Question | Answer |
Librium, valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Buspar, -pams | Antianxiety: CNS depressants, monitor use for abuse, taper dose to DC |
Amphojel, MOM, Maalox, aluminum hydroxide, Titralac, Calcium carbonate | Antacid: work systemically, bowel addiction, give 1 hr after meal, 2 hrs after other meds, decreases birth control |
Gentamicin/garamycin, neomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin/ tobrax, Amikin, amikacin | ABX/ Aminoglycosides: Ototoxic, nephrotoxic, high risk for anaphylaxis, assess CN VIII, encourage fluids |
Keflex/ Cephalexin, Ceclor/ cefaclor, Rocephin, Maxipime, -cef | ABX Cephalosporins:R/O bleeding, bone marrow suppression, take w food, cross allergy w penicillins, encourage fluids, VIT K for thrombophlebitis |
Ciprofloxacin / Cipro, Levofloxacin / Levequin, Norfloxacin / Noroxin | ABX/ Fluroquinolones: Photosensitivity, achilles tendon rupture, can be potentiated w probenecid, 3L/day fluids |
Vacomycin / Vancocin | ABX/ Glycopeptides, thrombocytopenia, nephrotoxic, ototoxic, IV peak 5 minutes, duration 12-24hrs, Call MD if sore throat, fever, fatigue |
Clindamycin/ Cleocin | ABX/ Lincosamides, Liver toxicity, take w water to prevent esophageal ulcers |
Erythromycin/ erythrocin, Azethromycin/ Zithromax | ABX/ Macrolide: Confusion, hepatotoxic, prophylaxis for dental treatment, potentiates coumadin, thephylline |
Amoxicillin/ Amoxil, Omnipen, Unipen, penicillins | ABX/ Penicillins: cross allergy to Cephs, highest risk for rxn, Stomatitis |
Sulfisoxazole/ Gantrisin, Sulfasalazine/ azulfidine, Trimethoprim/ Bactrim, Septra | ABX/ Sulfonamides: Peripheral neuropathy, Crystalluria, proteinuria, photosensitivity, take w food, stomatitis |
Doxycycline/ vibramycin, minocycline/ minocin, Tetracycline/ Panmycin | ABX/ Tetracycline: Sunburn type rxn, expiration toxic! discolors teeth, nephortoxic |
Cogentin, artane, atropine, belladonna, propantheline bromide, Scopolamine | Anticholinergic: No see, No Pee, No spit, No shit, HypoTN, Increased HR, give 30 min achs, or 2hr pc |
Heparin, Lovenox | Anticoagulant: PTT: 1.5 - 2.5 x control. 20-45 seconds, never give IM, antidote Protamine sulfate within 30 mintues |
Warfarin, Coumadin | Anticoagulant: PT: 9.5 - 12 sec, INR 2.0-3.5, antidotes Vit K. Therapeutic 13-18. No ASA, NSAIDS, Garlic, ginger, ginko. |
Klonopin, Clonazepam, diazepam, cerebyx, Dilantin, Phenytoin, luminal, mag sulfate, depakote, valporic acid, Keppra | Anticonvulsant: Dampen CNS/ resp! gingival hypertrophy, aplastic anemia, taper dose, dedicated port, mouth care, sweat may turn red, pink, do not take with carbonated drinks, cardiac arrest if fast admin |
Mag sulfate | Anticonvulsant: Assess DTR/ resp arrest, used in OB preeclampsia, assess knee DTR prior to every dose |