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classifications of acetaminophen
T: antipyretic, non-opiod analgesics
important side effects of acetaminophen
hepatotoxicity, hepatic failure, renal failure, neutropenia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, urticaria
antidote for acetaminophen
N-acetylcysteine
maximum dose of acetaminophen
-pediatric
4000mg
10-15mg
classifications of acetylsalicylic acid
T: antipyretic, non-opiod analgesicscs
P: salicylates
important side effects of acetylsalicylic acid
tinnitus, GI upset, increased bleeding
action of acetylsalicylic acid
inhibits prostaglandins, decreases platelet aggregation
what can aspirin be used for
prophylaxis of ISA and MI attacks
also as a blood thinner
albuterol classifications
T: bronchodilator
P: adrenergic
important side effects of albuterol
tremors, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety
action of albuterol
binds to beta2-adrenergic receptors in airway smoothing the muscle
is albuterol long or quick relief
quick
classifications of calcium carbonate and vitamin D
T: mineral and electrolyte replacement
important side effects of calcium carbonate and vitamin D
arrhythmia, consipation
important client teaching of calcium carbonate and vitamin D
do not take withing 1-2 hours of other medications
can you administer calcium carbonate and vitamin D IM?
NO!
maximum does of calcium carbonate and vitamin D
500mg at one time
high IV concentrations of calcium carbonate and vitamin D can cause?
cardiac arrest
classifications of celecoxib
T: antirheumatic, NSAID
P: COX-2 inhibitor
important side effects of celecoxib
all GI complications
expected side effects of opioids
respiratory depression, GI complications, sedation
what is most important to assess before giving opioids
respirations
antidote for opioids
naloxone
what is the action of opioids
binds to opiate receptors in the CNS which alters perception and response to pain
docusate classifications
T: laxatives
P: stool softener
which medication must health providers teach that you need to avoid straining during BM
docusate (may cause Valsalva maneuver)
draws water into stool resulting in a softer fecal mass
docusates action
what important side effects may fentanyl cause
facial itching
ferrous sulfate classifications
T: antianemic
P: iron supplement
side effects of ferrous sulfate
dark stools, staining of the teeth, GI upset
what labs to monitor when taking ferrous sulfate
hemoglobin, hematocrit
what aids with absorption when taking ferrous sulfate
vitamin C
enters the bloodstream and goes to organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow where it becomes part of iron stores
ferrous sulfate action
folic acid classifications
T: antianemic, vitamin
P: water soluble vitamin
side effects of folic acid
rash, irritability, difficulty sleeping, malaise, confusion, fever, INTENSE YELLOW URINE
what labs need monitored while taking folic acid
hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocyte count
what may decrease when taking folic acid
serum concentrations of other B complex vitamins
required for protein synthesis and red blood cell function
folic acid action
furosemide classifications
T: diuretic
P: loop diuretic
side effects of furosemide
dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia
what should clients consume more of when taking furosemide
potassium
inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride form the loop of henle and distal tubule
furosemides action
hydrochlorothiazide classifications
T: antihypertensive, diuretic
P: thiazide diuretic
side effects of hydrochlorothiazide
dizziness, hypotension, hypokalemia, dehydration
increases excretion of sodium and water by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule
hydrochlorothiazide action
who is commonly prescribed hydrochlorothiazide
patients with hypertension, edema, CHF
what does hydrocodone and APAP also do
suppresses cough
ibuprofen classifications
T: antipyretic, antirheumatic, non opioid analgesic, NSAID
P: nonopioid analgesic
what is ibuprofen commonly used for
dysmenorrhea and arthritis
ketorolac classifications
T: NSAID, nonopioid analgesics
P: pyrrolizidine carboxylic acid
loperamide classifications
T: antidiarrheal
side effects of ketorolac
drowsiness, GI bleeding, dizziness, headache
inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time by direct effect on nerves in the intestinal muscle wall
loperamide action
who is commonly prescribed loperamide
IBD patients
magnesium hydroxide & aluminum hydroxide classifications
T: antiulcer
P: antiacid
side effects of magnesium hydroxide & aluminum hydroxide
constipation, diarrhea, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, TARRY STOOLS; COFFEE GROUND EMESIS
advise patients to wait how long before other meds while taking magnesium hydroxide & aluminum hydroxide
2 hours
what patients are commonly prescribed magnesium hydroxide & aluminum hydroxide
GERD