Meds to Know Flashcards
what is the trade name of metoprolol
Toprol XL
what is metoprolol used for
hypertension, angina, heart failure, arrhythmias
what to monitor on pts taking metoprolol
blood pressure, heart rate, potassium levels
what is the most important pt education for metoprolol
do not stop taking
what is the brand name of warfarin
jantovin
what is warfarin used for
treat and prevent DVT and embolisms
what to assess in pts taking warfarin
INR ratio (should be 2-3)
-normal people are less than 1
pt teaching for warfarin
-take the same time every day
-careful dosing
-go to the hospital if a fall
what is metformin used for
management of type 2 diabetes
pt assessment taking metformin
pain levels
-vitals: BP, HR, R
-monitor HGBH1C levels (long term effect)
pt teaching with metformin
-metallic taste
-can interact with IV contrast –kidney and liver effect
-not used in hospital often
What is heparin used for
used to prevent and treat DVT and PE
pt assessment for heparin
-check for hypersensitivity
-lab values for coagulation
-risk in smokers and women over 60
pt education for heparin
bleeding risk
what is digoxin used for
HF, Afib, tachycardia