Cardiovascular
Which drug works on clots that have already formed?
Alteplase (TPA)
What enhances iron absorption?
Orange juice, veal, Vitamin C, fish
Peptic Ulcer Disease: T/F
Duodenal PUD occurs 2-3 hours after eating; relief with eating
TRUE
What are the side effects of SSRIs?
Headache, nausea, sleeplessness or drowsiness, agitation, sexual dysfunction problems
If TSH is high, does that indicate hypothyroidsm or hyperthyrodism?
Hypothyroidism
What are the ADRs for Dagibatran?
GI bleeding & GI disturbances
What are the ADRs for Ferrous Sulfate?
GI disturbances (black starry stools, cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
What are the ADRs for Antacids?
Constipation, diarrhea, Hypermagnesemia
Signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome?
Tachycardia, hypertension
Severe: hyperthermia, seizures, unconsciouness
When should you take Levothyroxine?
30-60 mins before breakfast as absorption is delayed by food
What is the antidote for Heparin?
Protamine Sulfate
What is the main ADR for Iron Dextran?
Hypotension (patient must wait 30 mins in recumbent position)
What type of drug is Famotidine?
H2 Antagonist
T/F: 1st gen antipsychotics treats positive symptoms only
TRUE
Name at least 3 signs of hyperthyrodism?
Hair loss, bulging eyes, frequent sweating, increased appetite, weight loss
What monitoring does Heparin require?
aPTT
What does Filgrastim do?
Helps the body make white blood cells after receiving cancer medications. Treats neutropenia.
Which laxative can be taken long-term?
Psyllium, a bulk-forming laxative
What is the classic triad for NMS? (Neuroleptic malignant syndrome)
altered mental status, muscle rigidity, extreme fever
ADRs of Methimazole
Agranulocytosis- decrease in granulocytes
needed to fight infection
Name at least three food/drug interactions for Warfarin
o Increased intake of vitamin K
o Amiodarone
o Fluconazole
o Metronidazole
o Sulfa antibiotics
o Aspirin
o Acetaminophen
o Other anticoagulants
Garlic and gingko biloba
St. John's wort
For patients on Epoetin Alfa (Epogen), hemoglobin levels should not exceed:
11 gm/dL for most patients
10 gm/dL for cancer patients
How does Bisacodyl work?
Irritate the bowel to increase peristalsis
What are the symptoms of EPS?
Involuntary muscle symptoms similar to those of
Parkinson’s disease
Akathisia (distressing muscle restlessness)
Acute dystonia (painful muscle spasms)
What drugs reduce levothyroxine absorption?
Proton pump inhibitors, antacids, calcium supp, iron supplements