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When taken in high doses, side effects of this can range from stomach upset to liver and heart failure
Multivitamin
Dosage range of this medication is 1-12 milligrams, but be careful because it can also lower blood pressure.
Melatonin
Keeping a close eye on lab values before administering this medication can save a patient's heart.
Potassium
The general maximum dose is 4,000 mg/day of this medication, but encouraged to keep it around 3,000 whenever possible.
Tylenol
This is used as both a supplement but also as a relief of stomach upset, indigestion, and heartburn.
Calcium carbonate
This medication is an osmotic laxative, meaning it draws water into the stool.
Miralax
The short acting version of this drug can be taken 1-3 times a day to help with anxiety.
Ativan
It's not unheard of for patients to receive the IV form of this antibiotic for 6 weeks, but they must have a PICC line.
Vancomycin
This medication improves nerve cell function in the brain by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine
Aricept
For a patient receiving ferrous sulfate for iron deficient anemia, what labs should be monitored?
Hemoglobin, hematocrit, iron
This medication should be given in the morning, about 30 minutes to an hour before breakfast and four hours before iron or calcium supplements.
Synthroid
Don't confuse the antihypertensive Clonidine with the brand name of this benzodiazepine.
Clonazepam
Due to its short acting nature, this medication should not be given before the food tray arrives.
Humalog (lispro)
The brand name is Zosyn
piperacillin/tazobactam
This medication helps with cognitive function and should be given at bedtime
Aricept
Surprisingly, this medication is still considered safe for patients with liver disease, even with the risk of hepatic impairment associated with amounts greater than 4,000 mg/day.
Tylenol
Drugs in this category (Clonazepam is one of them) should never be stopped abruptly
Benzodiazepines
A glycopeptide antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, such as MRSA and C-diff
Vancomycin
Should ideally be mixed with water for best absorption, but patients can mix with their choice of beverage.
Miralax
Potential side effects of overuse of this medication include stomach upset, and kidney issues leading to a condition known as metabolic alkalosis
Calcium carbonate.