Nur 126 OB/Maternal Child Flashcards
acetaminophen
Trade: Tylenol
Classification: non-narcotic analgesic, antipyresis
Action:
CAE: acetaminophen toxicity- anorexia, nausea, diaphoresis, fatigue w/in first 12-24 hrs
Nurse implications/teaching:
acetaminophen with codeine
Trade: Tylenol 3 Classification: Action: CAE: Nurse implications/teaching:
ampicillin
Trade:
Classification: Penicillin/antibiotic
Action: Inhibits cell wall synthesis during bacterial multiplication
CAE: antibiotic associated colitis
Nurse implications/teaching: monitor sodium levels, secondary infection is possible, hypersensitivity, monitor for Cdiff, take entire prescription
betamethasone
Trade: Celestrone
Classification: anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant
Action:
CAE: overdose may cause systemic hypercorticism, adrenal suppression
Nursing implications/teaching:
butorphanol
Trade: Stadol
Class:
docusate sodium
Trade: Colace Class: stool softener Action: CAE: NK Nursing implications/teaching:
erythromycin ointment
Trade: Class: antibiotic Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching:
ferrous sulfate
Trade: Class: iron preparation Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching:
hepatitis B vaccine
Trade: Class: Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching
hydrocortisone
Trade: Epifoam or Anusol HC Class: Glucocorticoid Action: CAE: long term- hypocalcemia, hypokalemia Nursing implications/teaching:
ibuprofen
Trade: Motrin Class: antirheumatic, analgesic, antipyretic, antidysmenorrheal, vascular headache suppressant Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching:
ketorolac
Trade: toradol Class: analgesic, intraocular anti-inflammatory Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching:
Magnesium sulfate
Trade: Class: antacid, anticonvulsant, electrolyte, laxative Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching:
Measles, Mups, Rubella vaccine
Trade: Class: Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching:
methylergonovine
Trade: Methergine Class: oxytoxic agent, uterine stimulant Action: CAE: Nursing implications/teaching: