MA Must...
MA must ensure resident rinse mouth after use
Inhaled corticosteroids
Class of drugs commonly ordered for circulatory system conditions that must not be administered with grapefruit juice
Statins
NSAIDs
When is oseltamivir (Tamil) most effective?
Anticoagulant
warfarin (Coumadin)
MA must administer in the morning to reduce elimination needs during the night
Diuretics
Class of medications most commonly associated with anaphylaxis
antibiotics
Angioedema is potentially life-threatening side effect of this class of anti hypertension medications
ACE Inhibitors
Can increase resident's risk of infections
DMARDs (eg. methotrexate)
Anti-gout medication
Colchicine (Colcrys)
MA must administer the medication to resident with an empty stomach (60 mins before breakfast or 3 hours after last meal)
levothyroxine (Synthroid)
These medication can cause drownsiness but can also cause nervousness and excitability
antihistamines
Residents taking this drug must consume a consistent level of food rich in vitamin K
Analgesics that are the last choice of treatment in elderly due to risk of side effects such as over-sedation
Opioids
antiepileptic
phenytoin (Dilantin)
MA must observe for suicidal thoughts especially in the first two weeks of administration
SSRIs and SNRIs
This type of medication for GERD must be taken with food
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
This medication should not be handled by MAs who are pregnant or may become pregnant
finasteride (Proscar)
Antiretroviral agent cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
NNRTIs (Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors)
mood stabilizer
lithium (Lithobid)
MA must ensure total amount does not exceed 3,000 mg per day from all sources
acetaminophen
This type of medication for a common gastrointestinal system condition can cause diarrhea if the dosage is too high
Laxative/Stool Softeners
Medication that should not be taken with nitrates
tadalafil (Cialis)
Can cause anaphylaxis.
antibiotics
Thyroid hormone replacement
levothyroxine (Synthroid)