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Analgesic
-Do not give with other anticoagulants
-Stop taking before surgery
-Do not give to children with viral infection (Reye's Syndrome) |
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Analgesic
-Contraindicated with GI ulcers |
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Analgesic
Respiratory depressant |
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Anticonvulsants
Causes Gum hyperplasia
- get regular dental check-ups |
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| Anti-inflammatory/Steroid |
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Anti-inflammatory/Steroid
-Cushing like symptoms
-immunosuppression
-hyperglycemia
-osteoporosis |
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Anti-coagulant
-aPTT
_Antidote: Protamine Sulfate |
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Anti-coagulant
-PT, INR
- Antidote: Vitamin K |
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Benzatropine
Carbidopa/levodopa |
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Anti-Parkinsonian
Treats extrapyramidal symptoms |
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Anti-Parkinsonian
Effective in the absence of tremors |
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end in -olol
Do not discontinue abruptly
Mask signs of hypoglycemia (monitor blood sugars) |
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Potassium Chloride
-check labs prior to administration
-never give IV push
-caution with K+ sparing diuretic
-Do not administer to patients with renal failure |
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Theophylline
- monitor for tachycardia |
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Cardiac Glycoside
-Toxicity causes
a. visual changes (yellow/green halo)
b. loss of appetite
-assess pulse for 60 seconds prior to administration |
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Antihypertensive
- used in pre-eclampsia
a. monitor deep tendon reflexes
b. assess for respiratory depression |
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Monitor Potassium levels - most are potassium wasting
Spironolactone - potassium sparing |
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Psychotropic
Therapeutic range 0.8-1.2
increase fluid intake |
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Psychotropic
Avoid foods with Tyramine (aged cheeses, wine) |
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Psychotropic
Avoid alcohol intake (including mouthwash, OTC cough suppressants) |
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Maternity
Assess uterus for tetanic contraction (constant state of contraction) |
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Antifungal
IV Piggy Back slow
Monitor for renal damage
increase fluid intake
assess BUN
Assess hearing
Assess K+ levels |
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Anticholinergic
GI - slows motility
Eyes - dilates pupils , avoid glaucoma patients
Cardiac - increase heart rate
Respiratory - bronchodilator |
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Definition
| Use extreme caution - wear gloves and mask while mixing and administering |
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Anti-gout
increase fluid intake
avoid organ meats
patient will have increased urine output |
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Miotics - constrict; used with glaucoma; increases the outflow of aqueous humor
Mydriatics - dilate; avoid with glaucoma; increases intraocular pressure |
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