Med Cards Flashcards
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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen
Class? Antidote
Opioid analgesia
Antidote: Narcan
(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen
Action?
Binds to opiate receptors/ decreases pain
(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen
Indication?
Manage pain
(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen
Contra indication?
Resp. Depression/hepatic or renal diseases
(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen
Dose/route?
PO (Adults) 2.5-10mg Q 3-6 hrs prn. Don’t exceed 4g/day & don’t exceed 5 tab/day of ibuprofen products.
(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen
Side effects?
N/V, pruritis, resp. depression,dizziness,confusion,dry mouth, seating, clammy skin
(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen
Nursing assessment/consideration?
Record baseline maternal vitals & fetal heart rate pattern (FHRP) before & after admin. Monitor for resp. depression
Bethamethasone (Celestone)
Class?
Corticosteroid/Hormone*
Antidote: NONE
Bethamethasone (Celestone)
Use?
In preterm labor to accelerate fetal lung maturity
Bethamethasone (Celestone)
Indications?
To accelerate fetal lung maturity to reduce incidence & severit of RDS (24-34 wks)
Bethamethasone (Celestone)
Contraindications?
Active infections (chrioamnionitis). No effects on breastfeeding
Bethamethasone (Celestone)
Maternal Considerations?
**Elevated Glucose **(need to Check BS more Freq.)
Bethamethasone (Celestone)
Dose/Route?
12 mg IM for 2 doses (24 hrs apart)
Bethamethasone (Celestone)
Side Effects?
infection, increased glucose, increased leukocytes, nervousness, insomnia, pulmonary edema
Bethamethasone (celestone)
Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
Assess vitals (T&P), lung sounds Monitor for pulmonary edema (teach signs)
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Action?
Binds to Opiate receptors- decreases pain r/t labor
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Class? Antidote?
**Opioid agonist antagonist **
Antidote: Narcan
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Indications?
Analgesia during labor
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Contraindications?
Patients physcially dependednt on opiods and havent been detoxified
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Dose/Route?
1-2 mg Q 3-4 hrs, range 0.5-2mg IV/ may be given PCA
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Side Effects?
Confusion, nausea, sweating, dysphonia, resp. depression, dry mouth, hallucination
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
Record baseline maternal vitals and FHRP and after admin. Monitor for resp. depression.
DONT GIVE TO OPIATE DEPENDENT PEOPLE CAN CAUSE WITHDRAWAL
Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Class?
NSAIDs, Antipyretic, Analgesic
Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Action?
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, decreases pain, fever inflammation