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Common Drug List Flashcards

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What is ibuprofen’s drug classification ?

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NSAID’s (non - steroidal antinflammatory drugs)

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Nursing responsibilities: ibuprofen

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  1. Take with food

2. can cause GI distress

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What is aspirins drug classification?

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NSAID’S

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Nursing responsibilities: aspirin

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  1. High instance for gastric bleeding
  2. Reyes sydrome (do not give 2 children)
  3. anticoagulant 81.mg
  4. NO Ginger, garlic, ginko (natural blood thinners)
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What is acetominophens drug class?

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Analgesic and antipyretic

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Nursing responsibities: acetaminophen

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  1. Does not have anti inflammatory properties
  2. 4000mg/24hr is hepatotoxic
  3. Antidote is mucomyst
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What is celecoxib’s drug classification? NSAID

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NSAID: COX-2 Inhibitor

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Nursing responsibilities: Celecoxib

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  1. Black Box warning
  2. Increased risk of MI and Stroke
  3. Contraindicated for Sulfa Allergy
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What is morphine sulfate’s drug class?

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Opioids

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NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES : Morphine Sulfate

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  1. Potential for dependence, addiction, and overdose.
  2. May cause constipation
  3. Monitor for overdose by monitoring LOC and RR
  4. Antidote = Narcan (naloxone)
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Nursing responsibilities: Hydromorphone

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  1. Potential for dependence, addiction, and overdose.
  2. May cause constipation
  3. Monitor for overdose by monitoring LOC and RR
  4. Antidote = Narcan (naloxone)
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What is hydromorphone’s Drug classification?

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Opioids

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What is Fentanyl Transdermal’s drug classification

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Opioids

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Nursing responsibilities: Fentanyl Transdermal

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  1. For severe chronic pain
  2. High risk for overdose
  3. Change patch q 72hrs
  4. Also available by IV route
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What is codeine’s drug class?

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Opioids

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Nursing responsibilities: Codiene

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  1. Analgesic
  2. Antitussive (prevent or suppress cough)
  3. Antidiarrheal
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Hydrocodone with acetaminophen: drug classification?

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Opioid’s

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Nursing responsibilities: hydrocodone w/acetominophen

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Acetaminophen added to increase effectiveness at lower dose of opioid.

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Drug classification: diazepam

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Benzodiazepines

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Drug classification: Lorazepam

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Benzodiazepines

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Drug classifications: Alprazolam

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Benzodiazepines

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Drug classification: Midazolam

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Benzodiazepines

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Nursing responsibilities: Diazepam

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  1. Anxiolytic/sedative
  2. Anticonvulsant (Seizure)
  3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey
  4. Antidote is flumazenil
  5. Long acting, half-life of 1-2 days
  6. Active metabolite half-life is 2-7 days
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Nursing responsibilities: Lorazepam

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Benzo’s

  1. Anxiolytic/sedative
  2. Anticonvulsant (Seizure)
  3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey
  4. Antidote is flumazenil
  5. Long acting: half-life is 12 hours
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Nursing responsibilities: Alprazolam

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  1. Anxiolytic/sedative
  2. Anticonvulsant (Seizure)
  3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey
  4. Antidote is flumazenil
  5. Half-life: 11 hours
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Nursing responsibilities: Midazolam

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Benzodiazepines

  1. Anxiolytic/sedative
  2. ANTICONVULSANTS (Seizure)
  3. Benzo withdrawal…Pt must not stop cold turkey
  4. Antidote is flumazenil
  5. Used in procedures for short term sedation
  6. Half-life: 1-4 hours
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Drug classification: Fluoxetine

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Anti-depressants SSRIs

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Drug classification: citalopram

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Anti-depressants SSRIs

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Drug classifications: Escitalopram

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Anti-depressants SSRIs

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Drug classification: Sertraline

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Anti-depressants SSRIs

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Nursing responsibilities: Fluoxetine

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SSRI’s

  1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea
  2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Nursing responsibilities: citalopram

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  1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea
  2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Nursing responsibilities: Escitalopram

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  1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea
  2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Nursing responsibilities: Sertraline

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  1. Monitor for depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea
  2. Has withdrawal syndrome
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Drug classification: Bupropion

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Anti-depressant

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36
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Nursing responsibilities: bupropion

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  1. Aid in smoking cessation
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37
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Drug classification: phenytoin

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Anticonvulsant

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38
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Drug classification: levetiracetam

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Anticonvulsant

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39
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Drug classification: gabapentin

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Anticonvulsant

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Nursing responsibilities: phenytoin

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Anti-convulsant

  1. Monitor Liver Function Test’s (LFT’s)
  2. Check phenytoin level
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Nursing responsibilities: levetiracetam

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Anticonvulsants

Can be used for neuropathic pain.

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Nursing responsibilities: gabapentin

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  1. Can be use for neuropathic pain

2. Can Tx bipolar disorder

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Drug classification: Isosorbide (I-so-sor-bide)

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Nitrates

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Nursing responsibilities: isosorbide

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  1. Long acting nitrate
  2. Hold for low BP
  3. May cause headache
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45
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Drug classification: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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Diuretics

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46
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Drug classifications: hydrochlorothiazide & triamterene

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Diuretics

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47
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Drug classifications: furosemide

48
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Drug classifications: Spironolactone

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Nursing responsibilities: hydrochlorothiazide

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  1. Thiazide diuretic
  2. Expect to give w/potassium supplement
  3. Monitor for hypokalemia
  4. Hold for low BP
  5. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic
  6. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
50
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Nursing responsibilities: Hydrochlorothiazide & Triamterene

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  1. POTASSIUM SPARING (Triamterene)
  2. Monitor for dehydration and hyperkalemia
  3. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic
  4. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
51
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Nursing responsibilities: Furosemide

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  1. Loop diuretic
  2. Expect to give with potassium supplement
  3. Monitor for hypokalemia
  4. Monitor for ototoxicity (hearing and balance issue’s)
  5. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic
  6. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
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Nursing responsibilities: Spironolactone

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  1. Blocks action of aldosterone
  2. Causes loss of water and sodium
  3. Potassium SPARING
  4. Monitor BP and electrolyte panel specific to the diuretic
  5. Fluid balanced measured by I&O and Daily weights
53
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Drug classification: lisinopril

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ACE Inhibitor’s (Pril)

54
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Drug classification: benazepril

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ACE Inhibitors (Pril)

55
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Drug classifications: Captopril

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ACE Inhibitors (Pril)

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Nursing responsibilities: Lisinopril

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ACE inhibitors

  1. Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme
  2. May cause DRY COUGH
  3. Asses serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
57
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Nursing responsibilities: benazepril

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  1. Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme
  2. May cause DRY COUGH
  3. Asses serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
58
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Nursing responsibilities: captopril

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  1. Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme
  2. May cause DRY COUGH
  3. Asses serum potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
59
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Drug classification: losartan

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (sartan)

60
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Drug classification: valsartan

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (sartan)

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Nursing responsibilities: valsartan

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  1. NO DRY COUGH

2. Blocks angiotensin II to the angiotensin receptors o

62
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Nursing responsibilities: losartan

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  1. NO DRY COUGH

2. Blocks angiotensin II to the angiotensin receptors o

63
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Drug classification: diltiazem

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Calcium channel blockers

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Drug classification: amlodipine

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Calcium channel blockers

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Nursing responsibilities: Diltiazem

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  1. Antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal

2. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM

66
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Nursing responsibilities: Amlodipine

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Calcium channel blockers

  1. Antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal
  2. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM
67
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Drug classification: propranolol

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Beta-adrenergic blockers “olol”

68
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Drug classification: atenolol

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Beta-Andrenergic Blockers “olol”

69
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Drug classification: metoprolol

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Beta-Andrenergic Blockers “olol”

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Nursing responsibilities: Propranolol

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  1. Blocks beta receptors in heart
  2. Lowers HR & BP
  3. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM
  4. Non-selective “Broncho-CONSTRICTION”
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Nursing responsibilities: Atenolol

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  1. Blocks beta receptors in heart
  2. Lowers HR & BP
  3. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM
  4. Selective “Bronchodilator”
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Nursing responsibilities: Metoprolol

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  1. Blocks beta receptors in heart
  2. Lowers HR & BP
  3. Hold for low BP & AP < 60 BPM
  4. Selective “Bronchodilator”
73
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Nursing responsibilities: For all STATINS

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  1. Avoid grapefruit juice
74
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Drug classification: Aspirin 81 mg

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Anti-coagulants

75
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Drug classification: Clopidogrel

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Anti-coagulants

76
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Drug classification: Apixaban

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Anti-coagulants

77
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Drug classification: Rivaroxaban

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Anti-coagulants

78
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Drug classification: dabigratan etexilate

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Anti-coagulant

79
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Drug classification: Warfarin

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Anti-coagulants

80
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Drug classification: Heparin

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Anti-coagulants

81
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Drug classification: Enoxaparin

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Anti-coagulants

82
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Nursing responsibilities: clopidogrel

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Anticoagulants

  1. ADP receptor blocker
  2. Anti platelet medication approved for prevention MI and stroke
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Nursing responsibilities: apixaban

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Anticoagulants

  1. NO LABS
  2. NO DIET RESTRICTIONS
  3. Monitor for bleeding bruising
  4. Prevent DVT/PE
  5. Prophylaxis for DVT/PE in knee/hip surgery
  6. Antidote = Andexxa
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Nursing responsibilities: rivaroxaban

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Anticoagulants

  1. NO LABS
  2. NO DIET RESTRICTIONS
  3. Monitor for bleeding bruising
  4. Prevent DVT/PE
  5. Prophylaxis for DVT/PE in knee/hip surgery
  6. Antidote = Andexxa
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Nursing responsibilities: Dabigratan etexilate

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Anticoagulants

  1. Monitor for bleeding bruising
  2. NO LABS
  3. NO DIET RESTRICTIONS
  4. Prevent DVT/PE
  5. Prophylaxis for DVT/PE in knee/hip surger
  6. Reversal agent = Praxbin
86
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Nursing responsibilities: warfarin

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  1. Monitor for bruising and bleeding
  2. Drug levels affected by POTASSIUM
  3. Tests = Prothrombin Time (PT) and INR
87
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Nursing responsibilities: heparin

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  1. monitor for bruising and bleeding
  2. Can cause thrombocytopenia (monitor platelet counts)
  3. Given IV and SubQ
88
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Nursing responsibilities: enoxaparin

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  1. Low molecular weight heparin
  2. Air bubble is present insyringe, not to be expelled! Serves to lock the drug into the SubQ
  3. SubQ route only
  4. Only admin in the ABD
  5. DVT prevention
89
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Drug classification: albuterol

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Bronchodilator

90
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Drug classification: levalbuterol

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Bronchodilator

91
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Drug classification: Ipratropium

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Bronchodilator

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Nursing responsibilities: albuterol

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  1. Beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonists
  2. RAPID ACTION
  3. Inhaler/nebulizer
  4. Monitor for improvement in broncoconstriction, tachycardia, anxiety,palpitations
93
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Nursing responsibilities: levalbuterol

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  1. Inhaled Beta-2-Agonist
  2. Acute asthma and COPD Tx
  3. Less tachycardia than albuterol
94
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Nursing responsibilities: Ipratropium

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Bronchodilator

  1. Anticholinergic
  2. Acute Tx asthma and COPD
  3. Inhaler or nebulizer
  4. May cause dry mouth, sedation, urinary retention
95
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Drug classification: fluticasone

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Inhaled corticosteroids

96
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Drug classifications: beclomethasone

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Inhaled corticosteroids

97
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Drug classifications: triamcinolone

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Inhaled corticosteroids

98
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Nursing responsibilities: Fluticasone

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  1. Stop bronchial inflammation
  2. NOT FOR ACUTE ATTACKS
  3. Rinse mouth to prevent Thrush
  4. Inhaler
99
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Nursing responsibilities: beclomethasone

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  1. Stop bronchial inflammation
  2. NOT FOR ACUTE ATTACKS
  3. Rinse mouth to prevent Thrush
  4. Inhaler/ nasal spray
100
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Nursing responsibilities: triamcinolone

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  1. Stop bronchial inflammation
  2. NOT FOR ACUTE ATTACKS
  3. Rinse mouth to prevent Thrush
  4. Inhaler
  5. Also treats other conditions - topical for rash
101
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Drug classification: amoxicillin

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Antibacterials

102
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Drug classification: ampicillin & sulbactam

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Antibacterials

103
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Drug classification: amoxicillin & clavulanate

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Antibacterials

104
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Drug classification: piperacillin & tazobactum

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Antibacterial’s

105
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Drug classification: cephalexin

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Antibacterial’s

106
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Drug classification: doxycycline

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Antibacterial’s

107
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Drug classification: erythromycin

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Antibacterial’s

108
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Drug classification: Azithromycin

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Antibacterial’s

109
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Drug classification: Ciprofloxacin

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Antibacterial’s

110
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Drug classification: Levofloxacine

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Antibacterial’s

111
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Drug classification: sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

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Antibacterial’s

112
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Drug classifications: metronidazole

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Antibacterial’s

113
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Nursing responsibilities: amoxicillin

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  1. Monitor WBC’s and temperature
  2. High instances of Allergy
  3. Take w/food
114
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Nursing responsibilities: ampicillin + sulbactam

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  1. Monitor WBC’s and temperature

2. Inhibits beta-lactamase inhibitors

115
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Nursing responsibilities: amoxicillin + clavulanate

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  1. Monitor WBC’s and temperature

2. Inhibits beta-lactamase inhibitors

116
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Nursing responsibilities: piperacillin + tazobactam

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  1. Monitor WBC’s and temperature

2. Inhibits beta-lactamase inhibitors

117
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Nursing responsibilities: cephalexin

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  1. Take w/food

2. 1-10% of those w/penicillin allergy will have cross allergy to cephalexin

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