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Adv. PHARMTest3study

anemia,anticoagulation,upperresp,lowerresp,diuretics

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Clopidogrel class antiplatelet
clopidogrel mech of action platelets can't stick
Clopidogrel Adverse BLEEDING
Clopidogrel Contraindications liver dz, recent/upcoming surgery, active bleeding, closed head trauma, in labor/pregnant (can pass 2 baby); thrombocytopenia
Clopidogrel interactions interacts with other anti
Nursing indications for Clopidogrel Antidote - platelet infusion check platelets Check LFTs
Normal platelets 150-450
Heparin class anticoagulant IV or SQ
Heparin mech of action Inhibits conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
Heparin adverse Bleeding HIT
Heparin contraindications invasive surgery/trauma, spinal anesthesia, active GI ulcers
Normal aPTT 30-40
Therapeutic aPTT 60-80
H&H 12 & 37
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia antidote Protamine sulfate (admin slowly)
Heparin Nursing Indications know s/s of bleeding: bruising, coffee ground vomit, pink pee, tarry stools, etc.
Warfarin class Anticoagulant
Warfarin mech of action lower liver production of Vit K based clotting factors
Warfarin Adverse BLEEDING
Warfarin Interactions EVERYTHING
Warfarin contraindications invasive surgery/trauma, spinal anesthesia, active GI ulcers
Normal INR 1.0
Therapeutic INR 2.0-3.0
Nursing Indications for Warfarin Antidotes: Vitamin K, Fresh Frozen plasma monitor for signs of bleeding
Dabigatran class anticoagulant
Dabigatran mech of action inhibits thrombin action
Dabigatran adverse BLEEDING
Dabigatran contraindications invasive surgery/trauma, spinal anesthesia, active GI ulcers
TPA class/action Clot buster
TPA adverse BLEEDING
TPA contraindications Sx onset is unknown Acute/previous intracranial hemorrhage liver dz Prior stroke/head injuries/surgery Pregnant Intercranial neoplasm Persistent increased BP GI malignancy/GI bleed w/in 21 days Active internal bleeding Recent surgery/procedure
TPA contraindication: Coagulopathy Platelets = <100,000 INR >1.7 aPTT > 40 PT > 15 seconds
Ferrous sulfate class Iron supplement
Ferrous sulfate Route PO, IV, IM
Ferrous Sulfate PO adverse GI irritation, dark stools (different from tarry stools), neurotoxicity (rare)
Ferrous Sulfate Parenteral adverse anaphylaxis, tissue staining, phlebitis
Ferrous Sulfate contraindications GI obstructive/malabsorptive processes (Crohn's, colitis, colostomy)
Ferrous Sulfate interactions Poor absorption if taken with: antacids, tetracyclines, eggs, dairy, coffee, tea Increased absorption with acidic liquids
Iron leafy greens, chocolate, red meat, beans
B12 animal proteins, eggs, cheese
Folate leafy greens, organ meats, milk, eggs
Epoetin alfa mech of action increased RBC production
Epoetin alfa route parenteral admin, intermittent, long-term
Epoetin alfa adverse HTN, H/A, CP, increased risk for DVT and cancer if Hgb > 11 mg/dL; increased risk for clotting
Epoetin alfa nursing no IV compatibility monitor H&H and BP
Dextromethorphan class antitussive
Dextromethorphan mech of action helps stop coughing acts centrally on the brain
Dextromethorphan adverse CNS depression, N/V/dry mouth, increased viscosity of secretions
Dextromethorphan contraindications those who need to cough
Dextromethorphan give to those who don't need to cough
Dextromethorphan interactions MAOIs - seizure, coma, death, Serotonin syndrome ETOH (Nyquil etc.)
Serotonin syndrome increased temperature, agitated, tremors, tachycardia, onset w/in couple days Treat symptoms - IVF, cool down, O2, Tylenol, safety
Dextromethorphan Nursing only for certain coughs - dry, nagging, etc. monitor lung sounds, CNS/respiratory status; length of cough
Diphenhydramine and Loratadine class Antihistamines
Diphenhydramine and Loratadine action decrease inflammatory response
Diphenhydramine and Loratadine adverse anticholinergic side effects, drowsiness/sedation (specifically diphenhydramine)
Diphenhydramine and Loratadine interactions MAOIs
Pseudoephedrine class alpha 1 agonist
Pseudoephedrine action constricts periphery, decreases congestion
Pseudoephedrine concerns possible HTN, rebound congestion
Pseudoephedrine contraindication PVD
Pseudoephedrine nursing use for only 3 days
Fluticasone class corticosteroid
Fluticasone action decrease systemic inflammation; decrease drainage
Fluticasone route nasal spray
Fluticasone adverse some rebound congestion
Fluticasone nursing rotate nares
Guaifenesin action makes mucus thinner and easier to cough up
Guaifenesin adverse H/A, N/V
Guaifenesin nursing if used for longer than 1 week, probably a different problem OTC multi-symptom drugs
Theophylline action decrease inflammation
Theophylline route PO/IV = long-term
Theophylline Toxicity Symptoms 20-25 mcg/mL - N/V/D, insomnia, diaphoresis, H/A, irritability > 30-35 mcg/mL - hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hTN, dysrhythmias, tachycardia, seizures, brain damage and death
Theophylline contraindications cardiac dz, hyperthyroidism, ETOH
Theophylline interactions multiple - trough levels smoking increases metabolism - COPD'er = increased dose
Montelukast action SM relaxation
Montelukast adverse H/A, dizzy, N/V, increased LFTs, myalgias
Montelukast interact increased toxicity of theophylline, warfarin
Albuterol class Beta 2 agonist
Albuterol action SM relax
Albuterol adverse tachycardia, palpitations, restlessness, h/a
Albuterol contraindications cardiac dz, hyperthyroidism, DM
Albuterol interactions -fluranes (cardiac irritability)
Ipratropium class anticholinergic
Ipratropium action increased PNS stimulation
Ipratropium adverse Anticholinergic effects, increased HR
Ipratropium contraindications narrow angle glaucoma, bladder obstruction/BPH, allergy to soy/peanuts
Ipratropium interactions other anticholinergics
Budesonide class corticosteroid
Budesonide action decrease inflammation
Budesonide adverse sore throat, xerostomia, oral candidiasis
Budesonide contraindications active infection, oral lesions
Hydrochlorothiazide action retains Cl, Na, H20 BP control
Hydrochlorothiazide adverse lowered Na, K; increased Ca, uric acid, glucose increased risk for UTI
Hydrochlorothiazide interactions increased risk for digoxin toxicity due to lowered K increased risk for lithium toxicity due to lowered Na
Hydrochlorothiazide nursing Trough lvls Fix digoxin tox = increased K fix lithium tox = electrolytes, BP
Furosemide action retain Na, Cl, water
Furosemide adverse lowers K, Ca metabolic alkalosis hTN ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
Furosemide interactions aminoglycosides - vancomycin, gentamycin - ototoxicity
Furosemide contraindications ESRD
Spironolactone action blocks aldosterone Na goes out, K reabsorbs = volume loss, BP control, retains K
Spironolactone adverse hyperkalemia, gynecomastia, hTN
Spironolactone interactions drugs that alter K
High K foods avocados, bananas, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, OJ, beans
Low K foods apples, asparagus, berries, lettuce, cucumbers
Mannitol action osmosis = epic water loss
Mannitol indications IV, emergency only = ICP
Mannitol adverse phlebitis shock - hTN
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