Indications
This drug is an SSRI used for depression and anxiety.
Zoloft
Dizziness, sedation, and ataxia increase fall risk with this anticonvulsant used for neuropathic pain.
What is Gabapentin?
I’m an antibiotic, but PTs should worry about bone marrow suppression and neuropathy
What is Linezolid?
This acute delirium often occurs in critically ill patients and may present with agitation, hallucinations, or confusion.
ICU psychosis
This antibiotic treats MRSA and VRE infections.
What is Linezolid (ZYVOXAM)? Also Vanco works
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What are benzodiazepines?
This antipsychotic carries the risk of tardive dyskinesia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
What is Haldol?
This bacterial infection of skin and soft tissue often presents with redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.
What is cellulitis?
This antipsychotic is used for schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and delirium.
What is Haldol (haloperidol)?
The syndrome which includes hyper-reflexia, agitation, autonomic instability results from the interaction of Linezolid and Zoloft.
What is serotonin syndrome?
A patient on this drug develops easy bruising and bleeding. PTs should be cautious with manual therapy.
What is Percodan (aspirin component) or Zoloft (platelet effects)?
This life-threatening neurologic emergency is marked by headache, vomiting, pupillary changes, and altered mental status. PTs should avoid interventions that increase intrathoracic or intra-abdominal pressure.
What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
These two drugs are commonly used for neuropathic pain.
What are Lyrica (pregabalin) and Gabapentin?
Bone marrow suppression and peripheral neuropathy are potential adverse effects of this antibiotic.
What is Linezolid (ZYVOXAM)?
This neuropathic pain med can cause edema that may limit joint mobility or exercise tolerance.
What is Lyrica or Gabapentin?
This condition involves air in the pleural space causing lung collapse. PTs must avoid chest percussion and vibration on the affected side.
What is a pneumothorax?
This combination drug contains oxycodone and aspirin for pain.
What is Percodan?
Respiratory depression, constipation, and GI bleeding risk are side effects of this pain medication.
What is Percodan?
What is Zyprexa (olanzapine)?
This pathology involves bleeding into the brain tissue and may present with sudden severe headache, weakness, and loss of consciousness. PT must carefully monitor blood pressure and avoid strenuous activity in the acute stage.
What is intracranial hemorrhage (ICH)