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medication use/action and SE/AE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Glyburide 3mg: PRE WORK-UP: blood gluclose check (give before am meal) use: T2DM action: control blood sugar by stimulating insulin release | SE: fatigue, heartburn, weight gain, nausea AE: hypoglycemia, allergic skin rxn, yellowing of skin and eyes, photosensitivity |
| Bupropion 100mg (morning) PRE WORK-UP: interactions w/ MAOI in MAR use: antidepressant action: decreses reupdatke of norEpi and dopamine | SE: headache, HI upset, weightloss AE: insomnia, dark urine, irregular tachycardia |
| Levothyroxine 100mCg: PRE WORKE-UP: Vitals give before breakfast with full glass of water use: hypothyroidism action: Thyroid replacement hormone | SE: diarrhea, sleeplessness, weight loss, headache AE: chest pain, palpitations, irritability, diaphoesis |
| Acetominophin 500mg/15mL: PRE WORK-UP: pain scale 0-10 and temperature use: mod/severe pain. fever action: blocks pain receptors/ acts on hypothalamus to regulate temperature | SE: headache, rash, fever (if did not have prior to med) AE: acute kidney failure >4mg/day, unusual bleeding, yellowing of the skin and eyes |
| Amoxacillin 250mg: PRE WORK-UP: vitals, check for penicillin allergy, take with food use: bacterial infections action: breaks down cell wall of bacteria causing death to cell | SE: diarrhea, GI upset AE: c. diff, allergic rxn |
| Atovastatin 10mg: **NO alcohol NO grapefruit** PRE WORK-UP: take at night with dinner (cholesterol is synthesized at night) use: hypercholesteremia action: reduce LDL increase HDL | SE: GI upset AE: hepatotoxicity, muscle pain, rhabdomyolysis |
| Docusate Sodium 100mg: PRE WORK-UP: inquire about consistancy and frequency of stool use: prevent constipation action: draws water into stool to soften | SE: nausea, mild cramping, diarrhea AE: Hives, dyspenia, face and tongue swelling |
| Temazepam 15mg: PRE WORK-UP: Vitals, LOC use: helps with insomnia action: slows down CNS to cause drowsiness to help fall asleep | SE: drowsey, dizzy, headache AE: confusion, agitation, hallucination, diaphoresis |