NUR 426 Exam 3 Meds
Echinacea use - answer Stimulates immune, possibly treats viruses (topical: burns,
wounds)
Echin ACHOO! (often used for viral URIs)
Echinacea ADRs – answer Mild GI, fever, allergic reaction
Echinacea interactions – answer Can decrease efficacy of drugs for TB, HIV, or cancer
Feverfew use – answer Migraines (number and severity- not ongoing migraines), blocks
platelet aggregation
Fever? (touch your head) à Feverfew reduces migraines
Feverfew ADRs – answer Mild GI, "feverfew syndrome" when abruptly stopped
(agitation, fatigue, sleeplessness, HA, joint pain)
Feverfew interactions – answer Increased risk of bleeding (w/NSAIDs, heparin,
warfarin)
"Feverfew? Bleeder too!" à Feverfew increases risk of bleeding
Ginkgo biloba use - answerVasodilation (reduces pain due to occlusive arterial
disorders, increases blood flow to brain) decreases platelet aggregation, decreases
bronchospasm
Biloba- think vessels become "blown out" Ginkgo biloba causes vasodilation
Ginkgo biloba ADRs - answerMild GI, HA, lightheadedness, caution if history of
seizures, risk of bleeding
"Biloba Bleed" à risk of bleeding
Ginkgo biloba interactions - answerCan interact with medications that lower seizure
threshold, caution use of NSAIDS, heparin, warfarin
Glucosamine use - answerStimulates cells to make cartilage & Synovial fluid,
suppresses inflammation in joints, OA for knees, hips, and wrists
Glucosamine, Think "glucose" is sweet, my joints are feeling sweet!
Echinacea use - answer Stimulates immune, possibly treats viruses (topical: burns,
wounds)
Echin ACHOO! (often used for viral URIs)
Echinacea ADRs – answer Mild GI, fever, allergic reaction
Echinacea interactions – answer Can decrease efficacy of drugs for TB, HIV, or cancer
Feverfew use – answer Migraines (number and severity- not ongoing migraines), blocks
platelet aggregation
Fever? (touch your head) à Feverfew reduces migraines
Feverfew ADRs – answer Mild GI, "feverfew syndrome" when abruptly stopped
(agitation, fatigue, sleeplessness, HA, joint pain)
Feverfew interactions – answer Increased risk of bleeding (w/NSAIDs, heparin,
warfarin)
"Feverfew? Bleeder too!" à Feverfew increases risk of bleeding
Ginkgo biloba use - answerVasodilation (reduces pain due to occlusive arterial
disorders, increases blood flow to brain) decreases platelet aggregation, decreases
bronchospasm
Biloba- think vessels become "blown out" Ginkgo biloba causes vasodilation
Ginkgo biloba ADRs - answerMild GI, HA, lightheadedness, caution if history of
seizures, risk of bleeding
"Biloba Bleed" à risk of bleeding
Ginkgo biloba interactions - answerCan interact with medications that lower seizure
threshold, caution use of NSAIDS, heparin, warfarin
Glucosamine use - answerStimulates cells to make cartilage & Synovial fluid,
suppresses inflammation in joints, OA for knees, hips, and wrists
Glucosamine, Think "glucose" is sweet, my joints are feeling sweet!
