Sweet Nothings
Lispro (humalog) Onset, Peak and Duration
What is Onset 15-30 minutes, Peak 30 minutes, Duration 3-6 hours
This medication is used to increase cerebral blood flow & cerebral oxygen delivery
What is Mannitol
You get this medication dropped in your eyes after glaucoma surgery to prevent a common complication
What are dexamethasone drops
Don't take these anti-rejection medications when you're expecting
What is tacrolimus and mycophenolate
This maneuver prevents systemic absorption of medication
What is punctal occlusion
Regular Insulin (R) Onset, Peak and Duration
What is Onset 30 minutes to 1 hour, Peak 1- 5 hours, Duration 6-10 hours
Avoided in patients with risk of Increased ICP
What are benzodiazepines
Treatment for Bacterial Conjunctivitis and Keratitis
what is Ciprofloxacin 0.3% drops, levofloxacin 1.5% drops, ofloxacin 0.3% drops
Take this medication to prevent hyperphosphatemia even on dialysis days
What is sevelamer (renagel)
Urine output proves it is working!
What is Mannitol
Glargine (Lantus) Onset, peak and duration
What is Onset 70 minutes, Peak None, Duration 18-24 hours
This common OTC med is often used in head trauma to control temperature and pain
What is acetaminophen (tylenol)
Non cardioselective medication for glaucoma. Don't use it in a patient with COPD
What is timolol
A few of medications you no longer need after kidney transplant
What is PO sodium bicarbonate, PO sevelamer, Sodium polystyrene (others depend on patient)
Good bowel sounds are a must before administration of this medication
What is Sodium polystyrene (aka Kayexalate)
Important Type 1 Diabetic Sick Day Teaching
What is Do NOT stop your insulin because you're sick
Do not give this medication unless the patient's airway is protected
What are barbiturates
While decreasing Intraoccular pressure is the goal; use β1drops with caution due to these potential side effects.
What is risk of bradycardia and hypotension
Kidney protective in diabetic patients they worsen acute kidney injury
What are ACE/ARBS
Monitoring levels of this medication keeps it from killing renal tubules.
What is IV Vancomycin (vancocin)
Oral Antidiabetic that fails when kidneys do
What is Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGL-2) Inhibitors
aka empagliflozin
This sedative helps to decrease agitation and is often used in intubated patients
What is propofol
Reporting this symptom when on Anti-growth Factor Injection afirbercept (Eylea) can prevent a serious side effect
What are increased feelings of pressure behind eyes, new floaters or vision changes (d/t retinal detachment)
Used to stabilize the cell membrane in hyperkalemia treatment
What is calcium gluconate
Lasix, NSAIDs, and vancomycin cause tinnitus. A sure sign of this concerning condition.
What is ototoxicity