Meds
Cardiac/Hypertensive med given to patients ( and Diabetic) not only to protect the kidneys but help control BP. Sometimes people developed angioedema.
What is Lisinopril?
These medications end in”pril”.
What are Ace inhibitors? Examples: Lisinopril,ramapril, enalapril. They are angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors .They block the production of angiotensin II a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict. This helps to lower blood pressure and improve heart function.
This vitamin and the foods it is found in, are important in maintaining normal anticoagulant levels when taking Warfarin or Coumadin.
What is Vitamin K and it is found in green leafy vegetables.
Orthostatic blood pressure readings.
What are blood pressures taken lying down , sitting up and standing ?
Daily weight measurements
What is Congestive Heart Failure with edema?
B/p and pulse rate are important to monitor before taking this medication each day.
What are Digoxin or Lanoxin?
These medications end in “arb”
What are Arbs? They are angiotensin II Receptor Blockers used to treat heart failure ,kidney failure and control blood pressure,
If patients using diuretics and are losing too much of this mineral, they may be switched to a medication that doesn’t have that side effect.
What is potassium? Switch to potassium- sparing diuretic.
Lots of banana’s to eat.
What must a patient eat when they have low potassium from using diuretics?
The treatment for DVT( deep vein thrombosis).
What is heparin or warfarin/coumadin medications ( anticoagulants) for dissolving the clot and keeping the blood thin.
This type of medication category helps to remove extra fluid in the body, which puts a strain on the heart.
What are Diuretics like Lasix/Furosemide?
These medications end in “ Olol”.
What are beta Blockers like atenolol, propanolol or metoprolol. They work by blocking the effects of stress hormones, like adrenaline, and epinephrine
These anti depressant medications can cause suicidal thoughts.
What are SSRI’s and SNRI’s?
This is a category of medications used to treat epilepsy/seizures and can result in dizziness, weakness, drowsiness and weight loss.
What are benzodiazepines?
Cellulitis infection treatment
What is Iv or oral antibiotics?
Ibuprofen, Naproxen,,Aleve
What are NSAIDs?
These medications end in “artan””.
What is Losartan for hypertension, heart failure and protection of kidney function?
The explanation of what a narrow therapeutic index is?
. This means there is a very small "margin of error" for the drug's dosage, making it critical for patients to receive the exact right amount.
2 types CVA’s?
What is Ischemic and Hemorrhagic?
Shivering, diarrhea, muscle rigidity, fever and seizures caused by SNRI antidepressants
What is Serotin Syndrome?
This medication could cause Steven Johnson Syndrome
What is Lamotrigine/Lamictal?
These medications put residents at high risk of injury should they fall.
What are anticoagulants like Coumadin, warfarin, plavix, clopidogrel?
Werght gain, easy bruising, lower resistance to infection, mood changes, insomnia.
What are the side effects of using systemic corticosteroids?
This category of medications is always the last resort?
What are opioid medications?
Needed to block the neurotransmitters in the brain to help with shaking
What are Dopamine Replacement agents in Parkinson’s disease? Sinemet