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MNA-Meds-Mod 1
flashcards for medications,
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Nursing
Not Applicable
02/27/2019

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Term
Brand Name: Omincef Generic Name: Cefdinir
Definition

It's antibiotic used to reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria.

 

Dose Range and Routes: powered capsule for oral suspension. 300 mg q12h for Pneumonia for days and 600 mg q24h for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis used for 5-10 days.

 

Side Effects: nausea, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, Vaginitis, rash, dyspepsia, Flatulence, vomiting, abnormal stools, Anorexia, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, Leukorrhea, Moniliasis, Pruritus, Somnolence

Term
Brand Name: Keflex Generic Name: cephalexin
Definition

Is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial drug used to in treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus, pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes.

 

It is also used to treat for the treatment of otitis media, Skin And Skin Structure Infections, Bone Infections, Genitourinary Tract Infections

 

Dosage and Routes: 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered. Treatment is administered for 7 to 14 days.

 

Term
Brand Name: Z-Pack Generic name: Azithromycin Other common names: Zithromax TRI-PAK, Zmax
Definition

It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and used to treat various types of infections, including pink eye bacterial conjunctivitis.

 

Dosage and Routes: available in 250mg, 500mg and 600mg tabs in a 5 day packet for oral suspension.

 

Side effects: Stomach upset, diarrhea/loose stools, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain may occur. 

Term
Brand Name: Serax Generic Name: Oxazepam
Definition

It is a sedative used to treat anxiety with depression, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming and an anti-seizure effect.

 

Drug class: Benzodiazepine

 

Dosage and Routes: it is taken orally and dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to therapy and come in 10mg, 15mg and 30mg capsules.

 

Side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or headache. It can also cause paranoid or suicidal ideation and impair memory, judgment, and coordination. Combining with other substances, particularly alcohol, can slow breathing and possibly lead to death. 

 

Term
Brand Name: Levoquin Generic Name: Levofloxacin
Definition

It is an antibiotic used for the treatment of a variety bacterial infections.

 

Dosage and Routes: premix, ready-to-use injection: 250mg/50mL, 500mg/100mL, 750mg/150mL or oral solution: 25mg/mL or tablets: 250mg, 500mg, 750mg

 

Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, constipation, difficulty sleeping (insomnia), dizziness, abdominal pain

Term
Brand Name: Noroxin or Norfloxacin
Definition

Is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections, gyn infections, inflammation of the prostate gland and gonorrhea

 

Dosage and Routes: oral suspension

 

Side effects:Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or trouble sleeping may occur.

Term
Brand Name: Macrodantin Generic Name: Macrobid, and Furadantin
Definition

Is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

 

Dosage and Routes: It is an oral suspension 50-100 mg PO q6hr for 7 days or for 3 days after obtaining sterile urine.

 

Side Effects: headache, itching, rash, nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite

Term
Oxygen
Definition

Is used in the respiration /breathing process.

 

Dosage and Route: depends on # of liters needed. Tanks of oxygen are used in medicine to treat people with breathing problems.

 

Side Effects: Skin Irritation and Nasal Dryness. Oxygen Toxicity and Suppression of Breathing.

Term
Brand Name: Furadantin Generic Name: Nitrofurantoin
Definition

Its an antibiotic to treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

 

Dosage and Routes: It is an oral liquid suspension

 

Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or headache

Term
Brand Name: Baclofen Generic Name: Lioresal, Gablofen
Definition

Is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms.

 

Dosage and Routes: an oral tablet form

 

Side Effects: drowziness and dizziness

Term
Brand Name: Valium Generic Name: Diazepam
Definition

It is an anxiolytic and sedative used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures

 

Dosage and Routes: oral suspension in liquid and pill form.

 

Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision, or unsteadiness

Term
Brand Name: Neurontin Generic Name: Gabapentin
Definition

It is an anti-epileptic drug, a nerve pain medication and anticonvulsant used to treat seizures and pain. It can also help anxiety and sleep issues.

 

Dosage and Routes: oral capsule

 

Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tiredness, blurred/double vision, unusual eye movements, or shaking

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