Desmopressin Use
DI
Desmopressin AE
Fluid retention, seizures, hyponatremia
Desmopressin contradictions
vasopressin, CAD, poor peripheral circulation, nephritis, electrolyte imbalances, renal failure,
Desmopressin Interactions
other vasopressors and lithium decrease antidiuretic effect, diuretics decrease effect, carbamezapine and chlorpormaide increase diuretic effect
Vasopressin Use
Tx hemorrhagic shock/ vasodilatory shock
decreases HR/ output
smooth muscle constriction and raised BP
Decreases urine volume with water uptake (but more electorlytes in urine)
Vasopressin AE
increased BP, arrytmias, heart block, water intoxication, heart failure, kidney insufficency, N/V, diarrhea
Vasopressin Contradictions
hypersensitivity, vascular, kidney, cardiac disorders
Vasopressor Interactions
vasonconstrictors increase, vasodilators decrease
BP drugs less effective
NSAIDS
Propylthiouracil Use
TX hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxic crisis, suppression of thyroid hormone for thyroidectomy
Propylthiouracil AE
hypothyroidism, agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, aplastic anemia, rash, headache, vertigo, drowsiness
Propylthiouracil Contradictions and Precautions
hypersensitivity, immunosuppression, bone marrow depression, infection, liver dysfunction, pregnancy
Propylthiouracil Interactions
antieoplastcis causing bone marrow suppression, litium or potassium increases antithyroid effect, agranulocytosis with use of pheonthiazines
Radioactive Iodine Use
hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer
Radiactive Iodine AE
hypothyroidism, bone marrow depression, radiation sickness
Radioactive Iodine Contradictions and Precautions
teratogenic, lactation, children before puberty
Radiactive Iodine Interactions
other antithyroid medications reduce uptake
Calcium Supplements Use
Hypocalcemia, gastric hyperacidity, clients at risk for deficiency (kids, pregnant, osteoporosis
Calcium Supplement AE
hypercalcemia, N/V, kidney stones
Calcium Supplements Contradictions and Precautions
Hypercalcemia, kidney stones, low phosphate levels, cardiac dysrhythmias, low gastric motility
Calcium Supplement Interactions
diuretics can cause hypercalcemia, can decrease absoprtion of other meds, glucocortocoids reduce absorption of calcium, dont take calcium with rhubarb, spinach, cereal
Potassium Use
Tx for hypokalemia, manage high BP, prevent kidney stones
Potassium AE
hyperkalemia, GI issues, chest pain, muscle weakness, arrhythmias, SOB, stomach pain
Potassium Contradictions
kidney disease, heart disease/failure, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, dehydration
Potassium Interactions
Ace inhibitors, diuretics, ARBs, NSAIDs, cause hyperkalemia,