Psych and Seizure Drugs
Avoid foods rich in tyramine, such as aged cheese and beer, when taking this class of antidepressants
What are MAOIs?
This class of GI drug works by binding to H2 receptors, keeping them from working. They all end in -tidine.
What are H2 receptor antagonists?
Epoetin, a cytoprotective drug, stimulates bone marrow to produce these.
What are red blood cells (RBCs)?
This popular amide has been used since 1948, and is available as both an injection and topical administration
What is lidocaine?
This popular acne medication requires regular pregnancy testing in women due to its potential for teratogenesis.
What is isotretinoin (Accutane)?
This atypical antidepressant acts as a stimulant that increases sexual desire in patients.
What is Bupropion?
This bacteria is responsible for many cases of peptic ulcer disease, and often requires triple or quadruple antibiotic therapy with antibiotics such as Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, and Metronidazole.
What is H. pylori?
Baclofen may be indicated for use in muscle spasticity, but not following which major disorder?
What is stroke?
This adjuvant drug is administered in addition to lidocaine to promote vasoconstriction
What is epinephrine
This simple preventive strategy can help decrease the risk of contracting otitis media.
What is handwashing?
This SGA antipsychotic is the drug of choice for schizophrenia. It requires regular blood draws to monitor for agranulocytosis.
What is clozapine?
Lactulose and mag citrate are examples of this kind of laxative
What is osmotic
This anitepileptic drug is first choice for absence seizures. Its serum drug level range is 40-100 mcg/dL.
What is ethosuximide?
This route of local anesthesia administration differs from spinal because it uses a catheter to block nerve roots outside the dura mater.
What is an epidural?
Patients who come to the clinic complaining of external ear pain after using a q-tip to clean their ears may have this common condition often treated with Ciprodex (or Cephalexin in peds).
What is otitis externa?
This mood stabilizer has a drug range of 0.5-1.5 mEq/L and requires monitoring of sodium levels and kidney function
What is lithium?
This type of laxative is the preferred treatment for temporary constipation. It's also used for diverticulosis and IBS.
What are bulk forming laxatives?
A pediatric patient on methylphenidate requires weight checks this frequently.
What is weekly?
Inhaled anesthetics, such as desflurane, require these two specific nursing interventions because of their ability to cause medullary paralysis.
What is monitoring body temperature and oxygen?
Avoid this first line class of drugs in patients experiencing closed-angle glaucoma if they have a history of asthma due to risk of bronchospasm.
What are beta-blockers?
Avoid hot baths when taking this class of antipsychotics to avoid the risk of orthostatic hypotension
What are medium-potency FGAs?
This drug blocks type 3 serotonin receptors on the afferent vagus nerve as well as the CTZ. It's the go-to drug for the GI side effects such as nausea/vomiting associated with chemotherapy/radiation.
What is Ondansetron (Zofran)?
This CNS stimulant isn't all that stimulating. In fact, it acts more like an antidepressant, blocking reuptake of norepinephrine. It's a good alternative to traditional amphetamines.
What is atomoxetine (Strattera)?
This milky white IV anesthetic will produce unconsciousness in 60 seconds, but watch out for this special adverse effect.
What is infection?
This first line drug for closed angle glaucoma is a prostaglandin analog and can cause brown pigmentation of the iris and eyelid.
What is latanoprost?