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Clinical 6 Meds Flashcards

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Advair diskus classification/action

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Antiasthmatic

Decrease frequency and severity of asthma attacks and improves asthma symptoms

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Fluticasone-Salmeterol

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Advair diskus

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Advair diskus contraindication

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Caution in pt with active infection
Diabetes
Glaucoma

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Advair diskus side effects

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Headache
Dysphonia
Hoarsness

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Advair Diskus Nx Implication

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Assess lung sounds, BP, and HR first

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Gabapentin

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Neurontin

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Gabapentin classification/action

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analgesic adjuncts, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers

Decreased incidence of seizures, decreased post-herpetic pain

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Gabapentin Contraindication

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Renal insufficiency

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Gabapentin Side effect

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Confusion
Depression
Drowsiness
Ataxia

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Gabapentin Nx Implication

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Do not give within 2 hours of an antacid

Do not discontinue abruptly

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Hydralazine

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Apresoline

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Hydralazine classification/action

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Antihypertensive
Vasodilator
Decreased afterload in patients with CHF

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Hydralazine contraindication

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Cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease

Severe renal and hepatic disease

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Hydralazine side effect

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Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Tachycardia
Sodium retention
Drug induced lupus syndrome
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Hydralazine Nx Implications

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Monitor BP and HR

Lab lookout: monitor CBC, electrolytes, LE cell prep, and ANA titer

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Metolazone

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Zaroxolyn

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Metolazone classification/action

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Antihypertensive
Diuretic
Lowers BP

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Metolazone contraindication

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Caution in severe hepatic impairment

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Metolazone Side effect

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Drowsiness
Lethargy
Chest pain
Hypokalemia
Hyperuricemia
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Metolazone Nx Implication

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Monitor BP,
I&O
Daily weight
Instruct pt to take at same time each day

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Morphine classification/action

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Opioid analgesics
Opioid agonists
Decrease in severity of pain

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Morphine contraindication

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Caution in pt with head trauma,
Increased intracranial pressure
Severe renal, hepatic, or pulmonary disease

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Morphine side effects

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Confusion
Sedation
Hypotension
Constipation

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Morphine Nx Implication

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High alert med
Assess BP, pulse, and respirations
If R <10/min, assess level of sedation
Assess type, location, and intensity of pain prior to and 1 hour after
Assess bowel function routinely

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