Heart Failure/HTN
This medication inhibits receptors in the heart to decrease cardiac output and heart rate. It is contraindicated in asthma, heart blocks, and bradycardia.
What is a beta blocker? Carvedilol, atenolol, metoprolol, timolol, etc etc.
This medication causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles. It causes tachycardia and tremors.
What are bronchodilators/beta2 agonists? Albuterol, levabuterol, metaproterenol, terbutaline.
This medication is not considered an NSAID, but can be used as an analgesic or an antipyretic.
What is acetaminophen?
This medication is a fiber supplement to bulk up stool and help with constipation.
What is a bulk-forming laxative? Caclium polycarbophil, psyllium.
These are common medications suggested for osteoporosis?
What is calcium and vitamin D? Bisphosphonates (alendronate)?
This drug class has a side effect of hypotension and dry cough, and high potassium. It works by blocking the conversion of enzymes and inhibiting vasoconstriction.
What is an ACE-inhibitor? Benazepril, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, etc.
This is an anticholinergic and short-acting muscarinic antagonist. It produces bronchodilation and reduces secretions in the lungs. Monitor for dry mouth, blurry vision, tachycardia, flushed skin, agitation.
What is ipratropium?
This drug class can increase your patient's risk for gastric ulcers.
What are NSAIDS?
This medication helps hold water and moistens the stool. It is not a laxative.
What is a stool softener? Docusate.
This common medication used for heart failure is ototoxic and should be used with caution in patients with hearing impairment and hearing disorders.
What is a loop diuretic?
This medication can cause hypokalemia and polyuria.
What is a loop diuretic or thiazide diuretic? Furosemide, bumetanide, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide.
This nebulized or inhaled medication needs to be rinsed from the mouth because it can cause candidiasis (thrush) and dysphonia (hoarseness). It is also good to monitor blood glucose levels.
What is corticosteroids? Beclamethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, mometasone, prednisolone.
This medication can be used as an anticonvulsant and for nerve pain. It is important to watch LOC after giving this medication.
What is gabapentin?
This medication helps patients with diarrhea to slow motility of the intestines. It is contraindicated in severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and glaucoma. It is an anticholinergic.
What is loperamide? Immodium
This medication is a beta-adrenergic blocker that can be given to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma.
What is betaxolol? Carteolol, levobunolol, metipranolol, timolol.
This medication inhibits the flow of positive ions across the cell membrane of blood vessels and heart tissues. This causes smooth muscle relaxation and artery dilation. It can be given for angina, dysrhythmias, and HTN.
What are calcium channel blockers? Amlodipine, diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil.
This is the priority assessment when you are giving a nebulizer to your patient.
What is respiratory assessment and vital signes?
This is a priority assessment when giving opioids to a patient.
What is respiratory rate? Oxygen? Bowel patterns? Pain level?
This medication stimulates bladder contractions to facilitate voiding. Used to treat urinary retention. Contraindicated with GI or GU obstructions.
What is bethanechol? A cholinergic.
This medication is an eye drop used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation.
What are opthalmic corticosteroids? Dexamethasone, prednisolone, triamcinolone, etc.
This medication can be given for HTN, but also doubles as a medication to help during kidney issues to improve blood flow to the kidneys.
What is an ACE-inhibitor?
These are two interventions nursing staff can do to improve airflow and help clear the airways.
What is incentive spirometer, acapella, cupping, positioning, postural drainage, etc.
This medication is used to assist with opioid addiction when weaning off of opioids.
What is methadone or naloxone?
These medications are given topically to help vulvar and vaginal atrophy and urinary incontinence associated with menopause.
What is estrogen creams?
This is an eye drop used for wet macular degeneration. They are given as injections to the eye.
What are angiogenesis inhibitors?