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Medications
Question | Answer |
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Angiotensis-converting enzyme inhibitors | Treat both primary and secondary hypertension |
PRIL | Generic name syllable for Angiotensis-converting enzyme inhibitors |
Antihypertensive Medications | Benazepril, Lisinopril, Captopril, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Moexipril, Quinapril, Ramipril |
Angiotensis-converting enzyme inhibitors SIDE EFFECTS | Hyputension, Hacking cough, Nausea/vomiing, Respiratory sx |
Nursing consideration for ACE Inhibitor | Monitor vital signs, white blood cells count, electrolyte levels |
Beta Adrenergic Blockers | Drugs that help lower blood pressure, lower pulse rate, lower cardiac output Treat Migraine headaches, vascular headaches To treat Glaucoma Preven Myocardial Infarction |
OLOL | Generic name syllable for Beta Adrenergic Blockers medications |
SE of OLOL | Orthostatic Hypotension Bradycardia Nausea/vomiting Diarrhea Congestive heart faiure Blood dyscrasia |
Nursing Intervention for OLOL | Monitor lab values (Protein, BUN, creatinin) that indicate nephrotic syndrome Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and rythm Monitor signs of edema Teach to rise slowly, report bradycardia, dizziness, confusion, depression or fever, Taper of the meds |
Anti Infectives (Aminoglycosides) Medications | End with CIN, Mycin. |
SE of Aminoglycosides | Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity, Seizures, blood dycrasias, hypotension, Rash |
Nursing Interventions of Aminoglycosides | Obtain history of allergies, Monitor intake/output, Monitor Vital signs during IV infusion, maintain a patent IV site, Monitor Therapeutic levels, Monitor nephrotoxicity, monitor ototoxcity, Report changes in urinary elimination, Monitor peak and trough |
Test on peak and trough levels | Done to obtain a blood level and determine the dosage needed for the client |
SX of MRSA | Fever, malaise, redness, pain, swelling, perineal itching, diarrhea, stomatitis, and cough |
Benzodiazepines | Anticonvulsants/ Antianxiety; ends with PAM, PATE, LAM and contain AZE and AZO |
SE of Benzodiazepines | Drowsiness, Lethargy, Ataxia, Depression, Reslessness, Slurred speech, Bradycardia, Hypotension, Diplopa, Nystagmus, Nausea/vomiting, constipation, Incontinence, Urinary retention, Respiratory depression, rash, uticaria |
Nursing consideration of Benzodiazepines | Monitor respirations, liver function, kidney function, bone marrow function, and signs of chemical abuse |
Phenothiazines | Antipsychotic and Antiemetic Treat Psychosis with the patients schizophrenia |
Phenothiazines Generic Meds | end with Zine |
Phenergan (Promethazine) Compazine (prochlorpezine) | Treat nausea and vomiting |
What route is Phenothiazines meds | Intramuscular injection |
Medication for allergy reaction for Phenothiazines | Benadryl |
SE of Phenothiazines | Extrapyramidal effects, drowsiness, sedation, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth, granulocytes, photosensitivity, neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
Glucocorticoids | Drugs used in tx of conditions requiring suppression of the immune system and Addison's disease; Anti inflammatory, anti allergenic, and anti stress effects To decrease the possibility of organ transplant rejection |
Generic meds name of Glucocorticoid Drugs | SONE OR CORT |
SE of Glucocorticoid drugs | Acne, Poor wound healing, ecchymosis, Bruises, petechiae, depression,flushing, sweating, mood changes (depression), Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Diarrhea, Hemorrhage |
What drugs can cause Cushing Syndrome | Glucocorticoid drugs |
Signs of Cushing syndrome | Moon faces, edema, elevated blood glucose levels, purple strain, weight gain, buffalo hump, hirsutism |
Nursing Intervention of Glurcocorticoids | Monitor glucose levels, client daily, blood pressure infection |
Antivirals | Patients with Viru, AIDS like chickenpox |
Generic meds name for Antivirals | VIR |