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Pedi Medications
pediatric medications information
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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