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| What are the side effects of Norepinephrine (Levophed)? | HA, palpitations, nervousness, epigastric distress, angina, HTN, tissue necrosis with extravasation
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| What are the nursing considerations of Norepinephrine (Levophed)? | Vasoconstrictor to increase BP and CO; reflex bradycardia may occur w/ rise in BP; pt. should be attended at all times; monitor urinary output; infuse w/ dextrose sol.'n, NOT NaCl; monitor BP; protect from light
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| What are the side effects of Dopamine (Intropin)? | Increased ocular pressure; ectopic beats; nausea; tachycardia; chest pain; dysrhythmias
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| What are the nursing considerations of Dopamine (Intropin)? | lose dose: dilates renal and coronary arteries; high dose: vasoconstrictor, increases myocardial O2 consumption; HA is early symptom of drug excess; monitor BP, peripheral pulses, urinary output; use infusion pump
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| What are the side effects of Epinephrine (Adrenalin)? | nervousness; restlessness; dizziness; local necrosis of skin
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| What are the nursing considerations of Epinephrine (Adrenalin)? | stimulates A and B adrenergic receptors; monitor BP; carefully aspirate syringe before IM and SC doses; inadvertent IV administration can be harmful; always check strength: 1:100 only for inhalation, 1:1,000 for parenteral administration (SC/IM) hydration
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| What are the side effects of Isoproterenol (Isuprel)? | HA, palpitations, tachycardia, changes in BP; angina; bronchial asthma
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| What are the nursing considerations of Isoproterenol (Isuprel)? | stims B1 and B2 adrenergic receptors; used for heart block, ventricular arrhythmias, bradycardia; bronchodilator used for asthma and bronchospasms; don't give HS: interrupts sleep patterns; monitor BP, P
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| What are the side effects of Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)? | palpations; tachycardia; HTN; dysrhythmia; angina; tissue necrosis w/ extravasation
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| What are the nursing considerations of Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)? | Potent alpha-1 agonist; used to treat hypotension
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| What are the side effects of Dobutamine hydrochloride (Dobutrex)? | HTN; PVCs; Asthmatic episodes; HA
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| What are the nursing considerations of Dobutamine HCl (Dobutrex)? | stimulates beta 1 receptors; incompatible w/ alkaline sol'ns (NaCO3); admin through central venous catheter or lg peripheral vein using infusion pump; don't infuse thru line w/ other meds; monitor EKG, BP, I/Os, serum K+
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| What are the side effects of Milrinone (Primacor)? | dysrhythmias, thrombocytopenia; jaundice
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| What are the nursing considerations of Milrinone (Primacor)? | positive inotropic agent; smooth muslce relaxant used to treat severe heart failure
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| What are the side effects of Sodium nitroprusside (Nitropress)? | hypotension
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| What are the nursing considerations of Sodium nitroprusside (Nitropress)? | dilates cardiac veins and arteries; decreases preload and afterload; increases myocardial perfusion
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| What are the side effects of Diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl)? | drowsiness; confusion; insomnia; HA; vertigo; photosensitivity
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| What are the nursing considerations of Diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl)? | blocks effects of histamine on bronchioles, GI tract, and blood vessels
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| What are the side effects of agents used to treat shock, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis? | serious rebound effect may occur; balance between underdosing and overdosing
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| What are the nursing considerations of agents used to treat shock, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis? | monitor VS; measure urine output; assess for extravasation; observe extremities for color and perfusion
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| What are the indications of agents used to treat shock, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis? | hypovolemic shock; cardiac arrest; anaphylaxis
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| What is the action of antianxiety agents? | affects neurotransmitters
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| What are the indications of antianxiety agents? | anxiety disorders; insomnia; petit mal seizures; panic attacks; acute manic episodes
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| What are the side effects of antianxiety agents? | sedation; depression; confusion; anger; hostility; HA; dry mouth, constipation; bradycardia; elevations in LDH, AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT); urinary retention
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| What are the nursing considerations of antianxiety agents? | monitor liver function; monitor for therapeutic blood levels; avoid EtOH; caution when performing tasks requiring alertness; Benzos are also used as muscle relaxants, sedatives, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants
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| What are the side effects of Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and Diazepam (Valium)? | Lethargy, hangover; respiratory depression; hypotension
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| What are the nursing considerations of Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and Diazepam (Valium)? | CNS depressant; use: anxiety, sedation, EtOH withdrawl, seizures; long duration of action; may toxic buildup in elderly; potential for addiction/OD; can develop tolerance and cross-tolerance; smoking inc. clearance of drug; EtOH inc. CNS depression
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| What are the side effects of Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan), and Oxazepam (Serax)? |
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