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pediatric medications information

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acyclovir (generic name) classification is   anti-viral  
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acyclovir (ay-sye-kloe-veer) use 2   herpies, chicken pox  
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acyclovir SE 4   thrombocytopenia, liver & kidney prob, GI prob  
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acyclovir NUR considerations   adequeate hydration  
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Ventolin (generic-albuterol)classification   bronchodilator  
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albuterol use 2   asthma, bronchitis,  
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albuterol SE: 7   SE: exciteability, HTN, insomnia, tachycardia, bradycardia, dry mouth, hyperactivity  
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albuterol AKA Ventolin is given as 2   nebulizer or puffer  
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Reglan (G=met-oh-kloe-pra-mide)classification   anti emetic  
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Reglan used for 3   stomach emptying, reflux, N/V  
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Reglan SE 5   drowsy, diarrhea/constipation, insomnia, dry mouth;  
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Reglan Give when:   30 min before meal  
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Reglan NUR considerations   MONITOR: EXTRAPYRAMIDAL SIDE EFFECTS  
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digoxin classification 2   anti arrhythmics, inotropics  
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digoxin use 2   arrhythmias, cardio problems  
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digoxin SE 5   HTN, fatigue, arrhythmias, bradycardia, hallucinations  
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digoxin NUR considerations-TAKE PULSE FIRST   monitor pulse - hold if below: Infants: below 90, Children below 70  
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pancrease (a combo product) is an   enzyme drug with lipase, amylase and protease  
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pancrease is used in   cystic fibrosis kids  
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pacrease SE 2   diarrhea and cramps  
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pancrease NUR considerations 3   I's & O's, stools, nutrition  
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pacrease is given   with all food - before food if possible  
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Zofran G:(on-dan-se-tron) classification is   antiemetics  
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Zofran is used for/Given as: 2/2   N-V/PO or IV  
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Zofran SE/Give as: 5   dizzy, constipation, diarrhea, drowsy, HA  
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Zofran NUR considerations (3)   WATCH I&O's, listen to bowel sounds, & monitor liver function  
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baclofen classification 2   anti-spasticity & skeletal muscle relaxants  
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baclofen is used by 2   MS and Ceberal Palsy kids  
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baclofen SE's are (7)   N, HTN,sedation, fatigue, weakness, dizzy, and interfer w/seizure meds  
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baclofen NUR considerations (2)   monitor liver function, wean dose  
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Prednisone(PO)/Solumedrol(IV) are   corticosteroids  
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Prednisone/Solumedrol is used in kids for 5   asthma, respiratory problems, alergies, chemo and cerebral edema  
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Prednisone/Solumedrol SE's (7)   Incr:infection risk & glucose & apetite; Mood Swings, GI problems, Moon Face, and lower wound healing,  
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Prednisone-if long term use must   wean off  
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Aspirin-Salicylates family - classifications 2   anti pyretics & non-opioid analgesic  
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Aspirin use   NOT FOR KIDS  
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Aspirin not for kids because of   Ryes syndrome  
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Aspirin NUR considerations   TEACH PARENTS NOT TO GIVE  
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Tylenol classifications 2   anti pyretic & non-opioid analgesic  
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Tylenol use/SE: 2/1   fever, mild pain/liver problems  
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chloral hydrate:classification & How given: 2/2   sedative-hypnotic/PO or rectal suppository  
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chloral hydrate use/SE: 1/1   sedation for a procedure/excessive sedation  
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Rifampin (rif-am-pin) classification/Give: 1/1   anti-TB/IV  
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Rifampin is used for: 2   antibiotic for TB and meningycoccxl meningitis  
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Rifampin may be given to   close contacts as a preventative (ie school outbreak)  
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Rifampin SE   body secretions ORANGE(should remove contacts)  
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Ditropan (G-oxybutynin) classification   anti-spasmodic for urinary system  
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Ditropan use 2   enuresis and neurogenic bladder  
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Ditropan SE (8)   dry mouth,constipation,dehydration,drowsy, insomnia,weak,urinary retent.,incr.H rate,  
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Ditropan NUR considerations: 3   Monitor I&O's, BP & H rate  
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Procardia(G-nye-fed-i-pen)class/use:2/1   anti anginal, HTN/HTN  
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Procardia SE's (8)   Low BP,lite headed, inc.H rate, face flushing, palpatations, dizzy, peripheral edema, HA  
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Procardia NUR considerations: 3   Monitor BP, liver function & electrolytes  
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Pricardia forms:2   extended release, gel caps (may put needle in it and use buccal route)  
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Some anti infectives are   Rocephin, Zosyn, Vancomycin, Gentamycin  
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Rocephin-(G-ceftriaxone) Route/good because   IM or IV/may be given as 24 hour dose and avoid hospital, can go to Dr for shot daily  
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Rocephin SE:   GI upset  
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Anti infectives used for severe infection are:   Vancomycin & Gentamycin  
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SE of Vancomycin and Gentamycin   oto toxicity and nephro (kidney) toxicity  
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Adverse Affect of Vancomycin   Red Man syndrome - face red and itches  
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What antiinfective-give slow over 1 HR   Vancomycin  
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Zosyn -an antibiotic - DO NOT CONFUSE WITH   ZOFREN which is an antiemetic  
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