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indications for Methadone
Heroin withdrawal
Disulfiram indications
Meant to promote adherence to tx for alcohol use disorder; maintenance of sobriety
magnesium sulfate use
Parenteral, regulates muscle contraction and blood clotting, tx for hypomagnesemia
magnesium sulfate normal levels
1.3-2.1mEq/L
nursing interventions for magnesium sulfate
Monitor cardiac and neuromuscular status, monitor labs (calcium, magnesium, phosphorous), monitor VS (hypotension)
Have calcium gluconate at bedside (antidote), assess DTR
Teach pt foods high in magnesium (whole grain cereals, bananas, nuts, green easy veggies)
ferrous sulfate indications
Iron preparations:
Times of increased growth (pregnancy and child growing), RBC development and oxygen transport
pt teaching for ferrous sulfate
Take on empty stomach, take with straw in water or juice and rinse mouth afterwards, stool color will be dark green/black, increase fiber, fluids and exercise, eat foods high in iron (tofu, green leafy veggies, dried fruits, grains), avoid caffeine, tea, coffee, dairy (lowers absorption), take with vitamin C (citrus fruits ad OJ) do not take antacids
how do you recognize beta blockers?
-olol
mechanism of action for beta blockers
block beta 1 and/ or beta 2 receptors- lower HR And BP and inhibit bronchospasms, also inhibit Glycogenolysis (hypoglycemia)
indications for beta blockers
HTN, tachycardia, A-fib, MI, adverse tachycardia, HF
nursing considerations for beta blockers
Monitor HR and BP, resp assessment
how do you recognize benzodiazepines
-lam -pam
indications for benzodiazepines
GAD, alcohol use disorder, panic disorder
nursing considerations for benzodiazepines
Med reconciliation, VS and LOC, monitor for toxicity, flumazenil (antidote) crash cart for toxicity and airway, fall precautions, monitor renal function
pt teaching for benzodiazepines
Avoid CNS depressants like opioids and alcohol, notify HCP of CNS and resp depression, report amnesia , take as ordered, report paradoxical response, s/s withdrawal, taper when d/c, limit continuous use, sleep hygiene, avoid grapefruit juice
side/adverse effects of benzodiazepines
Hangover, REM rebound(vivid dreams and nightmares), CNS and resp depression, anterograde amnesia, toxicity, paradoxical response, physical dependence, tolerance, withdrawal effects, hypersensitivity rxn
what drugs are listed under non-benzodiazepines?
Zolpidem,zaleplon,eszopiclone
indications for non-benzodiazepines
Insomnia (short-term mngmt)
what drug is in the Hydantoin class
phenytoin
indications for hydantoins
Anticonvulsant, raises seizure threshold
adverse effects of hydantoins
CNS symptoms(nystagmus, slurred speech, mental confusion, insomnia, HA, dizziness, nervousness, tremor), nausea,gingival hyperplasia, blood dyscrasias, osteomalacia, stevens-johnson syndrome, liver damage, cardiac collapse (IV), endocrine effects (hirstuism)
pt teaching for hydantoins
Take calcium and vitamin D, avoid herbs and OTC meds, take at same time each day, do not abruptly stop meds, pregnancy category D, avoid CNS depressants and grapefruit juice, monitor for skin rash and report seizure activity
carbamazepine
Anticonvulsant used as mono therapy/adjunctive therapy for tonic clonic mix and complex partial seizures in adults with epilepsy
therapeutic drug levels for carbamazepine
4-12mcg/mL
adverse effects of carbamazepine
Dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness,N/V/D, stevens-Johnson syndrome, suicidal ideation, suicidality,hepatotoxicty
Black box warning for blood dyscrasias(aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia), HF, and fluid overload
nursing considerations for carbamazepine
CBC, serum drug level, monitor for SI, CNS changes, ECG, electrolytes, lung sounds and edema, seizure precautions, LFT
donepezil indications
used to treat mild-moderate dementia associated what Alzheimer’s disease
nursing considerations for donepezil
Assess for improvement in cognitive function, crash cart in case of Cholinergic crisis (ventilation needed atropine=antidote for cholinergic crisis)
Cholinergic crisis
Increased GI motility, bradycardia, muscle twitches and contractions , pupillary constriction (miosis), increased salivation and sweating
indications for carbidopa-levodopa
Parkinson’s disease
pt teaching for carbidopa-levodopa
Do not stop abruptly, eat food after taking and avoid protein , change positions slowly, avoid activities that require alertness, good oral hygiene for dry mouth, avoid multivitamins that contain B6(pyroxidine) and iron , darkening of urine is expected, notify HCP of a/e(palpitations, urinary retention, involuntary movements, behaviors changes, new skin lesions, severe N/V/D), risk for injury and falls, on/off syndrome
neostigmine
Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, indirect acting Cholinergic agonist
indications for neostigmine
Treat and diagnose myasthenia gravis, reverse neuromuscular blockade
side/adverse effects of neostigmine
Excessive muscarinic stimulation, Cholinergic crisis, myasthenic crisis
nursing considerations for neostigmine
Contraindicated in those with GI obstruction, ileus, urinary tract obstruction,peritonitis, use cautiously in those with peptic ulcer disease, hypothyroidism, seizure disorder, hypotension, bradycardia
Antidote is atropine
Edrophonium IV can determine between Cholinergic and myasthenic crisis
what drugs are in the central-acting muscle relaxants class
Baclofen, dantrolene, cyclobenzaprine
indications for central-acting muscle relaxants class
muscle spasms
evaluation for central-acting muscle relaxants
Dereases pain and increase ROM
what are the neuromuscular blocking drugs?
Succinylcholine (depolarizing)
Vancuronium and pancuronium (non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drugs)
adverse effects and treatment for neuromuscular blocking drugs
Respiratory arrest(paralyzed resp muscles) and muscle pain (12-24 hrs after d/c) antidote is neostigmine
what are the typical antipsychotic drugs in the class
Haloperidol, chlorpromazine
indications for typical antipsychotic drugs
Schizophrenia and drug-induced psychosis
adverse effects of typical antipsychotics
Acute dystonia, Parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, anticholinergics effects, neuroendocrine, seizures, skin effects, orthostatic hypotension, sedation, agranulocytosis, liver impairment, severe dysrhythmias, sexual dysfunction
S/s of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Sudden high-grade fever, BP fluctuations, dysrhythmias, muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, tachycardia, changes in LOC leading to coma
what drugs are in the atypical antipsychotics class
Clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone
side/adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics
DM, weight gain, hypercholesterolemia, orthostatic hypotension agranulocytosis, anticholinergic effects, agitation, dizziness, sedation, sleep disturbance, mild EPS, elevated prolactin levels, sexual dysfunction
pt teaching for atypical antipsychotics
Report abnormal movements
May cause drowsiness
Avoid CNS depressants
Report s/s of DM
Diet and exercise
Change positions slowly
Teach ways to manage anticholinergic effects
what are the SSRI drugs
Sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine,paroxetine
indications for SSRIs
Tx for major depression (and PTSD and anxiety)
adverse effects of SSRIs
Sexual dysfunction, weight loss, serotonin syndrome, rash , gi bleeding, bruxism, hyponatremia, withdrawal syndrome,
nursing considerations for SSRIs
Interacts with grapefruit juice (risk for toxicity) and warfarin , pregnancy category C(Paroxetine is category D), contraindicated Erin those taking MAOIs or TCAs
Assess for SI and nonadherence
MAOIs
Inhibits MAO
Never mix with other antidepressants
MAOOI
Massive HTN crisis risk
Avoid tyramine
OTC meds-CAAN=calcium,antacids, acetaminophen,NSAIDs=HTN crisis
Other antidepressants
Inc SI risk
what drugs are in the MAOI class
Phenelzine, isocarboxacid, selegiline transdermal, tranylcypromine
indications for MAOIs
Tx for neurotic or atypical depression , panic disorder, social phobia
2-4 weeks for therapeutic effects
interactions with MAOIs
Drug: any CNS stimulant, sympathomimetic, vasopressin’s, TCAs, SSRIs, general anesthetics
Food: Tyramine- aged cheese and meats, pickled pods, coffee, yogurt, chocolate, beer and red wine , yeast, bananas,liver smoked meats
indications for lithium
Mood stabilizer that reduces fluctuations in moods- bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Low therapeutic index
toxicity levels for lithium
0.6-1.2= therapeutic range
Early= below 1.5
Advanced= 1.5-2.0
Severe=2-2.5 (possible death)
Lithium greater than 2.5mEq/L=coma and death
s/s of lithium toxicity (severe)
Extreme Polyuria, tinnitus, ataxia, involuntary movements, severe hypotension, seizures , irritability, tachycardia, anxiety, diaphoresis, tremors
pt teaching for lithium
Dehydration increases risk for toxicity, pregnancy category D, calming effect, takes days to reach desired effect, must be tapered, monitor sodium
what drugs are in the TCA class
Amitriptyline,nortriptyline, imipramine
side/adverse effects for TCAs
Anticholinergic effects, orthostatic hypotension, sedation , toxicity, decreased seizures threshold, excessive sweating, sexual dysfunction, arrhythmias
what drugs are in the NSAIDs class
Aspirin,ibuprofen,Ketorolac, naproxen, indomethacin, diclofenac, meloxicam
adverse effects of NSAIDs
Bleeding,N/V, renal impairment, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity(ibuprofen), Reye’s syndrome( viral illness in children on aspirin) salicylism (aspirin)
nursing interventions for NSAIDs
Take with food, increases fluids to protect kidneys, avoid alcohol and G herbs (ginger, ginseng, ginkgo and garlic), report s/s bleeding, s/s MI or stroke, do not cut crush or chew EC tabs, ketorolac can ace kidney damage if use more than 5 days, stop taking aspirin 1 wk before surgery
indications for aspirin
Inflammation, fever, pain, MI prevention, acute chest pain
drug interactions for aspirin
Warfarin and alcohol
adverse effects of aspirin
Bleeding, renal impairment, salicylism, Reye’s syndrome, nephrotoxicity (high doses)
what drugs are in the antigout class
Colchicine(acute attack), allopurinol (prophylacticinhibiting uric acid production), probenecid (prophylactically inhibits uric reabsorption)
nursing interventions for antigout meds
Increase fluids, take with food, avoid grapefruit juice and alcohol, foods high in purine, monitor for bleeding and infection, metallic taste with allopurinol- not concerning , monitor uric acid and CBC as well as LFT/RFT
pt teaching for antigout meds
Avoid grapefruit juice, alcohol and foods high in purine. S/S bleeding and infections- report
Take with food
Increase fluids
Allopurinol causes a metallic taste
methotrexate
DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug), used when NSAIDs do not control pain, prevent progression, immunomodulator- slow/delay worsening of RA
indications for methotrexate
Rheumatoid arthritic pain not manageable by NSAIDs, slow or delay the worsening of RA
contraindications for methotrexate
Pregnancy category X, liver failure, alcohol use disorders, blood dyscrasias
opioid agonist drugs
Morphine, fentanyl, codeine, heroin, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, methadone, oxycodone, oxymorphone
adverse effects of opioid agonists
Sedation, respiratory depression, dysphoria, hallucinations,N/V, constipation, cardiac arrest, nephrotoxicity, myosis, physical dependence, hypotension, urinary infrequency, dry mouth, itch
what drug is in the opioid antagonist class
Naloxone, Narcan, naltrexone
how would you know you need to give the opioid antagonist
Respiratory depression
how do you recognize cephalosporins
cef- or ceph-
how do you recognize penicillins?
-cillin
indications for cephalosporins and penicillins
Bacterial infection
general adverse rxns and tx for penicillins and cephalosporins
Hypersensitivity, superinfection, neuropathy , CNS toxicity, hepatic injury, bleeding, C. DIFF
Evaluate LFT and RFT, report s/s diarrhea, increase fluids, report s/s bleeding. Vancomycin tx for C. DIFF ad MRSA
nursing interventions for penicillins and cephalosporins
ask for allergies
Culture and sensitivity needed
RFT and LFT
Monitor for candidiasis
Monitor for bleeding
Report abnormals
Ceftriaxone=ventrogluteal , take probiotic, avoid alcohol, s/s infection
vancomycin side and adverse effects
Red man syndrome, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, Steven-Johnson syndrome, thrombophlebitis
nursing interventions for vancomycin
Culture and sensitivity first, monitor peak and trough, administer IV 60 min or more, hearing changes ?, monitor infusion site, RFT, superinfection?
how do you recognize fluoroquinolones?
-oxacin
indications for fluoroquinolones
Broad spectrum abx that inhibits DNA replication to complicated infections
adverse effects for fluoroquinolones
Achilles tendon rupture, arthropathy, superinfection, crystalluria, hypersensitivity rxns,photosensitivity, GI upset
what drug did we talk about in the aminoglycosides class
Gentamicin
peak and trough levels for aminoglycosides
Peak= 30 min after administration complete
Trough= 15-30 min before next dose
Indications for INH
TB
side/adverse effects for INH
Peripheral Neuropathy(vit B6 helps), hepatotoxicity(most reversible)
nursing interventions for INH
Give B6 (pirodoxine)
S/S monitor hepatitis, RFT regularly
pt teaching for INH
Take B6 for neuropathy
Avoid alcohol and foods with tyramine(beer, one, protein dietary supplement), use barrier method for birth control, S/S hepatitis (jaundice, abd pain, fatigue, nausea, LFTs will be drawn regularly