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22 Cards in this Set
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regular
Humulin R Novolin R |
Peak: 2-4hrs
Duration:5-7hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Can be mixed with NPH, but only on the advice of a dr. (Short Acting Insulin) |
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nph
Humulin N Novolin N |
Peak: 6-14hrs
Duration: 24+ hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: can be mixed w/ NPH (Intermediate Acting Insulin) |
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insulin glargine
Lantus |
Peak: "peakless"
Duration: 24hrs Action: Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Can be mixed w/ NPH and Ultralente, but only on advice of a Dr. (Long Acting Insulin) |
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70/30
NovoLog Mix |
Peak: 10-20min
Duration: up to 24hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Do not mix w/ other insulins (Premixed Insulins) |
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70/30
Humulin |
Peak: 2-5hrs
Duration: 14-24hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Do not mix w/ other insulins (Premixed Insulins) |
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70/30
Novolin |
Peak: 2-6hrs
Duration: 14-24hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Do not mix w/ other insulins (Premixed Insulins) |
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lispro
Humalog Mix |
Peak: 1/2- 1 1/2 hrs
Duration:3-4hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Do not mix w/ other insulins (Rapid Acting Insulin) |
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aspart
NovoLog Mix |
Peak: 1-3hrs
Duration: 3-5hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Do not mix w/ other insulins (Premixed Insulin) |
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lente
Humulin L |
Peak: 6-14hrs
Duration: 24+hrs Action: Decrease blood glucose Nursing Interventions & Teaching: Can be mixed w/ regular insulin (Intermediate-Acting Insulin) |
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Hyperglycemia Symptoms
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•Increased thirst
•Headaches •Difficulty concentrating •Blurred vision •Frequent urination •Fatigue (weak, tired feeling) •Weight loss |
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Hypoglycemia Symptoms
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•nervousness,
•sweating, •intense hunger, •trembling, •weakness, •palpitations, and •often have trouble speaking |
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aspirin
Aspergum |
Class: Antiplatelet
Client Specific Purpose:Angina Interactions:Foods acidifying urine may increase aspirin level Nursing Intervention: give 1 tab po daily; DONT CRUSH |
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lanoxin
Digoxin |
Class: Cardiac Glycoside
Client Specific Purpose: CHF Interactions:Contraindicated if ventricular fibrillation or 2nd-3rd degree heart block Nursing Intervention: ASSESS APICAL PULSE 1 MIN if <60 take again in one hr, if same, hold med and notify Dr Administer 0.125 mg po daily DONT CRUSH |
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enulose
Cephulac |
Class: Laxative
Client Specific Purpose:Constipation Interactions: Do not use with other laxatives Nursing Intervention: Administer 15 ml po daily |
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lanthanum
Fosrenol |
Class: electrolyte/renal agent
Client Specific Purpose: renal disease Interactions: na Nursing Intervention: administer 1000 mg; 1 tab TID |
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hydralazine HCL
Apresoline |
Class: Antihypertensive
Client Specific Purpose:hypertension Interactions:na Nursing Intervention: Give w/ meals to increase absorption; Assess BP, administer 1 500mg tab po TID |
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levetiracetam
Keppra |
Class: Anticonvulsant
Client Specific Purpose:seizures Interactions: na Nursing Intervention:DONT CRUSH, administer 1 500 mg tab BID |
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mirtazapine ODT
Remeron Soltab |
Class: Antidepressant
Client Specific Purpose: Depression Interactions: avoid CNS depressants Nursing Intervention:Administer increased fluids, bulk in diet for constipation. 15 mg tab |
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nifedipine R
Procardia |
Class: antianginal
Client Specific Purpose: angina Interactions: increase levels of digoxcin & hypertensives Nursing Intervention: DONT CRUSH; 1 30mg tab po daily |
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omeprazole
Prilosec |
Class: antiulcer
Client Specific Purpose: GERD Interactions:avoid salicylates and ibuprofin Nursing Intervention: Administer before eating usually in am, DONT CRUSH, can open and sprinkle; 1 20 mg capsule BID |
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senna
Senokot |
Class: Laxative
Client Specific Purpose: Constipation Interactions: NA Nursing Intervention: Administer on empty stomach for quick results; 8.6 mg tab |
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carvedilol
Coreg |
Class: antihypertensive
Client Specific Purpose: CHF, hypertension Interactions:increase digoxin Nursing Intervention:ASSESS PULSE hold if <50 bpm, may be crushed |
