Side effects
This oral sulfonylurea can lead to hypoglycemia.
What is glipizide?
This med regulates the body's energy and metabolism.
What is thyroid replacement, levothyroxine(Synthroid)
With oral antihyperglcemic sulfonylurea what is the indication for use?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Maintain serum blood glucose in normal range (80-110) and achieved individualized target level of A1C (7% or lower), administer subcutaneously (usually in abdomen)
What is glargine (Lantus)
Long acting insulin
Glargine falls under this classification
What is Long-acting insulin?
How long after administering glargine is the peak reached?
What is no peak?
If a diabetic is showing a sudden change in mood or mental status, this level should be checked.
What is blood glucose level?
This medication decreases the amount of free-floating glucose in the blood stream.
With long-acting insulin what is the indication for use?
This drug is administered 30 minutes before meals.
What is (Glucotrol)
Oral antihyperglycemic-sulfonylurea
Glipizide, used for type 2 diabetes mellitus, is part of this class.
What is oral anti-hyperglycemic sulfonylurea
What signs or symptoms would you watch for when controlling diabetes?
What is hypo or hyperglycemia
Diarrhea, nausea, and flatulence are all side effects of this diabetes medication.
What is metformin?
This medication stimulates the pancreas to release insulin.
What is oral antihyperglycemic-sulfonylurea, glipizide(Glucotrol)
What is the indication for use if the medication action is synthetic T4 hormone?
Hypothyroidism
Contraindicated in patients with kidney disease, Discontinue temporarily (48 hrs before/after) in patients undergoing radiology involving intravascular contrast materials.
Whatis metformin (Glucophage)
Oral antihyperglycemic-biguanide
What classification is the drug metformin a part of?
Oral antihyperglycemic biguanide
What are different patient teachings for metformin compared to glipizide?
What is the medication may cause metallic taste in mouth.
This adrenal medication should not be taken at night as it can lead to insomnia.
What is levothyroxine?
This medication improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake.
What is oral hyperglycemic-biguanide, metformin(Glucophage)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Assess TSH levels, give 30-60 minutes before a meal, may worsen glycemic control and result for higher dosages of antidiabetic medications. Increases the response to oral anticoagulant therapy. Closely monitor INR, decreased warfarin dosage may be required. Monitor glucose, weight, and increased physical and mental energy.
What is levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Thyroid Replacement
Name the classification of med that levothyrixine falls under.
What is thyroid replacement?
When teaching about maintenance of hypothyroidism, why might a patient feel it isn't working right away?
Full effects may not be felt for several weeks.
Monitor blood glucose levels with this medication as it can cause hyperglycemia.
What is prednisone?
This corticosteroid's mechanism of action is anti-inflammatory.
What is corticosteroid, prednisone(Deltasone)
With corticosteroid prednisone, what is the indication for use?
To decrease inflammation and several other disorders.
Dose should be tapered, patients on this med long term are at high risk for fractures, assess for hyperglycemia (correction insulin may be prescribed)
What is prednisone (Deltasone)
Corticosterod
Prednisone belongs to which class?
What is Corticosteroid?
When administering the anti-inflammatory medication prednisone, what is important to teach the patient for stopping this med?
Side effects of this medication include blurred vision, dry mouth, and urinary retention.
What is diphenhydramine?
This medication blocks histamine at H1 receptors.
What is antihistamine, diphenyhdramine(Benadryl)
With anti-histamines what is the indication for use?
Relief of allergy or cold symptoms
This is given to relieve allergy or cold symptoms.
What is diphenyhdramine (Benadryl)
Antihistamine
Diphenyhydramine is a part of this classification of drugs?
When taking any med that causes drowsiness, what is important to avoid concurrent use with?
What is alcohol or other CNS depressants.
Chest tightness, dysrhythmias, and hypertension are adverse effects of this respiratory medication.
What is psuedophedrine?
This medication produces vasoconstriction, which shrinks nasal mucosa membranes.
What is decongestant, pseudoephedrine(Sudafed)
With decongestants, what is the indication for use?
What is relieve nasal obstruction due to inflammation.
This should be used cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease.
What is pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
Decongestant
Pseudoephedrine is a member of this classification?
What is decongestant?
What medication do you avoid using longer than 7 days?
What is pseudoephedrine.