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Pedi Medications
pediatric medications information
Question | Answer |
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acyclovir (generic name) classification is | anti-viral |
acyclovir (ay-sye-kloe-veer) use 2 | herpies, chicken pox |
acyclovir SE 4 | thrombocytopenia, liver & kidney prob, GI prob |
acyclovir NUR considerations | adequeate hydration |
Ventolin (generic-albuterol)classification | bronchodilator |
albuterol use 2 | asthma, bronchitis, |
albuterol SE: 7 | SE: exciteability, HTN, insomnia, tachycardia, bradycardia, dry mouth, hyperactivity |
albuterol AKA Ventolin is given as 2 | nebulizer or puffer |
Reglan (G=met-oh-kloe-pra-mide)classification | anti emetic |
Reglan used for 3 | stomach emptying, reflux, N/V |
Reglan SE 5 | drowsy, diarrhea/constipation, insomnia, dry mouth; |
Reglan Give when: | 30 min before meal |
Reglan NUR considerations | MONITOR: EXTRAPYRAMIDAL SIDE EFFECTS |
digoxin classification 2 | anti arrhythmics, inotropics |
digoxin use 2 | arrhythmias, cardio problems |
digoxin SE 5 | HTN, fatigue, arrhythmias, bradycardia, hallucinations |
digoxin NUR considerations-TAKE PULSE FIRST | monitor pulse - hold if below: Infants: below 90, Children below 70 |
pancrease (a combo product) is an | enzyme drug with lipase, amylase and protease |
pancrease is used in | cystic fibrosis kids |
pacrease SE 2 | diarrhea and cramps |
pancrease NUR considerations 3 | I's & O's, stools, nutrition |
pacrease is given | with all food - before food if possible |
Zofran G:(on-dan-se-tron) classification is | antiemetics |
Zofran is used for/Given as: 2/2 | N-V/PO or IV |
Zofran SE/Give as: 5 | dizzy, constipation, diarrhea, drowsy, HA |
Zofran NUR considerations (3) | WATCH I&O's, listen to bowel sounds, & monitor liver function |
baclofen classification 2 | anti-spasticity & skeletal muscle relaxants |
baclofen is used by 2 | MS and Ceberal Palsy kids |
baclofen SE's are (7) | N, HTN,sedation, fatigue, weakness, dizzy, and interfer w/seizure meds |
baclofen NUR considerations (2) | monitor liver function, wean dose |
Prednisone(PO)/Solumedrol(IV) are | corticosteroids |
Prednisone/Solumedrol is used in kids for 5 | asthma, respiratory problems, alergies, chemo and cerebral edema |
Prednisone/Solumedrol SE's (7) | Incr:infection risk & glucose & apetite; Mood Swings, GI problems, Moon Face, and lower wound healing, |
Prednisone-if long term use must | wean off |
Aspirin-Salicylates family - classifications 2 | anti pyretics & non-opioid analgesic |
Aspirin use | NOT FOR KIDS |
Aspirin not for kids because of | Ryes syndrome |
Aspirin NUR considerations | TEACH PARENTS NOT TO GIVE |
Tylenol classifications 2 | anti pyretic & non-opioid analgesic |
Tylenol use/SE: 2/1 | fever, mild pain/liver problems |
chloral hydrate:classification & How given: 2/2 | sedative-hypnotic/PO or rectal suppository |
chloral hydrate use/SE: 1/1 | sedation for a procedure/excessive sedation |
Rifampin (rif-am-pin) classification/Give: 1/1 | anti-TB/IV |
Rifampin is used for: 2 | antibiotic for TB and meningycoccxl meningitis |
Rifampin may be given to | close contacts as a preventative (ie school outbreak) |
Rifampin SE | body secretions ORANGE(should remove contacts) |
Ditropan (G-oxybutynin) classification | anti-spasmodic for urinary system |
Ditropan use 2 | enuresis and neurogenic bladder |
Ditropan SE (8) | dry mouth,constipation,dehydration,drowsy, insomnia,weak,urinary retent.,incr.H rate, |
Ditropan NUR considerations: 3 | Monitor I&O's, BP & H rate |
Procardia(G-nye-fed-i-pen)class/use:2/1 | anti anginal, HTN/HTN |
Procardia SE's (8) | Low BP,lite headed, inc.H rate, face flushing, palpatations, dizzy, peripheral edema, HA |
Procardia NUR considerations: 3 | Monitor BP, liver function & electrolytes |
Pricardia forms:2 | extended release, gel caps (may put needle in it and use buccal route) |
Some anti infectives are | Rocephin, Zosyn, Vancomycin, Gentamycin |
Rocephin-(G-ceftriaxone) Route/good because | IM or IV/may be given as 24 hour dose and avoid hospital, can go to Dr for shot daily |
Rocephin SE: | GI upset |
Anti infectives used for severe infection are: | Vancomycin & Gentamycin |
SE of Vancomycin and Gentamycin | oto toxicity and nephro (kidney) toxicity |
Adverse Affect of Vancomycin | Red Man syndrome - face red and itches |
What antiinfective-give slow over 1 HR | Vancomycin |
Zosyn -an antibiotic - DO NOT CONFUSE WITH | ZOFREN which is an antiemetic |