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| Red flag for ADR with digoxin? Refer? |
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| Red flag for ADR with Lithium? Refer? |
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Lithium --> Diarrhea diarrhea or use with diuretics
REFER! |
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Possible serotonin syndrome
What drug combinations to look for?
Refer? |
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Look for serotonergics.
SSRIs + MAOIs, Pseudoephendrine, DM etc.
REFER! |
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Red flag for ADR with Antipsychotics? Refer?
treatment for this ADR? |
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Definition
Red flag for ADR with Antipsychotics - NMS:
(fever rigidity, high HP, seizure, change in conciousness, increase CK)
REFER!
Bromocriptine & dantroline |
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| Diarrhea following use of meds, especially Abx |
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| Patient experiencing allergy to drug eg. sulfa allergy on SMX/TMP? |
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Overdose symptoms of opioids:
Withdrawal symptoms: |
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Overdose symptoms of opioids:
Constipation, pinpoint pupil, SOB etc.
Withdrawal symptoms:
Dysphoria, diarrhea, palpitation
REFER FOR BOTH |
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| Symptoms of APAP overdose ? |
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Definition
Symptoms of APAP overdose:
Abdominal pain, dark urine, N/V
REFER |
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| Metformin lactic acidosis symptoms: |
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Definition
Metformin lactic acidosis symptoms:
Vomiting, Fever, CNS symptoms
REFER |
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| RED FLAGS that signal referral: |
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Definition
RED FLAGS that signal referral:
blood, in urine/stools
unresponsive fever
yellowing of skin or eyes
severe pain
Fever, vomiting, HA, confusion, difficulty moving neck
Spontaneous bleeding, bruising
Chest pain
Pain on urination
Child under age 2
Pain in eye, blurred vision, hepatitis
Signs of infection: pus, fever, abcess, swelling, tenderness, heat |
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| Inappropriate use of OTCs: |
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Inappropriate use of OTCs:
Topical decongestant for 5-7 days
Long term laxative use (lazy bowel syndrome)
OTC antacid use > twice per week
Use of high dose ASA long term
Use of antifungal product for less than 3 weeks is NOT enough to clear the infection
Analgesic (narcotic combination) to treat HA can lead to med-induced HA |
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