Pregnancy
One of these components of Prenatal vitamins plays an important role in bone growth of the child while preventing the woman from losing her own bone density during the pregnancy.
What is calcium?
When looking at the name of drug. Seeing the name ending in -mab is an indicator for what in regards to the medication.
What is a monoclonal antibody?
First line medication to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus; most commonly discontinued due to GI side effects.
What is metformin?
The out of pocket dollar amount that must be met before insurance coverage "kicks in".
What is a deductible?
First line medication classes for hypertension contraindicated in pregnancy.
What are ACE/ARBs?
This component of prenatal vitamins plays an important role in the blood of both mother and child especially with carrying oxygen but careful.....too much can be toxic.
What is Iron?
This Histamine H1 Antagonist is often given as a IV pre-medication to chemotherapy to help reduce some of the side effects.
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Injectable medication class used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus which has concerns for pancreatitis.
What is a GLP-1 Agonist?
This steroid frequently comes with a tapering schedule to help wean patients. Known for causing hyperglycemia, mood swings and insomnia.
What is prednisone?
Thiazide diuretic preferred due to prolonged half life and proven trial reduction of CVD.
What is chlorthalidone?
This component of prenatal vitamins helps prevent neural tube defects that affect both brain and spine of the developing baby. These can develop within the first 28 days of conception so if your planning to conceive it is recommended you take it preventatively to keep your levels normal.
What is Folic Acid?
This commonly used Anthracycline antibiotic is know for its lifetime limiting dose due to the myocardial damage that it can cause with sustained use.
What is Doxorubicin?
Long acting insulin biologically similar to Lantus.
What is Basaglar?
Coagulation Factor Xa(recombinant) approved for the patients treated with Xarelto and Eliquis, when a reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding.
What is Andexxa?
Beta blocker commonly used off-label for anxiety and migraine prevention.
What is propranolol?
This is a first line product generally recommended to treat constipation in pregnancy.
What is Milk of Magnesia or Metamucil? (Only one answer needed)
This platinum analog or Akylating agent is commonly known to cause neuropathies that have increased cold sensitivity.
What is Oxaliplatin?
Emergency injectable medication used to treat hypoglycemia.
What is Glucagon?
This type of nutrition is delivered via a central line and is composed of amino acids, lipids, dextrose and various vitamins and minerals.
What is TPN or Total Parenteral Nutrition?
Direct renin inhibiter contraindicated in concomitant use with ACE/ARBs.
What is aliskiren?
This common pain reliever is generally not recommended during pregnancy (especially the 3rd trimester) due to increased risk of harm to the child.
What is Ibuprofen or NSAIDS?
This Antimetabolite is a folic acid antagonist that is used in neoplastic disease as well as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis patients.
What is methotrexate?
Biomarker used to assess pancreatic function for insulin production.
What is C-peptide?
Approved medication for severe acne, requiring the REMS program iPledge to dispense.
What is isotretinoin (Claravis, Myorisan)?
This condition is seen only in pregnancy often comes after gestational hypertension and it can be fatal for both mother and child. It is often accompanied by swelling of the hands and feet.
What is Pre-Eclampsia?