Medication Administration Flashcards
(54 cards)
Lopressor - generic name
Metoprolol
Lopressor - classification
Anti-Hypertensive, Beta Blocker
Lopressor - primary action
Lowers BP and HR by blocking beta and adrenergic receptor sites
Lopressor - primary side effects (S/E)
Hypotension (low BP), Bradycardia (slow HR)
Lopressor - nursing assessment
Check BP and HR prior to giving drug, Hold if systolic BP
Digoxin - generic name
Lanoxin
Digoxin - classification
Anti-Arrhythmic
Digoxin - primary action
Lowers HR, strengthens heart contractions
Digoxin - primary side effect (S/E)
Bradycardia (slow HR)
Digoxin - nursing assessment
Check Apical prior to giving drug for 1 minute, Hold if Apical
Lasix - generic name
Furosemide
Lasix - classification
Loop Diuretc (works in Loop of Henle)
Lasix - primary action
Excretes excess body water in urine by preventing reabsorption of sodium and other electrolytes
Lasix - primary side effects (S/E)
Hypokalemia (low potassium), Hypotension (low BP), Dehydration
Lasix - nursing assessment
Check K+ level for normal range 3.5-5.5, Check BP, Monitor daily weight and I&O
Keflex - generic name
Cephalexin
Keflex - classification
Antibiotic, Anti-Infective
Keflex - primary action
Kills bacteria by binding to cell membrane
Keflex - primary side effect (S/E)
Allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis (severe systemic reaction, shock)
Keflex - nursing assessment
Check for allergies to penicillin (PCN) or cephalosporins. Check for signs and symptoms for 72 hours for rash, itching, SOB, wheezing.
Regular Insulin - generic name
Humulin R, Novolin R
Regular Insulin - classification
Antidabetic, short acting, works in 30 min
Regular Insulin - primary action
Lowers BS in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Regular Insulin - primary side effect (S/E)
Hypoglycemia (low BS,
