Side effects
Side effects of this drug include Hypotension, Bradycardia, Erectile dysfunction, Worsening Heart Failure (HF)
Think SNS
What is Metoprolol
Tamsulosin, an alpha 1 antagonist
What is BPH?
Commonly used for BPH Benign prostatic hypertrophy, avoid using with other alpha-blockers, because a common side effect of this medication is orthostatic hypotension so be sure to monitor blood pressure carefully.
These vitals BP and heart rate would contraindicate the administration of the medication propranolol
HR less than sixty, systolic less than 100 unless other parameters are provided.
This category includes drugs, like Ibuprofen.
What are NSAIDs
Non-steroidal Anti Inflammatory drugs.
John Doe age 65, suffers from urinary retention due to a swollen prostate and is prescribed tamulosin, what interventions would we have to look out for, or what precautions should be taken.
what is because a common side effect of this medication is orthostatic hypotension so be sure to monitor blood pressure carefully.
Side effects for this drug include: constipation, nausea, vomiting, Hepatotoxicity, BRADYKINESIA, depression, INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS. the drug this condition is known for has a famous spokesperson who has Traveled through time.
What is Carbidopa/levidopa
Adrenergic Alpha 1 receptor agonist Pseudoephedrine
What is Upper respiratory infection?
These symptoms would contraindicate the SNRI venlafaxine.
What is concurrent use of, or use of an MAOI with in the past 14 days.
These are drugs belong to this category of medications (Haloperodol and risperidone)
what is anti-psychotic?
Jane Doe age 63 weight: 125lb , is put on dobutmine 1.5mg/min for decreased cardiac output aswell as a Tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline for their pain, by her physician. What are your duties as a nurse.
What is give the medications after describing the potential side effects to the patient. Then talk to the provider about potentially finding a new drug for the patients neuropathic pain.
my Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness and lethargy, however, I come with a black box warning that includes respiratory depression, coma, and death as possible side effects
what is lorazepam?
The black box warning is in reference to benzodiazepines used with opioids.
Opioid Antagonist
Naloxone is used for the complete reversal of opioid use.
Be careful to use this skeletal muscle relaxant (cyclobenzaprine) after or during these events
what is, during concurrent use or withing 14 days of taking an MAOI, or right after an MI, or if you have hyperthyroidism.
Lithium is this kind of medication also an alkali earth metal.
What is Mood stabilizer?
Traditionally used in bipolar disorder, and Major depressive disorder I have a very low therapeutic index, pay close attention to my lab results.
Griffin Doe, Age 42, is in the hospital due to a left total knee has refused his skeletal muscle relaxant saying it makes him tired requesting what is your first action as the nurse.
Attempt again, ask why he refused the medication.
Headache, GI Bleed, Constipation, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, Steven-Johnson syndrome, and Renal failure are a list of side effects I am known for.
What is Ibuprofen
Treat muscle spasms caused by ms
What is Baclofen
Morphine
Hypotensive effects, GI effects, caution in use of patients with head wounds causes increased cranial pressure.
Amitryptiline is this kind of medication misleading given its main purpose in today's world.
Anti cyclic anti-depressant
Because I am lipid-soluble I can cross the blood-brain- barrier and treat neuropathic pain as well!
Dawn Doe, 15 years old has been prescribed methylphenidate for her ADHD what teaching would you do as a nurse to help make this transition easier for a child.
Patient family teaching Davis Drug guide.
Respiratory depression, confusion, hypotension, light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, constipation, nausea, vomiting, and sweating are the side effects of this drug
What is morphine
Nurse my pain is less than a four but it still hurts
what is acetaminophen.
abnormal heartbeat, dizziness, passing out, difficulty breathing, weakness, or tremors. Cardiac insufficiency or obstructive disease of the GI?
tranylcypromine is this
What is MAOI
Mono-amine oxidase inhibitors,
I don't play well with other medications.
Jimmy Doe age 10 55 lbs has been diagnosed with epilepsy, his neurologist has just prescribed him with levetiracetam (Keppra) and started him at a dose of 550 mg p.o am and pm. in this scenario your responsibility as a nurse is to what?
What is, that is to high of a dose for a 10 year old?
contact the physician and withhold the medication.