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- may cause abdominal pain
- may feel more fatigued
- back/joint pain is common

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➣ GI distress
➣ abdominal pain
➣ coughing
➣ fatigue
➣ back/joint pain

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- dec total cholesterol
- dec LDL
- inc HDL

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antihyperlipidemics - fibric acid derivatives

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antihyperlipidemics - fibric acid derivatives

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- may cause gall stones!
- inc risk for rhabdomyolysis if taken w/ a statin

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antihyperlipidemics - fibric acid derivatives

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antihyperlipidemics - fibric acid derivatives

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➣ GI distress
➣ N/V/D
➣ flatulence
➣ gall stones

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antihyperlipidemics - fibric acid derivatives

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antihyperlipidemics - fibric acid derivatives

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- dec triglycerides
- dec cholesterol

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antihyperlipidemics - bile acid sequestrants

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antihyperlipidemics - bile acid sequestrants

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- taking a fiber supplement may reduce GI side effects

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antihyperlipidemics - bile acid sequestrants

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antihyperlipidemics - bile acid sequestrants

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➣ constipation
➣ bloating
➣ flatulence
➣ nausea

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antihyperlipidemics - bile acid sequestrants

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antihyperlipidemics - bile acid sequestrants

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- bind w/ cholesterol in intestines
- dec LDL & cholesterol

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- may cause alteration of taste
- use sunscreen & avoid direct sun exposure (causes photosensitivity)
- may cause rhabdomyolysis (leads to renal failure)
- evaluate LFTs at baseline
- do NOT drink grapefruit juice!

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➣ myalgia
➣ HA
➣ photosensitivity
➣ alteration of taste
➣ mild GI distress

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- inhibit enzyme that synthesizes cholesterol
- dec triglycerides & cholesterol
- dec LDL & VLDL
- inc HDL

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do NOT use with pts who have:
- diabetes (glucose intolerance)

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= may cause itchy skin
- report gout symptoms to doc (sign of hyperuricemia)
- check for glucose intolerance! (not recommended for diabetics)
- monitor labs to test liver fxn (may cause hepatotoxicity)

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➣ skin flushing
➣ pruritis
➣ hyperuricemia
➣ hepatotoxicity
➣ GI distress

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- dec cholesterol
- dec LDL & VLDL
- inc HDL
- remove triglycerides

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general cardio contras for dental pts******

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general cardio contras for dental pts******

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pts should NOT have dental work done if they have:
- recent MI (last 3-6 mos)
- unstable/recent angina
- uncontrolled CHF
- uncontrolled HTN
- uncontrolled arrhythmias
- valve abnormalities*
*dentist may require antibiotic tx

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= promote clotting
- activate fibrin
- help w/ clotting factor formation

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dec incidence/severity of hemorrhage

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- may cause arrhythmias
- inc risk for hemorrhage if taken w/ anticoagulants

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➣ risk for hemorrhage*
➣ arrhythmias
*if used w/ anticoagulants

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- stim plasminogen --> plasmin --> fibrinolysis

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MI causing coronary artery thromboses

pulmonary emboli

stroke

DVT

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do NOT use with pts who have:
- uncontrolled HTN
- active bleeding tendencies
- ulcers
- recent brain/spinal cord surgery

pts should NOT get surgery unless labs are checked

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- may bruise easily
- may experience nosebleeds & bleeding gums
- monitor WBC count
- blow nose gently
- use a soft-bristle toothbrush

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➣ vomiting
➣ rash
➣ easy bruising
➣ thrombocytopenia
➣ nosebleeds & bleeding gums

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- inhibit platelet aggregation

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- you may bruise easily
- may experience nosebleeds & bleeding gums
- ensure pt is NOT pregnant
- blow nose gently
- use a soft-bristle toothbrush
- use an electric razor
- need ID card
- pt should get approval before taking OTC meds

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do NOT use with:
- pregnant women

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➣ easy bruising
➣ bleeding of gums
➣ hematuria
➣ nosebleeds

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- prevents clotting factor synthesis
- given orally

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antagonist

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- may experience petechiae
- inc risk for hemorrhage
- you may bruise easily
- rotate injection site each time given
- do NOT massage injection site
- do NOT administer where there is bruising

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➣ hemorrhage risk
➣ petechiae
➣ epistaxis
➣ easy bruising

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protamine sulfate

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- binds factor X
- given sub Q ONLY

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- inc risk for hemorrhage
- may experience alopecia
- you may bruise easily
- do NOT massage injection site
- rotate injection site each time given
- do NOT administer where there is bruising

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➣ hemorrhage risk
➣ petechiae
➣ fever
➣ alopecia
➣ osteoporosis
➣ thrombocytopenia
➣ easy bruising
➣ epistaxis

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deep vein thrombosis

thrombophlebitis

stroke

MI

pulmonary embolus

afib

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- interferes w/ platelet aggregation
- binds to clotting factors to stop thrombin formation
- only given IV & sub Q

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- you may experience joint pain

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➣ joint pain
➣ N/D
➣ HA

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HIV

chemo pts

renal failure

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- stim RBC production
- inc H&H

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- you may experience trouble breathing

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➣ bronchospasm
➣ hypotension

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SVT

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- dec Ca2+ activity in SA & AV nodes
- dec conduction

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➣ hypotension
➣ facial flushing
➣ xerostomia
➣ constipation

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tachyarrhythmias (SVT)

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- dec Ca2+ cell entry
- dec HR
- dec conduction
- dec FOC
- **nondihydropyridines

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do NOT use with:
- BBs

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- amiodarone (Cordarone®) contains iodine & may interfere w/ thyroid fxn
- skin may appear discolored

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➣ hypotension
➣ tremors
➣ may affect thyroid fxn
➣ GI upset
➣ skin discoloration

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vtach

vfib

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- blocks K+ channels
- prolongs refractory period
- delays repolarization

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- monitor serum lipid lvls
- monitor glucose lvls in diabetic pts

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do NOT use with:
- CCBs
- asthma pts (nonselectives only)

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do NOT use with:
- CCBs

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➣ N/D
➣ anorexia
➣ tremors

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ventricular & supraventricular arrhythmias

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- blocks Na+ channels
- slows conduction
- prolongs refractory period
- slows HR

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➣ hypotension
➣ dizziness / lightheadedness
➣ upset stomach

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- block actions of renin

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HTN

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- monitor K+ lvls

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➣ hypotension
➣ dizziness
➣ drowsiness
➣ coughing
➣ nausea

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HTN

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- block angiotensin II receptors
- dec aldosterone release
- vasodilates

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antagonists

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➣ hyperkalemia
➣ arrhythmias
➣ angioedema
➣ coughing
➣ rash

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- inhibit ACE
- dec aldosterone release
- dec Na+ & H2O reabsorption
- dec BV
- vasodilates

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HTN

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- do NOT use with ED meds

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➣ flushing
➣ hypotension
➣ rapid HR

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CHF

HTN

CAD

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- relaxes smooth muscle

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- drink a lot of fluids to help w/ dry mouth

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➣ hypotension
➣ dry mouth
➣ drowsiness

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- inhibit CNS activity
- dec BP
- acts on alpha-2s
- vasodilates

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HTN

angina

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agonists

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- use caution when changing positions
- do not take med before bed as it causes inc urination

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➣ orthostatic hypotension
➣ reflex tachycardia
➣ inc urination
➣ GI upset

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- block NE from binding to alpha-1s
- vasodilates

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antagonists

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- may need a K+ supplement
- try eating foods that are high in K+ (bananas, nuts, fish, etc.)
- report leg cramps, muscle weakness, lethargy etc. to your doc
- do not take med before bed as it causes inc urination

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hypercalcemia

hyperlipidemia

hyperglycemia

hyperuricemia

hypokalemia

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- this medication may cause hyperkalemia or gynecomastia
- may also cause syncope
- take meds as prescribed
- report an inc in HR to your doc
- use caution when changing positions
- log daily weight
- I/O will be monitored (if in hospital)
- show pt how to monitor pulse (*if also on cardiac glycoside)
- do not take med before bed as it causes inc urination

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➣ hyperkalemia
➣ gynecomastia
➣ hypotension
➣ reflex tachycardia
➣ dizziness/orthostatic hypotension
➣ inc urination
➣ dry mouth/inc thirst

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aldosterone receptor antagonists (K+ sparing diuretics)

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aldosterone receptor antagonists (K+ sparing diuretics)

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antagonists

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aldosterone receptor antagonists (K+ sparing diuretics)

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aldosterone receptor antagonists (K+ sparing diuretics)

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- inhibit K+ secretion in DCT
- inc K+ retention
- inc Na+ excretion

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- inhibit Na+ & Cl- transport in Loop of Henle
- inc Na+, H2O, & Cl- excretion
- do NOT spare K+

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CHF

HTN

edema

liver & renal disease

pulmonary congestion

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CHF

HTN

edema

anuria

renal disease

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do NOT use with pts who are allergic to sulfonamides

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- block reabsorption of Na+
- inc loss of Na+ & H2O
- do NOT spare K+

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- dec ICP
- changes plasma osmolality by pulling water from tissues

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do NOT use with:
- BBs

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➣ facial flushing
➣ hypotension
➣ reflex tachycardia
➣ constipation
➣ xerostomia