Term
Antibiotics
cefazolin (Ancef)
- Action
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Definition
Action
Prevents surgical site infections
Associated with lower risk of mortality in elderly patients
Nursing Implications
Patients with beta-lactam allergies receive vancomycin or clindamycin |
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Term
Benzodiazepines
midazolam (Versed)
diazepam (Valium)
lorazepam (Ativan)
- Action
- Nursing Implication |
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Definition
Action
Decreases anxiety
Produces sedation
Induces amnesia
May induces substantial amnesia
Nursing Implications
Monitor for respiratory depression, hypotension, drowsiness, and lack of coordination |
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Term
Opioid Analgesics
morphine (Morphine)
fentanyl (Sublimaze)
oxycodone (Roxicodone)
hydrocodone (Vicodin)
tramadol (Ultram)
codeine (Tylenol with Codeine) |
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Definition
Action
Decreases anxiety
Provides analgesia
Allows reduced anesthetic dose
Nursing Implications
Monitor for respiratory depression and safety |
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Term
Antacids
sodium citrate (Bicitra)
- Action
- Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Actions
Increases pH and reduces volume of gastric fluid
Used in patients with GERD and/or trauma
Nursing Implications
No significant factors in this setting |
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Term
H2 Receptor Antagonists
cimetidine (Tagamet)
famotidine (Pepcid)
nizatidine (Axid)
ranitidine (Zantac)
- Action
- Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Action
Reduces gastric acid volume and concentration
Nursing Implications
Monitor for confusion and dizziness in older adults
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Term
Gastric Acid (Proton) Pump Inhibitors
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
omeprazole (Prilosec)
pantoprazole (Protonix)
- Action
- Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Action
Supresses gastric acid secretion
Nursing Implication
Monitor for dizziness and headache, rash, or thirst |
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Term
Antiemetics
metoclopramide (Reglan)
droperidol (Inapsine)
- Action
- Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Action
Enhances gastric emptying
Tranquilizer
Nursing Implications
Monitor for sedation and extrapydramidal symptoms (involuntary movement, muscle tone change, and abnormal posture)
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Term
Anticholinergics
atropine sulfate (Atropine Sulfate)
glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
scopolamine (Scopolamine)
- Action
- Nursing Implication |
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Definition
Action
Reduces oral and respiratory secretions to decrease risk of aspiration
Decreases vomiting adn laryngospasm
Nursing Implication
Monitor for confusion, restlessness, and tachycardia
Prepare patient to expect a dry mouth |
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