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Medications Flashcards

1
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Acetaminophen common use

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pain relief, fever reducer

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acetaminophen indications

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mild pain, fever

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acetaminophen classification

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analgesic and antipyretic

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acetaminophen side effects

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stomach pain, rash, dark urine, clay colored stool, jaundice

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acetaminophen contraindications

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  • severe and active liver disease

- long term alcohol use

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nursing considerations of acetaminophen

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  • base done on weight for patients less than 50 kg

- many itch meds have acetaminophen

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common use of albuterol

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prevent or treat bronchospasm

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side effects of albuterol

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  • nervousness/shakiness
  • muscle aches
  • tachycardia
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contraindications of albuterol

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  • CV disorders
  • hyperthyroidism
  • diabetes
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common use of aspirin

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  • pain/fever
  • arthritis
  • prevent clots, stroke, heart attack
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classification of aspirin

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salicylate, NSAID

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classification of albuterol

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bronchodilator

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side effects of aspirin

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  • rash
  • edema
  • excessive bleeding
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contraindications of aspirin

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  • ulcers
  • hemorrhoids
  • lactating mother
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nurse considerations of aspirin

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  • many medication interactions
  • alcohol & caffeine increase absoprtion
  • stop 5-7 days before surgery
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indication of bicarbonate

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  • hyperkalemia
  • metabolic acidosis
  • urinary alkalinization
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Bisacodyl common use

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stool softener

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18
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indication for bisacodyl

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  • constipation

- surgery prep

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classification for bisacodyl

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diphenylmethane derivative

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side effects of bisacodyl

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  • diarrhea
  • dizziness
  • fainting
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contraindication of bisacodyl

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  • younger than 12
  • ileus
  • intestinal obstruction
  • appendicitis
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nursing considerations for bisacodyl

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  • may lead to hypokalemia
  • dont use if had dairy in last hr
  • 1500-2000mL of water/day
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carvedilol common use

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high blood pressure and hair failure

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indications of carvedilol

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  • hypertension

- prevent angina, heart disease, and stroke

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carvedilol classification

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  • antihypertensive

- alpha-nonselective beta blocker

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side effects of carvedilol

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  • swelling
  • dizziness
  • weight gain
  • bradycardia
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contraindications of carvedilol

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  • COPD
  • bronchospasm
  • severe bradycardia
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nursing indications for carvedilol

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  • monitor BP and pulse

- monitor intake output

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ceftriazone (rosephin) common use

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treat E. coli, pneumonia, meningitis

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ceftriazone (rosephin) classification

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antibiotic, third gen cephalosporins

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ceftriazone (rosephin) side effects

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  • blood cell disorder
  • diarrhea
  • vaginal itching
  • injection site issues
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ceftriazone (rosephin) contraindications

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  • watch for seizures
  • abdominal issues (colitis)
  • monitor for superinfection
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enoxaparin (lovenox) common use

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deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

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enoxaparin (lovenox) classification

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low molecular weight heparins

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enoxaparin (lovenox) side effects

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anemia, confusion, injection irritation

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enoxaparin (lovenox) contraindications

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  • major bleeding
  • (HIT)
  • hypersensitive to pork or benzyl alcohol
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enoxaparin (lovenox) nurse considerations

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monitor VS for bleeding

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38
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Famotidine (Pepcid) common use

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heartburn
GERD
ulcers

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Famotidine (Pepcid) classification

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anti ulcer drug

H-2 receptor antagonist

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Famotidine (Pepcid) side effects

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  • tightness in throat or chest
  • dizziness
  • rash
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Famotidine (Pepcid) contraindications

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hypersensitivity to H2 receptors

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Famotidine (Pepcid) nursing considerations

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  • look for blood in stool & emits

- monitor for renal dysfunction

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Fentanyl common use

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severe pain

regional anesthesia

44
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fentanyl classification

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opioid analgesic

controlled substance schedule II

45
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side effects of fentanyl

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  • confusion/drowsiness
  • swelling
  • tachycardia
  • muscle stiffness
46
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contraindications of fentanyl

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  • head injuries
  • biliary tract operations
  • children under 2
47
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nursing considerations for fentanyl

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  • monitor respiratory and cardiac status

- IV administration certified

48
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fluoxetine (prozac) indication

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  • major depressive disorder
  • OCD
  • panic disorder
  • bulimia nervosa
49
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furosemide (lasix) common use

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fluid retention caused conditions

50
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furosemide (lasix) indications

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edema
hypertension
hypercalcemia

51
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furosemide (lasix) classification

A

loop diuretic

52
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furosemide (lasix) side effects

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  • orthoastatic hypotension
  • blurred vision
  • hearing loss
53
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furosemide (lasix) nursing considerations

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  • give in morning to prevent nocturne

- monitor I&Os and glucose levels

54
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glucagon common use

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very low blood sugar

55
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glucagon classification

A

peptide hormone

56
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glucagon side effects

A

changes in BP and pulse

57
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glucagon contraindications

A

hypersensitive to med

pheochromocytoma

58
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nursing consideration of glucagon

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monitor BP and glucose levels

59
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glucophage (metformin) common use

A

type 2 diabetes

60
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glucophage (metformin) classification

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antidiabetic, biguanide

61
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glucophage (metformin) side effects

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diarrhea
weakness
test of metal in mouth

62
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glucophage (metformin) contraindications

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  • eGRF <30
  • infection
  • gland deficiency
63
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glucophage (metformin) nursing considerations

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monitor urine or serum glucose levels

64
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heparin common use

A

blood clot prevention

65
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heparin classification

A

anticoagulant

66
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heparin contraindication

A

active bleeding
severe hypertension
TB

67
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hydrocodone common use

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moderate to sever pain

68
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hydrocodone classification

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narcotic analgesic, controlled substance schedule II

69
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side effects of hydrocodone

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  • respiratory distress
  • rash
  • drowsiness
70
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contraindications of hydrocodone

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  • respirations <12

- avoid alcohol & CNS depressents

71
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nursing considerations of hydrocodone

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  • habit forming

- can cause problems with pulmonary considerations

72
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hydroxyzine (Atarax) indication

A

pruritus
anxiety
nausea/vomiting

73
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hydrocholorthiazide indications

A

management of edema and HTN

74
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ibuprofen classification

A

NSAID, non-selective COX inhibitor

75
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ibuprofen side effects

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  • indigestion

- ringing in ears

76
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ibuprofen contraindications

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  • gastrointestinal bleeding/ulcers

- hypersensitivity to NSAIDs

77
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ibuprofen nursing considerations

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  • Steven-Johnsons

- monitor renal and liver labs

78
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lanoxin (digoxin) common use

A

heart failure

abnormal heart rhythms

79
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lanoxin (digoxin) classification

A

digitalis glucoside

80
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lanoxin (digoxin) side effects

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  • SOB
  • blurred vision
  • irregular heartbeat
81
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lanoxin (digoxin) contraindications

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  • Wolf-Parkinson-white syndrome

- heart attack

82
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lanoxin (digoxin) nursing considerations

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monitor serum digoxin and potassium levels

83
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Lantus (glargine) common use

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long acting insulin for type 1 diabetes

84
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Lantus (glargine) classification

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pancreatic antidiabteitcs

85
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Lantus (glargine) side effects

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  • tremors
  • irritability
  • hypokalemia
86
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Lantus (glargine) nursing considerations

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monitor body weight, glucose, phosphate, and potassium levels

87
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nitroglycerin use

A

prevent and relieve angina

88
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nitroglycerin classification

A

vasodilator

89
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nitroglycerin side effects

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  • lightheadedness

- tingling under tongue

90
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nitroglycerin contraindications

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  • intracranial pressure

- severe anemia

91
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nitroglycerin nursing considerations

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check blood pressure and pulse

92
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omeprazole (Prilosec) classification

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proton-pump inhibitor

93
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omeprazole (Prilosec) side effects

A

constipation

diarrhea

94
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omeprazole (Prilosec) contraindications

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hypersensitivity

95
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omeprazole (Prilosec) nursing considerations

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avoid alcohol and foods that cause GI Irritation

96
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Ondansetron (zofran) use

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prevent nausea

97
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Ondansetron (zofran) classification

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serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

98
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Ondansetron (zofran) side effects

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drowsiness, chills, constipation

99
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Ondansetron (zofran) contraindications

A

have profound hypotension and loss of consciousness

100
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Ondansetron (zofran) nursing considerations

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monitor EKGs

correct electrolytes before infusing drug

101
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Ondansetron (zofran) use

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constipation

102
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Ondansetron (zofran) contraindications

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bowel obstruction or disease

103
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Ondansetron (zofran) nursing considerations

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monitor for electrolyte imbalance

104
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regular insulin classification

A

short acting insulin

105
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regular insulin side effects

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  • initial weight gain

- anxiety or depression

106
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regular insulin nursing considerations

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monitor glucose and electrolytes

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