Drugs for the skin
What class of drugs is used to treat cellulitis
antibiotics
This class of drug is also known as a "water pill" and they work by pulling fluid off the body
diuretics
This class of drugs prevent platelets from clustering
antiplatelet
Black box warning of NSAIDs
increased risk of GI bleeding and increased risk of CVA and MI
Largest organ in the body
skin
What are SE of antifungals
n/v, loss of appetite, abd pain, yellowing of the skin
SE of ACE inhibitors
dry cough, high potassium, possible angioedema
Antidepressants can take up to ____ amount of weeks to take affect
2 to 4 weeks
What does analgesic mean
Class of drug that relieves or reduces pain
FAST acronym helps remember s/s of ______
CVA (stroke)
Severe psoriasis and eczema may be treated with this type of drug
Immunosuppressants
This class of drugs end in "sartan"
ARBs
This class of drugs works by increasing calming chemicals in the brain or decreasing exciting chemicals in the brain to treat seizures
antiepileptic
Black box warning for opioids
risk of abuse, addiction, and misuse
In order to completely kill lice the ______ must be combed out
eggs
Moisture barriers such as ________ can be used on burns if they are ordered
Aquaphor
What do anticoagulants treat
DVTs
Especially when first started, antidepressants can cause an increase in _____
suicidal thoughts
Must happen when administering ibandronates
must be taken with a full glass of water and must stay upright for 30 minutes after
Type of lab work that grows out bacteria in order to see what specifically needs to treat it
culture
SE of antibiotics are________
GI Upset, rash, diarrhea. Possible anaphylaxis
SE of statins
muscle aches, weakness, purple/red/dark urine, liver disease or failure
This type of drug causes EPS symptoms such as tounge protrusion, eye jerking, etc
antipsychotics
This class of drugs can treat osteomyelitis
antibiotics
LDL is considered ________ cholesterol
"GOOD"