Cautions with specific drug categories/meds
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| Cautions with Diuretics | Measure I&O
Monitor BP
Daily Wt
**Limit Sodium intake
monitor electrolytes and BUN
**Give early in day
(if on Dig. monitor Dig. Toxicity)
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| Cautions with Digoxin | Give same time QD
use same brand and type
check serum levels
check K, Mg, Ca levels
**IF HR <60: HOLD
**If IV, given slowly over 5 minutes
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| Cautions with Coagulation Modifiers | make lifestyle changes
monitor labs
assess for bleeding
know/use antidote
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| Cautions with Antiarrythmias | NO OTC meds with stimulants
check serum drug levels
crash cart
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| Cautions with HF meds | Assess HR and BP
Monitor electrolytes
monitor renal functions\
I&O
Edema
RR & Lung sounds
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| Cautions with Neuromuscular Blockers | ***CHECK VITALS
monitor for Malignant Hyperthermia
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| Cautions with Anticholinergics | assess drug interactions
monitor for S/E
*Watch for heat stroke/exhaustion
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| Cautions with Cholinergics | Assess HR & BP
Take on empty stomach
assess for cholinergic crisis
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| Cautions with antiadrenergics | Avoid OTC meds (cold and allergy)
avoid vasodilations (alcohol, heat, Viagra)
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| Cautions with Antianginals | avoid OTC stimulants
avoid alcohol and heat
hold if:
Systolic BP <90
HR <60
don't use with ASA. antilipemics, antihypertensives
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| Cautions with Antiepileptics | monotherapy
take with food
check blood levels, kidney and liver function
teratogenic
reacts with large number of meds
may discontinue if no seizures
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| Cautions with Dilantin given IV | Give slow
dilute w/ NS
use filter
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| Cautions with Insulin | check expiration date
give at room temp
give SQ 45-90 degree angle
rotate sites
assess BS before giving
roll rather than shake
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| Cautions with Thyroid Meds | take as directed
assess lab values (T3, T4, TSH)
Assess S/E
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