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6 meds for 11/2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Brand name of furosemide | Lasix |
| Classification of furosemide (Lasix) | Loop Diuretic |
| Action of furosemide(Lasix) | Decreases edema |
| Major SE of furosemide(Lasix) | Dehydration, hypokalemia |
| Normal Potassium level | 3.5 - 5.0 |
| What must be checked before administering furosemide (Lasix) ? | Potassium (K+) level, furosemide is a potassium depleting med |
| Brand name of hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrodiuril |
| Classification of hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) | Antihypertensive/ Diuretic |
| Action of hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) | Lowers BP and reduces edema |
| Major SE of hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) | Hypotension, Hypokalemia |
| Which blood level must be checked before administering hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)? | Potassium (K+) level, potassium depleting diuretic |
| T/F: You can administer hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) if the patient has an allergy to thiazides | False |
| Brand name of digoxin | Lanoxin |
| Classification of digoxin (Lanoxin) | Cardiotonic |
| Action of digoxin (Lanoxin) | Slows HR and Strengthens heart beat |
| Major SE of digoxin (Lanoxin) | Bradycardia |
| What should the nurse assess before administering digoxin (Lanoxin)? | Must check apical pulse for full minute. If under 60 bpm, do not give med |
| Classification of Morphine | Schedule II Narcotic analgesic |
| Action of morphine | Decreases pain |
| Major SE of morphine | Respiratory depression, drowsiness, constipation |
| What should a nurse monitor on a patient who has received morphine? | Respirations and allergies especially in the elderly |
| Brand name of meperidine | Demerol |
| Classification of meperidine (Demerol) | Schedule II narcotic analgesic |
| Action of meperidine (Demerol) | Decreases pain |
| Major SE of meperidine (Demerol) | Seizures, drowsiness, monitor for respiratory depression, constipation |
| T/F: meperidine (Demerol) is the first drug of choice to give patients with pain | False, morphine is the first drug of choice |
| Why is meperidine (Demerol) not given as much anymore? | Can cause seizures and not as effective for pain as morphine |
| Classification of Codeine | Schedule II or III Narcotic analgesic depending on how much is needed |
| Action of Codeine | Decreases pain |
| Major SE of Codeine | Drowsiness, very constipating |
| What does the #3 indicate when placed with Tylenol? (Tylenol #3) | The amount (mg) of Codeine mixed with Tylenol |
| What medication is given if patient has an allergy to Tylenol and not the Codeine? | aspirin (Empirin) |
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