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Mannitol
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osmotic diuretic
used for IICP |
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how is mannitol given
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IV-given by bolus
does not last very long |
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Decadron
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glucocorticoid
decrease inflammation |
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What must you be careful with using Decadron
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will increase your blood sugar
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Pitresson
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used in ICU to treat DI
given IV |
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Desmopression
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SQ, nasal, PO give to treat DI
assess for drug delivery |
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Lasix
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diuretic used to treat SIADH
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declamycin (ABT)
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used to pull fluids out for SIADH
given several days |
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Dilantin
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used for tonic clonic
takes about 7-10 days to work side effects: gingival hypertrophy; use non-alcoholic mouthwash, rinse with NS, megablastic, can cause liver failure |
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therapeutic level of Dilantin
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10-20mg/ml
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Dilantin potentiates...
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inderal
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Meds that will potentiate Dilantin
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Coumadin, Librium, estrogen
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Dilantin inhibits
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ACTH steroids, Digoxin
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Dilantin is delivered via...
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IV no more than/faster than 50mg/min; toxic to vessels and cannot mix with dextrose
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Tegetrol
side effect |
used for stabilized patients
cell specific side effect: drowsiness, leukopenia, nystgmus, blurred vision, balance problem |
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therapeutic level of tegetrol
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4-12 mg/ml
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Phenobarbital
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usually given to children by itself
is an add on with dilatin for adults-used for breakthrough seizures side effects: downer, drowsiness, cognitive impairment |
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Zarontin
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used for petit mal
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neurontin
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used for partial seizure
for kids; check CBC; can cause skin rash does not cause as much drowsiness can cause excessive weight gain |
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Depakote/Valproic Acid
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used for everything
side effects: causes GI upset give with meals hair loss thrombocytopenia |
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Ditropan
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anti-spasmodic
uses for people that pee all the time |
