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ADN 11B: Drugs Common Submodule

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OINTMENTS/CREAMS   Topical. Many. wear gloves to apply to any non-intact skin.  
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OPTHALMICS   Locally acting eye drops or ointments. Many. give carefully. avoid touching cornea with tube/dropper. wear gloves. have patient look away from medication when instilling.  
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MINERALS   Calcium. Ferrous Sulfate (FeSO4, Iron). Zinc (Zinca Pak).  
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Calcium   dietary supplement/electrolyte replacement. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. monitor for constipation.  
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Ferrous Sulfate   FeSO4, Iron. dietary supplement. assess for iron deficiency/anemia/need for replacement. monitor CBC (Hgb and Hct). monitor ferritin levels. monitor for constipation. may cause gut pain and dark stools.  
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Zinc   Zinca Pak. promotes wound healing, maintains normal growth rates, skin hydration, taste and smell sensation.  
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VITAMINS   Thiamine (Vitamin B1). Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol). Vitamin E Tocopheryl (Aquavit E). Folate/Folic Acid (Fovite). Multivitamins.  
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Thiamine   Vitamin B1. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. water soluble. necessary for nerve impulse transmission.  
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Ascorbic Acid   Vitamin C. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. water soluble. stimulate collagen formation and tissue repair.  
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Vitamin D   Ergocalciferol. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. fat soluble. aids in absorption of calcium. stimulates skeletal growth.  
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Vitamin E Tocopheryl   Aquavit E. assess for deficiency/need for replacement. fat soluble. maintains RBC integrity. anti-oxidant. inhibits platelet aggregation.  
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Multivitamins   varied vitamin supplementation. check facility specific brand for all ingredients. caution in those that contain Vit K for patients on coumadin.  
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Effecting Immune System: Prednisone   Corticosteroid. for immunosuppression. give w food. side fx: GI upset, mood changes, increased (appetite, susceptibility to infection, glucose levels), delayed wound healing. LONG term adverse fx: muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, GI ulcers, cataracts. taper  
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Glyburide   Micronase, DiaBeta. Oral Hypoglycemic. Management of type II diabetes. monitor glucose levels. Monitor LFTs, BUN and creatinine  
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Ultralente Insulin   Humulin U, Ultralente U, Novolin U. Hypoglycemic. Promotes glucose transport into the cells. Monitor blood glucose. Long acting. SC peaks 10-30.  
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Lente Insulin   Humulin L, Novolin L. Hypoglycemic. Promotes glucose transport into the cells. Monitor blood glucose. Intermediate acting. SC peaks 4-8 hours.  
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NPH Insulin   Humulin N, Novolin H, NPH N. Hypoglycemic. Promotes glucose transport into the cells. Monitor blood glucose. Intermediate acting. SC peaks 4-8 hours.  
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Regular Insulin   Humulin R, Novoline R. Hypoglycemic. Promotes glucose transport into the cells. Give SC. Monitor blood glucose. Give 30 min to 1 hour before meals. SC apak action 2-3 hours. ONLY regular insulin used for sliding scale coverage.  
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Levothyroxin   Synthroid, Levothroid. Thyroid hormone replacement. Dose highly individualized for hypothyroid. Check TSH level.  
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Triamcinolone   Azmacort. Inhaled steroid. Slow bronchodilation. Used to stabilize bronchial inflammation and prevent exacerbations. Not for acute attacks of asthma/bronchospasm. Rinse mouth after use.  
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Becomethasone   Vanceril. Inhaled Steroid. Slow bronchodilation. Used to stabilize bronchial inflammation and prevent exacerbations. Not for acute attacks asthma/bronchospasm. Rinse mouth after use. Varying strengths.  
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Fluticasone   Flovent. Inhaled steroid. Slow bronchodilation. Used to stabilize bronchial infllamation and prevent exacerbations. Not for acute attacks of asthma/bronchospasm. Rinse mouth after use. Varying strengths.  
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Ipatropium   Atrovent. Bronchodilator. Used in COPD, bronchospasm, asthma. Check route. MDI = metered dose inhaler Neb = nebulizer  
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Albuterol   Ventolin, Proventil. Bronchodilator . Rapid action to dilate bronchi. Assess RR, breath sounds and heart rate. Monitor for tachycardiajitteriness. Check route. MDI = metered dose inhaler Neb = nebulizer  
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Simvastatin   Zocor. HMG-CoA reductase or "Statin". Reduces cholesterol (total, LDL, trigs) production in liver. monitor LFTs and monitor for muscle weakness. Increases good cholesterol (HDLs).  
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Atorvastatin   Lipitor. HMG-CoA reductase or "Statin". Reduces cholesterol (total, LDL, trigs) production in liver. Monitor LFTs and monitor for muscle weakness. Increases good cholesterol (HDLs)  
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Bisacodyl   Dulcolax. Stimulant laxative. Given prn constipation. Suppository works w/in 30 minutes.  
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Lactulose   Osmotic laxative. Also prevents absorptionof and lowers ammonia levels. Monitor stools. Give diluted.  
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Magnesium Hydroxide   Milk of Magnesia (MOM). Saline Laxative. Give in no BM in 2-3 days. Monitor for BM in 6-8 hours.  
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Docusate   Colace. Stool softener. Given to prevent constipation. Monitor stools. Hold diarrhea develops.  
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Psyllium   Metamucil. Bulk fiber. To prevent constipation. Stir into at least 8 ozs of water or juice and give immediately. Monitor stools.  
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Omeprazole   Prilosec. Proton pump inhibitor. Prevent or tx of ulcers. Take 30 mins before or 60 min after meals. Monitor LFTs and CBC  
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Cimetidine   Tagamet. Histamine 2 Blocker. Reduces acid production. Ulcer prevention/tx. Interacts with many other drugs. Assess for drug to drug interactions.  
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Famotidine   Pepsid. Histamine 2 Blocker. Reduces acid production. Ulcer prevention/tx  
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Ranitidine   Zantac. Histamine 2 Blocker. Reduces acid production. Ulcer prevention/tx  
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Aluminum & Magnesium   Maalox, Mylanta II. Antacids. Monitor for relief of dyspepsia if given PRN. Monitor BMs.  
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Magnesium Oxide   MgOx. Magnesium Supplement  
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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate   Kayexalate. Potassium removing resin. Treatment of Hyperkalemia. Comes po/pr. Monitor stools and potassium levels.  
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Potassium Chloride   K dur. Micro K. KCL liquid. Potassium Supplement. Give liquids well diluted. Usually given when potassium wasting diuretic is also given.  
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Hydrochlorothiazide & Triamterene   Dyazide. Maxzide. Antihypertensive. Potassium Sparing diuretic. Monitor for dehydration and hyperkalemia  
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Furosemide   Lasix. Loop diuretic/antihypertensive. Potassium wasting. expect to give with potassium supplement. Monitor for edema/dehydration. Check weight frequently. Monitor BP and potassium levels for hypokalemia. hold if SBP < 90. Monitor for ototoxicity  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)   Hydrodiuril. Thiazide diuretic/Antihypertensive. Potassium wasting. expect to give with potassium supplement. Monitor for edema/dehydration. check wt freq. Monitor BP and potassium levels for hypokalemia. Hold if SBP < 90  
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Metoprolol   Lopressor. Antianginal/Antihypertensive. Beta Blocker. Slows heart rate and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60 and if SBP<110 check with MD  
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Propranolol   Inderal. Antianginal/Antihypertensive. Beta blocker. Slows heart rate and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. hold if AP<60 and SBP<110 (check with MD)  
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Atenolol   Tenormin. Antianginal/Antihypertensive. Beta Blocker. Slows heart rate and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60 and check with MD if SBP<110  
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Amlodipine   Norvasc. Calcium Channel Blocker. Antihypertensive/Antianginal/Antiarrhythmic. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP<90 DBP<60 and AP<60  
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Diltiazem   Cardizem. Antihypertensive/Antiarrhythmic/ Antianginal. Calcium Channel Blocker. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60, SBP<90 and DBP<60  
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Captopril   Capoten. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ level. assess for dry cough. Monitor BP. check with MD if SBP<110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose  
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Benazepril   Lotensin. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ level. assess for dry cough. monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP<110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose  
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Lisinopril   Zestril. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ levels. Assess for dry cough. Check with MD if SBP<110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose  
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Clonidine   Catapres. Antihypertensive. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP<110  
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