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Ducolax/Ducosate Sodium
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One suppository Rectally
Every 3 days as needed Constipation Throat irritation Mild cramps Abdominal distension Unusual patterns of bowel sounds, assess color, consistency, amt of stool produced. |
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Protonix/Pantoprazole
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40 mg PO
Once a day @ 08:00 Gastric pain from acid reflux Headaches, abdominal pain, flatulence, hyperglycemia Assess routinely for epigastic or abdominal pain or blood in stool |
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Allopurinol/Purinol
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300 mg PO
Qd @ 08:00 Gout Arthritis Hair loss, hepatitis, vomiting Monitor input/outtake ratios. Assess for rashes, Goit: monitor for joint pai |
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Glucosamine/deoxyglucose sulfate
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Tablet PO
Tid ac meals 08:00 12:00 18:00 Help with joint maintenance/pain management Headaches, nausea, drowsiness Evaluate for shellfish allergies prior to therapy, Monitor for pain, assess glucose |
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Toprol/Metoprolol
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50 mg PO
Pod QD 08:00 Lowers blood pressure and heart rate Stuffy nose, blurred vision, wheezing, Bronchospasms, bradycardia, CHF, Pulmonary edema, constipation, hepatitis, Flatulence, dry mouth Monitor B/P, ECG, and pulse frequently. Access routinely for signs of CHF, Dyspnea, crackles, weight gain, edema |
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Mylanta/Maalox
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30 cc (mL)
PRN as needed Heartburn Constipation Acute pain |
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Ditropan/Oxybutynin
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5 mg PO
1 4-6 Hrs PRN To provide urinary comfort, prevent continence Hepatic / renal impairment GERI: appears on Beers list Monitor voiding habits; patterns & outputs; access For abdomen bladder distension prior & during Therapy. GERI: assess for anticholinesgic effects |
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Risperdal/Risperidone
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0.5 mg PO
Q am 08:00 To promote mental stability, health Sedation, extratapyramidial, arrhythmia, Tachycardia, constipation, polydipsia, weight Gain Monitor mental health, hallucinations, mood Changes, blood pressures, delusions |
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Ex-Lax/Senna
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Prn 08:00 18:00 PRN
Laxative stimulant Use only short term 1 - 11/2 weeks Dependence, possible bowel Obstruction Assess abdominal distention, Presence of bowel sounds, access Color, consistency amt. of stoo |
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Carafate/sucralfate
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1 gram PO
QID ac 07:30 11:30 17:30 19:30 Stomach pain Constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, gastric Discomfort, indigestion, nausea Do not confuse with Carafate Sucolfate, Administer on an empty stomach 1 hr b/f meals, and bedtime. DO NOT CRUSH BREAK, OR CHEW TABLETS |
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Tylenol/Acetaminiphen
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625 mg PO
PRN Pain of fever Rashes, hives Malnourished & alcoholics need assessing, Can develop hepatic toxicity if they Overdue it. Can effect kidneys too. |
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Aricept/Donepezil
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5 mg PO
Q5H 20:00 Mental health; improves dementia Headaches, abnormal dreams, dizzy Insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, freq. Urination Assess cognitive function (memory) Monitor heart rate periodically during Therapy. May cause bradycardia |
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Mirtazapine/Remeron
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One tab. 30 mg PO
HS 20:00 The medicine helps to pt. sleep Drowsiness, abnormal dreams, Abnormal thinking, agitation, Anxiety, apathy, confusion, Edema, hypotension, increase In appetite, urinary frequency Weight gain |
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Morphine Sulfate
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15 mg PO
Q12H 08:00 20:00 Pain management Caution with patients with impaired Ventilation, bronchial asthma, Increased intracranial pressure, Liver failure Monitor for low pulse, breathing, assess for impairment |
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Nebulizer NS
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1-2 puffs
As needed To provide moister to the lungs |
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Oxy IR / Oxycodone
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5 mg PO
4-6 hrs PRN Pain management Use with caution in patients receiving MAO inhibitors. Increase CNS Depression with alcohol Assess intensity of pain prior to and 1 hour after administering. Assess B/P, pulse, breathing, if < 10 per minute, assess level of sedation |
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Artificial Tears
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1 - 2 drops
PRN as needed To keep eyes moist |
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Dramamine/Meclizine
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25 mg PO
TID PRN Vertigo Dry mouth, fatigue, drowsiness Teach patient how to take medicine Exactly as directed. Use good oral hygiene To avoid dry mouth |
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Tussi -
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2-4 tsp.
Q4 HRS Cough, expectorant |
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Naphcon
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1 grrt 0.02% solution
4 times daily as needed Eye redness, relief for sore eyes |
