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52 Cards in this Set
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Anti-Rheumatic |
Methotrexate ( amethopeterin) |
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Methotrexate Dose and Frequency |
7.5 mg weekly |
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Methotrexate (amethopeterin) action and use |
Interfers with cell sythesis and treats some cancers and RA |
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Methotrexate (amethopeterin) side effects |
1. Occult blood 2. Bloody urine 3. Joint pain 4. Anemia |
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Methotrexate (amethopeterine) contraindications and medicines |
1. Renal disease 2. OB lactation 1. Aspirin 2. Nexium |
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Methotrexate (amethopeterine) nursing considerations
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1. S/S of gout 2. S/S of pulmonary toxicity 3. Monitor vitals 4. Monitor I and O |
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Miotic Opthalmic |
Pilocar (Pilocarpine Hydrochloride) |
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Pilocar (pilocarpine hydropchloride) dose and side effects |
1-2 gtts TID QID 1. Flushing 2. Sweating 3. Tremors 4. Salivating |
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Pilocar (pilocarpine hydropchloride) action and use |
Decrease intraoccular eye fluid - decreasing intraoccular eye pressure for tx of glaucoma |
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Pilocar (pilocarpine hydropchloride) contraindications and medicines |
1. Untreated asthma 2. Closed angled glaucoma 1. Abilify 2. Pseudoephederine |
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Pilocar (pilocarpine hydropchloride) Nursing Considerations |
1. Asses oral mucosa for dryness 2. May cause some visual changes 3. Increase fluid intake 4. Use lowest dose possible |
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Diuretic |
Lasix (furosemide) |
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Lasix (furosemide) dose and frequency |
20 - 80 mg daily |
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Lasix (furosemide) action |
Inhibits reabsorbtion of water and salt into the body. Decreases edema for HTN and RD |
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Lasix (furosemide) side effects |
1. Aplastic Anemia 2. Dehydration 3. Chest pain 4. Tinnitus |
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Lasix (furosemide) contraindications and medicines |
1. Hypersensativity 2. Anuria 1. Gentamicin 2. Lithium |
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Lasix (furosemide) nursing considerations |
1. Monitor I & O 2. Monitor weight 3. Monitor BP and P 4. Watch for increase fall risk in geriatric patients |
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Proton pump inhibitor |
Prilosec ( omeprazole) |
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Prilosec ( omeprazole) dose and frequency |
20 - 40 mg daily |
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Prilosec ( omeprazole) action |
Decrease gastric acid production. For heart burn, GERD and gastric ulcers |
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Prilosec (omeprazole) side effects |
1. Abdominal Pain 2. Fatigue 3. Drowsiness 4. Itching |
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Prilosec ( omeprazole) contraindications and medicines |
1. Lactation 2. Liver Disease 1. Warfrin 2. Digoxin |
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Prilosec ( omeprazole) nursing considerations |
1. Administer before meals 2. Do not crush. 3. Avoid alcohol 4. Using drug may mask a disease process. |
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Analgesic anticonvulsant |
Lyrica (pregabalin) |
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Lyrica (pregabalin) dose and frequency |
300mg TID |
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Lyrica (pregabalin) action |
Binds to calcium channels. Used to treat seizures, diabetic periphreal pain |
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Lyrica (pregabalin) side effects |
1. SI 2. Dizziness 3. Drowsiness 4. Edema |
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Lyrica (pregabalin) contraindications and medicines |
1. Depression 2. Lactation 1. Antacids 2. Ambien
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Lyrica (pregabalin) nursing considerations |
1. Monitor behavioral changes 2. Asses for seizure activity 3. Give with food 4. Monitor for Migraines |
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Anti- Diabetic Lantus |
( insulin glargine) |
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Lantus (insulin glargine) onset, peak and duration |
Onset - 1 hour P - None D - 24 hours |
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Lantus (insulin glargine) dose and frequency |
2 - 100 units Sub Q daily |
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Lantus (insulin glargine) action |
Decreases blood glucose levels by stimulating glucose uptake |
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Lantus (insulin glargine) side effects |
1. Pain 2. Swelling 3. Itching 4. Redness |
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Lantus (insulin glargine) contraindications and medicines |
1. Hypoglycemia 2. Infection 1. Beta blockers 2. Alcohol |
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Lantus (insulin glargine) nursing considerations |
1. S/S of hypoglycemia 2. Monitor weight 3. Monitor blood glucose levels q 6 hours 4. Monitor for hyperglycemia |
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Anti-diabetic Glipizide |
Glucotrol XL |
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Glipizide ( Glucotrol XL ) dose and frequency |
5 - 15mg daily |
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Glipizide ( Glucotrol XL ) action |
Control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. Stimulates the release of insulin |
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Glipizide ( Glucotrol XL ) side effects |
1. Aplastic anemia 2. Hypoglycemia 3. Increased appetite 4. Hepatitis |
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Glipizide ( Glucotrol XL ) contraindications and medicines |
1. Type 1 diabetes 2. Pregnant or Lactation 1. NSAIDS 2. glatifloxcin |
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Glipizide ( Glucotrol XL ) onset, peak and duration |
O - 15 to 30 mins P - 1 to 3 hours D - 24 hours |
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Glipizide ( Glucotrol XL ) nursing considerations |
1. S/S of hypoglycemia 2. WAtch for increased stress 3. Advise patient to wear a medical alert braclet 4. There is an increase risk of CV events |
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Anti-Diabetic Levemir |
Levemir ( insulin detemir) |
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Levemir ( insulin detemir) onset, peak and duration |
O - unknown P - 6 to 8 hours D - 6 to 23 hours |
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Levemir ( insulin detemir) dose and frequency |
10 units QD or BID SQ |
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Levemir ( insulin detemir) action |
Regulates blood glucose levels by binding to insulin receptors |
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Levemir ( insulin detemir) side effects |
1. Edema 2. Weight gain 3. Prutitus 4. Rash |
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Levemir ( insulin detemir) contraindictions and medicines |
1. Insulin pump 2. Hepatic impairment 1. ACE inhibitors 2. MAO inhibitors |
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Levemir ( insulin detemir) nursing considerations |
1. Monitor blood glucose levels 2. Monitor weight 3. Do not mix with other insulins 4. S/S of hypoglycemia |
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Signs and Symptoms of hyperglycemia |
1. Polyuria 2. Polyphasia 3. Polydipsia |
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S/S of hypoglycemia |
1. Confusion 2. Shakiness 3. Irritability 4. Anxiety |
