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medsss

100

side effects of beta blockers 

BAD B's

bradycardia 

blurred vision

hypotension

constipation

depression

fatigue

weakness

bad nightmares 

200

considerations with beta blockers

hold if HR is under 60

Hold if BP is under 100

watch for signs of hypotension and bradycradia

300

ACE side effects 

dizziness, headache, fatigue, COUGH, diarrhea, blurred vision, rash

400

ARB Side effects 

NO COUGH, hypotension, hyperkalemia, ANGIOEDEMA

diarrhea

hive

blurred vision

500

ACE AND ARB considerations

full effect may not be seen within 3 weeks

watch for orthostatic hypotension 

renal dysfunction

medsss

100

calcium channel blockers action

vasodilation

for high BP

200

calcium channel blocker side effects

hypotension 

bradycardia

edema

flushing 

gingival hyperplasia 

300

calcium channel blocker considerations

avoid grapefruit juice

400

lipid lowering agents action

improves lipid profile

They inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that controls the rate-limiting step in cholesterol synthesis. This depletes intracellular cholesterol. The cell then looks to the extracellular space for the cholesterol it needs. The result is a lowering of the plasma cholesterol and LDL levels.

500

simvastatin side effects

rash, gi disturbances, elevated liver enzymes, muscle tenderness

medsss

100

digoxin action

Digoxin is a medication used to manage and treat heart failure and certain arrhythmias, and abortion. It is in the cardiac glycoside class of drugs.

200

digoxin side effects

Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, and diarrhea may occur

300

albuterol action

binds to beta adrenergic receptors in airway smooth muscles, decreased intracellular calcium relaxes smooth muscle airways

400

albuterol side effects 

Chest pains, palpitations, angina, tachycardia, tremors, gittery 

500

corticosteroids side effects and considerations 

cough, dry mouth, hypertension, depression, anorexia, peptic ulcer

route is inhaled, IV, or PO form 

if given oral should be given with food or milk

if inhaled use a MDI to reduce side effects 

gargle with water or mouth wash after 

medsss

100

Hydrocortisone action

Suppresses inflammation and the normal immune response, used for adrenocortical insufficiency

200

Ipratropium Action  

inhibits cholinergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle that make bronchodilation

300

Nitroglycerin action

Relief of anginal attacks, increased cardiac output

400

Nitroglycerin special considerations

taken only up to 3 times 5 minutes in between 

tongue will tingle if it is working

keep in a dark room

avoid sunlight/ steam areas such as bathroom and kitchen

500

what patients are allowed to get the pneumococcal vaccines

patients who have diabetes, who have asthma, and who smoke should get the vaccine

patients who have medical conditions and health problems would fit for this vaccine

if you do not smoke or have do not have asthma or any illnesses, you do not need this vaccine, it will not benefit you 

medsss

100

Ipratropium action and side effects  

Anticholinergics

inhibits cholinergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle that make bronchodilation

dry mouth, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, palpations 

200

Rifampin action and side effects

Anti-tuberculosis agent

bactericidal action against susceptible organisms

causes thrombocytopenia, body fluid discoloriation 

orange to red in pee, sweat, tears, contact lens

300

isoniazid (INH) action and side effects

Anti-tuberculosis agents

Bacteriostatic action against susceptible mycobacteria

confusion, vomiting, hepatotoxicity, and  toxic epidermal necrolysis 

400

Hydralazine

Vasodilator

Lowers BP 

tachycardia, angina, nausea

monitor bp and pulse

500

TB PPD skin test considerations 

must be positive to rule out TB

if pt had a positive test before, does not need another test

should see a wheal on surface of skin

5mm= HIV, close contact with active TB

10mm= nursing homes, health care workers, long term care facilites

15mm= normal general public without any factors