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EXAM 3 PHARMACOLOGY
ACETAMINOPHEN CONTRAINDICATIONS
ALLOPURINOL
Priority Nursing Interventions
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
monitor cbc
monitor kidney and liver
Increase Fluids
minimize exposure to sun
gout attack
Allopurinol
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE SIDE EFFECT
AMPICILLIN nursing interventions
IV Phlebitis
no fruit juices
injection
bleeding
Oral Contraceptive
ASPIRIN SIDE EFFECTS
Side Effects
heartburn
bleed
Epigastric Pain
AZYTHROMICIN
Side Effect
Abdominal Cramps
Nausea and Vomiting
Nursing Considerations
Give on Empty Stomach
no fruit juices
Hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen
Indications
Fever
Pain
Mechanism of Action
Reversibly Inhibits COX
Acts Primarily in CNS
Side Effect
Hepatic Necrosis
N-acetylcysteine Antidote
51 secs
CIPROFLOXACIN
Considerations & Patient Education
Take with Food
do not take
CORTICOSTEROIDS NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Priority Nursing Interventions
fluid balance
Monitor Glucose Levels
monitor sleep
Hypocalcemia
monitor Infection open wound
Decreased Bone Density
oral care
HYDROCODONE
Befor and after giving this medication
Monitor Respiratory Status
Pain
monitor
Contraindications
COPD
Chronic Bronchitis
Interactions
Alcohol
St. John's Wort
Side Effects
Constipation
Nausea
Drowsiness
Respiratory Depression
Antidote
Naloxone (Narcan)
Priority Nursing Interventions
Increase Fluids
IBUPROFEN
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Peptic Ulcer
Bleeding
Monitor for Bleeding
oral anticoagulants
heartburn
garlic
Nausea
Bloody Stool
Alcohol
No Alcohol
interactions
ISONIAZID
Peripheral Neuropathy
MELOXICAM
GI Ulcers
Skin Rash
Weight gain
Hepatotoxicity
blood clot
Risk of Thrombotic Event
Take with Food
Nystatin Administration
swish and swallow
swish and spit
monitor nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Candidiasis
OMEPRAZOLE
Contraindications
Hypocalcemia
vomit
GI Bleed
When to take
Take on Empty Stomach
interactions
St. John's Wort
do not take with food
Suppress Gastric Acid Secretion
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
"-prazole" Suffix
Indications
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Gastritis
Peptic Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Mechanism
Inhibit H+/K+/ATPase
Side Effects
Hip fracture
Pneumonia
2 mins
SULFASALAZINE
allergy
Sulfa Allergy
Contraindications
Renal Failure
monitor
monitor kidney
interactions
Antibiotics
Side Effects
Nursing Consideration
urine orange
Ulcerative Colitis Assessment
SUMATRIPTAN
caution
Contraindications
Hypertension
cardivascular disease
intercranial bleeding
hepatic disease
INTERACTIONS
St. John's Wort
Priority Nursing Interventions
monitor cardiovascular
10 minutes to 65% in 2 hours
VACCINE TYPES
morphine sulfate
MORPHINE
Contraindication
Respiratory Depression
Check Before and After Admin Of This Medication
Head Injury
Monitor Respiratory Rate
Monitor Respiratory Rate
Interactions
CNS Depression
Side Effects
Constipation
Skin Care to Minimize Itching
Nausea
Priority Nursing Interventions
Deep Breathing
Cough
Orthostatic hypotension
Urinary Retention
No Alcohol
No smoking
Antidote
Naloxone (Narcan)
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