Medications Flashcards
(106 cards)
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Acetaminophen common use
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pain relief, fever reducer
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acetaminophen indications
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mild pain, fever
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acetaminophen classification
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analgesic and antipyretic
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acetaminophen side effects
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stomach pain, rash, dark urine, clay colored stool, jaundice
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acetaminophen contraindications
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- severe and active liver disease
- long term alcohol use
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nursing considerations of acetaminophen
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- base done on weight for patients less than 50 kg
- many itch meds have acetaminophen
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common use of albuterol
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prevent or treat bronchospasm
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side effects of albuterol
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- nervousness/shakiness
- muscle aches
- tachycardia
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contraindications of albuterol
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- CV disorders
- hyperthyroidism
- diabetes
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common use of aspirin
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- pain/fever
- arthritis
- prevent clots, stroke, heart attack
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classification of aspirin
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salicylate, NSAID
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classification of albuterol
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bronchodilator
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side effects of aspirin
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- rash
- edema
- excessive bleeding
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contraindications of aspirin
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- ulcers
- hemorrhoids
- lactating mother
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nurse considerations of aspirin
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- many medication interactions
- alcohol & caffeine increase absoprtion
- stop 5-7 days before surgery
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indication of bicarbonate
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- hyperkalemia
- metabolic acidosis
- urinary alkalinization
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Bisacodyl common use
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stool softener
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indication for bisacodyl
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- constipation
- surgery prep
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classification for bisacodyl
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diphenylmethane derivative
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side effects of bisacodyl
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- diarrhea
- dizziness
- fainting
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contraindication of bisacodyl
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- younger than 12
- ileus
- intestinal obstruction
- appendicitis
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nursing considerations for bisacodyl
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- may lead to hypokalemia
- dont use if had dairy in last hr
- 1500-2000mL of water/day
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carvedilol common use
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high blood pressure and hair failure
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indications of carvedilol
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- hypertension
- prevent angina, heart disease, and stroke
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carvedilol classification
- antihypertensive
| - alpha-nonselective beta blocker
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side effects of carvedilol
- swelling
- dizziness
- weight gain
- bradycardia
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contraindications of carvedilol
- COPD
- bronchospasm
- severe bradycardia
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nursing indications for carvedilol
- monitor BP and pulse
| - monitor intake output
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ceftriazone (rosephin) common use
treat E. coli, pneumonia, meningitis
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ceftriazone (rosephin) classification
antibiotic, third gen cephalosporins
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ceftriazone (rosephin) side effects
- blood cell disorder
- diarrhea
- vaginal itching
- injection site issues
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ceftriazone (rosephin) contraindications
- watch for seizures
- abdominal issues (colitis)
- monitor for superinfection
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enoxaparin (lovenox) common use
deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
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enoxaparin (lovenox) classification
low molecular weight heparins
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enoxaparin (lovenox) side effects
anemia, confusion, injection irritation
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enoxaparin (lovenox) contraindications
- major bleeding
- (HIT)
- hypersensitive to pork or benzyl alcohol
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enoxaparin (lovenox) nurse considerations
monitor VS for bleeding
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Famotidine (Pepcid) common use
heartburn
GERD
ulcers
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Famotidine (Pepcid) classification
anti ulcer drug
| H-2 receptor antagonist
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Famotidine (Pepcid) side effects
- tightness in throat or chest
- dizziness
- rash
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Famotidine (Pepcid) contraindications
hypersensitivity to H2 receptors
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Famotidine (Pepcid) nursing considerations
- look for blood in stool & emits
| - monitor for renal dysfunction
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Fentanyl common use
severe pain
| regional anesthesia
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fentanyl classification
opioid analgesic
| controlled substance schedule II
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side effects of fentanyl
- confusion/drowsiness
- swelling
- tachycardia
- muscle stiffness
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contraindications of fentanyl
- head injuries
- biliary tract operations
- children under 2
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nursing considerations for fentanyl
- monitor respiratory and cardiac status
| - IV administration certified
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fluoxetine (prozac) indication
- major depressive disorder
- OCD
- panic disorder
- bulimia nervosa
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furosemide (lasix) common use
fluid retention caused conditions
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furosemide (lasix) indications
edema
hypertension
hypercalcemia
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furosemide (lasix) classification
loop diuretic
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furosemide (lasix) side effects
- orthoastatic hypotension
- blurred vision
- hearing loss
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furosemide (lasix) nursing considerations
- give in morning to prevent nocturne
| - monitor I&Os and glucose levels
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glucagon common use
very low blood sugar
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glucagon classification
peptide hormone
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glucagon side effects
changes in BP and pulse
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glucagon contraindications
hypersensitive to med
| pheochromocytoma
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nursing consideration of glucagon
monitor BP and glucose levels
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glucophage (metformin) common use
type 2 diabetes
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glucophage (metformin) classification
antidiabetic, biguanide
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glucophage (metformin) side effects
diarrhea
weakness
test of metal in mouth
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glucophage (metformin) contraindications
- eGRF <30
- infection
- gland deficiency
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glucophage (metformin) nursing considerations
monitor urine or serum glucose levels
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heparin common use
blood clot prevention
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heparin classification
anticoagulant
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heparin contraindication
active bleeding
severe hypertension
TB
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hydrocodone common use
moderate to sever pain
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hydrocodone classification
narcotic analgesic, controlled substance schedule II
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side effects of hydrocodone
- respiratory distress
- rash
- drowsiness
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contraindications of hydrocodone
- respirations <12
| - avoid alcohol & CNS depressents
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nursing considerations of hydrocodone
- habit forming
| - can cause problems with pulmonary considerations
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hydroxyzine (Atarax) indication
pruritus
anxiety
nausea/vomiting
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hydrocholorthiazide indications
management of edema and HTN
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ibuprofen classification
NSAID, non-selective COX inhibitor
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ibuprofen side effects
- indigestion
| - ringing in ears
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ibuprofen contraindications
- gastrointestinal bleeding/ulcers
| - hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
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ibuprofen nursing considerations
- Steven-Johnsons
| - monitor renal and liver labs
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lanoxin (digoxin) common use
heart failure
| abnormal heart rhythms
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lanoxin (digoxin) classification
digitalis glucoside
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lanoxin (digoxin) side effects
- SOB
- blurred vision
- irregular heartbeat
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lanoxin (digoxin) contraindications
- Wolf-Parkinson-white syndrome
| - heart attack
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lanoxin (digoxin) nursing considerations
monitor serum digoxin and potassium levels
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Lantus (glargine) common use
long acting insulin for type 1 diabetes
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Lantus (glargine) classification
pancreatic antidiabteitcs
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Lantus (glargine) side effects
- tremors
- irritability
- hypokalemia
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Lantus (glargine) nursing considerations
monitor body weight, glucose, phosphate, and potassium levels
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nitroglycerin use
prevent and relieve angina
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nitroglycerin classification
vasodilator
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nitroglycerin side effects
- lightheadedness
| - tingling under tongue
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nitroglycerin contraindications
- intracranial pressure
| - severe anemia
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nitroglycerin nursing considerations
check blood pressure and pulse
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omeprazole (Prilosec) classification
proton-pump inhibitor
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omeprazole (Prilosec) side effects
constipation
| diarrhea
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omeprazole (Prilosec) contraindications
hypersensitivity
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omeprazole (Prilosec) nursing considerations
avoid alcohol and foods that cause GI Irritation
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Ondansetron (zofran) use
prevent nausea
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Ondansetron (zofran) classification
serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
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Ondansetron (zofran) side effects
drowsiness, chills, constipation
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Ondansetron (zofran) contraindications
have profound hypotension and loss of consciousness
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Ondansetron (zofran) nursing considerations
monitor EKGs
| correct electrolytes before infusing drug
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Ondansetron (zofran) use
constipation
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Ondansetron (zofran) contraindications
bowel obstruction or disease
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Ondansetron (zofran) nursing considerations
monitor for electrolyte imbalance
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regular insulin classification
short acting insulin
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regular insulin side effects
- initial weight gain
| - anxiety or depression
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regular insulin nursing considerations
monitor glucose and electrolytes
