CNS Drugs
Antidotes for opioid, benzo, acetaminophen, heparin, warfarin, digoxin
naloxone, flumazenil, acetylcysteine, protamine sulfate, vitamin K, digibind
antibiotic that treats UTI
sulfonamides
ADE of antihistamine also called H2 blockers: Diphenhydramine
Anticholinergic effects (D.U.C.T)
ADE of this drug are HYPOkalemia, HYPOnatremia, HYPERglycemia, ototoxicity
loop: furosemide
a patient is taking antibiotic tetracyline, as a nuse you you should advise them to do what?
Avoid milk, dairy products, sunlight, and tanning bed
avoid giving before bedtime
acetaminophen
ADE of this antibiotic are tendon rupture and C.diff infection
Fluoroquinolones: ciprofloxacin
give a client education about expectorant: guaifenesin
Increase fluid intake
Do not take other OTC cold products
contraindication: asthma
noncardioselective
Avoid caffeine
Report fever or cough lasting longer than 1 week
Do not use more than 3-5 days
Prolonged use leads to rebound congestion
ADE of this drug are respiration below 12 per min, pruritus, and constipation (remember: low and slow)
opioid
this treats MRSA and C.diff
vancomycin
this drug stops or reduces nonproductive cough
antitussives
ADE are bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension, IMPOTENCE
an intervention/pt education for clients taking theophylline
Avoid caffeine, cola, chocolate
Initiate seizure precaution
a drug that can cause GI bleed, acute renal failure, and tinnitus
aspirin
ADE are metallic taste and dry mouth
Metronidazole
a short acting beta-adrenergic agonist use for ACUTE ASTHMA ATTACK
albuterol
ADE are cough, HYPERkalemia, angioedema
ace inhibitors: lisinoPRIL
a client has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid: beclomethasone, advise them to do what?
Drink adequate fluids
Avoid excessive fatigue, heat, and caffeine
Provide a spacer if the client has difficulty coordinating breathing with inhaler activation.
Gargle and rinse mouth with lukewarm water to prevent oral fungal infections.
Use bronchodilator 1st then corticosteroid 2nd
Takes 2-3 weeks to see therapeutic effects
benzo and cyclobenzaprine are contraindication to which chronic condition
glaucoma
name 3 drugs off aminoglycoside
1. monitor serum blood glucose level for this respiratory drug.
2. which is first given for someone with bronchoconstriction beta2 agonist or this drug?
corticosteroid
do not expel air bubble for this drug
enoxaparin
a client has been prescribed a loop diuretic:furosemide, advise them to do what?
take it in the morning
Weight client each day
Initiate fall precaution
Eat food high in potassium
Report urine less than 30 mL/hr