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Aspirin
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NSAIDS - anti-inflammatory, decreases bld clots, treats pain, increases bleeding, tinnitus, Do not give to children, do not give with Inderal, take w/ food or milk to avoid stomach upset
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Inderal
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Beta blocker-decreases HR, BP, treats HTN, angina, dysrhythmias, causes hypotension, bradycardia, relex tachycardia, do not give to pts w/ asthma
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Capoten, Lisinopril
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ACE Inhibitor-inhibits formation of angiotension, treats HTN, s/e: ACE cough, hyperkalemia, tachycardia, diarrhea - do not abruptly d/c med, can cause rebound HTN, watch for hypoglycemic rx, do not use K-sparing diuretic w/ this drug
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Verapamil
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CA channel blocker - decrease calcium level & promote vasodilation, treats angina, dysrhthmias, HTN, s/e: peripheral edema, HA, flushing, dizzy, reflex tachycardia - Most effective in AA's, do not take s/ hypotension & bradycardia
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HCTZ
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K-wasting diuretic;cause arteriolar vasodilation, promote CA retention, treats edema assoc. w/ CHF, s/e:Hypercalcemia, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, Pt. needs good kidney fx, not effective for immediate diuresis, take K supplements
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Aldactone
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K-sparing diuretic-blocks action of aldosterone, inhibits Na-K pump, s/e: hyperkalemia, GI disturbances, turns urine blue, restrict foods hi in K, do not take w/ ACE inhibitors, use caution in pts. w/ renal problems, good for CHF pts
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Nitroglycerin
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antianginal;decreases heart pain, decreases O2 demand, s/e: causes hypotension, HA, dizzy, fainting, take 1 q 5mins for max of 3 pills, if taken too fast, can have reflex tachycardia, keep in original container, do not take w/ Viagra or Lavitra
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Digoxin
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Aminoglycoside;improves the pumping ability of the heart(contractility), s/e:toxicitiy - blurred vision, halos, anorexia, diarrhea, n/v, bradycardia, PVCs, HA, malaise, confusion, delirium, has long halflife, ck pulse before admin, observe for edema
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Digoxin toxicity findings
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increased creatinine level, blurred vision and halos, eat K rich foods (when taking diuretics), Digibind is antidote
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Lasix
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Loop diuretic;increase renal blood flow, inhibit passage reabsorption of Na, rapid diuresis, s/e: OH, Can give to person w/poor renal fx, monitor f/e's, BP, I&O, wt, s/sx of hypokalemia
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Guafinisen
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Expectorant;loosens up secretions so you can clear the airway;few s/e's, do not mix w/ caffeine or other stimulants
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Benadryl
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antihistamine;s/e: drowsy, dries you out, do not mix w/ alcohol
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Dramimine, Zofran
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antiemetic; take before you start throwing up, Zofran used for chemo pts, do not use w/ power tools
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Codeine, tesslan pearls
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antitussives;opiate - control the cough ctr in brain, nonopiates(tesslan pearls)-numb stretch receptors in the lungs
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Iron
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Hemotologic;hemoglobin regenerator, s/e: greenish, black stools, Vit C increases it's absorption
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Interferon
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Biologic response modulators, antiviral & antitumor properties, may act directly on CA cells by slowing their growth or promoting their development in to cells w/ more normal behavior. S/E: flu-like sx, myalgias, HA, fatigue, bone marrow suppression, alopecia, cardio/neurotoxicity, hypotension, monitor for infection, CBC, dizziness, tingling, numbness in hands or feet
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Ampicillin
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aminopenicillin;treats both gram pos and gram neg bacteria, useful against E-coli, H-influenza, shigela, proteus mirabilis, almonella, s/e: n/v/d, wear medic alert bracelet if allergic to penicillin, do not take w/ acidic juice if PO, complete full course of tx
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Pyridium
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Bladder anesthetic;numbs the bladder, will stain clothing, will turn urine bright orange
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Acetaminophen
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Analgesic/antipyretic;for pain, no anti-inflammatory properties; s/e:little gastric distress, does not increase the potential for bleeding, hepatotoxic, mucomyst is antidote for OD
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Albuterol
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noncatecholamines;bronchodilator;MAOI will increase BP drastically if take w/ this drug - monitor closely
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Dilantin
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Anticonvulsant;used in tx of epileptic seizures, gingival hyperplasia, slurred speech, confusion, depression, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hyperglycemia, N/V, nystagmus
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Dilantin
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Do not mix w/ anything, do not take if preg, IV must be given in lg vein, can ONLY be diluted w/ NS, DO NOT GIVE IM, if person w/ liver disease, newborns or older adults, need lower dosage
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Methadone
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substitute for opioids to help get off that certain drug
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Lidocaine
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antidysrhythmic;anesthetic, if given IV, calms irritability of the heart, s/e: dizzy, lightheadedness, confusion in hi doses, bradycardia, blurred/dbl vision, seizures
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Decadron
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long acting glucocorticoid, suppress immune system, given w/ other drugs to transplant pts to prevent graft rejection, diet rich in K and low in salt, use calcium and vit D supplements for bone loss, avoid nsaids, may need to increase insulin
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Epinephrine
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adrenalin;increases HR, force and conduction speed of heart, constricts blood vessels, increase BP, dilates bronchial tubes, cardiac dysrhythmias, renal vasoconstriction, decreases urinary output, used in asthma attacks, cardiac arrest, watch for renal failure
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Epogen
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stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells
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Nipride
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used in emergency to bring down hi BP in a hypertensive crisis, relaxes smooth muscles, vasodilator
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Lithium
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used in bipolar pts, do not used when preg
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Mannitol
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osmotic diuretic;used to decrease ICP, rapid diuresis
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Theophylline
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bronchodilator
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Accolate
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leukotrine modifier;mediators of immune response involved in allergic and asthmatic reactions; s/e:HA, cough, nasal congestion, GI upset,
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Accolate
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worry that may effect liver fx, contraindicated in persons w/ hepatic dysfunction or alcoholics, older adults have increased freq of infections, not effective in terminating attack, takes up to a week to start working
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Natrecor
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beta blocker, for CHF, increases urine Na Loss, promotes vasodilation, natriuresis, diuresis
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Atropine
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anticholinergic;will use if someone is bradycardic, s/e: dry mouth, decreased sweating, blurred vision, tachycardia, constipation, urinary retention, Nausea, HA, dry skin, monitor I&Os, mouth care, do not give to narrow angle glaucoma pts
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Urokinase, streptokinase
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thrombolytics;destroy blood clots, s/e: bleeding, give 4-6 hrs after MI, w/in 3 hrs of a stroke, do not give to a pt that has hemorrhagic stroke, will make them bleed more
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Prilosec, Prevacid, Pepcid, Nexium
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Proton pump inhibitors;suppresses gastric acid, treats peptic ulcres, s/e: HA, rash dizzy, thirst, monitor liver fx
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Lomotil, Motofen
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Laxatives, Osmotic;increase water in feces to stimulate peristalsis;s/e: abd cramps, weakness, hypotension, do not give to diabetic, pt needs adequate renal fx
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Colace
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laxative/stool softener;lower surface tension in intestines to decrease straining; s/e: N/V, abd cramping, do not give to pt w/ preg, bowel obstruction and CHF
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Citrucel, Fibercon, Metamucil
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bulk-forming laxative;promotes lg soft stool by absorbing water into intestine, s/e: abd cramps, diarrhea if used in excess, tell pt to drink plenty of fluids, safest with chronic constipation
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Pepto-bismol, kaopectate, sandostatin
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antidiarrheals, non-opiate;inhibits or absorbs bacteria or toxins that cause diarrhea;s/e: do not give to children (contains aspirin-Reye's syndrome), bismuth salts for traveler's diarrhea, sandostatin for diarreha from cancer
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Pilocarpine
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cholinergic;constricts pupils of the eye to promote drainage of aqueous humor;s/e: hypotension, braycardia, excess salivation;monitor VS, and observe for s/e's
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Hemoglobin
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female: 12-16
male: 13.5-17.5 |
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Hematocrit
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female: 36-46
male: 41-53 |
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Glucose
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fasting 70-110
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Creatinine
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0.6-1.2
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BUN
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7-18
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Potassium
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3.5-5.0
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Sodium
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135-145
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WBC
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4500-11000
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Platelets
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150,000-400,000
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