Med Cards Flashcards

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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen

Class? Antidote

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Opioid analgesia

Antidote: Narcan

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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen

Action?

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Binds to opiate receptors/ decreases pain

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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen

Indication?

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Manage pain

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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen

Contra indication?

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Resp. Depression/hepatic or renal diseases

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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen

Dose/route?

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PO (Adults) 2.5-10mg Q 3-6 hrs prn. Don’t exceed 4g/day & don’t exceed 5 tab/day of ibuprofen products.

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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen

Side effects?

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N/V, pruritis, resp. depression,dizziness,confusion,dry mouth, seating, clammy skin

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(Norco) hydro condone/ acetaminophen

Nursing assessment/consideration?

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Record baseline maternal vitals & fetal heart rate pattern (FHRP) before & after admin. Monitor for resp. depression

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Bethamethasone (Celestone)

Class?

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Corticosteroid/Hormone*

Antidote: NONE

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Bethamethasone (Celestone)

Use?

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In preterm labor to accelerate fetal lung maturity

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Bethamethasone (Celestone)

Indications?

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To accelerate fetal lung maturity to reduce incidence & severit of RDS (24-34 wks)

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Bethamethasone (Celestone)

Contraindications?

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Active infections (chrioamnionitis). No effects on breastfeeding

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Bethamethasone (Celestone)

Maternal Considerations?

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**Elevated Glucose **(need to Check BS more Freq.)

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Bethamethasone (Celestone)

Dose/Route?

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12 mg IM for 2 doses (24 hrs apart)

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Bethamethasone (Celestone)

Side Effects?

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infection, increased glucose, increased leukocytes, nervousness, insomnia, pulmonary edema

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Bethamethasone (celestone)

Nursing Assess/ Considerations?

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Assess vitals (T&P), lung sounds Monitor for pulmonary edema (teach signs)

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Butorphanol (Stadol)

Action?

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Binds to Opiate receptors- decreases pain r/t labor

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Butorphanol (Stadol)

Class? Antidote?

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**Opioid agonist antagonist **

Antidote: Narcan

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Butorphanol (Stadol)

Indications?

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Analgesia during labor

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Butorphanol (Stadol)

Contraindications?

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Patients physcially dependednt on opiods and havent been detoxified

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Butorphanol (Stadol)

Dose/Route?

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1-2 mg Q 3-4 hrs, range 0.5-2mg IV/ may be given PCA

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Butorphanol (Stadol)

Side Effects?

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Confusion, nausea, sweating, dysphonia, resp. depression, dry mouth, hallucination

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Butorphanol (Stadol)

Nursing Assess/ Considerations?

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Record baseline maternal vitals and FHRP and after admin. Monitor for resp. depression.

DONT GIVE TO OPIATE DEPENDENT PEOPLE CAN CAUSE WITHDRAWAL

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Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Class?

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NSAIDs, Antipyretic, Analgesic

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Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Action?

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Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, decreases pain, fever inflammation

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Ibuprofen(**Motrin**) Indications?
**pain, fever**
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Ibuprofen (**Motrin)** Contraindications?
Bleeding, avoid after 30wk gestation (May cause premature closure of ductus arteriosis)
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Ibuprofen (***Motrin***) Dose/ Route?
Neonate: IV (gestational \< or = 32 wks 500-1500g) 10mg/kg --\> 2 doses of 5 mg/kg @ 24/48 hrs after initial dose
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Ibuprofen (**Motrin**) Side Effects?
GI bleed, constipation, N/V, headache
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Ibuprofen (**Motrin**) Nursing Assess/Considerations?
Monitor neonates for bleeding, infection and decrease in urine output. monitor IV site for extravasation **Post labor- incision pain. Women still clot so not too worried about bleeding. At risk for DVT.**
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**Mylicon** (Simethicone) class?
Antiflatulent
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**Mylicon** (Simethicone) action?
Passage of gas through GI tract by belching or passing flatus.
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**Mylicon** (Simethicone) indications?
Relief of painful symptoms of excess gas in the GI tract. **(Used after c/s)**
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**Mylicon** (Simethicone) contraindications?
Not recommended for infant colic
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**Mylicon** (Simethicone) Dose/Route?
Adults PO 40-125mg QID after meals & @ bedtime (MAX 500mg/day)
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**Mylicon** (Simethicone) Side effects?
NONE
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**Mylicon** (Simethicone) Nursing assessment/ considerations?
Assess for abdominal pain, distention & bowel sounds. Assess for freq. of flatus & belching
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**Oxytocin** (Pitocin) Class?
**Oxytocic**
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**Oxytocin** (Pitocin) Action?
Stimulates uterine smooth muscle resulting in increased **strength, duration and freq. of uterine contractions**.
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**Oxytocin** (Pitocin) Indications?
**Induction or augmentation** of labor at or near term. Maintenance of firm U/C after birth to control bleeding. Management of inevitable or incomplete abortions.
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**Oxytocin** (Pitocin) Contraindications?
Placenta previa, vasa previa, nonreasurring FHRP
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**Oxytocin** (Pitocin) Dose/Route ?
**IVPB,** controlled w/pump. Various dilutions may be used. Postpartum bleeding: dilute 10-40 Units in loo mL of IV sol. begin rate @ 20-40mU/min -- increase or decrease rate acc. to uterine response. **(May be given IM)** Inevitable or incomplete abortion: 10 unitsin 500 mL at a rate of 10-20 milliunits/min.
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**Oxytocin** (Pitocin) Side Effects?
Uterine rupture, decreased uterine blood flow, abrupto placentae
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**Oxytocin** (Pitocin) Nursing Assess/Consideration?
Assess FHR for 20 min before inducation. perform leoplus or vaginal exam to verify cehalic fetal presentation. Observe uterine activity, MOnitor uterus for firmness (postpartum) massage until firm if soft or "boggy" Observe for craping/bleeding, clots, passage of conception. Monitor vitals, I/O
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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (**Rhogam**) Class?
Concentrated **immunoglobulins **directed toward RBC antigen Rho (D)
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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (**Rhogam**) Action?
Prevents production of anti- Rho(D) antibodies in Rh(-) women who have been exposed to Rh (+) blood by supressing immune reaction. Prevents antibody repsonse & prevents hemolytic disease of newborn in future pregnancies of women who have concieved Rh (+) fetus.
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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (**Rhogam**) Indications?
**Rh (-) women delivering an Rh (+) infant, aborting Rh (+) fetus, accidental transfer of Rh (+) blood to Rh (-) woman**
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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (**Rhogam**) Contraindications?
Rh (+) woman or women previously sensetized.
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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (**Rhogam**) Dose/ Route?
**one standard IM dose @ 28Wks of preg. & w/in 72 hrs of delivery. **w/in 72 hrs following termination of a preg. of 13 wks or more of gestation.
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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (Rhogam) Side Effects?
local pain @ IM site, fever
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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (**Rhogam**) Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
Type & screen mothers blood & cord of newborn to determine need of med. Drug is gievn to mother- NOT INFANT. Use Delotid.
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Rubella Vaccine Class?
Attenuated live virus vaccine/ **Immunizing Agent\*​**
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Rubella Vaccine Action?
produces a modified rubella (german measels) infection that is not communicable, causing formation of antibodies against rubella virus.
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Rubella Vaccine Indications?
**Admin at least 1 month before preg. or after childbirth** or abortion for women whose antibody screen shows no immunity to Rubella. **Prevents** Rubella & **severe congenital defects in fetus & subsequent pregnancy**
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Rubella Vaccine Contraindications?
Immunocompromised. The attenuated virus may appear in the breastmilk & some infants may develop a reash but not contraindicated in lactation.
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Rubella Vaccine Dose/Route?
0.5 mL **Subcut**
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Rubella Vaccine Side Effects?
Stinging@ site, fever, lymphadenoathy, trasient arthritis
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Rubella Vaccine Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
Vials should be refrigerated. Use immediately after reconstituting. Protect form light. Avoid pregnancy for 4 wks **after vaccine**
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Class? Antidote?
**Beta adrenergic, tocolytics\*** Antidote: propanolol (Inderal)
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Action?
Bronchodilation (decrease contractions)
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Indication?
**Manage preterm labor (tocolytic) **
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Contraindications?
Prolonged parenteral use longer than 48-72hrs or prolonged treatment with oral Terbutaline.
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Dose/Route?
PO (adults & child \> 15 y/o) 2.5-5mg TID (Q 6 hrs- not to exceed 15 mg/24hr) SC (adults and child ≥12) 250mcg (may repeat in 15-30 min (not to exceed 500mg/4hrs) IV (adults) Tocolytics - 2.5- 10 mcg/min, increase by 5 mcg/min Q 10 min until contractions stop. After U/C have stopped for 30 min, Decrease infusion rate to lowest effective amt. & maintain for 4-8 hr. **DONT GIVE TO DIABETIC**
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Side Effects?
**maternal & Fetal tachycardia**, Maternal decease in BP, dysrhythmias, **chest pain** ,Pulmonary edema, **headache, tremors, restlessness, flushing.**
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Nursing Assess/Considerations?
Assess womans apical heart rate & lungs before admin. Monitor FHR. **If maternal HR \> 120 bpm**- May indicate toxicity & may need to stop med. Teach to take pulse
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Vitamin K (phytonadione) class?
Fat double vitamin & antihemorrhagic/ **coag. & clotting factor**
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Vitamin K (Phytonadione) Action?
Promotes formation of factors II,VII, IX, X by the liver for clotting
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Vitamin K (Phytonadione) Indications?
Prevention or treatment of Vit. K deficiency, bleeding (can't synthesize)
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Vitamin K (Phytonadione) Contraindications?
Hypersenstitivity
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Vitamin K (Phytonadione) Dose/ Route?
Neonate: 0.5-1 mg given once **IM **w/in 1 hr of birth for prophylaxis. May be delayed until after 1st breastfeeding in delivery room. May be repeated or higher dosed used if mother took anticonvulsants during preg.
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Vitamin K (Phytonadione) Side Effects?
Erythema, pain & edema @ inj. site, Hemolysis or hyperbiliruinemia.
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Vitamin K (Phytonadione) Nursing Assessment/ Considerations?
Protect drug from light until admin because it loses potency. Observe all infants for Vit. K deficiency, ecchymosis or bleeding. Check to see if Vit K was given before circumcision.
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(**Nubain**) Nalbuphine Class? Antidote?
**Opioid agonist-antagonist** Antidote: Narcan
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(**Nubain**) Nalbuphine Action?
Binds to opiate receptors- decreases pain r/t labor
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(**Nubian**) Nalbuphine Indication?
labor pain
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(**Nubain**) Nalbuphine Contraindication?
Patients physically dependant on opiates & who havent been detoxified because it may precipitate witdrawal.
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(**Nubain**) Nalbuphine Dose/ Route?
10-20mg Q 3-6 hrs IV, may be given by PCA
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(**Nubain**) Nalbuphine Side Effects?
N/V, pruritis, resp. depression, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth, clammy skin, sweating
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(**Nubain**) Nalbuphine Nursing Assess/Considerations?
Record baseline maternal vitls & FHRP before & after admin. Monitor for Resp. depression **DONT GIVE TO OPIATE DEPENDENT**
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Nifedipine (Adalt, Procardia) Class?
**CCB**, antihypertensive, **tocolytic**
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**Nifedipine** (Adalt, Procardia) Action?
Inibits Ca transport into myocardial & smooth muscle (uterus) cells resulting in inhibtion of contraction. systemic vasodil= decreased BP
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**Nifedipine** (Adalt, Procardia) Indication?
manage hypertension, **PTL**
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**Nifedipine** (Adalt, Procardia) Contraindication?
SBP \< 90 mmHg, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block (unless pacemaker)
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**Nifedipine **(Adalt, Procardia) Dose/Route?
PO Adults 10-30mg TID (not to exceed 180mg/day) 10-20mg BID as immediate release. 30-90mg/1 per day sustained release
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**Nifedipine** (Adalt, Procardia) Side Effects?
Flushing, headache, increase in maternal and fetal Heart rate, orthostatic hypotension
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**Nifedipine** (Adalt, Procardia) Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
Observe for side effects & report if maternal pulse\> 120 BPM. Teach about poss. dizziness/ fainting w/hypotensive effects. sit/stand slowly or call for assist.
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(**Narcan**) Naloxone Hydrochloride Class?
**opioid antagonist**
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**(Narcan**) Naloxone Hydrochloride Action?
**Reverses CNS & Resp. Depression** causes by opiates competes for receptor sites. (may be given for puritis from epidural)
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(**Narcan**) Naloxone Hydrochloride Indications?
Severe resp. depression in **newborn** when mother has recieved narcotics w/in 4 hrs of birth.
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(**Narcan**) Naloxone Hydrochloride Contraindications?
**If given to an infant of a mother addicted to opiates it will cause withdrawl & may cause seizures. **
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(**Narcan**) Naloxone Hydrochloride Dose/Route?
Neonates: 0.1mg/kg Given IV,IM,SQ, or endotrach IV perferred route during neonatal resucitation (Onset of action 1-2 min if IV)
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(**Narcan**) Naloxone Hydrochloride Side Effects?
Vent. arrhythmias
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(**Narcan**) Naloxone Hydrochloride Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
when depression of opiates is expected, prepare syringe before birth by drawing up more than needed. After birth, excess is removed from syringe & amt. given is acc. to wt. Monitor Vitals (RR)
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Magnesium Sulfate Class? Antidote?
Misc. **anticonvulsant & tocolytic ** Antidote: Calcium Gluconate
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Magnesium Sulfate Action?
decreased ach released by motor nerve impulses, thereby blocking neuromuscular transmission. **Depressess CNS. decreased frq. & intensity of uterine contractions. Inhibits preterm labor. **
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Magnesium Sulfate Indications?
Prevents & controls seizures in severe **preclampsia. **Prevention of uterine contractions in preterm labor.
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Magnesium Sulfate Contraindications ?
myocardial damage, heart bloc, myasthenia gravis, impaired renal function.
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Magnesium Sulfate Dose/ Route?
Loading dose 4-6grams administered in 100mL IV fluid over 15-20 min. Cont. infusion to maintain control is commonly 2g/hr. Deep IM is acceptable but painful.
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Magnesium Sulfate Side Effects?
Mg overdose, **flushing**, sweating, hypotension, **depressed deep tendon reflexes**, CNS & **resp. depression**
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Magnesium Sulfate Nursing Assess/Considerations?
Monitor BP, **RR, Sat, Deep tendon reflexes, urinary output** of \> 30 mL/hr before admin. Keep O2& suction in room. Keep antidote nearby.
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Hep B Vaccine Class?
Vaccine/ **Immunizing agent\*/ Immunoglobulin **
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Hep B Vaccine Action?
**Prevent hep B. **
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Hep B Vaccine Indication?
any @ risk population
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Hep B Vaccine Contraindications?
Hypersensitivity to yeast
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Hep B Vaccine Dose/ Route?
Recommend for **newborns** (1st dose before discharge or @ infants 1st ped. visit). 2nd dose @ 2 mo 3rd dose- 6-18 mo. IM 0.5 mL **3 DOSES**
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Hep B vaccine Side Effects?
local soreness
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Hep B vaccine Nursing Assess/Considerations?
Assess for adverse reactions. Give IM
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Carboprost Tromethamine (**Hemabate**) Class?
**Prostoglandin, Oxytocic\***
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Carboprost Tromethamine (Hemabate) Action?
Stimulates contaction of uterus
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Carboprost Tromethamine (Hemabate) Indications?
**Used for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Also used ofr abortion. **
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Carboprost Tromethamine (Hemabate) Contraindications?
acute pelvic inflammatory disease, cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal disease, asthma
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Carboprost Tromethamine (Hemabate) Dose/ Route?
Postpartum hemorrhage: 250 mcg Im, May repeat @ 15-90 min intervals. Max total dose 2 mg.
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Carboprost Tromethamine (Hemabate) Side Effects?
Excessive dose may cause tetanic conraction & laceration or uterine rupture. N/V, **diarrhea**, fever, chills, flushing, headache, hyper or hypotension, tachycardia.
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Carboprost Tromethamine (Hemabate) Nursing Assess/Considerations?
Refrigerate. Give IM & aspirate. Monitor vitals. admin. antiemetic & anti diarrheals as ordered.
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Hep B immune globulin (HBIG) Class?
Vaccine/ **Immunizing agent**
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Hep B immune globulin (HBIG) Action?
Prevents Hep B infection. Passive immunity
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Hep B immune globulin (HBIG) Indications?
**Prevents Hep B in patients who are known to be exposed, including newborns born to HBsAg (+) women.**
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Hep B Immune globulin (HBIG) Contraindications?
Hypersensitivity to IMg, glycine, thimerosal (Safe breastfeeding if vaccinated)
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Hep B Immune globulin (HBIG) Dose/Route?
Neonates 0.5mL w/in 12hrs of birth
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Hep B immune globulin (HBIG) Side Effects?
Pain or Redness @ inj. site
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Hep B immune globulin (HBIG) Nursing Assess/Considerations?
To prevent contamination, newborn skin should be cleaned well before inj or heel sticks. Infant is tested 1-3 Mo after completing HBV schedule to identify infection.
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Fentanyl (**Sublimaze**) Class? Antidote?
**Opioid agonist** Antidote: Narcan
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze) Action?
Decrease pain r/t labor. Moderate to severe pain
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze) Indications?
Adjunct to epidural analgesia during labor/pain
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze) Contraindications?
Use caution in prenancy and lactation
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze) Dose/Route?
20-50 mcg IV, may repeat Q hr. May be given PCA adjunct to epidural.
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze) Side Effects?
N/V, puritis, **Respiratory depression **
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Fentanyl (**Sublimaze**) Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
Record baseline maternal vitals & FHRP for comparison. Monitor for respiratory depression & Pain
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Erythomycin Opthalmic ointment (Ilocycin) Class?
**Antibiotic **
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Erythomycin Opthalmic ointment (Ilocycin) Action?
Inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria, bacteriostatic, bacteriocidal.
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Erythomycin Opthalmic ointment (Ilocycin) Indication?
Prophylaxsis **against organism (Gonorrhea).** Prevents opthalmia neonatorum in infants of mothers w/gohnorrhea req. by law
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Erythomycin Opthalmic ointment (Ilocycin) Contraindication?
None for baby CI in those w/hypersensitivity
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Erythomycin Opthalmic ointment (Ilocycin) Dose/Route?
"ribbon" of 0.5 % oint, 1 cm long, applied to lower conjunctival sac w/in one hour after birth.
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Erythomycin Opthalmic ointment (Ilocycin) Side Effects?
**Burning, itching**, iritation, temporary blurred vision
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Erythomycin Opthalmic ointment (Ilocycin) Nursing Assess/Considerations?
Cleanse infants eye PRN before admin. Hold tube in horizontal position to prevent injury if baby moves. Admin from inner--\> outer canthus. Don't touch eye w/tip of tube. Wipe away excess after 1 min. Observe for irritation.
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Misoprostol (**cytotec**) Class?
**Prostoglandins**
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Misoprostol (**cytotec**) Use?
Preinduction **cervical ripening & labor induction/ terminate pregnancy**
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Misoprostol (**cytotec**) Indications?
Need of cervical rippening & induction
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Misoprostol (cytotec) Contraindications?
asthma, glaucoma, ischemic heart disease, pulmonary, hepatic, renal failure- use caution
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Misoprostol (cytotec) Breastfeeding?
May cause severe diarrhea in nursing infant
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Misoprostol (cytotec) Dose/Route?
Terminate preg: PO 400mcg (single dose- 2 days after mifepristone if abortion has not occured) **Intravaginally**- 25mcg Q 3-6hr PRN
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Misoprostol (cytotec) Side Effects?
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, miscarriage, tachysystole (repeated constant U/C)
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Misoprostol (cytotec) Drug Interactions?
Increased risk of diarrhea w/ Mg containing antacids
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Misoprostol (cytotec) Nursing Assess/Considerations?
**FHR & uterine activity** should be monitored before insertion for baseline & 30 min after for non reassuring FHRP or excessive contractions. Assess dilation of cervix
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Methylergonovine (**Methergine**) Class?
Ergot alkaloid, **Uterine stimulant**
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Methylergonovine (**Methergine**) Action?
Stimulates sustained contraction of uterus & causes arterial vasoconstriction.
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Methylergonovine (**Methergine**) Indications?
**Used for prevention & treatment of postpartum or post abortion hemorrhage caused by uterine atony or subinvolution**
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Methylergonovine (**Methergine**) Contraindications?
**Don't use in pregnancy or to induce labor.** HTN, CAD, renal disease, hypocalcemia, sepsis or before 4th stage of labor
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Methylergonovine (**Methergine**) Dose/Route?
0.2 mg IM Q 2-4 hrs (max of 5 doses) change to oral route 0.2mg Q 6-8 hrs for max of 7 days. IV use not recommended. Only life threatening situations-give over 60 sec w/close watch of BP & P
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Methylergonovine (**Methergine**) Side Effects?
N/V, uterine cramping, HTN, dizziness, headaches, dyspnea, chest pain, palpitations
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Methylergonovine (**methegrine**) Nursing assess/ considerations?
**Assess BP before admin** (follow facility protocol) caution mother avoid smoking & report adverse effects.
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Calcium Gluconate Class?
Mineral & electrolyte replacement
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Calcium Gluconate Use?
Essential for maintaing cell membrane and capillary permeability, essential for muscle contraction
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Calcium Gluconate Indications?
**Treatment & prevent hypoglycemia. Emergency treatment of hyperkalemia& hypermagnasemia. **
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Calcium Gluconate Contraindications?
Hypercalcemia, Renal Calculi, V. fib.
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Calcium Gluconate Dose/ Rate?
Neonates PO 500-1500 mg/kg/day in 4-6 divided doses IV neonates 200-800 mg/kg/day cont. infusion or 4 divided doses For cardiac arrest or IV- infants & neonates: 100-200 mg/kg/dose over 5-10 min & repeat after 6 hr or Cont. inf. up to 500mg/kg/day
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Calcium Gluconate Side effects?
Arrhythmias, constipation, phlebitis, cardiac arrest.
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Calcium Gluconate Drug interactions?
Increase calcium, increased risk of digoxin tox.
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Calcium Gluconate Nursing Assess/ Considerations?
Monitor vital, ECG, Assess IV, monitor for digitalis Tox, Give PO w/Water, admin, slowly.