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ACE inhibitors
- answer-The most common side effect of these medications is a dry, hacking
cough
ACE inhibitors
- answer-These medications are preferred in patients who are diabetic with
hypertension as the reduce the adverse effects of diabetes on the kidneys.
Acetaminophen
- answer-A serious adverse effect related to this medication is referred to as "-------
------ poisoning"
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
- answer-Acarbose is the primary medication used in this class and has a dosing
schedule of 50 mg TID when initiating therapy.
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
- answer-These medications are contraindicated in patients with inflammatory or
irritable bowel syndromes.
Alternative treatment regimen for CHF
- answer-In people who are intolerant of ACE inhibitors or ARBs or who have
significant kidney dysfunction, the use of combined hydralazine and a long-acting
nitrate such as isosorbide nitrate is an effective alternative strategy. This has been
shown to reduce mortality in people with moderate heart failure, especially African
Americans.
Amiodarone
- answer-Patient may experience vision problems, a bluish-gray discoloration of
the skin, photosensitivity, interstitial disease, as well as hypo and hyperthyroidism
when taking this medication
Amiodarone
- answer-This medication is structurally similar to thyroxine, which can cause
induced abnormalities in thyroid function
, Amlodipine
- answer-Adverse effects of this medication include: 1.) common and dose related
are peripheral edema, dizziness, palpitations, flushing. 2.) common-not dose
related are fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and somnolence. 3.) rare are blood
disorders, impotence, depression, insomnia, tachycardia, gingival enlargement,
hepatitis, and jaundice
Amlodipine
- answer-This medication is metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites via
CYP3A4. This enzyme is inhibited by grapefruit juice which increases the amount
of this medication in the blood stream.
Antihypertensives
- answer-A thorough renal and liver function assessment should be completed
before prescribing these medications
bile acid sequestrants
- answer-These medications bind to bile in the GI tract to prevent reabsorption.
The conversion of cholesterol in a bile acid lowers plasma cholesterol levels.
Black Box Warning for TZDs
- answer-This medication can lead to significant water retention, which can then
create decompensation due to an unrecognized form of heart failure. In addition, if
these medications are used for more than 1 year there is an increased risk of
bladder cancer.
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS
- answer-Increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as
myocardial infarction and stroke. These medications can also cause serious GI
events such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of stomach or intestines, which
can be fatal.
Colchine
- answer-This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal
pain
Congestive heart failure
- answer-First-line treatment for patients with this condition should include ACE
inhibitors (or ARBs) and beta blockers