Simvastatin - answer✔take medication in evening, (on the basis of physiological studies which
show that most cholesterol is synthesized when dietary intake is at its lowest) *monitor blood
work for liver failure every 2 months
Diuretics: Thiazide - answer✔encourage foods with potassium
Diuretics: Furosemide (Lasix) - answer✔used to treat fluid retention
Propranolol (Inderal) - answer✔•Propranolol has many side effects, partly because of its
nonselective response in blocking both beta1 and beta2 receptors.
•Instruct the diabetic patient to continue checking their blood sugar, as they may not show
signs of hypoglycemia
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•Monitor for signs of Dig toxicity-
•Nausea, drowsiness, photophobia, seeing halos around bright lights
Heparin injections (SQ) - answer✔•Subcutaneous injection site should be rotated as you can
develop pain full bruising
•Evaluate PTT and APTT values prior to administering
•Used to treat and prevent blood clots
Warfarin (Coumadin) - answer✔•Limit intake of foods high in vitamin K (anticoagulant
antagonists)
•Tea, turnips, cabbage, broccoli
•Monitor medications with PT/INR levels
•Anticoagulation used for patients with mechanical valves and atrial fibrillation
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) - answer✔•Used to treat burns
•Topical cream
•Expected adverse reaction- itching/burning sensation with application
Topical Glucocorticoids - answer✔•Used for dermatologic disorders
•Local side effects include burning, pruritus, edema, peeling, dryness, and erythema. Systemic
side effects usually occur due to over application and include hypercalcemia and suppression of
parathyroid hormone.
•Patient education: apply thin film and gently rub into affected area
Tretinoin (Retin-A) - answer✔•Topical retinoid
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