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Medication Quiz

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Medication/Action
Generic Name
Classification
Side Effects
Nursing Implications
Vicodin (decreases pain)   hydrocodone/acetaminophen   Opioid agonist/Nonopioid analgesic combination   - Confusion - Sedation - Constipation - Hypotension   - Assess for pain before and after - Measures to prevent constipation:increase bulk, increase activity, increase fluids. - Assess BP, P, R before and during administration  
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Tylenol (Reduces pain and fever)   acetaminophen   Anti-pyretic/Nonopioid analgesic   - Rash - Urticaria   - Administer with a glass full of water - Maybe be taken with food or an empty stomach  
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Lanoxin (Increases cardiac output and slows down the heart)   digoxin   Cardiac glycoside   - Nausea - Vomiting - Anorexia - Bradycardia   - Monitor apical pulse for a full minute before administration and withhold if less than 60 bpm - Monitor for therapeutic plasma level (0.5-2.0 mg/ml)  
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Xanax (Reduces and relieves anxiety)   alprazolam   Sedative/Hypnotic   - Drowsiness - Light headedness - Dry mouth   - Teach patient that abrupt withdrawal may result in pronounced restlessness, insomnia, tremors, and seizures. - If dizziness occurs, change positions slowly, and avoid tasks that require alertness.  
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Lasix (decreases BP and remove excess fluids)   furosemide   Diuretic   Hypokalemia (muscle weakness, abdominal cramping); hypovolemia (weight loss,increased R & P, decreased BP, dry mucous membranes)   - Weigh daily - I&O - Monitor electrolyte-(K) - Encourage patient to eat food high in potassium  
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Levaquin (It causes bacterial death)   levofloxacin   Anti-infective (fluroquinolones)   - Diarrhea - Stomach cramps   - Instruct pt. to continue taking medication around the clock until finished completely, even if feeling better. - Assess patient for infection (VS; appearance of wound, sputum, urine; WBC,)  
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Novolog (Controls hyperglycemia)   insulin   Hormone Anti-diabetic   -Hypoglycemia -Lipodystrophy   - Do not inject in the same site for at least a month - Encourage patient to follow prescribed diet, exercise and medication regimen  
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Proventil (Relaxation of the airway and bronchodilation)   albuterol   Bronchodilator   - Nervousness - Restlessness - Tremor   - Not to exceed prescribed dose, may cause adverse effect, broncho spasm, or loss of med effectiveness - Use 1st if using other med and allow 5 min. to before administering other med, unless otherwise - Advise patient to wash mouth after inhalation  
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K-dur (Replacement of electrolyte or prevention of the deficiency)   potassium chloride   Electrolyte   - Cardiac arrhythmia - Tall peaked waves on EKG showing hyperkalemia   - Assess patient for signs of hypokalemia such as weakness, fatigue, arrhythmias. - Monitor for hyperkalemia such as fatigue, muscle weakness, paresthesia and tall-peaked T wave.  
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Lopressor (Decreases BP, heart rate and instances of angina)   metoprolol   Anti-hypertensive   - Fatigue - Weakness - Dizziness   - Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia and hold if pulse is less than 50 bpm - Monitor blood pressure, ECG, and pulse frequently during dose adjustment and during therapy. - Administer with meals or directly after eating.  
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Glucophage (Maintenance of blood glucose)   metformin   Anti-diabetic   - Hypoglycemia - Abdominal bloating - Diarrhea   - Monitor serum glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin periodically. - Observe for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemic reaction.  
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Phenergan (Relief of N/V and symptoms found in allergic reactions)   Promethazine   Antihistamine/ Sedative/Hypnotic/ Anti-emetic   - Confusion - Disorientation - Sedation   - Assess patient for profound sedation and provide safety precautions. Supervise ambulation - Administer deep IM  
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Tegretol (Prevention of seizures)   carbamazepine   Anticonvulsant   - Drowsiness - Dry mouth - Ataxia   - Give with food - Implement seizure precautions  
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Kefzol/Ancef (It causes bacterial death)   cefazolin   Anti-infective Cephalosporin   - Nausea - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Rash   - Determine previous use of and sensitivity to penicillins or other cephalosporins. - Assess IV site for phlebitis  
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Clozaril (Used for schizophrenia patients)   clozapine   Atypical Antipsychotic   - Agranulocytosis   - Monitor weekly WBC - Monitor for S/S - Report WBC of <3000mm3 and withhold clozapine  
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Cardizem (Decreases BP and angina attacks)   diltiazem   Calcium channel blocker/ Anti-anginal Coronary Vasodilator   - Hypotension - Dysrhytmia   - Orthostatic BP monitoring - Monitor pulse before administering for bradycardia  
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Premarin (Restoration of the hormone)   estrogens, conjugated   Hormone   - Edema - Thromboembolism   - Monitor intake and output ratios and weekly weight. - Assess blood pressure prior to and periodically through therapy.  
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Prozac (Decrease mood alterations)   fluoxetine   Antidepressant   - Headache - Nervousness - Insomnia   - Supervise suicidal-risk patient closely during early therapy for increased suicide potential. - Assess speech pattern, mood; assist with ambulation if dizziness occurs.  
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Lithobid (Prevent or decreases incidences of acute manic episodes)   lithium   Mood stabilizer   - Weight gain - fine hand tremor - Polyuria - Increased thirst - Nausea   - Monitor blood level - Eat diet normally and take with food - Take with food  
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Roxanol (Decreases the severity of pain)   morphine sulfate   Opioid-Analgesic   - Confusion - Constipation   - Assess VS for decreased BP, P and R. - Assess type, location and intensity of pain prior to and 30-60 min. following administration. - Implement measures to prevent constipation – increase bulk, increase activity and increase fluids  
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Bactrim, Septra (For the use of infection)   trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole-TMP-SMZ   Anti-infective Sulfonamide   - Rashes that has to be reported STAT   - Full glass of fluid - Fluid intake should be sufficient to maintain a urine output of 1200-1500 ml to prevent stone formation  
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Coumadin (Prevent of thrombus formation)   warfarin   Anticoagulant   - Bleeding   - Check prothrombin time (therapeutic time is 1.5 to 2 X control, or INR – therapeutic level is 2-3). - Check patient for signs of bleeding, (bleeding gums, bruising, tarry stools, hematuria).  
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N/A   aminophylline   Bronchodilator   - Nausea - Vomiting   - Monitor therapeutic plasma range routinely - The normal levels are 10-20  
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Benadryl   diphenhydramine HCL   Antihistamine and Antitussive   - Drowsiness - Dry mouth - Anorexia   - Inform pt. drowsiness will happen - Avoid drinking or alertness - Avoid alcohol or CNS depressant  
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Vasotec   enalapril   ACE inhibitor (anti-hypertensive)   - Hypotension - Tachycardia - Impaired taste (8-12 weeks)   - Monitor BP and pulse (decreased BP and increased pulse) - Change patient position slowly - Advise the patient about the impaired taste  
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Adrenaline   epinephrine   Bronchodilator and cardiac stimulant   - Restlessness - Tremors - Dysrhytmia   - Dosage is decreased if BP is high - Assess lung sounds, BP and pulse  
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Synthroid   levothyroxine   Thyroid (hormone)   - Tachycardia - Arythmias   - Assess BP and pulse before each dose - Report tachycardia and chest pain  
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Prinivil   lisinopril   ACE inhibitor (anti-hypertensive)   - Cough - Dizziness - Hypotension   - Monitor BP and pulse - Assess I&O, lung sounds, daily weight - Change patient position slowly  
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Nitro-Bid   nitroglycerine   Nitrate   - Headache - Flushing of the face - Postural hypotension   - Record the description of pain - Monitor BP and hypotension - Avoid alcohol  
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Pepcid   famotidine   Histamine H2 Antagonist   - Hypotension - Agranulocytosis - Arrythmias   - Monitor CBC periodically - Assess patient for abdominal or epigastric pain - Assess elderly and debilitated patients for confusion  
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Prednisone   N/A   Glucocorticoids   Hypertension   - Administer PO preparation with food or milk - Assess for signs of adrenal insufficiency such as N/V and weakness  
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Vancocin   vancomycin   Anti-infective (miscellaneous)   - Ototoxicity - Nephrotoxicity - IV- phlebitis   - Assess for hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo - Assess IV and administer over 60 minutes - Pt should not receive aminoglycosides - Monitor I&O and serum creatinine  
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Acetylsalicyclic acid (reduces imflammation and fever)   aspirin   Nonopioid analgesic/ NSAID/ anti-pyretic   - GI bleeding - GI distress like cramping, nausea, heartburn - Tinnitus   - Administer after meals or with food or antacid to decrease gastric irritation. - Advise patient to report the tinnitus, bruising or unusual bleeding  
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Colace (prevention of constipation)   docusate sodium   Stool Softener   - Mild cramps   - Give with a full glass of water  
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Motrin (decreases pain, inflammation, and fever)   ibuprofen   NSAID   - Headache - GI bleeding - Constipation - Drowsiness   - Administer with food - Advise patient to take medication with glass of water and remain upright for 15-30 min - Caution patient to avoid use of alcohol, aspirin, or over the countment meds with consultation of physician  
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