CPJE Questions and Answers Graded A+

CPJE Questions and Answers Graded A+


Sulindac Clinoril




Class: NSAID

Indication/dose: (Gout)=300-400mg daily

Side effects: GI, risk of bleeding

Notes: avoid in renal disease (UA is eliminated by kidneys). Take with food!




Diclofenac topical Voltaren gel, Flector patch




Class: topical NSAID for localized pain

Indication/dose: (localized pain, neuropathic)= AAA 3-4x daily

Side effects:

Notes: apply to most painful area twice daily. remove for MRI/bathing/showering




Propafenone Rythmol

, Class: 1c antiarrythmic (sodium channel blocker, beta-adrenergic receptor blocking effect) lower

conduction velocity, little effect on ref. period and automaticity

Indication/dose: Arrythmia's/150-300mg q8h (IR) or 225-425mg q12h (SR)

Side effects: taste disturbances, n/v, worsening HF

Notes: monitor HR, BP, ECG




Acamprosate Campral




Class: alcohol abstinence via balancing of glutamate and GABA neurotransmitters

Indication/dose: alcohol abstinence (ii 333mg tabs tid)

CI: CrCl<30

Side effects: anxiety, depression, WG, tachy

Notes:




Perindopril Aceon




Class: ACEi's