Nsaids
Opthalmic
Antiemetics
Emetics
antacids
100

What are they used to treat? 

What properties do they have

Mild to moderate pain

Anti inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic

Non steroidal-no adverse side effects of steroids


100

Uses

Glaucoma

Infections

Allergies

Dilates Pupils (mydriasis)

Slow down myopia


100

Uses:

Prevent N/V

Can be given po, IV, IM, or PR

100

Uses

Induce vomiting

When a undesirable poison has been ingested

100

Uses: 

Gerd, Acid Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Peptic Ulcer

200
Precautions of Nsaids


Give with food

Teach pt about epigastric pain, GI upset

Monitor Cardiovascular problems, MI, Stroke, thrombosis

 

200
Hw do you administer?

1.  Have pt look up

2. Pull down lower lid 

3. Instill gets into lower conjunctival sac

4. Don’t touch tip to eye

200

When do you not give them PO

If they are vomiting

200

How does it work

Stimulates the vomiting center int he medulla


200

Med and Causes

Magnesium: diarrhea

Aluminum (mylanta) : constipation

Calcium (tums): rebound hyperacidity, renal calculi

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) rebound hyperactivity: reflux, alkalosis: excess alkalinity


300

Examples of Nsaids

Ibuprofen

Indomethacin

Meloxicam-asthma precautions

Naproxen





300

Side effects

Blurry Vision, local irritation, burning

Wait 5 min before admin next set of drops


300

Adverse Effects

HA, Drowsy, dizzy, blurred vision, dry mouth, photosensitivity

300

Adverse Effects

Dehydration

Stomach irritation


300

What are Histamine H2 Antagonist?

Inhibits the action of of Histamine H2 receptor cells in the stomach

Reduces secretion of gastric acids

H2 cells make acids


400

Adverse reactions


N/V

Anorexia, dry mouth

Epigastric pain, abd pain

Ecchymosis, hematuria

Blood in stool

Acute renal failure


400

Myotic Eye Drops

Pupil constriction 

Uses: Glaucoma


400

Examples

Prochlorperazine

Ondasteron

Diphenhydramine (antihistamine)

Scopolamine (anticholingergic)

400

What caution should be taken prior to administering


Check w/ poison control/read label of poisionous substance before inducing vomiting

400

What is a protein pump inhibitor

Block acid production

Example: omperazole, lansoprazole



500

Interactions of drugs when taking Nsaids


Anticoagulants- increase effectiveness

Antihypertensives-decrease effectiveness

Diuretics-decrease effectiveness

500

Mydriatic Eye Drops


Eye exams

500

What is a anticholinergic drug

Block the action of acetylcholine nuerotransmitter

500

Example

Syrup of Ipecac: must have script not otc

500

Nursing Considerations

Give before meals, after, prn

Give with H2O

DO NOT ADMINISTER MEDS W/in 1-2 hrs of antacids (absorption)

Smoking decreases effectiveness 

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