CNS
Respiratory & GI
Cardiovascular & Blood
Diabetes
All Other Meds
100
Used for Alzheimer's, it slows the breakdown of Acetylcholine, Dose: 5mg Daily, SE: Headache, sedation, dizziness, & fatigue. Contraindications: seizure hx & alcohol abuse. Drug Interaction: phenobarbital & NSAIDS
What is Trade Name: ARICEPT Generic Name: donepezil hydrochloride
100
Used for constipation, promotes bowel movement by drawing water into stool, Dose: 50mg + 8.6mg daily, SE: diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, Abd cramps. Contraindications: GI obstruction & pts w/ diarrhea, Drug interactions: Flax oil & Magnesium citrate (other laxatives)
What is Trade Name: SENNA S Generic Name: docusate sodium + sennosides
100
Used for HTN, vasodilator of peripheral arteries, Dose: 10mg TID, SE: hypotension, tachycardia, drowsiness, dizziness, headache. Contraindications: Liver disease, kidney failure, hypotension. Drug Interactions: Beta blockers & NSAIDS
What is Trade Name: APRESOLINE Generic Name: hydralazine
100
Used for hyperglycemia, stimulates glucose uptake, Dose: 10 units SubQ daily, SE: hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site, redness, swelling. Contraindications: hypoglycemia & kidney failure. Drug Interactions: oral hypoglycemic meds & beta blockers. Peak= 0, Onset=3-4hrs, Duration= 24hrs
What is Trade Name: LANTUS Generic Name: glargine insulin
100
Used for Hypokalemia, maintains and replaces K+ levels in the body, Dose: 40meq BID, SE: muscle weakness, heart arrhythmias, confusion, hyperkalemia, electro. imbalance. Contraindications: heart disease & kidney failure. Drug Interactions: codeine & K-sparing diuretics
What is Trade Name: K-LOR, KLON-CLOR, K-TAB Generic Name: potassium chloride
200
Used for pain & seizures, works on chemicals & nerves that cause pain and seizures, Dose: 300mg BID, SE: sedation, drowsiness, depression, confusion. Contraindications: Kidney failure & Depression. Drug Interactions: alcohol, antacids, sedatives
What is Trade Name: NEURONTIN Generic Name: gabapentin
200
Used for COPD, dilates bronchioles, Dose: 18mcg daily, SE: dry mouth, glaucoma, tachycardia, rash, constipation, Contraindications: kidney failure & glaucoma, Drug interactions: Abilify & Aspirin
What is Trade Name: SPIRIVA Generic Name: tiotropium
200
Used for prevention of strokes, is a direct inhibitor of thrombin, Dose: 150mg BID, SE: GI bleed, nausea, abd pain, fatigue, bruising. Contraindications: Patho. bleed & GI bleed. Drug Interactions: heparin, aspirin, NSAIDS
What is Trade Name: PRADAXA Generic Name: dabigatran etexilate
200
Used for Type 2 diabetes, stimulates the insulin release form the beta cells, Dose: 2mg daily, SE: hypoglycemia headache, dizziness, nausea, rash. Contraindications: kidney failure & anemia. Drug Interactions: Beta blockers & NSAIDS.
What is Trade Name AMARYL Generic Name: glimepiride
200
Used for cancer & RA, inhibits the reduction of folic acid, Dose: 7.5mg weekly, SE: headache, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, anemia. Contraindications: kidney & liver failure. Drug Interactions: alcohol, NSAIDS, digoxin
What is Trade Name: METHOTREXATE Generic Name: amethopterin
300
Used for seizures, limits seizures by altering ion transport, Dose: 200mg TID, SE: headache, drowsiness, fatigue, depression. Contraindications: liver & kidney failure, Drug interactions: alcohol, NSAIDS, digoxin, warfarin
What is Trade Name: DILANTIN Generic Name: phenytoin
300
Used for asthma, is a anti-inflammatory modifier, Dose: 220mcg daily, SE: tachycardia, headache, hoarseness, fatigue, glaucoma. Contraindications: tachycardia & glaucoma. Drug interactions: Cortisone & Prednisone
What is Trade Name: ASMANEX TWISTHALER Generic Name: mometasone furoate monohydrate
300
Used for preventing strokes by preventing clotting, Dose: 75mg daily, SE: GI bleed, Bruising, headache, dizziness, & confusion. Contraindications: Patho. bleed & kidney failure Drug Interactions: aspirin & warfarin
What is Trade Name: PLAVIX Generic Name: Clopidogrel bisulfrate
300
Used for hyperglycemia, stimulates glucose uptake, Dose: 10 units subQ daily, SE: hypoglycemia, redness, swelling, irritation at injection site. Contraindications: hypoglycemia & kidney failure. Drug Interactions: Oral hypoglycemic & beta blockers
What is Trade Name: LEVEMIR Generic Name detemir insulin
300
Used for glaucoma, increases tear production, Dose: 1 drop daily or Q6h PRN, SE: blurry vision, eye irritation & stinging, confusion, headache. Contraindications: detached retina & uveitis (inflammation of middle layer of eye). Drug Interactions: seizure & allergy meds
What is Trade Name: PILOCAR Generic Name: pilocarpine hydrochloride
400
Headaches, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Fatigue, Depression & Confusion
What is Side Effects of all Central Nervous System Medications
400
Used for GERD, suppresses gastric secretions, Dose: 20mg daily, SE: GI obstruction, abd pain, constipation, N/V, diarrhea. Contraindications: Hypokalemia, Liver disease. Drug Interactions: antacids, NSAIDS, diuretics
What is Trade Name: PRILOSEC Generic Name: omeprazole
400
Used for edema, inhibits reabsorption of NA+ & Cl- at the loop of Henle, Dose: 20mg daily, SE: polyuria, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia. Contraindications: kidney failure, anuria. Drug Interactions: NSAIDS, antibiotics, Thiazides & K+ sparing diuretics
What is Trade Name: LASIX Generic Name: furosemide
400
GLUCAGON
What is the reversal drug for Lantus (glargine) & Levemir (determir)
400
Used for hypothyroidism, replaces thyroid hormones, Dose: 5mg daily, SE: hyperthyroidism, headache, insomnia, tachycardia, increased BP, decreased urine. Drug Interactions: warfarin & insulin
What is Trade Name: SYNTHROID Generic Name: levothyroxine
500
Fall precautions, Monitor HR, Assess cognitive function, Monitor pain, seizure activity, & kidney function Monitor BP & behavior, and Avoid alcohol
What is Nursing Considerations for CNS medications
500
Identify these drugs by their classification: A. Anti-asthmatic/ anti-inflammatory B. Proton Pump Inhibitor C. Stool Softener/ Laxative D. Bronchodilator/ anti-cholinergic
What is A. Asmanex (mometasone furoate monohydrate) B. Prilosec ( omeprazole) C. Senna S ( docusate + sennosides) D. Spiriva ( tiotropium)
500
Identify these drugs by their classification A. Platelet aggregation inhibitor/ anti-platelet B. Loop diuretic (non-sparing) C. Vasodilator/ anti-hypertensive D. Anti-coagulant/ thrombin inhibitor
What is A. Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) B. Lasix (furosemide) C. Apresoline (hydralazine) D. Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate)
500
Monitor fasting glucose, Monitor S&S for hypoglycemia, Administer before meals, Educate pt. on diabetic diet.
What is Nursing considerations for Amaryl (glimepiride)
500
Used for pain, increases pain tolerance, Dose: 325mg + 5mg Q6h, SE: respiratory depression, constipation, dry mouth, sedation, confusion. Contraindications: kidney & liver failure, asthma pts. Drug Interactions: NSAIDS, alcohol, sedatives
What is Trade Name: TYLENOL #3 Generic Name: acetaminophen + codeine
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