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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
03/24/2013

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Term
Amlodipine(generic)
Definition
Norvasc(trade name)
Term
route, pt dose, normal dose
Definition
PO
5mg
5-10mg
Term
classification
Definition
calcium channel blocker, anti-hypertensive
Term
lab
Definition
none
Term
nursing assessment
Definition
hold if HR <60 or SBP<100
Term
nursing considerations
Definition
monitor BP, edema on hands or feet, SOB
Term
drug/food interactions
Definition
drugs:adenosine,bosentan,itraconazole
food:grapefruit juice
Term
side effects
Definition
HA, fatigue, edema and nausea
Term
pt teaching
Definition
caution pt to continue taking drug even when feeling better, may cause dizziness
Term
Pantoprazole(generic)
Definition
protonix(trade name)
Term
route,pt dose, normal dose
Definition
PO
40mg
40mg
Term
classification
Definition
anti-ulcer
Term
lab values
Definition
none
Term
nursing assessment
Definition
monitor for S&S of angioadema or severe skin reaction
Term
nursing considerations
Definition
don't confuse w/ prilosec,prozac or prevacid
Term
drug interactions
Definition
ampicillin,itraconazole,kectoconazole,warfarin
Term
side effects
Definition
diarrhea,flatulence,abd. pain,HA, insomnia, rash
Term
pt teaching
Definition
take as perscribed same time a day, dont crush or chew
Term
NPH insulin(generic)
Definition
Term
route,pt dose, normal dose
Definition
SQ
10U BID
5-10U ac
Term
classification
Definition
anti-diabetic
Term
lab
Definition
test urine for ketones
Term

nursing assessment

Definition
monitor hypoglycemia, check BP, I&O and blood glucose every hr.
Term
nursing considerations
Definition
suspect hypoglycemia if fatigue, weakness, sweating, tremors or nervousness occur
Term
drug/herb interactions
Definition
drug:alcohol, guanethidine,epinephrine, furoesmide,propanolol
herb: garlic ginseng
Term
side effects
Definition
hypoglycemia, hypomagnesium
Term
pt teaching
Definition
inject insulin into abd., check blood glucose frequently, carry sugar or candy to treat a reaction
Term
Docusate Sodium(generic)
Definition
Term
route,pt dose, normal dose
Definition
PO
100mg
50-500mg
Term
classification
Definition
stool-softner
Term
lab
Definition
none
Term
nursing assessment
Definition
before giving determine adequate fluid intake
Term
nursing consideration
Definition
withhold drug if diarrhea occurs
Term
drug interaction
Definition
mineral oil
Term
side effects
Definition
bitter taste, mild abd. cramping and diarrhea
Term
pt teaching
Definition
take sufficent liquid w/ each dose
Term
Atrovastatin(generic)
Definition
Lipitor(trade name)
Term
route, pt dose, normal dose
Definition
PO
40mg
40mg
Term
classification
Definition
antilipemic(lower abnormally high blood levels of lipids)
Term
lab
Definition
monitor lipid levels
Term
nursing considerationa
Definition
assess for muscle pain, tenderness or weakness
Term
nursing assessment
Definition
follow a standard cholesterol lowering diet before and during therapy
Term
drug/food interactions
Definition
drug:digoxin, erythromyocin
food:grapefruit juice
Term
side effects
Definition
rhabdomylosis(damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down rapidly)
Term
pt teaching
Definition
do not take drug during pregnancy, minimize alcohol intake
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