HESI 2 Pharm - Herzing University Online
Gout - correct answer build up of uric acid in joints
alloPurinol - correct answer prevents gout
Colchicine - correct answer for aCute gout attack
allopurinol & colchicine - correct answer gout drugs used for:
- gout
- uric acid reducers
- kidney stones
- tumor lysis syndrome
- reduce inflammation
Naproxen (Aleve) - correct answer used for pain relief with Gout
ALLOpurinol - correct answer - stop taking for mild rash and report to HCP immediately
(could be deadly Stephens Johnson syndrome or toxic epidural necrosis)
- increase fluids/ drink with full glass of water
- AVOID clients with kidney and liver disease
- monitor labs for liver/renal function
- evaluate effectiveness = checking normal uric acid levels
- may take several months to work
ALLOpurinol - correct answer rash ALL Over for __________ = DEADLY
allopurinol, colchicine - correct answer what are the drugs used for Gout?
calcium carbonate - correct answer gout drugs used for osteoporosis and bone health
calcium carbonate - correct answer - take in divided doses (less than 500 mg)
- take with mag and vit D to help absorb
- take with food or within 1 hr. of meals
- no need for frequent labs and blood draws
- can cause constipation
,alendronate & risedronate (dronate) - correct answer gout drugs used for :
- osteoporosis
- take with full 8 oz of water
- take on an empty stomach
- monitor bone density
- sit up for 30 min after taking med to prevent esophagitis
alendronate, risedronate, and calcium carbonate - correct answer what are the meds used for
osteoporosis and bone health?
Dantrolene,
Cyclobenzaprine,
Carisoprodpol,
Baclofen - correct answer what are the drugs used for muscle relaxers?
Dantrolene,
Cyclobenzaprine,
Carisoprodpol,
Baclofen - correct answer muscle relaxers that
-can cause sedation/drowsiness
-DO NOT stop med for dizziness upon changing positions
- NO alchol
- DO NOT abruptly stop
Dantrolene - correct answer muscle relaxer used for:
- muscle spasticity (EX: spinal chord injury, cerebral palsy, MS, stroke PT)
MOA: acts directly on muscles to prevent the release of calcium = reduces/weakens the
contraction
SE:
- liver toxicity
, - sedation/drowsiness
*report liver labs
*DO NOT give to PT's with liver disease
Cyclobenzapine & carisoprodol - correct answer muscle relaxer used for:
- reduce muscle spasms after surgery on open fractures
-risk of dependence
-drowsiness/sedation
*taper off med
*DO NOT stop abruptly
*AVOID Beer
Baclofen - correct answer muscle relaxer used for:
- used for muscle spasms in spinal chord injury, cerebral palsy, & multiple sclerosis
- decreases flexor and extender flexicity
MOA: enhances GABA to relax muscles
-LOW & SLOW
can cause:
-constipation
-low bp
-drowsiness/nausea
-ortho hypotension
Gout - correct answer build up of uric acid in joints
alloPurinol - correct answer prevents gout
Colchicine - correct answer for aCute gout attack
allopurinol & colchicine - correct answer gout drugs used for:
- gout
- uric acid reducers
- kidney stones
- tumor lysis syndrome
- reduce inflammation
Naproxen (Aleve) - correct answer used for pain relief with Gout
ALLOpurinol - correct answer - stop taking for mild rash and report to HCP immediately
(could be deadly Stephens Johnson syndrome or toxic epidural necrosis)
- increase fluids/ drink with full glass of water
- AVOID clients with kidney and liver disease
- monitor labs for liver/renal function
- evaluate effectiveness = checking normal uric acid levels
- may take several months to work
ALLOpurinol - correct answer rash ALL Over for __________ = DEADLY
allopurinol, colchicine - correct answer what are the drugs used for Gout?
calcium carbonate - correct answer gout drugs used for osteoporosis and bone health
calcium carbonate - correct answer - take in divided doses (less than 500 mg)
- take with mag and vit D to help absorb
- take with food or within 1 hr. of meals
- no need for frequent labs and blood draws
- can cause constipation
,alendronate & risedronate (dronate) - correct answer gout drugs used for :
- osteoporosis
- take with full 8 oz of water
- take on an empty stomach
- monitor bone density
- sit up for 30 min after taking med to prevent esophagitis
alendronate, risedronate, and calcium carbonate - correct answer what are the meds used for
osteoporosis and bone health?
Dantrolene,
Cyclobenzaprine,
Carisoprodpol,
Baclofen - correct answer what are the drugs used for muscle relaxers?
Dantrolene,
Cyclobenzaprine,
Carisoprodpol,
Baclofen - correct answer muscle relaxers that
-can cause sedation/drowsiness
-DO NOT stop med for dizziness upon changing positions
- NO alchol
- DO NOT abruptly stop
Dantrolene - correct answer muscle relaxer used for:
- muscle spasticity (EX: spinal chord injury, cerebral palsy, MS, stroke PT)
MOA: acts directly on muscles to prevent the release of calcium = reduces/weakens the
contraction
SE:
- liver toxicity
, - sedation/drowsiness
*report liver labs
*DO NOT give to PT's with liver disease
Cyclobenzapine & carisoprodol - correct answer muscle relaxer used for:
- reduce muscle spasms after surgery on open fractures
-risk of dependence
-drowsiness/sedation
*taper off med
*DO NOT stop abruptly
*AVOID Beer
Baclofen - correct answer muscle relaxer used for:
- used for muscle spasms in spinal chord injury, cerebral palsy, & multiple sclerosis
- decreases flexor and extender flexicity
MOA: enhances GABA to relax muscles
-LOW & SLOW
can cause:
-constipation
-low bp
-drowsiness/nausea
-ortho hypotension
