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Synthroid Class thyroid hormone Synthroid action Affect how the body cells use food substabces Synthroid side effects Side Effects: nervousness, do not take in the PM, insomnia, weight loss Is taken in the morning on empty stomach Adverse: tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, dysrhythmias, angina, thryoid crisis synthroid nursing considerations Report chest pain immediately Full affect in 3 weeks Single dose before breakfast micronase (classification) Oral hypoglycemia (antidiabetic agent)
Micronase action Stimulate islets of Langerhans cells to produce insulin and lower blood sugar Micronase side effects Renal impairment; sulfonamide sensitivities; liver dysfunction; skin rash; heartburn; hypoglycemia Micronase NC Monitor for hypoglycemia Report changes in urine to nurse Admin approx 1/2 hr before a meal Enteric Coates ASA class Analgesic; non-narcotic; antipyretics Enteric Coates ASA action Decrease sensitivity of the nervous system Enteric Coated ASA side effects Interfere with blood clotting Enteric Coates ASA NC Admin with food can reduce gastric upset
Swelling and redness of gums ; double vision ; tremors ; confusion Dilantin NC Observe resident mouth for red, swollen, bleeding gum Oxycodone class Opioid Analgesic Oxycodone Action Decrease sensitivity of nervous system Oxycodone side effects Constipation Oxycodone NC All may produce addiction Monitor for constipation Report respiration greater than 12 Sinemet classification Anti Parkinson med
Sinemet action Relieve tremors and muscular weakness, treatment of extrapyramidal effects of major psychotropics Sinemet side effects Postural hypotension ; drowsiness; blurred vision; difficulty voiding; GI upset; dry mouth Sinemet NC Adequate hydration measure the promote voiding Thergran class Multivitamin Thergran action Source of vitamins Thergran NC Do not crush Administer with food Vitamin B3 action Necessary for fat metabolism
Septra DS action Synthetically- made med that act on specific bacteria Septra DS side effects Abdominal pain Septra DS NC Always give with plenty of fluids Thorazine class typical antipsychotic Thorazine side effects Tardive dyskinesia Thorazine NC Prolonged use may cause tardive dyskinesia Nardil classification Antidepressants
Nardil action Decrease the amount of norepinephrine destroys by metabolism and permits level to increase in the brain Nardil side effects Muscle tremors: heart irregularities: constpation: sweating Lithotabs class Treated for manic depressive disorder Lithotabs action Alters chemical transmitter in central nervous system Lithotabs side effect Lethargy: toxicity symptoms Lithotabs NC Provide adequate salt and juice intake Xanax Classification Antianxiety
dulcolax class laxative Dulcolax side effects Abdominal cramping ; nausea ; diarrhea Dulcolax NC Monitor for diarrhea Surfake class Lax that moisten fecal matter Surfake action Stool softener; used to promote regular bowel Surfake side effects Mild abdominal cramping can cause diarrhea Surfak NC Instruct resident that it may take 1-3 days to soften stool Milk of Magnesia Classification
Saline laxative Milk of mag side effects Diarrhea and cramping Milk of mag action Acts within 8 hours Milk of mag NC Shake suspension well Monitor for good fluid intake following administration of the laxative What is dementia? A term for several symptoms related to a decline in thinking skills You should attempt gradual dose reduction on what class/type of med Antipsychotic How do you count pulse/respiration Together When do you do the Heimlich Maneuver When choking. Can't speak or couch
If an inhaler holds 300 doses and is ordered to be given 2 puffs QID, how many days will it last
What do you never do if someone is having a seizure Hold them down or place anything in their mouth What should be checked before administering meds through a G-Tube Check for compatibility whether the med can be crushed and diluted with water The process by which a med is changed into a form so it can be excreted Metabolized Otic means Ear Blurred vision and yellow-green halls are side effects of what drug Digoxin A symptom of hyperglycemia Extreme thirst
What affects med absorption Route, dosage, chemical composition form What is the average adult respiration rate 12 - 20 B/p dropping after standing up is a side effect of what Sinemet What type of med is used to treat thrombophlebitis Coumadin, blood thinners How is Micronase classified Hypoglycemia What are anti-inflammatory med used for Decrease swelling and pain What class of med is aldactone Diuretic What three things do you observe a resident for that is receiving steroid meds
What type or class of med is used to treat glaucoma Beta blockers What do you give to someone with menieres disease Meclizine, antivert Fruity smelling breath is a sign of what High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) What is cardiac arrythmia Abnormal heart rate Amphojel Antacid Milk of Mag Laxative Pepcid Antacid / h2 blocker
Phenergan Anti emetic Syrup of ipecac Emetic Paragoric Opiate Senokot Stimulant laxative Citrucel Bulk laxative What is the drug class of lasix Diuretic What do you give in combination with INH Therapy Rifapentine
Bananas How many times does someone get a med that is ordered BID 2 x a day The shorter the half life the more often or less often is the med taken More often An enlarged prostate is known as what Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) What should be done before administering tenormin Check blood pressure What is a mid-stream clean catch urine specimen A urine specimen that is collected during the middle of the flow of urine after carefully cleaning the meatus to avoid contamination What does a stroke affect The brain The least precise system of measurement is what
Household Where are meds metabolized The liver Synthetic med are Man made How is amoxil classified Antibiotic Drugs that prevent seizures are called Anticonvulsant Name a contagious disease of the liver cause by a virus Hepatitis What position do you use to provide oral care to a comatose resident Lateral What will happen if a resident has a colostomy on the right side Liquid stool
