MEDICATIONS Flashcards
1
Q
- Assess pulses for a full minute, if less than 60bpm hold dose.
- Check digitalis and potassium levels.
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DIGOXIN (Lanoxin)
2
Q
- Treatment for GERD and kidney stones.
- WOF: Constipation
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (Amphojel)
3
Q
- Treatment of anxiety and itching
- WOF: Dry mouth
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HYDROXYZINE (Vistaril)
4
Q
- Given for conscious sedation
- WOF: Respiratory depression and Hypotension
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MIDAZOLAM (Versed)
5
Q
- WOF: Diaphoresis, Dypnea, and Lethargy
- Take missed dose any time in the day or to skip it entirely
- Do not take double dose
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AMIODARONE (Cordarone)
6
Q
- WOF: Signs of Bleeding, Diarrhea, Fever, or Rash.
- Stress importance of complying with prescribed dosage and follow up appointments.
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WARFARIN (Coumadin)
7
Q
- Treatment for ADHD
- Assess for heart related side effects and report immediately
- Child may need a drug holiday necause the drug stunts growth
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METHYLPHENIDATE (Ritalin)
8
Q
- Treatment for Hypotension, Shock, and Low Cardiac Output
- Monitor ECG for arrhythmias and blood pressure
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DOPAMINE
9
Q
- Causes the red-orange tears and urine
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RIFAMPICIN
10
Q
- Causes problems with vision (green&blue), and Liver problem
A
ETHAMBUTOL
11
Q
- Can cause peripheral neuritis
- Take vitamin B6 to counter
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ISONIAZID
