Brand Name
Avoid invasive procedures after administration; Follow IV dosing parameters closely i.e. 10% of total dose given over 1 minute followed by infusion
What is Alteplase
Osmotic diuretic
What is Osmitrol?
Administer 30 minutes before meals
What is a Antimyasthenic
Prednisone
What are Administer with meals to avoid GI upset Monitor serum electrolytes and glucose
Amiodarone
What is Administer through a dedicated IV line (Central venous catheter preferred)may exaggerate a prolonged QTc and cause arrhythmias (torsades des pointes).
Administer 30 minutes before meals
What is Pyridostigmine bromide?
Antimyasthenic
What is Mestinon, Regonol
Observe patient for drowsiness, dizziness, or ataxia
what is decreased muscle spasticity
Heparin
What is Assessment of bleeding or hemorrhage
Monitor PTT for therapeutic effect
Epinephrine
What is Monitor VS and ECG. Monitor for rapidly rising and dangerously high blood pressure
Monitor blood glucose levels and treat accordingly.
antiParkinsons
What is Carbidopa/Levodopa
Anticonvulsant
What is Tegretol
Monitor PT/INR for therapeutic level between 2 and 3.5 for INR
What is Prevention of thromboembolic events
Morphine Sulfate
What is Assess vital signs, SaO2, and end-tidal Co2
Antidote is naloxone (narcan)
Dopamine
What is Monitor urine output, heart rate, ECG. With high doses, palpate pulses and monitor extremities for signs of peripheral vasoconstriction.
Doses over 20 mcg/kg/min decrease renal perfusion.
sympathomimetic that functions as a peripheral vasoconstrictor (alpha-adrenergic action); inotropic stimulator of the heart and dilator of coronary arteries (beta action)
Norepinephrine
Avoid invasive procedures after administration; Follow IV dosing parameters closely i.e. 10% of total dose given over 1 minute followed by infusion
What is Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
Monitor for infection (signs and symptoms may be masked).
What is a glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory action?
Dobutamine
What are Monitor fluid and electrolyte status and acid-base balance.. Prior to administration, correct hypovolemia and electrolyte disturbances.
Contains sulfites. Caution with sensitivity or allergy.
Piperacillin-tazobactam
What is Observe for hypokalemia and increased bleeding tendencies
check the history of hypersensitivity reactions to PCN, cephalosporins
an antimuscarinic agent that competitively antagonizes the muscarine-like receptors.
What is atropine?
Assess for facial pain
What is Tegretol
Educate patient that headache is a common side effect
What is the Relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and dilation of peripheral arteries and veins.
Nitroprusside
What is Continuous BP monitoring required
Monitor for cyanide intoxication/toxicity
Magnesium sulfate
What is Do not give if respirations less than 16/min or patellar reflex is absent.
Equipment for artificial ventilation must be available