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