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Decadron
(dexamethasone) |
Musculoskeletal System
Corticosteroid/Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids |
Action: suppress normal immune response and inflammation.
Side Effects: burning, dryness, edema Interventions: Assess for pain, erythema, purulent exudate. |
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Solu - Medrol
(methyiprednisolone) |
Musculoskeletal System
Corticosteroid/Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids |
Side Effects: depression
hypertension Interventions: assess for hypotension, N&V |
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Prednisone
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Musculoskeletal System
Corticosteroid/Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids |
Side Effects: depression, hypertension
Interventions: N&V, hypotension |
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Phenergan
(promethazine) |
Respiratory System
Antihistamines / Decongestant |
Side Effects: Confusion, sedation
Interventions: Dizziness, sedation |
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Benadryl
(diphenhydramine) |
Respiratory System
Antihistamines / Decongestant |
Side Effects: Dizziness, drowsiness
Interventions: Assess for Confusion, delirium |
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Claritin
(loratadine) |
Respiratory System
Antihistamines / Decongestant |
Side Effects: confusion, blurred vision
Interventions: Dizziness, drowsiness. |
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Albuterol
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Respiratory System
Spasmolytics / Bronchodilator |
Side Effects: nervousness, tremor
Interventions: Assess for wheezing (withhold), sputum |
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Adrenalin
(epinephrine) |
Respiratory System
Spasmolytics / Bronchodilator |
Side Effects:
Interventions: |
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Atrovent
(ipratropium) |
Respiratory System
Spasmolytics / Bronchodilator |
Side Effects: Dizziness, headache
Interventions: allergy to atropine and belladonna |
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Advair
(fluticasone + salmeterol) |
Respiratory System
Spasmolytics / Bronchodilator Decrease frequency and severity of asthma attacks. |
Side Effects: headache, dizziness, rhinorrhea
Interventions: dizziness, cough, URI, wheezing |
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Xopenex
(levalbterol) |
Respiratory System
Spasmolytics / Bronchodilator |
Side Effects: anxiety, hyperglycemia
Interventions: wheezing (withhold) sputum |
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Duonebs
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Respiratory System
Spasmolytics / Bronchodilator |
Side Effects:
Interventions: |
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Amiodarone
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Cardiovascular System
Antiarrhymics |
Side Effects: dizziness, hypotension
Interventions: rales, crackles, hypotension, dyspnea |
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Lidocaine
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Cardiovascular System
Antiarrhymics |
Side Effects: seizures, drowsiness
Interventions: Monitor BP,and Respiration rate. |
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Atenolol
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Cardivascular System
Beta/Calcium Channel Blocker |
Side Effects: fatigue, bradycardia
Interventions: monitor dyspnea, jugular vein distension |
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Coreg
(carvedilol) |
Cardiovascular System
Beta/Calcium Channel Blocker |
Side Effects: dizziness, bradycardia
Interventions: assess orthostatic hypotension, peripheral edema. |
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Lopressor
(metoprolol) |
Cardiovascular System
Beta/Calcium Channel Blocker |
Side Effects: fatigue, wheezing
Interventions: assess for dyspnea, jugular vein distension |
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Cardizem
(diltiazem) |
Cardiovascular System
Antihypertensives- Antiarrhythmics - Antianginals Beta/Calcium Channel Blocker |
Acton: Decreased BP by systemic & Coronary vasodialation.
Side Effects: arrhythmias, CHF, peripheral edema Interventions: Assess for blurred vision, anxiety, confusion, dizziness. |
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Verapamil
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Cardiovascular
Beta/Calcium Channel Blocker antihypertensive/antiarrhythmic Systemic vasodilation decreased BP |
Side Effects: Arrhythmias, CHF, cough, SOB
Interventions: Above, muscle cramps, joint stiffness, N&V, syncope |
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Norvasc
(amlodipine) |
Cardiovascular
Beta/Calcium Channel Blocker Antihypertensives Action: Systemic vasodilation resulting in dereased BP. |
Side Effects: Peripheral edema, bradycardia, flushing
Interventions: headache, dizziness, fatigue nausea, hypotension |
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Isosorbide
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Cardiovascular System
Coronary Vasodilators Antianginals Produce vasodilation (venous greater than arterial), increase coronary blood flow. |
Side Effects: dizziness, headache, hypotension
Interventions: N&V, flushing, syncope, tachycardia |
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Nitroglycerin
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Cardiovascular System
Coronary Vasodilators Antianginals Reduces myocardial O2 consumption. |
Side Effects: dizziness, headache, hyptoension
Interventions: abdominal pain, N&V, blurred vision |
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Dopamine
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Cardiovascular System
Coronary Vasopressors / Inotropic Increased cardiac output, increased BP, and improved renal blood flow. |
Side Effects: arrhythmias, hypotension, palpitations
Interventions: headache, SOB, N&V, angina |
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Beta Blockers
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Cardiovascular System
Perpheral Vasodialators |
Side Effects:
Interventions: |
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Cardiovascular System
Perpheral Vasodialators |
Side Effects:
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Minipress
(prazosin) |
Cardiovascular System
Antihypertensives Lowers BP, decreased cardiac preload and afterload |
Side Effects: dizziness, headache, syncope, angina
Interventions: blurred vision, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dry mouth, N&V |
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Cardiovascular System
Antihypertensives |
Side Effects:
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Beta Blockers
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Cardiovascular System
Antihypertensives |
Side Effects:
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Diuretics
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Cardiovascular System
Antihypertensives |
Side Effects:
Interventions: |
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ACE Inhibitors
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Cardiovascular System
Antihypertensives |
Side Effects:
Interventions: |
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Monopril
(fosinopril) |
Cardiovascular System
ACE Inhibitors antihypertensive Lower BP in pts w/HTN. |
Side Effects: Angioedma, hyperkalemia, rashes
Interventions: hypptension, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue |
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Zestril / Prinivil
(lisinopril) |
Cardiovascular System
ACE Inhibitors Antihypertensive |
Side Effects: hyperkalemia, hypotension, Angioedema, dizziness
Interventions: cough, diarrhea, N&V, rashes |
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Altace
(ramipril) |
Cardiovascular System
ACE Inhibitors antihypertensives Lower BP in HTN pts. |
Side Effects: angioedema, cough, hypotension
Interventions: rashes, diarrhea, N&V, dizziness |
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Vasotec
(enalapril) |
Cardiovascular System
ACE Inhibitors antihypertensive Lower BP in HTN pts. |
Side Effects: Angioedema, hyperkalemia, cough
Interventions: N&V, diarrhea, abdominal pain, chest pain |
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Capoten
(captopril) |
Cardiovascular System
ACE Inhibitors antihypertensive Lower BP in HTN pts. |
Side Effects: hyperkalemia, angioedema, cough
Interventions: abdominal pain, chest pain, tachycardia |
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Levothyroxine
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Endocrine System
Thyroid Hormone Replacement in hypothyroidism to restore normal hormonal balance. |
Side Effects: insomnia, irritability, headache
Interventions: arrhythmias, tachycardia, angina pectoris |
