Term
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Definition
Antiviral agent
Given to immuno-compromised kids
Tx:
Herpes Zoster
Genital Herpes
Shingles
Varicella
SE:
Major Kidney Impairment |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Depressant
Tx:
COmmon for Kids with ADHD/Depression
Children under 12 not recommended
Metabolized in Liver
SE:
Constipation
Arrythmias
Sedation
Blurred vision
Dry eyes/mouth |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Depressant
Tx:
Depression/ADHD
Metabolized in Liver
Avg Dose: 100mg BID/TID
SE:
Seizures
Agitation
Headache
Insomnia
Mania
Psychosis
Nausea/Vomit
Dry mouth |
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Term
Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine
Adderall |
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Definition
Stimulates CNS
Increases Respirations
Releases Norepinephrine
T:
ADHD - increase attention span
SE:
Hyperactivity
Insomnia
Restlessness
Tremor
Tachhycardia
Anorexia |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Epileptic (AED)
Tx:
Seizures
SE:
Ataxia
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Agranulatedcytosis
Decreased WBC
Liver issues/ Hepatitis |
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Term
Tagamet
(Cimetidine)
Propulcide |
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Definition
Tx:
GERD
Decreases Gastric Acid secretions |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Depressant
Tx:
Depression and Anxiety in ADHD
Avg Dose:
100-200 QD, Monitor BP/Pulse
SE:
Arrythmias
Hypotension |
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Term
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Definition
ANti-Epileptic AED
Tx:
Absence Seizure
SE:
Sedation
Unsteady gait
Rash
Low WBC |
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Term
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Definition
Diuretic
Potassium Wasting
Always add Potassium (K+)
--Check lab values if no K+ ordered |
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Term
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Definition
Antipsychotic
Tx:
COmbined with Ani-Parkinson (Cogentin)
to alleviate EPS SE
SE:
EPS, or
Shuffling gait
Tremors
Drooling
Restlessness |
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Term
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Definition
Thyroid replacement for lack of natural Thyroxine
SE:
Hyperthyroidism
Heart Palpatations
Tremors
Sweating
Nervousness |
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Term
Methylphenidate
(Concerta) |
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Definition
Stimulant
Tx:
ADHD (extended release)
SE:
Insomnia
Appetite suppression
Arrythmias |
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Term
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Definition
Controlled drug
Tx:
Anxiety
Staus Eppilepticus |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Depressant, SSRI
Tx:
Depression
OCD
Anxiety
Average Dose: 10-20mg QD
SE:
Heart Palpitations
Headache
Constipation |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED
Tx:
Seizures
Generalized
Tonic/clonic
Simple Partial
Secondary Generalized
SE:
Hyperactivity
Paradoxical effect
Sedation
Learning difficulties |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED
Tx:
Tonic/Clonic Seizures
SE:
Gingival Hyperplasia
Oral care important |
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Term
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Definition
Neuroleptic
Tx:
DD population for SIB
Kids under 2 not recommended
SE:
Drowsiness
Movement Disorder
EKG abnormality |
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Term
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Definition
Stool Softener
Average Dose:
100mg QD/BID |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED
Tx:
Seizures
Aggression
SE:
Hair-loss
Weight gain/loss
Abdominal Distress
Tremors |
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Term
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Definition
Antipdychotic
Tx:
Psychosis & Mental Retardation
Adults only
Prescribed as "Last resort" medication
SE:
Severe constipation
Bowel obstruction
Agranulocytosis
Infection risk
Watch CBC/WBC |
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Term
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Definition
SE of long-term Neuroleptic use
Irreversible
Anti-parkinson (cogentin/artane)
DO NOT ALLEVIATE Sx
S/Sx:
Lip-smacking
Facial grimace |
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Term
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Definition
Tx:
ADHD & MR
Tiurette Syndrome
Helps reduce HyperArousal & HyperActivity
Oral and Sustained Release patch
SE:
Dry mouth
Hypotension
Sedation
Headache
Nausea |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED
Tx:
Seizure Disorder
Decreases seizures |
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Term
| AED med given in high doseage over time can cause: |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
ANti-Depressant
Children with ADHD often suffer Depression |
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Term
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Definition
Stimulant
Tx:
ADHD
SE:
Arrythmias
Insomnia |
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Term
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Definition
| Anti-Arrythmia
Tx:
Slows and strengthens pulse
Take 60 sec Apical pulse
60 |
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Term
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Definition
HIV caused by virus
Tx:
AntiVirals may slow disease process
especially for infants |
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