is doxorubicin.
This type of therapy must be tapered and can cause increased blood sugar in some individuals. Or increased hyperactivity.
What is corticosteroid (therapy)
A beta blocker used for treatment of heart failure. Can help reduce blood pressure and death after a heart attack.
What is carvedilol
What is doxorubicin.
A type of DMARD - Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug. Reduces immunity function. Individuals who are taking this medication should ensure to prevent pregnancy due to its tetra genic (birth defects).
What is methotrexate.
Also called TPA or activase. Used to dissolve blood clots in the case of stroke, pulmonary embolism, and myocardial infarction. Monitor for bleeding.
What is alteplase.
Decreases testosterone to treat prostate cancer.
What is leuprolide.
Brand name of Plaquenil. Used to treat lupus and arthritis. Teach patients to avoid sun exposure when taking this medication.
What is hydroxychloroquine.