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DRUG CARDS NRN 101
drug cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DALTEPARIN - Fragmin | Anti-coag; inhibits factor Xa Thrombin Assess CBG & BP,(bleeding complications) |
| FINASTERIDE - Propecia/Proscar | Androgen hormone inhibitor; Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Hair Loss, Monitor I&O,(impotence) |
| OMEPRAZOLE - Losec/Prilosec/Prilosec OTC | Gastric acid pump inhibitor; Erosive Esophogitis/GERD/Active Duodenal Ulcers. Evaluate 4 symptom relief ( ) |
| SIMVASTATIN - Zocor | Hydroxymethylgluteal COA reductase inhibitor; Prevention of cardiovascular events. Assess baseline labs for serum cholesterol/triglycerides/hepatic fuction tests ( ) |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL POWDER ORAL - Miralax | Bowel Evactuant; use until 4L given or rectal effluent clear; NO PO meds within 1 hour of treatment. Monitor BUN/glucose/serum elect/urine osmolality |
| FUROSEMIDE - Lasix/Novo Semide | Diuretic. Hypertension. When PO give with food. Monitor skin turgor/I&O/Hyponaturemia |
| HYDROCODONE - Hycodan/Robidone | Opioid agonist. Alters pain perception, supresses cough (sedation/hypotension/diaphoresis/facial flushing) |
| LISINOPRIL - Apo-Lisinopril/Novo-Lisinopril/Privinil/Zestril | ACE inhibitor/Antihypertensive. Hypertension. Assess for edema, ausculate lungs for rales,Monitor I&O,daily weigh. (Headache/Dizziness/Postural hypotension) |
| LEVOTHYROXINE - Eltroxin/Levothyroid/Levoxyl/Synthroid/ Unithyroid | Synthetic thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism. Aspirin allergy/lactose intolerance/obesity. Monitor pulse for rate/rhythm/Note tremors, anxiety/appetite/sleep patterns (Hair loss/dry skin/GI intolerance/uticaria/rash) |
| AMOXICILLIN - Amoxil/Apo-Amoxi/Moxatag/Novamoxin | Antibiotic. Treatment of infections. Crosses placenta. Question allergies to penicillins (colitis/anaphalaxis/acute interstitia nephritis) |
| AZITHROMYCIN - Zithromax | Antibiotic. Treatment of infections. (nausea/diarrhea/vomiting) |
| ATROVASTATIN - Lipitor | Antihyperlipidemic. Treatment of high cholesterorl. Decreases LDL/increases HDL. Monitor for headache/rash/pruitis/cholesterol triglyceride labs (headache/rash/pruitis/flatulence/depression) |
| HYDROCHLOROOTHIAZIDE - Microzide/HydroDIURIL | Thiazide diuretic/antihypertensive. Treatment of hypertension. Monitor for hypotension, skin turgor (increased urine output/K+ depletion) |
| ALPRAZOLAM - Xanax | Antianxiety. Management of anxiety/depression. Monitor Hepatic/Renal labs/blood counts. (Ataxia/lightheadedness/drowziness) |
| ATENOLOL - Tenolin/Tenormin | Beta1 adrenergic blocker/antihypertensive. treatment of hypertension. Monitor for hypotension/bradycardia/dynspnea. (hypotension/constipation/diarrhea/diaphoresis) |
| METFORMIN - Glucophage/Glycon | Antidiabetic. diabetes 2. Do not alter dose for 1-2 weeks. (diarreha/vomiting/abdominal bloating/flatulence) |
| METOPROLOL SUCCINATE - Lopressor/Toprol XL extended-release | Beta1 adrenergic blocker. Hemodynamically stable acute MI. Monitor for hypotension/dyspnea. (sexual dysfunctions/drowziness/insomnia/weakness) |
| METOPROLOL TARTRATE - Lopressor immediate-release | Beta1 adrenergic blocker. Hemodynamically stable acute MI. Monitor for hypotension/dyspnea. (sexual dysfunctions/drowziness/insomnia/weakness) |
| SERTRALINE - Zolof | antidepressant. Depression. Monitor for suicide risk. (headache/nausea/diarrhea/insomnia/drowsiness/dizziness/fatigue/rash/dry mouth) |
| OMEPRAZOLE - Prilosec/Prilosec OTC | Gastric pump inhibitor. ulcers reflux. Monitor for peristaliss/mental status (anxiety/dizziness/drowsiness/abdomnial pain/fever) |
| ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE - Ambien | Sedative. insomnia. Assess sleep patterns. (severe ataxia/bradycardia/diplopia/drowziness) |
| ESOMEPRAZOLE - Nexium | Proton pump inhibitor. ulcers reflux. Evaluate for symptom relief. (ashtnia/constipation/rash/cough) |
| ESCITALOPRAM - Lexapro | Antidepressant. depression. Monitor hepatic renal function tests, blood counts, sleep patterns, suicide risk. (insomnia/diaphoresis/tremor, anorexia) |
| OXYCODONE - OxyContin | Narcotic analgesic. pain. Palpate bladder for urinary retention, monitor bowels consistency, initiate deep breathing/coughing exercises. (respiratory distress/skeletal muscle flaccidity/cold clammy skin, cyanosis) |
| MONTELUKAST - Singulair | Antiasthmatic. asthma. Monitor depth, rhythm, type of respirations/pulse, assess lung sounds, observe for signs of cyanosis. (Suicidal thinking/depression/abdominal pain) |
| IBUPROFEN - Advil | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. pain/inflammation. Monitor CBC, renal/hepatic tests. (dyspepsia/dizziness/rash) |
| CLOPIDOGREL - Plavix | Anti-platelet. blood clotting. Monitor platelet count, assess BUN,serum creatine, billrubin,AST,ALT,WBC. (hepatitis/hypersensitivity/anaphlactorid reaction) |
| PREDNISONE ORAL - Winpred | Glucocorticoid. allergies/inflammation. Monitor BP, serum electrolytes, glucose, assess for infection. (insomnia/heartburn/abdominal distention, mood swings/acne/diaphoresis) |
| FLUOXETINE - Prozac | Anti-depressant. depression. Monitor for hypotension, CBC for blood dyscrasias, fine tongue movement. (EPS/akathisia/parksinsonian/acute dystonias) |
| LEVOTHYROXINE - Synthroid | Thyroid hormone. hypothyroidism. Monitor for pulse rate rhytm, remors, anxiety, appetite, sleep patterns. (hyperthyroidism, hair loss, increased appetite, hypertension, tachycardia) |
| WARAFIN - Coumadin | Anti-coag. blood clotting. Monitor INR, HCL, platelet counts, urine/stool culture for blood, AST, ALT. (GI distress, cramps, dermatitis, uricaria) |
| CEPHALEXIN - Keflex/Novolexin | bacterial infection. Assess mouth for thrush, bowels, I&O, renal function tests. (colitis/nephrotoxicity/hypersensitivieity reaction) |
| LORAZEPAM - Ativan | Anti-anxiety. Anxiety. Monitor BP, respiration rate, heart rate, CBC Hepatic functin tests, blood counts, facial expression, insomnia. anxiety. (restlessness/irritability/hand tremor/insomnia/muscle cramps/diaphoresis) |
| CLONAZEPAM - Colonapam | Anti-convulsant. epilepsy/anxiety. Monitor for paradoxical reaction, seizure activity. (drowziness, confusion, dminishes reflexes, coma) |
| CITALOPRAM HBR - Celexa | Anti-depressant. depression. Monitor for suicide risk. (drymouth/nausea /drowsiness/insomnia/diaphoresis, tremor) |
| TRAMADOL - Ralivia ER/Rzolt/Tridural/Ultram/Ultam ER | Analgesic. pain. Monitor pulse, BP, dry crackers cola relief nausea, palpate bladder for retention, monitor bowl consistency. (seizures) |
| GABAPENTIN | anti-convulsant. epilepsy/pain. Monitor seizure activity, renal function, weight, behavior. (increased seizures, slurred speech, drowziness, lethargy, diarrhea) |
| CIPROFLOAXIN - Cipro | anti-infective. bacterial infection. Obtain UA for crystalluria, evaluate food tolerance, push h20 consumption. (superinfection, nephropathy,cardiac arrest,cerebral thrombrosis) |
| PROPOXYPHENE N - Darvon N | Analgesic. pain. Palpate bladder for retention, breathing&coughing exercises, evaluate symptom relief. (respiratory depression, skeletal muscle flaccidity, cold/clammy skin, cyanosis, seizures) |
| LISINOPRIL - Prinivil/Zestril | Antihypertensive. hypertension. Assess for edema, Monitor i&o, daily weights, monitor BP, renal fuction tests, WBC, serum potassium. (chest discomfort, fatigue, rash, tachycardia, palpations, insomnia, confusion) |
| TRIAMTERENE -Dyrenium | Diuretic. edema/hypertension. Monitor BP, vital signs, serum electrolytes, i&o, weights. (hyponaturemia, dry mouth, hyperkalemia, hypotension, bradycardia) |
| AMOXICILLIN - Moxatag/Novamoxin | Antibiotic. bacterial infection. Hold & report rash, diarrhea, colitis, fever, pruitis, ulcers in mouth. (colitis, anaphalaxis, interstitial nephritis) |
| CYCLOBENZAPRINE - Flexeril | skeletal muscle relaxant. muscle injury/spasm. Assist with ambulation, assess pain relief, swelling and increased mobility. (visual hallucination, hyperactive reflexes, muscle rigidity, vomiting, hyperrexia) |
| IANSOPRAZOLE - Prevacid | Proton pump inhibitor. ulcers reflux. Monitor lab results and assess symptom relief. (Billirubinemia, eosinophilia, hyperlipidemia) |
| ADAVAIR - | asthma |
| EFFEXOR XR - | depression |
| TRAZADONE HCl - | depression |
| FEXOFENADINE - | allergy |
| FLUTICASONE NASAL - | allergy |
| DIOVAN - | hypertension |
| PARAXETINE - | depresion/anxiety |
| LOVASTATIN - | high cholesterol |
| CRESTOR - | high cholesterol |
| TRIMETHOPRIM - | bacterial infecton |
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