Term
| Which class of Rx slows the progression of chronic kidney disease and heart failure, and lowers HTN? |
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Definition
ACE angiotensin converting enzyme
ARB angiotensin receptor blocker |
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Term
| What's the chemical rxn on the Renin - Angiotensin system? |
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Definition
| Angiotensinogen --> Angiotensin 1 _ACE_> Angiotensin 2 ---> Aldosterone |
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Term
What class of Rx is Haldol?
What is it's pharmacological action?
What are it's side effects? (EPS -extra pyramidal symptoms) |
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Definition
Antipsychotic (old school) / Phenothiazine
Blocks dopamine D2 receptor
Parkinson-type syndrome, Anticholynergic |
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Term
| What do incretin mimetics do? |
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Definition
mimic incretins in the body for diabetics
1)stimulate pancreas to release insulin
2) reduce appetite
3) Decrease speed for stomach to empty its contents into Small intestine |
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Term
| A patient on Rx is experiencing bradykinesia and resting tremor, what's he on? |
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Definition
Haldol, (phenothiazine) induce parkinson-like sndrome
(used for chemical restraint at high dose) |
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Term
| What's an atypical antipsychotic? |
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Definition
| Seroquel- fewer EPS - more popular now |
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Term
| a px reports black tarry stools. What on her Rx list caused it: Omeprazole, symbalta, naproxin, lisinopril? |
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Definition
| Naproxin - NSAIDs can cause upper GI bleeding |
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Term
| Which diuretic works on the loop of henle? |
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Definition
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Term
| A px taking Seroquil, lithium likely has? |
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Definition
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Term
| A px taking lisinopril, hydorchlorothiazide likely has? |
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Definition
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Term
| A px taking furosemide, digoxin, lisinopril, metroprolol, likely has? |
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Definition
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