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Hospital Meds

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Acetaminophen; Class Trade Name   -Non narcotic analgesic, antipyretic  
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Acetaminophen; Description Indications   -Elevates the pain threshold in the CNS, and acts on the hypothalamic thermoregulatory centers decreasing temperature -fever and mild to moderate pain  
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Acetaminophen; Contraindications   1. hypersensitivity 2.hepatitis, hepatic/renal dysfunction 3.alchoholism 4.anemia  
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Acetaminophen; Side effects   - Dizziness, anaphylactic reaction, epidermal reactions, hepatic failure, renal failure, thrombocytopenia, diaphoresis and chills  
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Acetaminophen; Administration Onset /Duration   Adult: 325-650 mg PO q 4-6 hrs, 650 mg PR q 4-6 hrs (max 4g/day) Pediatric: 15 mg/kg q 4-6 hrs (PO or PR) (max 2.6 g/day) -30-60 min, 3-4 hrs  
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Insulin; Class Trade names   -Hormone, Hypoglycemic agent -NPH, Humulin, Novolin, Novolog  
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Insulin; Indications   1. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 2. Patients with severely high BG levels 3. Hyperkalemia  
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Insulin; Contraindications   1. Hypoglycemia 2. Caution in hypokalemia  
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Insulin; Side Effects   1.Allergic reactions 2.Headache 3.Hypoglycemia 4.Hypokalemia  
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Insulin; Administration Onset/Duration   Adult/Peds: 10-25 units SQ. Infuse: 0.1 U/kg/hr IV 30 minutes- 1 hr; 2-3 hrs  
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Meperidine Hydrochloride; Class Trade name   -Opioid Analgesic, CNS depressant, Schedule 2controlled substance -Demerol  
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Meperidine Hydrochloride; Description   Depresses pain perception by acting on the opioid receptor in the CNS  
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Meperidine Hydrochloride; Indication   Moderate to severe pain  
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Meperidine Hydrochloride; Contraindications   Hypersensitivity MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks Head injury Abdominal Pain of unknown etiology Hypovolemia  
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Meperidine Hydrochloride; Side Effects   Headache, CNS depression, Respiratory/Cardiovascular Depression, Dry mouth/nausea/vomiting, Flushing/Uticaria/Diaphoresis/Pruitus, Constipation, QT prolongation, Constipation, Pupil constriction(Miosis)  
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Meperidine Hydrochloride; Administration Onset/Duration   Adult: IV 25-50 mg. IM 50-100 mg Pediatrics: 1 mg/kg 5 min IV, 10 min IM; 2-4 hrs  
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Hydromorphone; Class Trade Name   -Synthetic opioid analgesic, CNS depressant, Schedule 2 controlled substance. - Dilaudid  
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Hydromorphone; Description   Centrally acting analgesic that binds to the opiate receptor sites in the CNS. Suppresses cough via suppression of the medulla.  
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Hydromorphone; Indications   Moderate to severe pain. Antitussive.  
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Hydromorphone; Contraindications   1. Hypersensitivity 2. Head injury 3. Abdominal pain 4. Hypovolemia  
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Hydromorphone; Side Effects   1. Headache 2. CNS depression 3. Respiratory/Cardiovascular Depression 4. Dry mouth/nausea/vomiting 5. Flushing/uticaria/diaphoresis/pruritus 6. Constipation 7. QT prolongation 8. Pupil constriction (miosos)  
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Hydromorphone; Administration Onset/Duration   Adult: IV 1 mg followed by .5-1 mg q 3-5 min prn IM 2-4 mgq 3-4 hrs. Pediatrics: not recommended - 2-3 min, 3-6 hrs  
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TDaP:   Tetanus toxoid and reduced Diptheria toxoid and Acellular Pertussis  
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TDap; Class Trade Name   - Vaccine Combo - Adacel, Boostrix, Tdap  
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TDaP; Description   Stimulates active immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis toxins due to antibody production following exposure to the weakened toxins in the vaccine.  
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TDaP; Indications   Initial vaccination is recommended for all individuals to prevent infection with tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Boosters are recommended every 5-10 years and with each pregnancy.  
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TDaP; Tetanus (lockjaw)   Enviornmentally prevalent bacterium that produces toxins that lead to severe tonic muscle spasms. Early spasms typically effect jaw, face and neck. Full body spasms cause fractures, muscle/tendon rupture, and death from respiratory paralysis.  
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TDaP; Diphtheria   Highly contagious respiratory infection that causes a thick pseudomembrane to form on the lining of the airway passages. Can cause fatal asphyxiation.  
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TDaP; Pertussis (Whooping Cough)   Highly contagious respiratory infection causing upper respiratory symptoms and severe bronchitis with a severe cough. Can cause fatal respiratory failure.  
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TDaP; Contraindications   1. Anaphylactic reaction to a prior dose, or any of the components. 2. Encephalopathy within 7 days of a previous dose.  
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TDaP; Side Effects   1. Swelling, redness, rash and pain at injection site 2. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 3. Fever, Chills, body aches, muscle weakness 4. Headache 5. Seizure  
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TDaP; Administration   0.5 mL IM (typically in the deltoid)  
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