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vasopressin Pitressin |
Classification: antidiuretic hormone Action: Decreased urine output and increased urine osmolality in diabetes insipidus Purpose: central diabetes insipidus due to deficient ADH Nursing Responsibilities: BP, HR, & ECG; S/S of dehydration, I&O; electrolytes & urine osmolality |
Classification: antidiuretic hormone |
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dobutamine Dobutrex |
Classification: adrenergics Action: increases cardiac output without significantly increased HR Purpose: cardiac decompensation due to weakened heart muscle Nursing Responsibilities: BP, HR, ECG, pulmonary capillarywedge pressure, cardiac output, CVP, urine output; monitor potassium, BUN,creatinine, PTT |
Classification: adrenergics |
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salmeterol Advair |
Classification: bronchodilators, adrenergics Purpose: asthma, COPD Nursing Responsibilities: lung sounds, HR, BP, PFTs, observe for paradoxical bronchospasm |
Classification: bronchodilators, adrenergics |
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salicylate Aspirin |
Classification: antipyretics, nonopioid analgesics Purpose: pain, fever, prevent MI Nursing Responsibilities: assess for bleeding |
Classification: antipyretics, nonopioid analgesics
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albuterol Ventolin |
Classification: bronchodilator, adrenergics Purpose: asthma, COPD,bronchospasm Nursing Responsibilities: lung sounds, BP, HR, paradoxical bronchospasm |
Classification: bronchodilator, adrenergics |
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zolpidem Ambien |
Classification: sedative, hypnotics Purpose: insomnia Nursing Responsibilities: assess LOC |
Classification: sedative, hypnotics |
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atenolol Ternormin |
Classification: antianginals, antihypertensives, beta blockers Purpose: HTN, angina pectoris, prevention of MI Nursing Responsibilities: BP, HR, ECG |
Classification: antianginals, antihypertensives, beta blockers |
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atomoxteen Strattera |
Classification: SSRI Purpose: ADD/ADHD Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for suicidal ideation, Liver function tests, BP & HR |
Classification: SSRI |
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bupropion Wellbutrin SR |
Classification: antidepressants Purpose: depression, smoking cessation, ADHD Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for suicidal ideation |
Classification: antidepressants |
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ciprofloxacin Cipro |
Classification: anti-infectives Purpose: UTI, gynecological, resp., skin, bone infections. Infectious diarrhea, intra-abdominal infections Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for anaphylaxis, monitor bowel function |
Classification: anti-infectives |
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citalopram hydrobromide Celexa |
Classification: SSRI Action: inhibits reuptake of serotonin in the CNS Purpose: depression, PMDD, OCD, Panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, social anxiety Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for suicidal ideation, serotonin syndrome |
Classification: SSRI |
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clopidogrel Plavix |
Classification: antiplatelet agents Action: inhibits platelet aggregation Purpose: decreased occurrence of atherosclerotic events Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for thrombocytic purpura |
Classification: antiplatelet agents |
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Codeine |
Classification: opioid analgesics Action: binds to opiate receptors in the CNS Purpose: decrease severity of pain Nursing Responsibilities: BP, HR, respirations, pain, bowel function |
Classification: opioid analgesics
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benztropine Cogentin |
Classification: anticholinergics Purpose: Parkinson's disease, drug-induced extrapyramidal effects, acute dystonia Nursing Responsibilities: assess dystonia, bowel function |
Classification: anticholinergics |
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collagenase Santyl |
Classification: enzyme preparation Purpose: removal of detritus Nursing Responsibilities: monitor application site |
Classification: enzyme preparation
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diclofenac sodium Voltaren |
Classification: NSAIDs Purpose: inflammation, mild to moderate pain Nursing responsibilities: monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: NSAIDs |
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digoxin Lanoxin |
Classification: antiarrhythmics Action: Increases force of myocardial contraction, prolongs refractory period of AV node Purpose: HF, a-fib and flutter (slows ventricular rate), atrial tachycardia Nursing responsibilities: apical pulse for 1 full minute prior to administering -hold for HR<60, monitor ECG q6h after dose Labs: 0.5-2ng/ml S/S toxicity abd. pain, N/V, bradycardia |
Classification: antiarrhythmics
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diltiazem Cardizem CD |
Classification: Calcium channel blocker Purpose: HTN, angina pectoris, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias and rapid ventricular rates in a fib & flutter Nursing Responsibilities: BP & HR, I&O, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: Calcium channel blocker
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enoxaparin Lovenox |
Classification: anticoagulant Purpose: prevention of thrombus formation Nursing Responsibilities: S/S of bleeding, protamine sulfate 1mg/mg of enoxaparin in OD by slow IV push |
Classification: anticoagulant
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fentanyl Sublimaze |
Classification: opioid analgesics Purpose: anesthesia Nursing Responsibilities: RR and BP |
Classification: opioid analgesics
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butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine Fioricet |
Classification: barbituates Purpose: mild to moderate pain with some sedation Nursing Responsibilities: assess pain and frequency of use |
Classification: barbituates |
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furosemide Lasix |
Classification: loop diuretics Purpose: edema, HTN Nursing Responsibilities: I&0, BP, HR, weight, potassium, Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: loop diuretics
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glucagon GlucaGen |
Classification: pancreatics Purpose: severe hypoglycemia Nursing Responsibilities: neurological status, S/S hypoglycemia |
Classification: pancreatics
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haloperidol Haldol |
Classification: antipsychotics Purpose: diminished S/S of psychosis, decreased aggression, Tourette's Syndrome Nursing Responsibilities: monitor mental status, S/S dystonia, tardive dyskinesia |
Classification: antipsychotics |
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heparin |
Classification: anticoagulants Purpose: Venous thromboembolism, PE, A-fib with embolization, coagulopathies, peripheral arterial thromboembolism, maintain IV patency Nursing Responsibilities: S/S bleeding, monitor aPTT and platelets, OD use protamine sulfate |
Classification: anticoagulants |
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Humulin R, Novolin R |
Short acting insulin Subcut Onset: 30-60min Duration: 5-7hrs |
insulin |
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insulin lispro (Humalog mix) |
Rapid acting insulin Subcut Onset: 15-30min Duration: 3-5hrs |
insulin |
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NPH |
Intermediate-Acting insulin Subcut Onset: 1-2hrs Duration: 18-24hrs |
insulin |
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Lantus Levemir |
Long-Acting insulin Subcut Onset: 1-2hrs Duration: 24hrs |
insulin |
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ketorolac Toradol |
Classification: NSAID, nonopioid analgesic Purpose: short-term pain management Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome, increase risk for reaction in pts who have asthma, aspirin allergy, or nasal polyps |
Classification: NSAID, nonopioid analgesic |
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lactulose |
Classification: laxative Purpose: constipation, hepatic encephalopathy, increased ammonia Nursing Responsibilities: monitor bowels, potassium, sodium |
Classification: laxative |
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lisinopril Prinivil Zestril |
Classification: antihypertensives, ACE inhibitors Purpose: HTN, HF, reduction of HF post MI Nursing Responsibilities: assess for angioedema, weight, BP & HR |
Classification: antihypertensives, ACE inhibitors
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lorazepam Ativan |
Classification: benzodiazepines Purpose: sedation, decreased anxiety, decreased seizure activity Nursing Responsibilities: monitor anxiety and seizure activity, Romazicon antidote |
Classification: benzodiazepines |
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metformin Glucophage |
Classification: Antidiabetics Purpose: management of type 2 diabetes mellitus Nursing Responsibilities: monitor S/S hypoglycemia, pts who develop illness should be assessed for ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis |
Classification: Antidiabetics |
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pantoprazole sodium Protonix |
Classification: PPI Purpose: erosive esophagitis, GERD, gastric hypersecretory conditions Nursing Responsibilities: monitor bowels for S/S of pseudomembranous colitis |
Classification: PPI
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phytonadione Vitamin K Mephyton |
Classification: Antidote Purpose: prevention and tx of hypothromboinemia (salicylate or warfarin OD) Nursing Responsibilities: monitor S/S of bleeding, monitor PT |
Classification: Antidote |
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propofol Diprivan |
Classification: general anesthetics Purpose: surgical anesthesia, sedation of intubated pts in ICU Nursing Responsibilities: assess RR, HR, BP, monitor level ofsedation, monitor for propofol infusion syndrome (severe metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, hepatomegaly, cardiac & renal failure) |
Classification: general anesthetics |
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protamine sulfate |
Classification: Antidotes Purpose: management of heparin OD Nursing Responsibilities: assess for allergy to fish, S/S hypersensitivity (epinephrine, antihistamine, and rescuscitative equipment at bedside) |
Classification: Antidotes |
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quetiapine fumerate Seroquel |
Classification: antipsychotic, mood stabilizer Purpose: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, adjunctive tx of depression Nursing Responsibilities: assess for suicidal tendencies, monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: antipsychotic, mood stabilizer |
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verenicline Chantix |
Classification: Nicotine agonist Purpose: smoking cessation Nursing Responsibilities: assess mood and mental status, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: Nicotine agonist |
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methylprednisolone Solu-medrol |
Classification: corticosteroids Purpose: systemic inflammation r/t allergies, hematologic, neoplastic, autoimmune, immunosuppressants Nursing Responsibilities: monitor glucose, S/S adrenal insufficiency (hypotension, weight loss, weakness, N/V, confusion) |
Classification: corticosteroids |
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metoprolol Lopressor |
Classification: antihypertensives, beta blockers Purpose: HTN, angina, prevention of MI, management of HF Nursing Responsibilities: assess BP, ECG, & HR, monitor I&O |
Classification: antihypertensives, beta blockers |
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levofloxacin Levaquin |
Classification: anti-infectives Purpose: tx UTI, respiratory tract infections, skin infections Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome, monitor S/S allergic reaction, monitor bowels for pseudomembranous colitis, liver and thyroid function |
Classification: anti-infectives |
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acetazolamide Diamox |
Classification: anticonvulsants, antiglaucoma agents, diuretics Purpose: tx glaucoma, management of acute altitude sickness, edema r/t HF, adjunct tx of refractory seizures Nursing Responsibilities: monitor electrolytes, CBC, PLTs |
Classification: anticonvulsants, antiglaucoma agents, diuretics |
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dabigatran Pradaxa |
Classification: anticoagulants Purpose: reduce risk of thrombus r/t a-fib Nursing Responsibilities: monitor S/S of bleeding, check aPTT |
Classification: anticoagulants |
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amoxicillin Amoxil |
Classification: aminopenicillins Purpose: tx skin infections, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, GU infections, prophylactic endocarditis, management of H. pylori Nursing Responsibilities: S/S of anaphylaxis, monitor bowel function for pseudomembranous colitis |
Classification: aminopenicillins |
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metronidazole Flagyl |
Classification: antiprotozoals Purpose: anaerobic infections, septicemia, endocarditis, prophylactic colorrectal surgery, trichomoniasis, H.pylori, acne, bacterial vaginosis Nursing Responsibilities: obtain specimens for C/S, I&O, assess for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: antiprotozoals
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atorvastatin Lipitor |
Classification: lipid-lowering agents Purpose: primary hypercholesterolemia, prevention CHD Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for muscle tenderness & CPK levels |
Classification: lipid-lowering agents |
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warfarin Coumadin |
Classification: anticoagulants Purpose: prophylactic for venous thrombosis, PE, & a-fib with embolization, management of MI, prevention of thrombus post prosthetic valve Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for bleeding, PT & INR |
Classification: anticoagulants |
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ondansetron Zofran |
Classification: antiemetics Purpose: prevention of N/V Nursing Responsibilities: mpnitor ECG in pts with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, HF, bradyarrythmias |
Classification: antiemetics |
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levetiracetam Keppra |
Classification: anticonvulsants Purpose: partial onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, myoclonic seizures Nursing Responsibilities: monitor mood changes, assess for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: anticonvulsants |
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phenytoin Dilantin |
Classification: antiarrythmics, anticonvulsants Purpose: tx of tonic-clonic seizures and complex partial seizures Nursing Responsibilities: monitor mood and behavior, assess oral hygiene to prevent gingival hyperplasia, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome, assess for phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome (fever, rash, lymphadenopathy), monitor CBC, serum calcium, albumin, and LFTs |
Classification: antiarrythmics, anticonvulsants |
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sertraline Zoloft |
Classification: SSRIs Purpose: major depressive disorder, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, PMDD Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for suicidal tendencies, assess for serotonin syndrome |
Classification: SSRIs |
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simvastatin Zocor |
Classification: lipid-lowering agents Purpose: hypercholesterolemia, prevention of MI, stroke in CHD Nursing Responsibilities: assess for muscle tendernes during therapy, monitor CPK levels |
Classification: lipid-lowering agents |
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rivaroxaban Xarelto |
Classification: anticoagulants Purpose:prevention of DVT post knee or hip surgery, reduction in risk of stroke in pts with nonvalvular a-fib, tx PEs Nursing Responsibilities: S/S of bleeding |
Classification: anticoagulants |
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quinidine Quinidex |
Classification: antiarrhythmics Purpose: restoration of sinus rhythm in pts with a-fib or flutter, prevention of recurrent ventricular arrhythmias Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP, HR, and ECG |
Classification: antiarrhythmics |
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Prilosec omeprazole |
Classification: PPIs Purpose: GERD, duodenal ulcers, short-term tx of active benign gastric ulcer, hypersecretory conditions, reduction of risk of GI bleeding Nursing Responsibilities: monitor bowel function |
Classification: PPIs |
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clonazepam Klonopin |
Classification: benzodiazepines Purpose: preventions of petit mal, myoclonic seizures, panic disorder, sedation Nursing Responsibilities: monitor mood and behavior, Flumazenil for OD |
Classification: benzodiazepines |
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tramadol Ultram |
Classification: analgesics Purpose: moderate to severe pain Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for seizures, assess bowels, monitor for serotonin syndrome |
Classification: analgesics |
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nitroglycerin |
Classification: antianginals Purpose: angina pectoris, HF, acute MI, reduced BP, increased cardiac output Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP and HR, assess angina |
Classification: antianginals |
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propanolol Inderal |
Classification: antianginals, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vascular headache suppressants, beta blockers Purpose: HTN, angina, arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, thyrotoxicosis, essential tremors, pheochromocytoma, prevention of MI and vascular headaches Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP & HR, avoid abrupt withdrawal of propranolol, when receiving IV must have continuous ECG with CVP, monitor I&O, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: antianginals, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vascular headache suppressants, beta blockers
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verapamil Calan |
Classification: antianginals, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vascular headache suppressants, calcium channel blockers Purpose: HTN, angina, supraventricular arrhythmias and rapid ventricular rates in a-fib or flutter Nursing Responsibilities: assess BP, HR, ECG, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: antianginals, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vascular headache suppressants, calcium channel blockers
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mirtazapine Remeron |
Classification: tetracyclic antidepressants Purpose: major depressive disorder Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for changes in mood and behavior, assess for serotonin syndrome, monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, assess CBC and hepatic function |
Classification: tetracyclic antidepressants
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rivastigmine Exelon |
Classification: anti-Alzheimers's agents Purpose: mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimers's disease and Parkinson's disease Nursing Responsibilities: assess cognitive function, monitor for N/V |
Classification: anti-Alzheimers's agents
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amoxicillin/clavulanate Augmentin |
Classification: aminopenicillins Purpose: skin infections, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory tract infections, GU infections Nursing Responsibilities: minotor for S/S anaphylaxis, monitor bowel function for pseudomembranous colitis |
Classification: aminopenicillins
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vancomycin Vancocin |
Classification: anti-infectives Purpose: staphylococcal infections, endocarditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, pneumonia, septicemia, soft tissue infections, C. diff Nursing Responsibilities: assess for S/S of anaphylaxis, pseudomembranous colitis, nephrotoxicity, hearing, obtain C/S |
Classification: anti-infectives
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celecoxib Celebrex |
Classification: antirheumatics, NSAIDs Purpose: relief of S/S of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain including primary dysmenorrhea Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for S/S of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, stroke, MI |
Classification: antirheumatics, NSAIDs
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cholestyramine Questran |
Classification: lipid-lowering agents Purpose: management of primary hypercholesterolemia, pruritis associated with elevated levels of bile acids Nursing Responsibilities: evaluated serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels |
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donepezil Aricept |
Classification: anti-Alzheimers's agents Purpose: mild, moderate, or severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease Nursing Responsibilities: assess HR and cognitive function |
Classification: anti-Alzheimers's agents
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tamsulosin Flomax |
Classification: peripherally acting antiadrenergics Purpose: outflow obstruction in male pts with prostatic hyperplasia Nursing Responsibilities: monitor I&O, assess for S/S of prostatic hyperplasia |
Classification: peripherally acting antiadrenergics
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oxybutynin Ditropan |
Classification: anticholinergics Purpose: urinary symptoms associated with neurogenic bladder Nursing Responsibilities: assess voiding pattern |
Classification: anticholinergics |
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atropine Atro-Pen |
Classification: antiarrythmics, anticholinergics Purpose: IM to decrease oral secretions, IV for sinus bradycardia and heart block Nursing Responsibilities: assess VS and ECG |
Classification: antiarrythmics, anticholinergics |
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bumetanide Bumex |
Classification: loop diuretics Purpose: edema r/t HF, hepatic disease, or renal impairment Nursing Responsibilities: monitor I&O, electrolytes, BP & HR, assess for S/S Stevens-Johnson syndrome, assess for tinnitus |
Classification: loop diuretics |
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allopurinol Zyloprim |
Classification: antigout agents Purpose: prevention of attack of gouty arthritis, tx of secondary hyperuricemia Nursing Responsibilities: monitor I&O, serum uric acid levels |
Classification: antigout agents |
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sucralfate Carafate |
Classification: antiulcer agents Purpose: tx of duodenal ulcers Nursing Responsibilities: assess abdomen |
Classification: antiulcer agents |
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buspirone Buspar |
Classification: antianxiety agents Purpose: anxiety Nursing Responsibilities: assess anxiety level for tolerance |
Classification: antianxiety agents |
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interferons |
Classification: immune modifiers Purpose: hepatitis, cancers... antineoplastic, antiviral, and antiproliferative activity, decreased procession of hepatic damage, improved relapse-free survival for melanoma Nursing Responsibilities: assess for signs of neuropsychiatric disorders, monitor for S/S of infection, assess for signs of colitis, monitor ECG, BP, HR, monitor CBC |
Classification: immune modifiers
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morphine |
Classification: opioid analgesics Purpose: moderate to severe pain, pain associated with MI, pulmonary edema Nursing Responsibilities: assess BP, HR, RR- don't administer if <10 |
Classification: opioid analgesics
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oxycodone/acetaminophen Percocet |
Classification: NSAIDS, opioid analgesics Purpose: moderate to severe pain Nursing Responsibilities: assess BP, HR, RR- don't administer if <10 |
Classification: NSAIDS, opioid analgesics
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divalproex sodium Depakote |
Classification: anticonvulsants, vascular headache suppressants Purpose: simple and complex absence seizures, complex partial seizures, tx of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, prevention of migraine Nursing Responsibilities: assess for suicidal tendencies, monitor hepatic function for hepatotoxicity |
Classification: anticonvulsants, vascular headache suppressants |
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diphenhydramine Benadryl |
Classification: antihistamines Purpose: allergic symptoms, dystonic reactions to medications, mild nighttime sedation, prevention of motion sickness Nursing Responsibilities: assess effectiveness of medication |
Classification: antihistamines |
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clozapine Clozaril |
Classification: antipsychotics Purpose: schizophrenia Nursing Responsibilities: monitor for S/S of endocarditis, tardive dyskinesia, extrapyramidal side effects, seizure precautions in history of seizures, monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome, assess respiratory status, monitor WBC, ANC |
Classification: antipsychotics |
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phenazopyridine Pyridium |
Classification: nonopioid analgesics, urinary tract analgesics Purpose: relieves urinary tract pain Nursing Responsibilities: interferes with urine tests based on color |
Classification: nonopioid analgesics, urinary tract analgesics
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azithromycin Zithromax |
Classification: agents for atypical mycobacterium, anti-infectives Purpose: streptococcal pharyngitis, acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, acute otitis media, skin infections, nongonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, gonorrhea, chancroid, acute bacterial sinusitis and community-acquired pneumonia Nursing Responsibilities: assess for anaphylaxis, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome, may cause increase serum bilirubin, AST, ALT, LDH, and ALK-PHOS |
Classification: agents for atypical mycobacterium, anti-infectives
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gentamycin Garamycin |
Classification: anti-infectives Purpose: tx of gram-negative bacterial infections, management of serious enterococcal infections, prevention of infective endocarditis Nursing Responsibilities: obtain C/S prior to tx, assess hearing, monitor kidney function |
Classification: anti-infectives |
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memantine Namenda |
Classification: anti-Alzheimers's agents Purpose: moderate to severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's Nursing Responsibilities: assess cognitive function |
Classification: anti-Alzheimers's agents |
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erithromycin E-Mycin |
Classification: anti-infectives Purpose: respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin infections, pertussis, diphtheria, erythrasma, intestinal amebiasis, pelvic inflammatory disease, nongonococcal urethritis, syphilis, legionnaires disease, rheumatic fever, streptococcal infections Nursing Responsibilities: monitor bowel function, obtain specimens for C/S prior to therapy |
Classification: anti-infectives |
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carvedilol Coreg |
Classification: antihypertensives, beta blockers Purpose: HTN, HF, left ventricular dysfunction Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP & HR, I&O, assess for fluid overload |
Classification: antihypertensives, beta blockers |
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amiodarone Cordarone |
Classification: antiarrythmics Purpose: life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias Nursing Responsibilities: continuous ECG monitoring, S/S of pulmonary toxicity, S/S ARDS, BP, monitor liver and thyroid function |
Classification: antiarrythmics |
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filgrastim Neupogen |
Classification: colony stimulating factors Purpose: neutropenia Nursing Responsibilities:, monitor HR, BP, & RR, monitor for S/S allergic reactions, assess S/S ARDS, monitor CBC with diff. |
Classification: colony stimulating factors |
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Epogen |
Classification: antianemics Purpose: CKD, anemia in chemotherapy pts, anemia in HIV pts Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP, assess dialysis shunts, CBC, HG, HCT |
Classification: antianemics |
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amlodipine Norvasc |
Classification: antihypertensives, calcium channel blockers Purpose: HTN, angina Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP & HR |
Classification: antihypertensives, calcium channel blockers |
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Erythropoietin |
Classification: antianemics Purpose: CKD, anemia in chemotherapy pts, anemia in HIV pts Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP, assess dialysis shunts, CBC, HG, HCT |
Classification: antianemics |
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topiramate Topamax |
Classification: anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers Purpose: prevention of migraines, seizures including partial-onset, primary generalized tonic-clinic Nursing Responsibilities: monitor mood and behavior changes |
Classification: anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers |
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hydrochlorothiazide Microzide |
Classification: thiazide diuretics Purpose: mild to moderate HTN, edema associated with HF, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis, glucocorticoid therapy, estrogen therapy Nursing Responsibilities: monitor BP , I&0, electrolytes, monitor for Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
Classification: thiazide diuretics
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fluconazole Diflucan |
Classification: antifungals Purpose: oropharyngeal or esophageal candidiasis, systemic candida infections, UTI, peritonitis, cryptococcal meningitis, vaginal candidiasis Nursing Responsibilities: assessfor rash, monitor LFTs |
Classification: antifungals
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trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Bactrim |
Classification: antiprotozoals Purpose: tx of bronchitis, Shilgella enteritis, otitis media, PCP, UTIs, traveler's diarrhea Nursing Responsibilities: assess for allergy to sulfonamides, monitor bowel function, assess for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, monitor CBC and urinalysis |
Classification: antiprotozoals |
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gabapentin Neurontin |
Classification: analgesics, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers Purpose: partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, migraines, bipolar disorder, anxiety Nursing Responsibilities: |
Classification: analgesics, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers |
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cilostazol Pletal |
Classification: antiplatelet agents Purpose: reduction of the symptoms of intermittent claudication Nursing Responsibilities: assess for intermittent claudication |
Classification: antiplatelet agents |
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hydrocodone Vicodin |
Classification: opioid agonsists nonopioid analgesic combinations Purpose: moderate to severe pain that needs long-term opioid treatment Nursing Responsibilities: assess BP, HR, RR, assess pain, naloxone if OD |
Classification: opioid agonsists nonopioid analgesic combinations |
