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Med Administration Validation Flashcards

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Aspirin Classification

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NSAIDS

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Aspirin MOA

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Inhibits COX

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Aspirin Side effects

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Stomach Pain, Constipation

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Aspirin Teaching

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Instruct patient as symptoms of toxicity such as ringing in the ears (tinnitus), that there is an unusual risk of bleeding.
Don’t mix it with anticoagulants and or herbal supplements.

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Celecoxib Classification

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NSAID

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Celecoxib MOA

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COX 2 Inhibitor

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Celecoxib Side Effects

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Swelling of the face, cough, fever

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Celecoxib Teaching

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Do not take more than the prescribed dose, read the medication guide before starting therapy.
DOn’t take if you are allergic to any other NSAID

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Docusate Sodium Classification

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Stool Softener

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Docusate Sodium MOA

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Increases the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut.

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Docusate Sodium Side Effects

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Diarrhea, Abdominal pain.

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Docusate Sodium Teaching

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Do not take more or less than what it is prescribed, do not chew, or crush, take the pill whole.
Incorporate more fiber more fluid.
Use only when needed.

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Ibuprofen Classification

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

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Ibuprofen MOA

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Reversible inhibition of COX1 and COX 2

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Ibuprofen Side effects.

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Fluid Retention and Ankle swelling
GI Bleeding and Heartburn.
Nephrotoxic

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Ibuprofen Teaching

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If you are taking ibuprofen on a regular basis, you should take it at the same time(s) every day.
May be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
Do not take if you had a history of GI bleeding before.

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Loperamide Classification

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Anti-Diarrheal Agent

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Loperamide MOA

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Reduce propulsive peristalsis, increases the tone of the anal sphincter, reducing incontinence and urgency.

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Loperamide Side Effects

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Constipation, Dry Mouth

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Loperamide Teaching

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Be sure to take lots of water while taking this medication.
Good Oral Hygiene.
Low position changes.

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Ondasentron Classification

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Serotonin Antagonist Anti-emetic

22
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Ondasentron MOA

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5-HT3 receptor antagonists

23
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Ondasentron Side effects.

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Drowsiness, chills

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Ondasentron Teaching

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Take exactly as directed, don’t take more or less than it was prescribed,
Take it when you dont need to be active. like driving….
Don’t mix it with alcohol.

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Temazepam Classification

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Benzodiazepines

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Temazepam MOA

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Increases affinity of GABA to benzodiazepines receptors.

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Temazepam Side Effects

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Light headed, Less alert,

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Temazepam Teaching

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Take it when you are ready to go to sleep, if you are not able to sleep 7-8 hours don’t take the medication

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Zolpidem classification

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Sedative- hipnotic

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Zolpidem Mechanism of action

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Increase the GABA effects in the central nervous system by binding to GABA(a)

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Zolpidem Side Effects

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Metallic Taste in the mouth, dry mouth

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Zolpidem patient teaching

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Take the medication at night on an empty stomach as directed by your physician.
Don’t mix with other antidepressants.

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Acetaminophen Classification

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Antipyretic, Analgesic

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Acetaminophen MOA

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Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in the central nervous system.

35
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Acetaminophen Side Effects

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loss of appetite, rash

36
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Acetaminophen Patient Teaching

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Nephrotoxcicity, Hepatotoxicity.
you can’t take more than 4 grams a day. since it can damage your liver.
If you do, please contact your provider immediately.

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Senna Classification

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Stimulants, laxatives

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Senna MOA

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ou act by increasing fluid secretion within and contraction of the large intestine.

39
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Senna Side effects

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Stomach cramps, diarrhea

40
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Senna Patient teaching

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Take exactly as directed
Frequent or continued use of Senna, may make you dependent to these types of medication.
It can cause rectal bleeding.

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