Aorta tell you about these medications
This category of medications should be taking in the AM to avoid running to the bathroom all night.
What are diuretics?
Medication used to correct digoxin levels especially if it's over 2.0.
What is Digibind?
This first-line treatment for Parkinson's Disease will pump up the central nervous system's dopamine.
What is carbidopa-levodopa?
This type of drug should be administered if a patient is experiencing status epilepticus.
What are benzodiazepines?
This pharmacology category of medication can cause hematuria, black stools, and prolonged nose bleeds.
What are anticoagulants?
Don't laugh too hard at these medications, or you might pass out from hypotension -LOL!
What are Beta Blockers?
This medication can slow down bleeding from too much coumadin.
What is Vitamin K?
Not just for a pretty face, this medication can help cerebral palsy patients by paralyzing tight mucles.
What is onabotulinum toxin A (Botox)?
You might be suffering from this life-threatening situation if you see halos (not the kind on angels) and a green-blue coloration to the world.
What is digoxin toxicity?
Acute thrombolytic that comes on quickly and doesn't last long.
What is heparin?
This medication category is not the first choice for heart failure treatment- it can make it worse. However, it can work for patients in AFib.
What are calcium channel blockers?
This antidote will counteract the rapid onset of heparin.
What is protamine?
This antibody is derived from donor plasma to boost a patient's immunity and stop the breakdown of nerves.
What is IVIG?
This medication will decrease inflammation and reduce the damage done to a patient's nerves but comes with a warning of increased suicidal thoughts.
What is interferon-beta 1a?
Providers will often check a patient's INR to monitor the therapeutic level of this medication.
What is coumadin?
Due to its high potential for toxicity - this medication was dethroned as the first-line drug for heart failure treatment.
What is digoxin?
Anticholinergic effects from Parkinson's medications will reduce these symptoms.
What are tremors and muscle ridigity?
Shockingly, you might make the situation worse if you forget this crucial step when assisting with the cardioversion of an AFib RVR patient.
What is turning on the sync?
What is aspirin?
This annoying side effect of ace inhibitors impact up to 20% of patients.
What is a Dry Cough?
Nerves can get jumpy, that's why this medication is often given to ALS patients to reduce nerve excitability.
What is riluzole?
A potentially life-threatening swelling of the face and tongue caused by a reaction to ACE Inhibitors.
What is angioedema?
Clopidogrel can cause this annoying side effect that makes you think you didn't turn your ringer off.
What is tinnitus?