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Albuterol (MDI/Inh) |
PC: Beta 2 adrenergic, acts on airway smooth muscle causing bronchodilation TU: Bronchospasm 2 to COPD, asthma SE: tachycardia, HTN, nervousness, restlessness Labs:N/A CONTRA: use cautiously w/cardiac pt **may cause paradoxical bronchospasm Teach: appropriate administration, take as directed, call HCP if no relief. |
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Epinephrine (Epi) IV, IM, Subq, inh |
PC: alpha/beta adrenergic. Directly acts on tissues innervated by SNS, dose related physiologic response low dose Beta1 for HR & force of contraction. Moderate dose for bronchodilation of the lungs. High dose/IV drip vasoconstriction for severe hypotension TU: Anaphylactic reaction/severe allergy, Severe hypotension, Cardiac arrest SE: HTN, chest pain (angina), tachycardia LABS: N/A CONTRA: narrow angle glaucome, labot, hypotension w/o fluid volume Teach: s/sx to treat, instruct pt on injection tech, call 911, repeat if no relief |
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Tamsulosin (PO) |
PC: alpha blocker: relax/dilating the vasculature of the smooth muscle near prostate to facilitate urine flow. TU: BPH, Benign prostate hyperplasia SE: dizziness, HA r/t orthostatic hypotension LABS: N/A Contra: hypotension Teach: stand up slowly, report frequency, unable to void, or urgency to HCP |
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Metoprolol (PO/IV) |
PC: Beta blocker, decrease BP/HR to decrease workload of heart TU: HTN, prevent MI SE: bradycardia, hypotension LABS: N/A CONTRA: hypotension/ bradycardia, heart failure TEACH: monitor BP & Pulse, call HCP for low BP, HR, dizziness, SOB |
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Cardilol (PO) |
PC: alpha & beta 1&2 blocker, improves cardiac output TU: Heart failure, angina, HTN SE: bradycardia, hypotension, LABS: N/A CONTRA: shock, pulmonary edema TEACH: assess BP & Pulse, call HCP for low BP, HR, dizziness, SOB, wt gain |
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Pilocarpine eye gtts |
PC: Cholinergic, facilitates outflow of aqueous humor of the eye TU: Open angle Glaucoma SE; r/t systematic absorption-sweating, increase urination, salivation LABS: N/A CONTRA: TEACH: report blurred vision, eyes burning, stinging, HA, etc. Keep dropper clean, do not share |
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Donepezil |
PC: anticholinsterase, works centrally to inhibit break down of acetylcholine to improve cognition TU: Alzheimer SE: HA, nausea LABS: N/A CONTRA: TEACH: important does not cure, may enhance cognition |
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Atropine |
PC: Anticholinergic, dries secretions, increase HR TU: Unstable bradycardia SE: tachycardia LABS: N/A CONTRA: tachycardia, chest pain TEACH: follow HCP directions |
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Scopolamine |
PC: Anticholinergic, reduction in GI motility/secretions TU: Motion sickness, pot op nausea SE: dry mouth, urinary retention LABS: N/A CONTRA: GI obstruction TEACH: oral- patch take 1 hr before activity/surgery |
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Tolterodine |
PC: Anticholinergic, inhibits cholinergic bladder contractions TU: Overactive bladder/ bladder spasms SE: HA, dizziness, dry mouth LABS: N/A CONTRA: urinary retention TEACH: take as directed, if unable to void call HCP |
