Term
| Norepinephrine (Levophed) |
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Definition
Vasoconstrictor; treatment for shock,arrest
-SE: Headache, palpitations, nervousness, epigastric distress
-May cause reflex bradycardia
-Monitor blood pressure, urinary output |
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Term
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Definition
Vasoconstrictor; treatment for shock,arrest
SE: Headache, palpitations, nervousness, epigastric distress
-Headache is early sign of toxicity
-Monitor blood pressure, urinary output |
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Term
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Definition
Adrenalin; treatment for shock, arrest
-SE: Nervousness, restlessness, dizziness
-Aspirate before giving SC or IM. IV can be harmful.
-1:100 strength for inhalation
-1:1000 strength for injection
-Monitor BP |
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Term
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Definition
Decongestant; treatment of cold, anaphylaxis
SE: Dry mouth, anxiety, nervousness, palpitations, difficulty urinating
-Do not take at bedtime
-Do not combine with MAOI's |
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Term
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
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Definition
Anti-histamine; Treatment for allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
-SE: Drowsiness, confusion, insomnia, headache, vertigo, photosensitivity |
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Term
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
and
Diazepam (Valium) |
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Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytics
-SE: Lethargy, hangover, thrombophlebitis
-CNS depressants
-Long duration of action (elderly at increased risk for toxicity)
-Smoking increases drug clearance
-Alcohol exacerbates CNS depression |
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Term
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Definition
Affect neurotransmitters
-SE: Sedation, depression, confusion, anger, hostility, headache, dry mouth, bradycardia, elevated liver enzymes, urinary retention
-DO NOT discontinue abruptly
-Monitor liver function
-Monitor blood levels
-Avoid alcohol
-Caution re: tasks requiring alertness
-Also used as muscle relaxants, sedative, hypnotics, anti-convulsants. |
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Term
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Oxazepam (Serax) |
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Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytics
-SE: Drowseiness, lightheadedness, hypotension, hepatic dysfunction; increased salivation
-CNS depressants
-Short onset and duration of action (thus safer in the elderly)
-Avoid alcohol
-Monitor renal, hepatic function
-Addictive potential |
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Term
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Definition
Nonbezodiazepine anxiolytic
-SE: Lighheadedness, confusion, hypotension, palpitations
-Little sedation
-3 week onset of action
-Useful for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
-No abuse potential |
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Term
| Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) |
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Definition
Antacid
-SE: In excess, N/V/D
-Store at room temperature with tight lid. (prevent CO2 absorption)
-Potential for dependency with prolonged use |
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Term
| Aluminum Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide (Maalox) |
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Definition
Antacid
-SE: Slight laxative effect
-Encourage fluids |
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Term
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Definition
-Encourage fluids
-Interfere with tetracycline, quinolone, phenothiazide, isoniazid, iron absorption
-May reduce effectiveness of aspirin and oral contraceptives |
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Term
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Definition
Anti-arrhythmic; treatment for PVC's
-SE: Hypotension, tremors, visual disturbances, tinnitus, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness
-Give O2, put on cardiac monitor, keep CPR equipment nearby
-Check BUN, creatinine |
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Term
| Procainamide (Procan SR, Pronestyl) |
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Definition
Anti-arrythmic; treatnebt for PAC, PVC
-SE: Hypotension, bradycardia, fever, rash, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, neutropenia
-Monitor potassium, CBC
-Teach patient to check pulse |
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