Medications Flashcards
Acetaminophen common use
pain relief, fever reducer
acetaminophen indications
mild pain, fever
acetaminophen classification
analgesic and antipyretic
acetaminophen side effects
stomach pain, rash, dark urine, clay colored stool, jaundice
acetaminophen contraindications
- severe and active liver disease
- long term alcohol use
nursing considerations of acetaminophen
- base done on weight for patients less than 50 kg
- many itch meds have acetaminophen
common use of albuterol
prevent or treat bronchospasm
side effects of albuterol
- nervousness/shakiness
- muscle aches
- tachycardia
contraindications of albuterol
- CV disorders
- hyperthyroidism
- diabetes
common use of aspirin
- pain/fever
- arthritis
- prevent clots, stroke, heart attack
classification of aspirin
salicylate, NSAID
classification of albuterol
bronchodilator
side effects of aspirin
- rash
- edema
- excessive bleeding
contraindications of aspirin
- ulcers
- hemorrhoids
- lactating mother
nurse considerations of aspirin
- many medication interactions
- alcohol & caffeine increase absoprtion
- stop 5-7 days before surgery
indication of bicarbonate
- hyperkalemia
- metabolic acidosis
- urinary alkalinization
Bisacodyl common use
stool softener
indication for bisacodyl
- constipation
- surgery prep
classification for bisacodyl
diphenylmethane derivative
side effects of bisacodyl
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- fainting
contraindication of bisacodyl
- younger than 12
- ileus
- intestinal obstruction
- appendicitis
nursing considerations for bisacodyl
- may lead to hypokalemia
- dont use if had dairy in last hr
- 1500-2000mL of water/day
carvedilol common use
high blood pressure and hair failure
indications of carvedilol
- hypertension
- prevent angina, heart disease, and stroke
carvedilol classification
- antihypertensive
- alpha-nonselective beta blocker
side effects of carvedilol
- swelling
- dizziness
- weight gain
- bradycardia
contraindications of carvedilol
- COPD
- bronchospasm
- severe bradycardia
nursing indications for carvedilol
- monitor BP and pulse
- monitor intake output
ceftriazone (rosephin) common use
treat E. coli, pneumonia, meningitis
ceftriazone (rosephin) classification
antibiotic, third gen cephalosporins
ceftriazone (rosephin) side effects
- blood cell disorder
- diarrhea
- vaginal itching
- injection site issues
ceftriazone (rosephin) contraindications
- watch for seizures
- abdominal issues (colitis)
- monitor for superinfection
enoxaparin (lovenox) common use
deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
enoxaparin (lovenox) classification
low molecular weight heparins
enoxaparin (lovenox) side effects
anemia, confusion, injection irritation
enoxaparin (lovenox) contraindications
- major bleeding
- (HIT)
- hypersensitive to pork or benzyl alcohol
enoxaparin (lovenox) nurse considerations
monitor VS for bleeding
Famotidine (Pepcid) common use
heartburn
GERD
ulcers
Famotidine (Pepcid) classification
anti ulcer drug
H-2 receptor antagonist
Famotidine (Pepcid) side effects
- tightness in throat or chest
- dizziness
- rash
Famotidine (Pepcid) contraindications
hypersensitivity to H2 receptors
Famotidine (Pepcid) nursing considerations
- look for blood in stool & emits
- monitor for renal dysfunction
Fentanyl common use
severe pain
regional anesthesia
fentanyl classification
opioid analgesic
controlled substance schedule II
side effects of fentanyl
- confusion/drowsiness
- swelling
- tachycardia
- muscle stiffness
contraindications of fentanyl
- head injuries
- biliary tract operations
- children under 2
nursing considerations for fentanyl
- monitor respiratory and cardiac status
- IV administration certified
fluoxetine (prozac) indication
- major depressive disorder
- OCD
- panic disorder
- bulimia nervosa
furosemide (lasix) common use
fluid retention caused conditions
furosemide (lasix) indications
edema
hypertension
hypercalcemia
furosemide (lasix) classification
loop diuretic
furosemide (lasix) side effects
- orthoastatic hypotension
- blurred vision
- hearing loss
furosemide (lasix) nursing considerations
- give in morning to prevent nocturne
- monitor I&Os and glucose levels
glucagon common use
very low blood sugar
glucagon classification
peptide hormone
glucagon side effects
changes in BP and pulse
glucagon contraindications
hypersensitive to med
pheochromocytoma
nursing consideration of glucagon
monitor BP and glucose levels
glucophage (metformin) common use
type 2 diabetes
glucophage (metformin) classification
antidiabetic, biguanide
glucophage (metformin) side effects
diarrhea
weakness
test of metal in mouth
glucophage (metformin) contraindications
- eGRF <30
- infection
- gland deficiency
glucophage (metformin) nursing considerations
monitor urine or serum glucose levels
heparin common use
blood clot prevention
heparin classification
anticoagulant
heparin contraindication
active bleeding
severe hypertension
TB
hydrocodone common use
moderate to sever pain
hydrocodone classification
narcotic analgesic, controlled substance schedule II
side effects of hydrocodone
- respiratory distress
- rash
- drowsiness
contraindications of hydrocodone
- respirations <12
- avoid alcohol & CNS depressents
nursing considerations of hydrocodone
- habit forming
- can cause problems with pulmonary considerations
hydroxyzine (Atarax) indication
pruritus
anxiety
nausea/vomiting
hydrocholorthiazide indications
management of edema and HTN
ibuprofen classification
NSAID, non-selective COX inhibitor
ibuprofen side effects
- indigestion
- ringing in ears
ibuprofen contraindications
- gastrointestinal bleeding/ulcers
- hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
ibuprofen nursing considerations
- Steven-Johnsons
- monitor renal and liver labs
lanoxin (digoxin) common use
heart failure
abnormal heart rhythms
lanoxin (digoxin) classification
digitalis glucoside
lanoxin (digoxin) side effects
- SOB
- blurred vision
- irregular heartbeat
lanoxin (digoxin) contraindications
- Wolf-Parkinson-white syndrome
- heart attack
lanoxin (digoxin) nursing considerations
monitor serum digoxin and potassium levels
Lantus (glargine) common use
long acting insulin for type 1 diabetes
Lantus (glargine) classification
pancreatic antidiabteitcs
Lantus (glargine) side effects
- tremors
- irritability
- hypokalemia
Lantus (glargine) nursing considerations
monitor body weight, glucose, phosphate, and potassium levels
nitroglycerin use
prevent and relieve angina
nitroglycerin classification
vasodilator
nitroglycerin side effects
- lightheadedness
- tingling under tongue
nitroglycerin contraindications
- intracranial pressure
- severe anemia
nitroglycerin nursing considerations
check blood pressure and pulse
omeprazole (Prilosec) classification
proton-pump inhibitor
omeprazole (Prilosec) side effects
constipation
diarrhea
omeprazole (Prilosec) contraindications
hypersensitivity
omeprazole (Prilosec) nursing considerations
avoid alcohol and foods that cause GI Irritation
Ondansetron (zofran) use
prevent nausea
Ondansetron (zofran) classification
serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
Ondansetron (zofran) side effects
drowsiness, chills, constipation
Ondansetron (zofran) contraindications
have profound hypotension and loss of consciousness
Ondansetron (zofran) nursing considerations
monitor EKGs
correct electrolytes before infusing drug
Ondansetron (zofran) use
constipation
Ondansetron (zofran) contraindications
bowel obstruction or disease
Ondansetron (zofran) nursing considerations
monitor for electrolyte imbalance
regular insulin classification
short acting insulin
regular insulin side effects
- initial weight gain
- anxiety or depression
regular insulin nursing considerations
monitor glucose and electrolytes