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ACE Inhibitors; how do you identify them? - PRIL ACE Inhibitors; Side effects? - cough, hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension (first dose) ACE Inhibitors; Adverse effects? - Angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction (s/s : hypotension, wheezing, swollen tongue, hives/itching... and know to administer Epi) Aminoglycosides; What is it, what medications? - Antibiotic; Gentamicin What is peak/troughs? How/when are they monitored? - Peak; Highest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs at peak of drug. Troughs; Lowest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs 30 minutes before next dosage. What types of toxicity can be caused by Aminoglycosides? - 1. Nephrotoxic; Labs: BUN/creatine , Monitor: Decreased urine output. *Encourage fluids!* 2. Ototoxic; Monitor: ringing in ears, hearing loss. Antidepressants; Name the medications - 1. Fluoxetine (Sertraline) 2. Venlafaxine 3. Bupropion 4. Amitriptyline Antidepressants; What are the side effects? - dry mouth; Encourage to drink plenty of fluids and have gum/candy.
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