Drogas Flashcards
-ine
Bronchodilators, increase vascular resistance. Ex: epinephrine, dopamine. Nursing considerations: measure urine output
-pam
Benzodiazepines. Ex: lorazepam, diazepam. Nursing considerations: may cause drowsiness, respiratory depression in high doses, sedation, anticholinergic side effects
-olol
Beta blocker. Ex: atenolol. Nursing considerations: contraindicated in heart block
-mycin
Antibiotic. Ex: gentamicin, azithromycin. Nursing considerations: cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
-ceph
Antibiotic. Ex: ceftriaxone. Nursing considerations: cross-allergy with penicillins, take with food
-cycline
Antibiotic. Ex: tetracycline. Nursing considerations: do not take with milk or dairy products, don’t take with food, cause photosensitivity
-arin
Anticoagulant. Ex: warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin
-aline, -etine, -opram
SSRI. Ex: sertraline, fluoxetine, citalopram. Nursing considerations: 4 weeks to full effect, do not give with MAOIs or may cause serotonin syndrome
-statin
Lower cholesterol levels. Ex: atorvastatin. Nursing considerations: take with food
-pril
Antihypertensive. Ex: lisinopril. Nursing considerations: do not give with food
-ason, -isone
Steroids. Ex: prednisone, dexamethasone, fluticasone
-ine
MAOI inhibitors. Ex: tranylcypromine sulfate. Nursing considerations: do not mix with tyramine or will cause hypertensive crisis.
What are the nursing considerations for vancomycin?
Give an antihistamine if “red man syndrome” develops (decreased BP and flushed face and neck); nephrotoxic and ototoxic
-prium
Used to treat bronchospasm and asthma. Nursing considerations: anticholinergic effects (dry mouth)
What is the only type of insulin that can be given IV?
Regular
