Drug Classifications Flashcards
Morphine
(Narcotic Analgesic)
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: stop or prevent pain
SE: respiratory depression, vasodialation, lowers BP, decreases anxiety and pain
Administer: IVP slow, continuous drip, or PCA
Dilantin
(Anticonvulsant)
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: to stop or prevent seizures
SE: cardiac irregularities, sedation
Administer: IVP very slow (50mg/min)
Phenergan
(Antiemetic)
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: stop or prevent vomiting
SE: respiratory depression, bronchi spasms
Administer: IVPB generally over 15 minutes
Rocephin
(Antimocrobial)
[Antibiotic]
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: treat bacterial infection
SE: allergic reaction (restlessness, itching, wheezing)
Administer: IVPB over 30-60 mins
Toradol
(Anti-Inflammatory)
[NSAID]
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: reduce inflammation and pain due to it.
SE: GI bleed, nephrotoxicity (liver), decreased inflammation, decreases pain
Administer: IVPB/IVP over 2-3 mins
Benadryl
(Antihistamine)
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: treat allergy symptoms
SE: drowsiness
Administer: IVP over 2-3 mins
Lasix-Furosemide
(Diuretic)
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: treat or prevent fluid overload
SE: severe hypokalemia
Administer: IVP
Electrolytes
Ex. Sodium, Potassium
Use:
SE:
Administer:
Use: replace electrolytes
SE: toxic levels
Administer: IV infusion, NEVER IVP!
Name 4 examples of Cardiovascular medications & their main uses.
Cardiazem- dysrhythmias
Lanoxin (digoxin)- heart failure
Metoprolol- hypertension (also antiarrhythmic)
Heparin- anticoagulant
Cardiovascular
Ex. Cardiazem (diltiazem)
Lanoxin (digoxin)
Metoprolol
Heparin
Use: cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension, anticoagulant
SE: hypotension, bradycardia
Administer: IVP/IV infusion.
What is the half life of Dilantin?
What’s the mg/min?
22 hours
Why shouldn’t promethazine be given to asthma patients?
Phenergan caused bronchispasms.
How is Lanoxin given?
Over how long?
What does it do?
How is Lanoxin usually given first?
PO or IV over at least 5 minutes to make the heart pump better
Usually given in a bolus first
What should you do when giving cardiovascular medications?
Monitor BP and pulse before, during, and after.
If below 60, DO NOT GIVE
What combination of medications is usually given to a patient with heart failure?
Lasix and digoxin
Diuretic and cardiovascular
