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Nursing
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Medical
Undergraduate 3
01/24/2008

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Term
0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush
Definition
 IV Flush  Irritation at injection site. Watch for signs of phlebitis or infiltration (tenderness, warmth, redness, swelling, pain).
Term
Levaquin(levofloxacin)
Definition
 AntiinfectivePOAssess: sensitivity reaction, S/S of infection (WBC, fever); C&S; allergic reactions and anaphylaxis; bowel pattern; overgrowth of infection (perineal itching, fever, redness, pain, drainage, rash, diarrhea, change in cough); for cardiac function; renal function. Increase fluid intake to 2L a day to prevent crystalluria.WBC, glucose, lymphocytes, creatinine, BUN, Temp., HR.
Term
K-Dur(potassium chloride) 20 mEq
Definition
 

Electrolyte

POAssess: ECG for peaking T waves, low R, depressed RST, prolonged P-R interval, wide QRS; hyperkalemia. Monitor K level; I&O (watch for decreased output); cardiac status (rate, rhythm). K level, HR, ECG.
Term
Zocor(simvastatin)
Definition
 Antilipidemic  POAssess: lipid profile at 6-8 wks and 6mo.; hepatic studies q1-2 mo. During 1st year (AST, ALT, LFT may increase); rhabdomyolysis (tenderness, increase CPK level); renal studies.LDL, HDL, AST, ALT, LFT, BUN, creatinine.
Term
glyBURIDE
Definition
 Antidiabetic 

 

 PO Assess: hypo/hyperglycemic reaction after meals; blood glucose; CBC baseline and throughout.Glucose, CBC.
Term
Glucophage(metformin)
Definition
 Antidiabetic  POAssess: hypoglycemic reaction (sweating, weakness, dizziness, anxiety, tremors, hunger); hyperglycemic after meals; lactic acidosis (malaise, myalgia, abdominal distress). CBC, AST, LDH, BUN, creatinine, glucose, blood pH, ketones, electrolytes, lactate, pyruvate.
Term
Humulin R(regular insulin)
Definition
 Antidiabetic 

 SubcutAssess: fasting blood glucose, urine ketons, hypoglycemic reaction at peak time (sweating, weakness, dizziness, chills, confusion, headache, rapid weak pulse, tachycardia, memory lapses, staggering gait, tremors, hunger), for hyperglycemia (acetone breath, polyuria, polydipsia, flushed skin, lethargy)Glucose, urinalysis, HR.
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Tenormin(atenolol)
Definition
 Antihypertensive   POAssess: I&O, weight, BP and P q4h and before administration (notify MD if <50 bpm); baseline renal/hepatic studies.BP, HR, BUN, creatinine, AST, ALT.
Term
Isosorbide mononitrate
Definition
 Antianginal 

 POAssess: pain (duration, time started, and activity before, character), tolerance if taken over long time, headache, lightheadedness, decreased BP (may indicate need for decreased dose).BP, P, RR.
Term
Adalat CC(NIFEdipine)
Definition
 Calcium channel blocker, antianginal, antihypertensive  POAssess: anginal pain (loc,intensity, duration, char., alleviating/aggrevating factors), cardiac status, potassium, renal/hepatic studies periodically. BP, P, RR, ECG, BUN creatinine, AST, ALT, K level.
Term
Lortab(hydrocodone/acetaminophen)
Definition
 Nonopioid analgesic  POAssess: pain (intensity, loc., type, other char.), CNS changes (dizziness, hallucinations, euphoria, LOC, pupil reaction), allergic reaction, cough and respiratory dysfunction (notify MD if <10/min), need for pain med., physical dependence. LOC, RR.
Term
Morphine
Definition
 Opioid analgesic    IVAssess: pain, bowel status, I&O, CNS changes, allergic reaction, respiratory dysfunction (notify MD if <12).BP, P, RR, LOC.
Term
Truvada (emtricitabine)
Definition
Antiretroviral POSE: N/V/D, flatulence, abdominal pain, change in body fat distribution, hepatomegaly with steatosis, arthralgia, myalgia, lactic acidosis. NC: renal, liver function.BUN, creatinine, AST, ALT, bilirubin, phosphorus
Term
Kaletra(lopinavir/ritonavir) 
Definition
 Antiretroviral    PO SE:  blood in stools,  abnormal bleeding and bruising, jaundice, seizures, angioedema. NC: assess sign of infection, anemia, bowel patterns, rash, administer w/ food or Ensure, taken around clock. AST, ALT, viral load, CD4, C&S 
Term
 Benadryl(diphenhydramine) 
Definition
AntihistamineIVSE: thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, anaphylaxis.NC: I&O, wheezing, bronchial secretion, deep IM, undiluted if IV, give 25mg/1min. CBC, RR
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