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Lidocaine (Xylocaine) - ANSWER>>Antiarrhythmic
life threatening arrhythmia
administered IV
Adderall - ANSWER>>CNS stimulant:
weight loss
dry mouth
headache
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) - ANSWER>>low molecular weight heparin
prevents DVT before hip/knee surgery
administered SUBQ
report bleeding
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) - ANSWER>>Fluoxetine - takes 3-4
weeks to take effect
no st. johns wort
no maoi's
no OTC meds
dont discontinue abruptly - can cause serotonin syndrome
Busiprone (BuSpar) - ANSWER>>Anti-anxiety
short term treatment
taper gradually over 2-6 weeks
, Amiodarone (Cordarone) - ANSWER>>V-tach
ACE inhibitors - ANSWER>>-pril
no potassium/sparing diuretics
severe allergic reaction = angioedema
common side effect = dry, persistent cough
ARB's - ANSWER>>-sartan
metallic taste
RENAL FAILURE
Beta Blockers - ANSWER>>-olol
caution in patients w/ ashtma
can mask the symptoms of hyperglycemia
s/e: pulmonary edema, bradycardia
DONT discontinue abruptly
MI - ANSWER>>life long aspirin therapy
hypertensive crisis - ANSWER>>administer nitro prusside
Statins - ANSWER>>Hyperlipidemia
avoid grapfruit juice
give at night