NURS 615 - Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide.

Treatment for RA? - Correct Answer NSAIDs, glucocorticoid injections and low dose prednisone OTC Treatment for back pain? - Correct Answer Start w/ NSAIDs Treatment for Gout? - Correct Answer Allopurinol, febuxstat, & Colchicine Low dose colchicine versus high dose colchicine? - Correct Answer low: 1.2 mg initially, 0.6 mg one hour later High: 0.6-1.2mg every hour until relief. Max 4-8mg 1st line diuretic treatment for heart failure? - Correct Answer -Spironalactone or furosemide? What to monitor for with allopurinol? - Correct Answer BUN, Crt, uric acid & renal tests What to monitor for w/ ACEIs/ARBs? - Correct Answer Renal function tests and serum Crt What can amiodarone cause? - Correct Answer Hyperthyroidism What to monitor for w/ Canaglifozin? - Correct Answer hypovolemia What to monitor for w/ spironolactone? - Correct Answer Potassium levels frequently Education needed with long-term corticosteroid use? - Correct Answer -Never stop abruptly -take prilosec or zantac to protect from GI bleeds -Diabetics may need more insulin -Monitor for signs of infection Education needed for alpha-glucosidase inhibitors? - Correct Answer Must be taken w/ first bite of food from each meal When to take levothyroxine? - Correct Answer Take first thing in the morning on an emptly stomach and no other food/meds within 30 min of it