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Hepatotoxicity is liver damage caused by chemicals
1 (drugs) is a major concern for older adults. Always
consider these points:
a. Many adults take
multiple medications, and
this will increase the
possibility of hepatoxicity.
b. Age contributes to
hepatotoxicity so always
obtain a baseline liver
function
c. Pre-existing conditions
can increase the risk of
liver damage.
d. Symptoms include
yellowing of the skin and
eyes, fatigue, abdominal
pain, nausea and vomiting,
dark urine and pale stools
ARDs (adverse drug reactions) can be caused by
2 multiple suppression, suicidal thoughts or actions,
factors which include:
a. Age
, Anyone with liver or kidney diseases, genetic factors,
b.
polypharmacy
Anyone with a pre-existing condition such as a
c. chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, or
respiratory condition
d. Are anyone that is pregnant and breastfeeding
3 Requirements for refilling a schedule 2 narcotics:
a. Be aware of your state regulations
b. A schedule 2 drug is monitored closely
c. Refills are not allowed without a visit to the PC
Always comply with all federal, state and local laws
d. and regulations regarding the use and refill of
controlled substances
Flagyl (metronidazole) is a commonly used drug for
bacterial vaginosis (BV). It is always important to
remember not to drink alcohol with Flagyl during
treatment or up to 3 days after completing the
4
treatment. Combing alcohol and Flagyl can cause a
disulfiram- like reaction and includes symptoms such
as flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting and rapid
heart rate.
A penicillin allergy is an abnormal reaction of your
immune system to the antibiotic penicillin. Symptoms
can include skin rash, hives, itching, swelling around
the face, hands and feet, breathing difficulties and
anaphylaxis, which is a severe life-threatening reaction
5 that can cause difficulty breathing, a drop in blood
pressure and a loss of consciousness. A penicillin
allergy will occur when the immune system identifies
penicillin as a harmful substance and attacks it. If a
patient develops an allergy to penicillin, it needs to be
stopped immediately.
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Terms in this set (37)
Hepatotoxicity is liver damage caused by chemicals
1 (drugs) is a major concern for older adults. Always
consider these points:
a. Many adults take
multiple medications, and
this will increase the
possibility of hepatoxicity.
b. Age contributes to
hepatotoxicity so always
obtain a baseline liver
function
c. Pre-existing conditions
can increase the risk of
liver damage.
d. Symptoms include
yellowing of the skin and
eyes, fatigue, abdominal
pain, nausea and vomiting,
dark urine and pale stools
ARDs (adverse drug reactions) can be caused by
2 multiple suppression, suicidal thoughts or actions,
factors which include:
a. Age
, Anyone with liver or kidney diseases, genetic factors,
b.
polypharmacy
Anyone with a pre-existing condition such as a
c. chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, or
respiratory condition
d. Are anyone that is pregnant and breastfeeding
3 Requirements for refilling a schedule 2 narcotics:
a. Be aware of your state regulations
b. A schedule 2 drug is monitored closely
c. Refills are not allowed without a visit to the PC
Always comply with all federal, state and local laws
d. and regulations regarding the use and refill of
controlled substances
Flagyl (metronidazole) is a commonly used drug for
bacterial vaginosis (BV). It is always important to
remember not to drink alcohol with Flagyl during
treatment or up to 3 days after completing the
4
treatment. Combing alcohol and Flagyl can cause a
disulfiram- like reaction and includes symptoms such
as flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting and rapid
heart rate.
A penicillin allergy is an abnormal reaction of your
immune system to the antibiotic penicillin. Symptoms
can include skin rash, hives, itching, swelling around
the face, hands and feet, breathing difficulties and
anaphylaxis, which is a severe life-threatening reaction
5 that can cause difficulty breathing, a drop in blood
pressure and a loss of consciousness. A penicillin
allergy will occur when the immune system identifies
penicillin as a harmful substance and attacks it. If a
patient develops an allergy to penicillin, it needs to be
stopped immediately.
