Classification
These drugs can be used to treat pain and swelling
What are NSAIDS?
Name an analgesic that is in the class II controlled substance
What is Demerol, dilaudid, morphine, fentanyl, Percocet, oxycodone, roxanol?
This vital sign is important to check before and about 30min to 1 hr after administering an antipyretic
What is Temperature?
This chronic disease affects the endocrine system and often leads to poor wound healing, blindness and even amputation
What is Diabetes?
2 caps bid ac
What is two capsules two times a day before meals?
This class of drug is used to treat nervous disorders
What are benzodiazepines or anti anxiety drugs
name a common bronchodilator inhalant
What is albuterol, ipratropium?
This vital sign is required when administering narcotic analgesics
What are respirations?
This chronic disorder if left untreated can lead to kidney failure, ruptured aorta, vision loss and stroke
What is Hypertension?
1 qtt ou q am
What is 1 drop each eye every morning?
This class of drug is used to treat mental health disorders such as schizophrenia
What are Anti psychotics?
Name a thiazide diuretic
What is hydrodiuril?
This vital sign is needed when administering beta blockers or cardio glycosides
What is apical pulse?
Acute confusion, fever and dysuria and/or oliguria may be signs of this disorder
What is UTI?
1 tab q 4hr prn c/o n/v
What is 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed for complaints of nausea and/or vomiting
This class of medication is used to remove excess fluid from the body
What is diuretic?
Name an anti viral medication
What is Tamiflu (Oseltamivir phosphate)?
This vital sign should be monitored when administering antihypertensives
What is Blood pressure?
A Bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics and can be found in wounds, urine, lung secretions
What is MRSA?
1 tab sl q 5min for CP, max 3 tab/15min
What is 1 tablet sublingual every 5minutes for chest pain, maximum 3 tablets in 15minutes
This class of medication is used to treat dementias such as Alzheimers
What is Cholinesterase inhibitors?
Name a common Beta Blocker
What is Metoprolol?
This is very important to assess before administering nitroglycerin sublingual tablets
What is Blood pressure?
This cloudy film over the eye lens can lead to impaired vision and make them at risk for injury
What is Cataract?
1 oz tid po pc
what is 1 ounce three times a day after meals?