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Drug Quiz Nursing 3310
Nursing III drugs
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Medical
Undergraduate 2
12/04/2007

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Term

Clozaril

 

clozapine

Definition

Classification: atypical antipsychotic

 

Side Effect: agranulocytosis

 

Nursing Implications: monitor WBC's, monitor for signs and symptoms of infecion

 

Term

Bactrim, Septra

 

trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole

TMP-SMZ

Definition

Classification: antiinfective-SULFONAMIDE

 

Side Effect: Rash

 

Nursing Implications: take with full glass of fluid, maintain urine output of 1200-1500ml daily to prevent stone formation

Term

Roxanol

 

morphine sulfate

Definition

Classification: opioid analgesic

 

Side Effect: confusion, constipation

 

Nursing Implications: assess bowel function, assess type, location and intensity of painprior to and 30-60 min after administration

Term

Premarin

 

estrogens, conjugated

 

Definition

Calssification: hormone

 

Side Effect: edema, thromboembolism

 

Nursing Implications: monitor I&O ratios and weekly weight, assess blood pressure prior to and periodically throughout therapy

Term

Xanax

 

alprazolam

Definition

Classification: sedative/hypnotic

 

Side Effects: drowsiness, lightheadedness, dry mouth

 

Nursing Implications: abrupt withdrawl can result in seizures, restlessness, insomnia, tremors.  Change positions slowly and avoid tasks that require alertness

 

Term

Dilantin

 

phenytoin

Definition

Classification: anticonvulsant

 

Side Effects: drowsiness, lethargy, gastric distress, gingival hyperplasia

 

Nursing Implications: observe for seizure activity, monitor EKG, teach good oral hygiene

 

Term

Ancef, Kefzol

 

cefazolin

Definition

Classification: antiinfective, CEPHALOSPORIN

 

Side Effects: N&V, diarrhea, rash

 

Nursing Implications: determine previous use of and sensitivity to penicillins or other cephalosporins

Term

Coumadin

 

warfarin

Definition

Classification: anticoagulant

 

Side Effects: bleeding

 

Nursing Implications: check PT, check for signs of bleeding, NO OTC drugs without physician authorization

Term

Cardizem

 

diltiazem

Definition

Classification: calcium channel blocker, antianginal coronary vasodilator

 

Side Effects: dysrhythmia, hypotension

 

Nursing Implications: monitor orthostatic BP, monitor pulse for bradycardia prior to administration

Term

Prozac

 

fluoxetine

 

 

Definition

Classification: antidepressant

 

Side Effects: headache, nervousness, insomnia

 

Nursing Implications: monitor for increase in suicidal risk, assess speech pattern, mood, and assist with ambulation if dizziness occurs

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