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What is ibuprofen’s drug classification ?

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NSAID’s (non - steroidal antinflammatory drugs)

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Nursing responsibilities: ibuprofen

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  1. Take with food

2. can cause GI distress

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What is aspirins drug classification?

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NSAID’S

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Nursing responsibilities: aspirin

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  1. High instance for gastric bleeding
  2. Reyes sydrome (do not give 2 children)
  3. anticoagulant 81.mg
  4. NO Ginger, garlic, ginko (natural blood thinners)
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What is acetominophens drug class?

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Analgesic and antipyretic

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Nursing responsibities: acetaminophen

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  1. Does not have anti inflammatory properties
  2. 4000mg/24hr is hepatotoxic
  3. Antidote is mucomyst
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What is celecoxib’s drug classification? NSAID

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NSAID: COX-2 Inhibitor

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Nursing responsibilities: Celecoxib

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  1. Black Box warning
  2. Increased risk of MI and Stroke
  3. Contraindicated for Sulfa Allergy
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What is morphine sulfate’s drug class?

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Opioids

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NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES : Morphine Sulfate

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  1. Potential for dependence, addiction, and overdose.
  2. May cause constipation
  3. Monitor for overdose by monitoring LOC and RR
  4. Antidote = Narcan (naloxone)
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Nursing responsibilities: Hydromorphone

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  1. Potential for dependence, addiction, and overdose.
  2. May cause constipation
  3. Monitor for overdose by monitoring LOC and RR
  4. Antidote = Narcan (naloxone)
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What is hydromorphone’s Drug classification?

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Opioids

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What is Fentanyl Transdermal’s drug classification

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Opioids

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Nursing responsibilities: Fentanyl Transdermal

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  1. For severe chronic pain
  2. High risk for overdose
  3. Change patch q 72hrs
  4. Also available by IV route
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What is codeine’s drug class?

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Opioids

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Nursing responsibilities: Codiene

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  1. Analgesic
  2. Antitussive (prevent or suppress cough)
  3. Antidiarrheal
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Hydrocodone with acetaminophen: drug classification?

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Opioid’s

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Nursing responsibilities: hydrocodone w/acetominophen

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Acetaminophen added to increase effectiveness at lower dose of opioid.

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Drug classification: diazepam

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Benzodiazepines

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Drug classification: Lorazepam

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Benzodiazepines

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Drug classifications: Alprazolam

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Benzodiazepines

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Drug classification: Midazolam

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Benzodiazepines

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Nursing responsibilities: Diazepam

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  1. Anxiolytic/sedative
  2. Anticonvulsant (Seizure)
  3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey
  4. Antidote is flumazenil
  5. Long acting, half-life of 1-2 days
  6. Active metabolite half-life is 2-7 days
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Nursing responsibilities: Lorazepam

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Benzo’s

  1. Anxiolytic/sedative
  2. Anticonvulsant (Seizure)
  3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey
  4. Antidote is flumazenil
  5. Long acting: half-life is 12 hours
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Nursing responsibilities: Alprazolam
1. Anxiolytic/sedative 2. Anticonvulsant (Seizure) 3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey 4. Antidote is flumazenil 5. Half-life: 11 hours
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Nursing responsibilities: Midazolam
Benzodiazepines 1. Anxiolytic/sedative 2. ANTICONVULSANTS (Seizure) 3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey 4. Antidote is flumazenil 5. Used in procedures for short term sedation 6. Half-life: 1-4 hours
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Drug classification: Fluoxetine
Anti-depressants SSRIs
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Drug classification: citalopram
Anti-depressants SSRIs
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Drug classifications: Escitalopram
Anti-depressants SSRIs
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Drug classification: Sertraline
Anti-depressants SSRIs
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Nursing responsibilities: Fluoxetine
SSRI’s 1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea 2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Nursing responsibilities: citalopram
1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea 2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Nursing responsibilities: Escitalopram
1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea 2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Nursing responsibilities: Sertraline
1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea 2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Drug classification: Bupropion
Anti-depressant
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Nursing responsibilities: bupropion
1. Aid in smoking cessation
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Drug classification: phenytoin
Anticonvulsant
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Drug classification: levetiracetam
Anticonvulsant
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Drug classification: gabapentin
Anticonvulsant
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Nursing responsibilities: phenytoin
Anti-convulsant 1. Monitor Liver Function Test’s (LFT’s) 2. Check phenytoin level
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Nursing responsibilities: levetiracetam
Anticonvulsants Can be used for neuropathic pain.
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Nursing responsibilities: gabapentin
1. Can be use for neuropathic pain | 2. Can Tx bipolar disorder
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Drug classification: Isosorbide (I-so-sor-bide)
Nitrates
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Nursing responsibilities: isosorbide
1. Long acting nitrate 2. Hold for low BP 3. May cause headache
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Drug classification: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Diuretics
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Drug classifications: hydrochlorothiazide & triamterene
Diuretics
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Drug classifications: furosemide
Diuretics
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Drug classifications: Spironolactone
Diuretics
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Nursing responsibilities: hydrochlorothiazide
1. Thiazide diuretic 2. Expect to give w/potassium supplement 3. Monitor for hypokalemia 4. Hold for low BP 5. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic 6. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
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Nursing responsibilities: Hydrochlorothiazide & Triamterene
1. POTASSIUM SPARING (Triamterene) 2. Monitor for dehydration and hyperkalemia 3. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic 4. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
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Nursing responsibilities: Furosemide
1. Loop diuretic 2. Expect to give with potassium supplement 3. Monitor for hypokalemia 4. Monitor for ototoxicity (hearing and balance issue’s) 5. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic 6. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
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Nursing responsibilities: Spironolactone
1. Blocks action of aldosterone 2. Causes loss of water and sodium 3. Potassium SPARING 4. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic 5. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
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Drug classification: lisinopril
ACE Inhibitor’s (Pril)
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Drug classification: benazepril
ACE Inhibitors (Pril)
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Drug classifications: Captopril
ACE Inhibitors (Pril)
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Nursing responsibilities: Lisinopril
ACE inhibitors 1. Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme 2. May cause DRY COUGH 3. Asses serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
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Nursing responsibilities: benazepril
1. Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme 2. May cause DRY COUGH 3. Asses serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
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Nursing responsibilities: captopril
1. Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme 2. May cause DRY COUGH 3. Asses serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
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Drug classification: losartan
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (sartan)
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Drug classification: valsartan
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (sartan)
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Nursing responsibilities: valsartan
1. NO DRY COUGH | 2. Blocks angiotensin II to the angiotensin receptors o
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Nursing responsibilities: losartan
1. NO DRY COUGH | 2. Blocks angiotensin II to the angiotensin receptors o
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Drug classification: diltiazem
Calcium channel blockers
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Drug classification: amlodipine
Calcium channel blockers
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Nursing responsibilities: Diltiazem
1. Antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal | 2. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM
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Nursing responsibilities: Amlodipine
Calcium channel blockers 1. Antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal 2. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM
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Drug classification: propranolol
Beta-adrenergic blockers “olol”
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Drug classification: atenolol
Beta-Andrenergic Blockers “olol”
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Drug classification: metoprolol
Beta-Andrenergic Blockers “olol”
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Nursing responsibilities: Propranolol
1. Blocks beta receptors in heart 2. Lowers HR & BP 3. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM 4. Non-selective “Broncho-CONSTRICTION”
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Nursing responsibilities: Atenolol
1. Blocks beta receptors in heart 2. Lowers HR & BP 3. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM 4. Selective “Bronchodilator”
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Nursing responsibilities: Metoprolol
1. Blocks beta receptors in heart 2. Lowers HR & BP 3. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM 4. Selective “Bronchodilator”
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Nursing responsibilities: For all STATINS
1. Avoid grapefruit juice
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Drug classification: Aspirin 81 mg
Anti-coagulants
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Drug classification: Clopidogrel
Anti-coagulants
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Drug classification: Apixaban
Anti-coagulants
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Drug classification: Rivaroxaban
Anti-coagulants
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Drug classification: dabigratan etexilate
Anti-coagulant
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Drug classification: Warfarin
Anti-coagulants
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Drug classification: Heparin
Anti-coagulants
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Drug classification: Enoxaparin
Anti-coagulants
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Nursing responsibilities: clopidogrel
Anticoagulants 1. ADP receptor blocker 2. Anti platelet medication approved for prevention MI and stroke
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Nursing responsibilities: apixaban
Anticoagulants 4. NO LABS 5. NO DIET RESTRICTIONS 1. Monitor for bleeding bruising 2. Prevent DVT/PE 3. Prophylaxis for DVT/PE in knee/hip surgery 6. Antidote = Andexxa
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Nursing responsibilities: rivaroxaban
Anticoagulants 4. NO LABS 5. NO DIET RESTRICTIONS 1. Monitor for bleeding bruising 2. Prevent DVT/PE 3. Prophylaxis for DVT/PE in knee/hip surgery 6. Antidote = Andexxa
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Nursing responsibilities: Dabigratan etexilate
Anticoagulants 1. Monitor for bleeding bruising 4. NO LABS 5. NO DIET RESTRICTIONS 2. Prevent DVT/PE 3. Prophylaxis for DVT/PE in knee/hip surger 6. Reversal agent = Praxbin
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Nursing responsibilities: warfarin
1. Monitor for bruising and bleeding 2. Drug levels affected by POTASSIUM 3. Tests = Prothrombin Time (PT) and INR
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Nursing responsibilities: heparin
1. monitor for bruising and bleeding 2. Can cause thrombocytopenia (monitor platelet counts) 3. Given IV and SubQ
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Nursing responsibilities: enoxaparin
1. Low molecular weight heparin 2. Air bubble is present insyringe, not to be expelled! Serves to lock the drug into the SubQ 3. SubQ route only 4. Only admin in the ABD 5. DVT prevention
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Drug classification: albuterol
Bronchodilator
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Drug classification: levalbuterol
Bronchodilator
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Drug classification: Ipratropium
Bronchodilator
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Nursing responsibilities: albuterol
1. Beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonists 2. RAPID ACTION 3. Inhaler/nebulizer 4. Monitor for improvement in broncoconstriction, tachycardia, anxiety,palpitations
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Nursing responsibilities: levalbuterol
1. Inhaled Beta-2-Agonist 2. Acute asthma and COPD Tx 3. Less tachycardia than albuterol
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Nursing responsibilities: Ipratropium
Bronchodilator 1. Anticholinergic 2. Acute Tx asthma and COPD 3. Inhaler or nebulizer 4. May cause dry mouth, sedation, urinary retention
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Drug classification: fluticasone
Inhaled corticosteroids
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Drug classifications: beclomethasone
Inhaled corticosteroids
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Drug classifications: triamcinolone
Inhaled corticosteroids
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Nursing responsibilities: Fluticasone
1. Stop bronchial inflammation 2. NOT FOR ACUTE ATTACKS 3. Rinse mouth to prevent Thrush 4. Inhaler
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Nursing responsibilities: beclomethasone
1. Stop bronchial inflammation 2. NOT FOR ACUTE ATTACKS 3. Rinse mouth to prevent Thrush 4. Inhaler/ nasal spray
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Nursing responsibilities: triamcinolone
1. Stop bronchial inflammation 2. NOT FOR ACUTE ATTACKS 3. Rinse mouth to prevent Thrush 4. Inhaler 5. Also treats other conditions - topical for rash
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Drug classification: amoxicillin
Antibacterials
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Drug classification: ampicillin & sulbactam
Antibacterials
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Drug classification: amoxicillin & clavulanate
Antibacterials
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Drug classification: piperacillin & tazobactum
Antibacterial's
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Drug classification: cephalexin
Antibacterial's
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Drug classification: doxycycline
Antibacterial's
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Drug classification: erythromycin
Antibacterial's
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Drug classification: Azithromycin
Antibacterial's
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Drug classification: Ciprofloxacin
Antibacterial's
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Drug classification: Levofloxacine
Antibacterial's
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Drug classification: sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim
Antibacterial's
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Drug classifications: metronidazole
Antibacterial's
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Nursing responsibilities: amoxicillin
1. Monitor WBC's and temperature 2. High instances of Allergy 3. Take w/food
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Nursing responsibilities: ampicillin + sulbactam
1. Monitor WBC's and temperature | 2. Inhibits beta-lactamase inhibitors
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Nursing responsibilities: amoxicillin + clavulanate
1. Monitor WBC's and temperature | 2. Inhibits beta-lactamase inhibitors
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Nursing responsibilities: piperacillin + tazobactam
1. Monitor WBC's and temperature | 2. Inhibits beta-lactamase inhibitors
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Nursing responsibilities: cephalexin
1. Take w/food | 2. 1-10% of those w/penicillin allergy will have cross allergy to cephalexin

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