Term
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Definition
| Nursing Interventions: On Beers Criteria list for Elderly. Side Effects: GI upset and Nephrotoxicity (See above List of NSAIDs under Pain management |
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Term
| Glucocorticoid Steroid: What to know about them. |
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Definition
| Nursing Interventions: Not for long term use. Do not abruptly stop oral steroids, can cause renal insufficiency. Must be weaned off steroids. |
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Term
| Immunosuppressant medication |
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Definition
-Retinoid Compounds (Topical for skin disorders): Dovonex, Tazorac
-Immunosuppressants for autoimmune disorders and organ transplant
Cyclosporine
Methotrexate
Tacrolimus (Prograf) |
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Term
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Definition
Glucocorticoid Steroids:
Prednisone
Medrol Dose pack
Topicals: Low to High Potency by %
Betamethasone (High)
(Dexamethasone & Hydrocortisone) (Medium)
Dexamethasone & hydrocortisone (low)
Short Acting: Hydrocortisone (Topical)
Intermediate Acting: Methylprednisolone (Medrol, Depo-medrol)
Prednisolone
Long Acting: Dexamethasone
Betamethasone |
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