meds contraindications Flashcards
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adenosine
side effects Very transit Facial Flushing dizziness headache as SOB, chest pain EKG will show a sinus pause also transit;warn the pt these S/Ss may appear and be but they quickly go away
adenosine
contraindications- Second or third degree AV block;sick sinus syndrome;recognized a.fib or a.flutter; taking persantine or tegretol:
albuteral
Allergy to albuterol
albuteral
side effects palpitation anxiety dizziness, nervousness, tremor, HTN, arrhythmia chest pain, nausea, vomiting
albuteral
caution–Should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disorders arrhythmias, acute HTN, if worsening vitlas stop administration, consult radioM.D. –bronchospasm can occur immediately after administration of drug (rare)
Amiodorone
contraindication Polymorphic V.tac(torsades),cardiogenic shock low BP poor perfusion rales if question consult medical advice: symptomatic sinus bradycardia; second or third degree heart block without pacemaker immediately available
Amiodarone
cautious–beta blocker or calcium channel blocker OD (increases risk of hypotension and/or bradycardia); electrolyte imbalance particularly hypokalemia/hypomagneseima; arrhythmias due to drug overdose preferably treat those lidocaine or magnesium
Amiodorone
Adverse reactions- if hypotension occurs stop infusion consult med. adv. If no improvement give fluids and dopamine; brady stop entirely consult med. adv. If no improvement external pacer should be use: worsening of development of arrhythmias (torsade) or widening of qtc; heart failure
Aspirin
contraindication–allergy to aspirin; active gastric ulcers; GI bleed; bleeding disorders (hemophilia); children
asaprin
Adverse effects– stomach damage or GI bleeding; other internal bleeding such a stroke; allergic reactions including anaphylaxis; facial/airway edema chest tightness; itching; bronchospasm; ringing in the ears with higher doses
atropine
Contraindication-tachycardia pacing is usually preferable myocardial ischemia or infarction Adverse effects-can cause tachyarrhythmia increase cardiac ischemia worsen or cause MI
Benadryl
Contra indications allergy to drug; use a MAO inhibitors; newborn preterm neonates breast-feeding;
Benadryl
cautious use Asthma COPD or CNS depressant including alcohol
Benadryl
Adverse reaction Profound sedation and coordination; confusion; anxious; tremor; seizure; diplopia; blurred vision; N/V; thickening of secretions allergic/anaphylaxis
calcium chloride
contraindication consult radio MD if patient takes the digoxion/lanoxin; flush both before and after drug administration particularly sodium bicarbonate
calcium cloride
side effect Can cause dysrhythmias particularly bradycardia and asystole, leaking out into the surrounding tissues can cause tissue necrosis; to rapid administration may cause slowing of the heart rate or results in spasm of coronary or cerebral arteries
cardizem (diltiazem)
contraindication; BP
cardizem (diltiazem)
side effect Asymptomatic /symptomatic hypotension; localized site reaction flushing; various arrhythmias including PVCs; treat adverse reactions per protocol, consult with radio md
charcoal (activated)
Contraindications AG CS
charcoal (activated)
untoward effects Nausea or vomiting; aspiration; constipation
cyanokit
Contraindication none when indicated
cynokit
Serious side effects increase BP; allergic reactions/anaphylasix
cyanokit
untoward effects-CNS (headache dizziness restless memory problems) G.I. (nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach trouble swallowing bloody stools) circulatory (irregular/ tachycardia)respiratory (PE, rales)soft tissue (infusions site reaction swollen feet/ankles red color skin/mucous membrane)
dextrose
contraindication Head injury or CVA unless glucometer reading is 60 unless consult radio m.d. first