Essential Meds Flashcards
Analgesic
Do not give with other anticoagulants
Stop taking before surgery
Do not give to children with viral infection (Reye’s Syndrome)
Aspirin
Opioid
Respiratory depressant
Antidote: Naloxone
Morphine or other drugs ending in -ine
Anticonvulsants
Gum hyperplasia
Regular dental check-ups
Monitor therapeutic levels
Dilantin
Anti-inflammatory Cushing-like symptoms Immunosuppression Hyperglycemia Osteoporosis
Presnisone
Anticoagulant
aPTT
Antidote: Protamine Sulfate
Heparin
Anticoagulant
PT / INR
Antidote: Vitamin K
Warfarin
Anti-parkinsonian
Treats extrapyramidal symptoms
Benztropine
Anti-parkinsonian
Effective in the absence of tremors
Carbidopa/Levodopa
Beta Blocker
Do not stop abruptly
Masks signs of hypoglycemia
Propranolol
Potassium Supplements Check labs prior to administration NEVER give IV push Caution with K+ sparing diuretic Do not give with renal failure
Potassium Chloride
Bronchodilator
Monitor therapeutic levels
Theophylline
Bronchodilator
Monitor for tachycardia & tremors
May also decrease potassium levels
Albuterol
Oncological Medication
Use extreme caution
Wear gloves and mask while mixing and administering
Chemotherapy
Anti-gout
Increase fluid intake
Avoid organ meats
Pt will have increased urine output
Allopurinol
Anti-gout
May cause bloody diarrhea if toxicity
occurs
Colchicine
Constrict
Used with Glaucoma
Allows for drainage of aqueous
humor
Miotics
Dilate
Avoid with Glaucoma - increased
intraocular pressure
Mydriatics
Cardiac Glycoside Toxicity Visual changes (yellow/green halo) Loss of appetite Assess apical pulse for a full minute prior to administration
Digoxin
Anti-eclamptic Used in Preeclampsia Monitor deep tendon reflexes Assess for respiratory depression Seizure precautions
Magnesium Sulfate
Diuretic
Potassium wasting
Monitor Potassium Levels ( K+)
Furosemide
Diuretic
Potassium sparing
Monitor Potassium Levels ( K+)
Spironolactone
Psychotropic
Therapeutic Range 0.8-1.2
fluid intake
Lithium
Psychotropic
Avoid foods with Tyramine aged
cheeses, wine
MAOI’s
Psychotropic
Avoid alcohol intake of any kind
(mouthwash, OTC cough syrups)
Disulfiram
Obstetric
Assess uterus for tetanic contraction
(constant)
Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
Oxytocin
Obstetric
Tocolytic (stop contractions)
Don’t give before 20 weeks
Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
Terbutaline
Antifungal IVPB Slow Monitor for Renal Damage fluid intake Assess K+ and BUN Assess hearing
Amphotericin B
Anticholinergic GI - slows motility Eyes - dilates pupils (avoid in glaucoma) Cardiac - increase heart rate Resp - bronchodilation
Atropine
