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SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Muscle relaxation during endotrachial intibation |
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ATROPINE |
WHY DO I GIVE IT? Enhance anesthetic, bradycardia, over active bladder WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? Blood pressure, heart rate WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? High blood pressure, tachycardia, urinary tract obstuction WHAT DO I TEACH? Take with little water, will cause dry mouth and constipation |
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BETHANECOL WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Nonobstructive urinary retention |
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EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALIN) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest |
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METOPROLOL (LOPRESSOR) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Hypertension, chest pain. |
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FLUMAZENIL (ROMAZICON) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Toxicity of benzodiazepine |
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FLUMAZENIL (ROMAZICON) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Never hold |
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PROPOFOL (DIPROVAN) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Mechanical ventilation, IV anesthetic |
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PROPOFOL (DIPROVAN) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
R, HR, Low BP, level of conciousness |
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PROPOFOL (DIPROVAN) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Low respirations |
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PROPOFOL (DIPROVAN) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
High risk of bacterial infection |
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Temperature, respirations, alertness |
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Malignant hyperthermia |
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE (ANECTINE) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
May cause postoperative muscle pain. |
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METOPROLOL (LOPRESSOR) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
HR, BP |
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METOPROLOL (LOPRESSOR) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Low HR, asthema |
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METOPROLOL (LOPRESSOR) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Don't stop abruptly, stand slowly may cause orthostatic hypotension |
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ATROPINE WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
BP, HR |
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ATROPINE WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
High BP, tachycardia, urinary tract obstruction |
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ATROPINE WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Take with water, may cause dry mouth & constipation |
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EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALIN) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
CV status, I&O, R, HR, BP |
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EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALIN) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Hyperthyroidism, cardiac dysrhythmia, hypertension |
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EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALIN) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Call dr if shortness of breath persists |
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BETHANECOL WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
I&O, BP, HR |
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BETHANECOL WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Low BP, low HR |
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BETHANECOL WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Can cause hypotension, upset stomach |
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NICOTINE TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM (CHANTIX) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Nicotine withdrawal |
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NICOTINE TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM (CHANTIX) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
HR |
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NICOTINE TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM (CHANTIX) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Allergy |
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NICOTINE TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM (CHANTIX) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
One per day, place on clean dry non hairy skin of body/upper arm |
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LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Drug/alcohol withdrawal symptoms |
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LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Anxiety, seizures |
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LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Hypotension |
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LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Oral administration, reduce alcohol use |
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SUMATRIPTAN (IMATREX) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Relieve migraine headaches |
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SUMATRIPTAN (IMATREX) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Pain level, coronary vasospasm |
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SUMATRIPTAN (IMATREX) WHY DO I HOLD IT? |
Ischemic hseart disease, hypertension, CAD, diabetes, pregnancy |
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SUMATRIPTAN (IMATREX) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
May cause vertigo, fatigue, tingling sensation, pulmonary vasoconstriction, muscle pain |
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NALOXONE (NARCAN) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Opioid OD |
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NALOXONE (NARCAN) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Alertness, R, BP, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting |
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NALOXONE (NARCAN) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Wear med bracelet if opioids are necessary for pain |
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HYDROCODONE (VICODIN, NORCO) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Pain relief, supress cough |
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HYDROCODONE (VICODIN, NORCO) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Pain level, R, BP, P, I&O |
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HYDROCODONE (VICODIN, NORCO) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Bradyphea (low respirations) |
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HYDROCODONE (VICODIN, NORCO) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Don't drive or drink alcohol, may cause drowsiness, dizzy, lightheaded, take with food & drink |
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HYDROCODONE (VICODIN, NORCO) REVERSAL AGENT? |
Naloxone |
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OXYCODONE (PERCOCET) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Moderate-severe pain |
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OXYCODONE (PERCOCET) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Low R, low BP, pain level, alertness |
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OXYCODONE (PERCOCET) WHY DO I HOLD IT? |
R less than 2/min |
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OXYCODONE (PERCOCET) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Don't crush/chew, don't increase dose without consulting dr |
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OXYCODONE (PERCOCET) REVERSAL AGENT? |
Naloxone |
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MORPHINE SULFATE (MORPHINE) WHT DO I GIVE IT? |
Pain management |
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MORPHINE SULFATE (MORPHINE) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Pain level, R, BP, P, alertness |
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MORPHINE SULFATE (MORPHINE) WHY DO I HOLD IT? |
Low R or BP, P high or low |
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MORPHINE SULFATE (MORPHINE) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Don't crush/chew or drink alcohol, may cause drowsiness, dizzy, lightheaded, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, urinary retention |
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MORPHINE SULFATE (MORPHINE) REVERSAL AGENT? |
Naloxone |
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ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Pain relief, fever reducer |
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ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) WHY DO I HOLD IT? |
Pt's on warfarin, hypertension, alcohol consumption |
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ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Max dose 4000mg/24 hrs, can cause liver damage |
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CELECOXIB (CELEBREX) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Oseoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain |
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CELECOXIB (CELEBREX) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Abdominal pain, dyspepsia |
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CELECOXIB (CELEBREX) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Nsaid hypersensitivity, sulfa allergy, pregnancy, peptic ulcer disease, bleeding disorder |
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CELECOXIB (CELEBREX) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Avoid alcohol, take with food/drink, don't crush/chew |
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IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN, ADVIL) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Mild-moderate pain, fever reducer, inflammitory disorders |
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IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN, ADVIL) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Pain level, abdominal pain, nausea |
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IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN, ADVIL) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Allergy, bleeding disorders, pregnancy |
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IBUPROFEN (MOTRIN, ADVIL) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Take with food/drink, don't crush/chew, max dose 2400mg/24 hrs |
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ASPRIN WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Mild-moderate pain, fever reducer, prevents heart attack & stroke (acts as mild anticoagulant) |
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ASPRIN WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Pain level |
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ASPRIN WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN, allergy, peptic ulcer disease |
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ASPRIN WHAT DO I TEACH? |
May cause liver damage |
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MIDAZOLAM (VERSED) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Conscious sedation |
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MIDAZOLAM (VERSED) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
R, depression, cardiac arrest |
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MIDAZOLAM (VERSED) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Pregnancy, sleep apnea, suicidal, history of substance abuse |
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MIDAZOLAM (VERSED) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Don't stop abruptly, don't drink grapefruit juice, unconscious in 80 sec |
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MIDAZOLAM (VERSED) REVERSAL AGENT? |
Flumazenil |
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LIDOCAINE (XYLOCAINE) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Local skin disorder discomfort |
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LIDOCAINE (XYLOCAINE) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
BP, P, alertness, depression, bradycardia, toxicity, AV heart block |
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LIDOCAINE (XYLOCAINE) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Child under 2 yrs, allergy |
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LIDOCAINE (XYLOCAINE) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Wear gloves when applying |
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BACLOFEN (LIORESOL, GABLOFEN) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Muscle spacticity |
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BACLOFEN (LIORESOL, GABLOFEN) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Pain level, muscle spasms, ROM |
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BACLOFEN (LIORESOL, GABLOFEN) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Avoid driving, alcohol, opioids, antihistamines, don't stop abruptly (could cause hallucinations, paranoia, seizures, organ failure) |
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PHENYTOIN (DILANTIN) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Partial seizures, tonic clonic seizures |
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PHENYTOIN (DILANTIN) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Cardiac dysrhythmias, hypotension |
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PHENYTOIN (DILANTIN) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Use proper oral hygiene, can cause measle like rash, don't take with alcohol, opioids, barbituates, antihistamines |
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PHENYTOIN (DILANTIN) HOW TO DETERMINE DOSAGE? |
Plasma levels |
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LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA (SINEMET) WHY DO I GIVE IT? |
Manage symptoms of PD |
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LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA (SINEMET) WHAT DO I WATCH FOR? |
Increase fluids & sodium intake |
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LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA (SINEMET) WHY WOULD I HOLD IT? |
Pt's w/ malignant melanoma, cardiac disease, psychiatric disorders |
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LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA (SINEMET) WHAT DO I TEACH? |
Take with food/drink, avoid high protein meals, may cause orthostatic hypotension & psychosis |
