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ASPIRIN (analgesic)
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*do not give together with other anticoagulants
*stop taking some days before surgery *do not give to children with viral infection (Reye syndrome) |
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NSAID's
(Ibprofen) |
*take with food
*contraindicated for people with GI ulcers |
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MORPHINE (analgesic)
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*a respiratory depressant
*it should be witheld if the respirations are below 10 |
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DILANTIN (anti-convulsants)
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*causes gum hyperplasia
*advice client to visit dentist frequently |
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PREDISONE (anti-inflammatory)
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*causing cushing like symptoms
*common s/e: are immunosupression (monitor client for infection), hyperglycemia |
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HEPARIN
(anti-coagulant) |
*monitor pt's lab work- PTT
*antidote is protamine sulfate |
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COUMADIN
(anti-coagulant) |
*monitor pt's lab work- PT
*antidote is Vitamin K |
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COGENTIN
(anti-parkinsonian) |
used to treat EPS
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SINEMET
(anti-parkinsonian) |
drug is effective when tremors are not observed
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THEOPHYLLINE/ AMINOPHYLLINE
(respiratory) |
s/e: tachycardia
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DIGOXIN (LANOXIN)
(cardiovascular) |
signs of toxicity: pt will c/o visual change in colors and of loss of appetite
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE
(anti-hypertensive)- pre-eclampsia |
monitor for deep tendon reflex and respiratory depression
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HYDROCHLOTHIAZIDE
(diuretics) |
monitor potassium levels
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LASIX
(diuretics) |
monitor potassium levels
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ALDACTONE
(diurectics) |
potassium sparing
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LITHIUM CARBONATE
(psychotropics) |
*know therapeutic range (0.8 to 1.2 mEq)
*adequate salt intake is important |
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MAOI inhibitors
(psychotropics) |
*have dangerous food-drug interactions
*food with tyramine should be avoided (aged cheese, wine, etc) |
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DISULFIRAM (antabuse)
(psychotropics) |
*used for alcohol aversion therapy
*pt's started on Disulfiram must avoid any form of alcohol or they would develop a severe reaction *teach pt to avoid some over-the-counter cough preparations, mouthwash, etc. |
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OXYTOCIN
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assess uterus frequently for tetanic contraction
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NARCAN
(antidotes) |
reverses the effects of narcotics
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CALCIUM GLUCONATE
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antidote for magnesium sulfate
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VITAMIN K
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antidote for coumadin
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VERAPRAMIL
(vasodilator) |
pts taking this med would c/o h/a
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ACYCLOVIR
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anti-viral used in treating shingles
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EPOGEN
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used in treating anemia b/c it increases RBC production
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ATROPINE
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check BP before giving this med
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