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N113 Mid term meds
N113 - Medications for mid term
Question | Answer |
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What is the generic name for Demerol? | Meperdine Hydrochloride |
What is the recommended dosage of Demerol? | PO/IM/SubQ 50-150 mg q 3-4 hr |
What are the side effects of Demerol? | Urinary retention, puritis, sedation, hypotension, diaphoresis, flushed face, dizziness, nausea. Can cause neonatal respiratory depression |
What nursing considerations are associated with Demerol? | If respiratory rate is less than 12/min, withhold. Monitor for decrease in BP, rate & quality of pulse. Assess FHR & uterine activity |
What is the generic name for Percocet? | Oxycodone/acetaminophen |
What is the recommended dosage of Percocet? | 2.5-10mg/325mg; 5-7mg/500mg; 10mg/650mg - PO 1-2 tablets q 3-4 hr |
What are the side effects of Percocet? | drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension, anorexia, confusion, diaphoresis, facial flushing… |
What nursing considerations are associated with Percocet? | If respiratory rate is less than 12/min, withhold. Palpate bladder for urinary retention |
What is the generic name for percodan? | Oxycodone/aspirin |
What is the recommended dosage of percodan? | 2.25-4.5mg/325mg - PO 1-2 tablets q 3-4 hr |
What are the side effects of percodan? | drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension, anorexia, confusion, diaphor3esis, facial flushing… |
What nursing considerations are associated with percodan? | If respiratory rate is less than 12/min, withhold. Palpate bladder for urinary retention |
What is the generic name of vistaril? | Hydroxyzine |
What is the recommended dosage of vistaril? | Sedation - PO - 50-100mg; IM - 25-100mg; Antiemetic - 25-100 mg/dose q 4-6 hr; Anxiety - 25-100mg QID - Max 600 mg/day |
What are the side effects of vistaril? | drowsiness, dry mouth, discomfort at injection site |
What nursing considerations are associated with vistaril? | Assess for dehydration, monitor electrolytes, assist with ambulation, monitor lungs sounds for hypersensitivity reaction. Always use Z-track for IM |