Stressed, Shaky or Sleepless
grogginess after taking temazepam (restoril) is because
hangover effect that causes daytime sleepiness
Treatment for suspected overdose of benzos
Flumazenil, airway support
Assess this in kids with ADHD med use
height, weight and baseline ekg
Teach to patient to recognize this when taking NSAIDS
symptoms of GI ulcer/bleed
drug of choice for status epilepticus
diazepam
category that works fast for anxiety
benzos
phenytoin hallmark side effect
gingival hypertrophy
dilute with NS, no faster than 50 mg/min
when to use triptans
early into a migraine
allopurinol is drug of choice for what condition
gout
long term side effects of prednisone
increased weight, delayed healing, hyperglycemia, insomnia
increased risk of suicide with these classes
SSRIs and AEDs
when to administer levothyroxine
in am, on empty stomach for 30 minutes
Neurontin uses
seizures and neuropathic pain
conditions CNS stimulants treat
ADHD, narcolepsy, obesity, neonatal apnea
length of therapy for seizure treatment
lifelong
antithyroid side effect on labs
bone marrow suppression
why give cytotec with nsaids
prevent ulcers
dietary instruction with anti-thyroid meds
no iodine
why give doxapram (CNS stimulant)
aids in reversing respiratory depression from some overdoses
Don't skip doses of AED meds bc
cause increased seizure activity
glucocorticoid effect of labs
hyperglycemia, hypokalemia
lab effects after beginning levothyroxine (expected)
decrease TSH, Increase t4, t3
when to dose adhd meds
4-6 hours before bed
best choice for long term insomnia treatment
non-benzo sleep meds