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
Uses
Glaucoma
Infections
Allergies
Dilates Pupils (mydriasis)
Slow down myopia
Uses:
Prevent N/V
Can be given po, IV, IM, or PR
Uses
Induce vomiting
When a undesirable poison has been ingested
Uses:
Gerd, Acid Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Peptic Ulcer
Give with food
Teach pt about epigastric pain, GI upset
Monitor Cardiovascular problems, MI, Stroke, thrombosis
1. Have pt look up
2. Pull down lower lid
3. Instill gets into lower conjunctival sac
4. Don’t touch tip to eye
When do you not give them PO
If they are vomiting
How does it work
Stimulates the vomiting center int he medulla
Med and Causes
Magnesium: diarrhea
Aluminum (mylanta) : constipation
Calcium (tums): rebound hyperacidity, renal calculi
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) rebound hyperactivity: reflux, alkalosis: excess alkalinity
Examples of Nsaids
Ibuprofen
IndomethacinMeloxicam-asthma precautions
Naproxen
Side effects
Blurry Vision, local irritation, burning
Wait 5 min before admin next set of drops
Adverse Effects
HA, Drowsy, dizzy, blurred vision, dry mouth, photosensitivity
Adverse Effects
Dehydration
Stomach irritation
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
Adverse reactions
N/V
Anorexia, dry mouth
Epigastric pain, abd pain
Ecchymosis, hematuria
Blood in stool
Acute renal failure
Myotic Eye Drops
Pupil constriction
Uses: Glaucoma
Examples
Prochlorperazine
OndasteronDiphenhydramine (antihistamine)
Scopolamine (anticholingergic)
What caution should be taken prior to administering
Check w/ poison control/read label of poisionous substance before inducing vomiting
What is a protein pump inhibitor
Example: omperazole, lansoprazole
Interactions of drugs when taking Nsaids
Anticoagulants- increase effectiveness
Antihypertensives-decrease effectiveness
Diuretics-decrease effectiveness
Mydriatic Eye Drops
Eye exams
What is a anticholinergic drug
Block the action of acetylcholine nuerotransmitter
Example
Syrup of Ipecac: must have script not otc
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