Pharm 1-10 quiz 1

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Lisinopril

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ACE inhibitor; Antihypertensive
treats hypertension causes orthostatic hypotension-Must monitor
Avoid potassium
Side effects: Dry cough,angioedema, tachycardia
suffix pril -ace inhibitor

lowers cholesterol-Treats hyperlipidemia
Side effects: Rhabdomyosis (damaged muscles)
Causes Myalgia (muscle pain) must monitor
Take @ night

Antidiabetic-treats hyperglycemia
side effects: Diarrhea, B12 deficiency, metallic taste, lactic acidosis
Consider: stop meds if NPO(nothing by mouth) because risk of hypoglycemia.
stop 24-48 hours before ct scan w/contrast dye to prevent renal injuy/lactic acidosis

synthetic hormone
treats hypothyroidism
take first thing in AM
monitor for hyperthyroidism
TSH to monitor

beta blocker antihypertensive
treats: hypertension, heart failure
Side effects: bradychardia, hypotension
consideration:Masks signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Bad for acute heart failure, may cause orthostatic hypotension.
do not stop med suddenly
Monitor BP,HR
suffix-lol beta blockers

PPI-proton pump inhibitor
Used for GERD, ulcers, gastric acid
Side effects- upset GI, Diarrhea, nausea

oxycodone/acetaminophen

Opioid
short term pain management
Control Drug-can cause dependence
side effects-Constipation, respiratory depression/tolerance
Monitor-respiratory rate/vital signs/bowel movements

calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension/chest pain
can cause peripheral swelling,hypotension

ARB antihypertensive, treats high blood pressure
can cause angioedema-swelling underneath skin:sensitivity response

steroid
used for inflammation
Causes swelling, weight gain,longterm causes osteoperosis. hyperglycemia
Irritability-take in the am w/food (upsets stomach)
Monitor sugars cause hyperglycemia
Taper-decrease dose slowly