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Drugs to treat shock, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis

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Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Dopamine (Intropin)
Epinephrine (adrenalin)
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
Dobutamine hydrochloride (Dobutrex)
Milrinone (Primacor)
Sodium Nitroprusside (Nitropress)
Benadryl
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Benzodiazepine - Antianxiety

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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Diazepam (Valium)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Clonazepam (Klonopin
Lorazepam (Ativan
Oxazepam (Serax)
Midazalam (Versed)
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Non benzo antianxiety meds

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Buspirone (BuSpar)

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril/Atarax)

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Herbal antianxiety meds

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Kava

Melatonin

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Buspar nursing considerations

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Little sedation
Requires 3 weeks to be effective
No abuse potential
useful for GAD
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice
Monitor for worsening depression/suicide
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Digoxin toxicity

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N/V/D, vision changes

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Adverse reaction to ritalin

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Weight loss

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Adrenergics action, uses, examples

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stimulate beta-2 receptors in lungs
used for cardiac arrest and COPD
EX: levophed (norepinephrine), Intropin (dopamine), epinephrine

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side effects and nursing considerations of adrenergics

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SE - dysrhythmias, tremors, anticholinergic effects

NC - Monitor BP, peripheral pulses, check UO. safety - no driving - watch ability to move on stairs…

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s/sx of anaphylactic reaction

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itching
tingling in mouth, closing airway, tongue swelling, rashes, swelling, hives, decreased bp, dilated vessels, abdominal pains, cramps, N/V/D

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Cisplatin (Platinol-AQ)

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Can cause n/v - give with antiemetic

Can cause ototoxicity/hearing loss

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doxycycline calcium (Vibramycin) - NC

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Increase water intake
may cause photosensitivity
take 1 hr before/2 hr after meals
do not take at bedtime, can cause reflux

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Antacids interactions

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interferes with absorption of antibiotics, iron preparations, INH, oral contraceptives

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Laxative classification

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Saline cathartic: magnesium citrate, milk of magnesia
Bulk forming: citrucel, metamucil
Lubricant: mineral oil
Stool softners: ducosate sodium (Colace)
stimulants: Bisacodyl (Cycolax), Castor oil, Senna (Senokot)

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Antidysrhythmic agents

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atropine sulfate, lidocaine, pronestyl, quinidine, isuprel

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patient position for rectal meds

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left side
insert 2 inches
lay still: suppository: 10-20 minutes; enema: 20-30 minutes

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Thyazide diuretics

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HTZ, Dydrodiuril), Zaroxlyn
Monitor electrolytes - K+ secreted
Take in AM
Eat foods high in potassium

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Loop diuretics

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Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumex

Take in AM
May need potassium suppliment
monitor electrolytes and UO

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Aminoglycosides - antibiotics

examples and SE

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“Mycin” - gentamycin, neomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin
SE - ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, take 7-10 days, NVD, destroy normal floura, encourage fluids,

monitor therapeutic drug levels (peak and trough) peak 1 hour after; trough take just before next dose.

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normal UO

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1500 ml/day; 60/hr

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Cephalosporins - examples, SE, NC

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“Cef, Ceph”: ceclor (cefaclor), Ancef (cefazolin), Keflex (cephalexin), Rocephin (Ceftriaxone), Mefoxin (Cefoxitin)
SE: bone marrow depression, take with food, CROSS ALLERGY with PCN, avoid alcohol, obtain C&S

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PCN cross allergy

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Cephalosporins

23
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Contrast medium contraindicated drug

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Fluoroquinolones - examples, SE, NC

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Cipro (Ciprofloxin)
SE: diarrhea, decreased WBC and htc, elevated liver enzymes, elevated alkaline phosphatase
NC: C&S before starting, encourage fluids, take 1 hr before; 2 hrs after food. don’t take with antacids or iron preparations.

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Microlide antibiotics
Erhythromycin, cleocin (Clindamycin) | used for acute infections, acne, URI, prophylaxis for dental procedures if allergic to PCN.
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Antidysrhythmics - drugs by class
``` 1A - Procainamide (Pronestyl) Disopyramine (Norpace) 1B- Lidocaine Mexiletine HCl (Mexitil) Tocainide HCl (Rythmol) 1C- Flecainide (Tambocor) Propafenone HCl (Rythmol) II- Propanolol (Ideral) Acebutolol (Sectral) Esmolol HCl (Brevibloc) Sotalol HCl (Betapace) III- Amiodarone HCl (Cordarone) Ibutlide fumarate (Corvert) Dofetilide (Tikosyn) IV Verapamil (calan) Diltiazem HCl (Cardizem) ```
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What is "red man syndrome", caused by what, and how to treat?
Decreased blood pressure, flushing of face and neck - reaction to Vancomycin Give antihistamine to treat
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-"pril"
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors -Captopril (Capoten) -Enalapril Lisinopril Benazepril Fosinopril Quinapril Ramipril
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Actions, SE and NC of ACE inhibitors
Blocks ACE in lungs from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Decreases BP, decreased aldosterone secretion, sodium and fluid loss. -Captopril (Capoten) -Enalapril Lisinopril Benazepril Fosinopril Quinapril Ramipril SE - gastric irritation, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, MI, proteinuria, dry nonproductive cough, peripheral edema. Do not take with food - decreased absorption Frequent mouth care
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-"olol"
``` Beta-Adrenergic blockers (antihypertensive) Atenolol Nadolol Propranolol Metoprolol (Lorpressor) ```
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Actions, SE, NC of Beta Adrenergic Blockers
Blocks B-adrenergic receptors in heart; decreases excitability of heart. Reduces cardiac workload and O2 consumption. Decreases release of renin Lowers BP by reducing CNS stimuli Can cause gastric pain, brady/tachycardia, dysrhythmias, impotence, dizziness, bronchospasm ``` Gradual taper - do not discontinue abruptly, take with meals Atenolol Nadolol Propranolol Metoprolol (Lorpressor) ```
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"pine"
Calcium Channel Blockers - Antihypertensive - Nefedipine (Procardia) - Verapamil (Calan) - Diltiazem (Cardizem) - Amlodipine (Norvasc) - Felodipine (Plendil)
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Action, SE, NC of Calcium channel blockers
Inhibit movement of Ca across membrane of cardiac and arterial mm cells - slow impulse of conduction Used in HTN and dysrhythmias Can cause dizziness, headache, Peripheral edema, bradycardia, AV block, flushing, rash monitor VS, contraindicated in heart block, call provider if BP<90/60 No grapefruit juice with verapamil monitor for Heart Failure - Nefedipine (Procardia) - Verapamil (Calan) - Diltiazem (Cardizem) - Amlodipine (Norvasc) - Felodipine (Plendil)
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"sartan"
Angiotensin II receptor agonists - antihypertensive - Candesartan - Eprosartan - Irbesartan - Losartan (Cozaar) - Valsartan
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Action, SE, NC of Angiotensin II receptor agonsits
SE - angioedema, renal failure, orthostatic hypotension NC - monitor for edema, teach to notify provider if edema occurs - Candesartan - Eprosartan - Irbesartan - Losartan (Cozaar) - Valsartan
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Drugs that interact with grapefruit juice
Calcium channel blockers: "pine", diltiazem, verapamil Caffeine Cabamazepine Buspirone (Buspar) Midazolam SSRIs: Fluozetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline Sildenafil

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