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What class of medication is methyprednisolone?
corticosteroid
What is methylprednisolone used for?
ant inflammatory
What are side effects of methylprednisolone?
causes immune suppression, weight gain, swelling, increase in blood sugar, fluid retention
What is a long term risk when taking corticosteroids?
osteoporosis
What do COPD patients take along with methylprednisolone?
prednisone
What do corticosteroids like prednisone do to the skin?
sandpaper skin, prone to soars and skin tearing
What are nursing considerations for methylprednisolone?
check pt mouth for thrush(candida), monitor blood sugar, it can make people hyper and hungry
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, What class of medication is lisinopril?
ACE inhibitor
What does lisinopril do?
lower BP
What does lisinopril increase?
potassium, RR, chest pain , creatine
What are side effects of lisinopril?
angioedema, cough, headaahce
What do you monitor while taking lisinopril?
monitor BP, potassium and creatine
What class of medication is losartan?
ARB
What does losartan do?
lowers BP, HR
What does losartan decrease?
blood sugar, BP, HR
What does losartan increase?
potassium , temperature, weight and creatine
What is losartan used for?
diabetic neuropathy
What can losartan cause?
angioedema
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