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| steroids, megace, marinol |
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Appetite suppressant - to treat obesity
pill form of marijuana |
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Diflucan---Antifungal-
Used to treat stomatitis |
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antacid- FOR GERD
STAGGER c meds- decreases absorption and effectiveness of other medicines |
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| relieve mild or moderate symptoms by neutralizing stomach acid |
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| Baking Soda === sodium bicarbonate ===antacid for GERD |
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antacid- for GERD
DANGEROUS-- Na = CHF, edema, bicard= alkalosis = renal failure
exacerbates fluid retention
delays patients from seeking help |
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amphojel, alucap, dialume
do not use if have HTN or heart failure
DECREASES effects of coumadin and digoxin |
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Pepcid--H2 blocker
take at hour of sleep for GERD |
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Zantac- H2 blocker
take at hour of sleep for GERD |
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prilosec--- PPI
Don't crush
interferes with absorption of other drugs |
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prevacid-- PPI
don't crush
interfers with absorption of other drugs |
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Carafate---Anti-ulcer agent
Don't crush or chew--shake suspension well |
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Reglan--- Promotility agent - antiemetic
30 minutes before meals
Extrapyramidal SE = tremor, slurred speech, anxiety, paranoia |
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Tagamet-- H2 blocker
take at HS |
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Zofran- Serotonin receptore antagonist
ANTI-EMETIC
Hepatotoxic |
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| Dopamin antagonist- antiemetic |
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Vistaril- Antihistamine
to treat nausea associated with inner ear problems |
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| Ativan--- benzodiazepines--antiemetic |
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| Decadron-- corticosteroid- antiemetic |
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Flagyl-- Anti-protozoal anti-infective, antiulcer. FOR CHRONIC GASTRITIS
Do not break, crush, or chew
Neurotoxic |
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Biaxin- Macrolide- anti-infective, antiulcer FOR CHRONIC GASTRITIS
admin with food- do not crush, break or chew, |
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Pepto-Bismol -- antidiarrheal, antiulcer, absorbents-- FOR CHRONIC GASTRITIS & PUD
Helps eradicate H. Pylori
increases mucosal bicard and prostagladin to heal ulcers |
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Epivir---antiretrovirals-- NRTI
Used to treat Hep B |
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Virazole- antiviral
Used to tx Hep C |
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Aldactone = K sparing diuretic-
Used in CIRRHOSIS to decrease fluid retention |
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Lasix = loop diuretic
Used in CIRRHOSIS to decrease fluid retention |
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Osmotic laxative-
Used in CIRRHOSIS to bind with ammonia and excrete it in stool |
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Definition
| aminoglycoside- Antibiotics used to decrease ammonia levels in CIRRHOSIS |
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improves clotting times in CIRRHOSIS
Antidote for Coumadin and Digoxin |
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| Beta Blockers to tx CIRRHOSIS |
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Definition
| decrease BP related to portal hypertension from sclerosis liver |
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| Absorbants & Protectants for Diarrhea |
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Definition
| charcoal, kaopectate, pepto-bismol |
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Definition
| paregoric, opium tincture |
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| opium derivatives for diarrhea |
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Definition
| lomotil, imodium (watch for synergy if on other narcotics= can paralyze GI tract) |
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Atropine, belladona, Probanthine
(slows GI tract down by inhibiting actelycholine the major neurotransmitter of parasympathetic nervous system) |
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Definition
| psyllium, methycellulose, polycarbophil- mixi in full glass cool liquid. works in 1-3 days |
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| Wetting/surfactant laxative |
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Definition
| docusate-provide ample fluids. AVOID other meds for 1 hour. DO NOT crush or open caplets |
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| Osmotic & Saline Laxatives |
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Definition
| mag. citrate, MOM, lactulose, and polyethylene glycol--Don't give if fluid deficit or NA restrictions. Take with full glass of liquids |
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Definition
| bisacodyl, senna, castor oil--take on empty stomach and DO NOT crush |
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| zelnorm = used to tx constipation in women with IBS |
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| Amitiza-used to tx constipation in women with IBS |
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Definition
| Antispas- used for tx of diarrhea in pt with IBS |
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| Anaspaz- used to tx diarrhea in pt with IBS |
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| Primaxim- broad spectrum abx for PERITONITIS |
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| Merrem- broad spectrum abx used to tx PERITONITIS |
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Term
| contaminated food and water |
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Definition
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| undercooked beef, unpasteurized milk, apple juice, or fecal-oral (cattle) |
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Definition
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| foods left @ room temperature (dairy, meats, fish) |
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Definition
| Food Poisioning (staphylococcal) |
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Term
| fecal-oral, vectors and objects |
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Definition
| shigella (dysentery) lock of hair in journal! |
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| contagious fecal-oral contact. contaminations in institutions |
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| raw or improperly cooked meats, poulty, eggs, and dairy |
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Definition
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| raw or improperly cooked meats, poulty, eggs, and dairy |
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Definition
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| raw or improperly cooked meats, poulty, eggs, and dairy |
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Definition
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| antiminth- tx of helminthic infections |
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| (Vermox)- tx of helminthic infection |
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| albenza- tx of helminthic infection |
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Term
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| Azulfidine- potent anti-inflammatory (sulfa and 5-ASA) |
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Term
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Definition
| Azulfidine- potent anti-inflammatory (sulfa and 5-ASA) for ULCERATIVE COLITIS and CROHN's |
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Term
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Definition
| Colazal- potent anti-inflammatory for UC |
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Term
| immunsuppresive drugs for CROHNS |
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Definition
| azathiprine, mercaptopurine, methotrexate |
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Term
| broad spectrum abx to tx DIVERTICULITIS |
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Definition
| metronidazole (flagyl) and ciprofloxacin (cipro) |
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