Medications (Ghs Orientation)

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Classification:
Amiodarone

Back 1

Anti-Arrhythmic

Front 2

Side Effects:
Amiodarone

Back 2

Decreased BP, NV, malaise, fatigue, constipation, photosensitivity

Front 3

Nursing Implications:
Amiodarone

Back 3

Assess for signs of respiratory problems, neurotoxcity, decreased thyroidism.

May administer with meals to prevent GI upset

Front 4

Classification:
Alprazolam
(Xanax)

Back 4

Anti-Anxiety

Front 5

Side Effects:
Alprazolam
(Xanax)

Back 5

Dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy

Front 6

Nursing Implications:
Alprazolam
(Xanax)

Back 6

* Assess for anxiety and mental health, drowsiness, and lethargy -- these symptoms decrease with therapy.

Monitor liver function -- can cause neutropenia and decreased HCT.

Drug levels increase when taken with grapefruit juice.

Front 7

Classification:
Ampicillin

Back 7

Anti-Infective

Front 8

Side Effects:
Ampicillin

Back 8

Seizures, pseudomembranous colitis (fever and diarrhea that may contain blood, pus, or mucus -- manifest 3-4 months afterwards)

Front 9

Nursing Implications:
Ampicillin

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* Obtain cultures prior to beginning treatment.

Teach pt to contact MD if they have diarrhea and fever, especially if stool contains blood, pus, or mucous -- may occur several weeks after tx.

Administer 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Front 10

Classification:
Amlodipine
(Norvasc)

Back 10

Anti-Hypertensive
Anti-Anginal

Front 11

Sife Effects:
Amlodipine
(Norvasc)

Back 11

HA, peripheral edema, decreased BP

Front 12

Nursing Implications:
Amlodipine
(Norvasc)

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*Monitor pulse and BP prior to administering.

Teach pt to monitor pulse and call MD if <50

Drug levels increase when taken with grapefruit juice.

Front 13

Classification:
Atenolol
(Tenormin)

Back 13

Anti-Anginal
Anti0Hypertension

Front 14

Side Effects:
Atenolol
(Tenormin)

Back 14

Fatigue, weakness, impotence, bradycardia, CHF, pulmonary edema

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Nursing Implications:
Atenolol
(Tenormin)

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* Take pulse prior to admin; hold med and call MD if <50

Monitor I/O, may increase BUN, K+, triglyceride, serum lipoprotein, uric acid, and glucose levels.

Assess for symptoms of pulmonary edema and CHF.