Term
| PDE's (for erectile dysfunction) ( Viagra/cialis/levitra) should be cautioned with what medication |
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Definition
| PDE should not be used while on cardiac meds such as nitroglycerine, nitrates, grapefruit juice |
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Term
| erythromycin and tetracycline have what effect on digitalis |
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Definition
| erythromycin and tetracycline increase effects of digitalis(slow pulse) |
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Term
| when should epi not be used |
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Definition
| epi should not be used on cardiac patiens, non selective beta blockers, and tricyclic antidepressents |
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Term
| tegretal should not be used with what heart medication |
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Definition
| tegretol causes toxicity when paired with calcium channel blockers |
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Term
| antibiotics may decrease what 2 things? |
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Definition
antibiotics interfere with oral contraceptives
also interfere with vitamin K and clotting so do not take ANTICOAGULANT with antibiotic!!!! |
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Term
| what is contraindicated for asthma patients |
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Definition
| NSAIDS and sulfa drugs are contraindicated for asthma patients |
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Term
| a patient taking oral contraceptives should avoid |
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Definition
| PCN, Tetracyline, acetaminophen (causes liver stress), and benzodiazepines (increased clearance) |
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Term
| never give tylenol to what patient |
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Definition
| never give tylenol to a patient with kidney disease |
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Term
| macrolides cause toxicity with what drugs |
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Definition
macrolides cause toxicity with:
theophyline
digoxin
warfarin
cyclosporine |
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Term
| ace inhibitors reduce effects of what drug |
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Definition
| ace inhibitors reduce effects of NSAIDS |
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Term
| what is the relationship of psychotheraputic drugs like phenothiazines (thorazine, thioridazine (mellaril)) and opiods? |
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Definition
| phenothiazines potentiate opiods |
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Term
| what effect does epinephrine have on phenothiazines> |
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Definition
| epi makes bp drop when on phenothiazines |
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Term
| what drug causes toxicity when combined with lithium? |
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Definition
| naproxin and NSAID causes toxicity with lithium |
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Term
| what interacts with sulfonylureas (an anti diabetic drug) producing a decrease in blood sugar and affects brittle diabetics. |
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Definition
| aspirin interacts with sulfonylureas |
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Term
| what happens when NSAIDS interact with Alpha adrenergic agents? |
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Definition
| NSAIDS reduce the antihypertensive effects of the alpha adrenergic agent. |
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Term
| what happens when antibiotics are taken with warfarin? |
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Definition
| antibiotics increase (potentiate) the effects of warfarin and interfere with normal flora that interferes with vitamin K and clotting mechanisms |
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Term
| what are the effects when NSAIDS are taken with thiazides (diuretic)? |
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Definition
| NSAIDS reduce bad effects of thiazides (reduce low potassium effects) |
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Term
| this drug is known to lower triglycerides and is sometimes used in combination with statin drugs |
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Definition
| niacin-nictinic acid / VIT B-3 |
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Term
| what drugs interfere with vit B-6 |
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Definition
| TB meds cyclosporin, estrogen, steroids |
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Term
| grapefruit juice and versed (a benzodiazepine) |
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Definition
grapefruit juice and versed =increased sedation and hypnotic effects
the same effect is seen with grapefruit juice and halcion another benzodiazepine |
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Term
| alpha adrenergic beta blockers + epi= |
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Definition
| reflex tachycardia and severe hypotension |
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