Pharm Quiz 2

Zolpidem (Ambien)
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Zolpidem (Ambien)
Ambient Hypnotic
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Extreme caution with elderly Risk for falls.
Zolpidem (Ambien)
treats insomnia
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Control drug (dependance) affects sleep so hard to get off it.
Atorvastatin
Side effects Rhabdomyosis (damaged muscles). Causes Myalgia (muscle pain) must monitor.
Atorvastatin
Take @ night- Cholesterol is synthesized at night
Atorvastatin
Hurt the liver, Monitor ALT,AST liver functions.
Atorvastatin
Treats hyperlipidemia. Lowers cholesterol
Azithromycin
Zpak. Macrolide. Broad spectrum antibiotic. Used for infections.
Azithromycin
Causes prolonged QT intervals (ekg change)
Upsets GI.
Hydrocodone/acetaminophenOpiod. Pain management drug.Hydrocodone/acetaminophenSide effects- Constipation upset GI respiratory depression Monitor: respiratory rate/Vital signs/bowel movements.HydrochlorothyazideDiuretic Used for hypertension and edemaHydrochlorothyazideSide effects hypokalemia, hypertension, hyponatremia.HydrochlorothyazideMonitor input and output. Monitor electrolytesFurosemideLoop diuretic. Used to treat fluid overload (HF),hypertension, pulmonary edema.FurosemideMonitor electrolytes. Can cause hypokalemia, eat potassium foods monitor diet.OmeprazolePPI : proton pump inhibitor. Used for GERD/Ulcers/Gastric acidOmeprazoleSide effects: Upset GI/Diarrhea/Nausea.GabapentinAnticonvulsant and Fibromyalgia (nerve pain) medication. Used for Shingles.GabapentinCan cause confusion in elderly.AmoxicillinBroad Spectrum Antibiotic. Penicillin family; if allergic to penicillin cannot take amoxicillin.SertralineSSRI Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. Anti depressant/anxietySertralineIncreases suicidal ideations. 4-6 weeks to work.