Agents to Control Blood Glucose
This insulin can be given IV
What is Regular Insulin?
Blocks ACE in the lungs and prevents ACE conversion to angiotensin I to II
What is the action of ACE inhibitors?
Causes Reye Syndrome in children less than 12 years
What are Salicylates?
Start taking on the 5th day of the menstrual cycle, if a dose is missed take double for the next days up to three days, past three days restart completely
What is patient teaching for birth control?
Macrolides, Penicillins, and Tetracyclines
What antibiotics decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives?
This insulin has no peak and lasts 24 hours
What is Long Acting Insulin?
Heart failure, hypertension, used for those who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors
What are indications of ARBs?
GI upset, GI ulcers, Bleeding, Fluid retention, Hypertension, Nephrotoxicity, Teratogenic, Bone marrow suppression, Increased risk of MI
What are adverse effects of NSAIDs?
Hypogonadism, Breast cancers, and Delayed puberty in males
What are indications for Testosterone?
Achilles tendon rupture and tendonitis
What is the BBW for Fluoroquinolones?
Hypoglycemia, Local reaction at injection site, Lipodystrophy
What are adverse effects of insulin?
Glucagon and Clacium
What are reversal agents for calcium channel blockers?
Sodium Bicarb IV
What is the antidote for Salicylate poisoning?
Anatomical obstructions, Anything predisposing someone to priapism, Penile implants, Prolonged QT interval, CAD, Active peptic ulcer, Use of organic nitrates or alpha-adrenergic blockers
What are contraindications of Erectile Dysfunction meds?
Contraindicated for children less than 8 due to potential damage to teeth and bones
What are tetracyclines?
Thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, and stress
What are conditions/medications that increase glucose?
Bradycardia, COPD, Asthma, Hypotension, Strenuous exercise, Pregnancy, and Lactation
What are contraindications for Beta-Blockers?
Stimulates formation of glucose, Decreases immune response, Decreases edema in the airways
What are actions of Glucocorticoids?
Risk for significant bone loss
What is the BBW on Depo-provera?
Ringworm, Histoplasmosis, Aspergillosis, Mucormycosis, Candidiasis
What are common fungal infections?
Lactic acid, GI distress, decreased appetite, hypoglycemia
What are adverse effects of biguinides?
Normal: 0.5-2.0
Toxic: >2.4
What are serum levels of Digoxin?
Adults: 4g
Children: 90mg/kg/day
What is the max dosage for acetaminophen?
PID, STDs, Endometriosis, Pelvic surgery, Cardiac renal dysfunction, Epilepsy and migraine headaches, and Asthma
What are contraindications of Progestins?
When can you start taking Influenza antivirals?