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prednisolone (Delta-Coref, Flo-Pred Pred Forte, Prelone): corticosteroid |
action: treatment of severe inflammation, immunosuppression, neoplasms, asthma side effects: depression, nausea, diarrhea, hypertension action of nurse: patient teachings: |
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beclomethasone (Beclovent, Beconase, Qvar): corticosteroid |
action: used in asthma treatment, seasonal or perennial rhinitis side effects: oropharyngeal fungal infections, sore throat |
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hydromorphone (Dilaudid): opioid analgesic |
action: used for relief of moderate to severe pain side effects: dizziness/drowsiness, constipation, nausea/vomiting, respiratory depression, impairment of mental and physical performance |
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phenytoin (Dilantin): anticonvulsant |
action: management of seizures, migraines, trigeminal neuraliga, Bell's palsy side effects: drowsiness, ataxia, nystagmus/blurred vision, GI upset, gingival hypertrophy, skin rash, decreased platelets and WBCs |
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digoxin (Lanoxin): digitalis glycoside |
action: used in treatment of CHF, atrial fibrillation, flutter or tachycardia side effects: headache, fatigue, anorexia, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, hypotention/dizziness, bradycardia, mental disturbances, visual disturbances |
