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This class of drugs inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, decreasing cholesterol production in the liver.
This loop diuretic can cause hypokalemia and ototoxicity.
What is furosemide?
This anticoagulant requires monitoring of aPTT (60–70 sec) and has an antidote of protamine sulfate.
What is heparin?
This bronchodilator may cause tachycardia, palpitations, and tremors.
What is albuterol?
This benzodiazepine reversal drug treats overdose.
What is flumazenil?
This dyslipidemia medication must be mixed with 60–80 mL of fluid and can cause constipation.
What is cholestyramine?
These diuretics work in the distal convoluted tubule and last longer than loop diuretics
What are thiazides?
This oral anticoagulant requires INR monitoring and has vitamin K as an antidote.
What is warfarin?
This mucolytic is also the antidote for acetaminophen overdose.
What is acetylcysteine?
SSRIs carry a BBW for increased risk of this in 18–24-year-olds.
What is suicidal ideation?
This nitrate must be stored in its original container and replaced every 6 months.
What is nitroglycerin?
This potassium-sparing diuretic blocks aldosterone and may cause hyperkalemia.
What is spironolactone?
This direct thrombin inhibitor has an antidote called idarucizumab (Praxbind).
What is dabigatran?
First-generation antihistamines such as diphenhydramine cross the blood–brain barrier and cause this common CNS effect.
What is sedation?
Patients taking this MAOI must avoid tyramine-containing foods to prevent hypertensive crisis.
What is phenelzine (or MAOIs)?
These antihypertensive drugs frequently cause cough, angioedema, and hyperkalemia.
What are ACE inhibitors?
Patients taking loop or thiazide diuretics should be taught to monitor for this electrolyte imbalance causing muscle cramps and dysrhythmias.
What is hypokalemia?
These Factor Xa inhibitors must be taken with the evening meal and carry a BBW for spinal clots if stopped abruptly.
What are rivaroxaban and apixaban?
This inhaled steroid requires the patient to rinse their mouth after use to prevent oral candidiasis.
What is fluticasone (or any inhaled corticosteroid)?
This mood stabilizer has a therapeutic range of 0.5–1.2 and requires consistent sodium and hydration intake.
What is lithium?
This cardiac glycoside has a therapeutic range of 0.5–2.0 and toxic effects such as yellow-green vision halos.
What is digoxin?
This diuretic is contraindicated with anuria and sulfa allergies and can cause paresthesias.
What is metolazone?
This thrombolytic dissolves clots and is used for ischemic stroke within 3 hours of symptom onset.
What is alteplase (tPA)?
This xanthine medication has a therapeutic range of 5–15, and toxicity can cause seizures and dysrhythmias.
What is theophylline?
This antipsychotic carries a high risk for agranulocytosis and requires monitoring WBC counts.
What is clozapine?