Monday Test Flashcards
Chlorthalifone
Brand name
Hygroton
Chlorthalidone
Class and ther
Cardiovascular
Monosulfamyl diuretic
Chlorthalidone
What it does and dosage form
It has a prolonged action to reduces salt absorption to increase water excretion in those with edema , CHF, liver or kidney disease
Oral tablet
Chlorthalidone first adverse and health care measurement
Dizziness due to hypotension
Reduce signs of edema
Chlorthalidone what to teach patients
Be alert of symptomatic hypotension , report if you experience severe dizziness
Methocarbamol bn
Robaxin
Digoxin bn
Lanoxin
Digoxin class and ther
Cardiovascular
Na+/ K+Atpase inhibitor
Digoxin what it does and dosage
Enzyme inhibitor works on the heart muscle to slow the rate and increase the force of contraction in those with heart failure
Oral-disingrating tablet, solutions, capsules, iv
Digoxin first common and measurement
Cardiac arrhythmia
Decreased in angina and heart rate , blood tests
Digoxin teach patients
Take only as directed,any change in medication should be alerted to the doctor or pharmacist
Ipratroprium and albuterol bn
Combivent
Ipratropium and albuterol
Class and ther
Respiratory
Combination of fast acting and long acting bronchodilators
Ipratropium and albuterol What it does and dosage
Relaxes muscle of The bronchi to increase airflow in those with bronchospasm due to copd
Oral inhalation aerosol
Ipratropium and albuterol
Measurement and first adverse
Bronchitis
Respiratory volume test
Ipratropium and albuterol
Teach patient
Should never be sprayed in The eyes it may increase intraocular pressure, any symptoms of eye Damage or increased pressure should be reported immediately
Docusate bn
Colace
Docusate
Class and ther
Gastro-intestinal
Stool softener
Docusate What it does and dosage
Acte to decrease the reabsorption of water in the large intestine to prevent t dry hard stools in those with constipation
Oral tablet solution syrup compounding powder and rectal enema
Docusate first and measurement
Gastrointestinal
Easier , regular bowel movements
Docusate teach patients
Report signs of allergy such as rash, shorteness of breath, face swelling
Glyburide bn
Diabeta
Glyburide class and the
Hormone modifier
Endocrine stimulator
Glyburide what it does and dosage
Stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin, improving glycemic control for those with type 2 diabetes
Oral tablet
Glyburide first reaction and measurement
Hypoglycemia
Regular glucose checks and A1c
Glyburide teach patients
continue to adhere dietary restrictions continue regular exercise and glucose checks
Methocarbamol class and ther
Neurologic and cns depressant
Methocarbamol what it does and dosage
Acts as a muscle relaxant used as adjunct therapy in those with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions such as muscle spasms
Oral tablet injection iv
Methocarbamol first adverse and measurement
Dizziness and decreased musculoskeletal pain
Methocarbamol what to teach patients
Causes cns depression that will impair your ability to operate machinery do not take and drive
