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Malignant Hyperthermia = Parlodel Ibuprofen Aspirin
Muscle rigidity = Dantrolene, Dantrium (NSAID’s)
Administer Valium separately = incompatible with any other drugs AntiInflammatory
Avoid KAVA & VALERIAN = Inc Resp depression Antipyretic
Antidepressants-Avoid Citrus juices Dec absorption of med Analgesic
Avoid St. John Wort For RA & OA AntiPlatelet aggregate
Acute Mania = Give AntiPsychotic with antimanic Antirheumatic
C= Check signs of toxicity: Inflammation, pain, RA fever, platelet aggregation
Mild Moderate Severe E= pc – after meals
1.5 Meq/L 2.5 Meq/L > 2.5 Meq/L C= Report:
Thirst Nausea Visual disturbances Ringing in the ears
Ataxia Anorexia Allergy Nausea & Vomiting
H/A Vomiting Sore throat Rapid breathing
Irritability Diarrhea Fever Hyperpnea toxicity
Beginning Fine hand tremors Coarse hand tremors Black Stool
Abdominal Cramps Coma Death K= Annual eye exam
K= Monitor Lithium Level early morning (before breakfast) Check bleeding time
Out patient at least once a month
Drug of choice for toxicity Diamox, Mannitol CI: C= ANTIGOUT AGENTS
Pregnancy Probenecid Colchicine Allopurinol
Lactation Acute Chronic
Renal Failure (8-12hrs) (13weeks)
Dietary Modification Inc Na (6–10 gm) and Inc Fluid ( 3L or more) Excretion of u.a. Prevent deposition of u.a. Prevent formation of u.a.
Acute Dose: .5 – 1.5 Meq/L Antiinflammatory
Maintenance: .5 – 1.2 Meq/L H= Decrease uric acid
Elderly : not exceed 1.0 Meq/L due to poor renal excretion E= Given with food
C= NAVDA Bruising H/A, drowsiness
MUSCULOSKELETAL DRUGS Allergy Agranulocytosis
C= Focus: Gold Therapy K= Inc fluid intake 2 – 3 L/day
Suppresses Arthritis Frequently check serum uric acid level
Inflammation
E= IM weekly CARDIAC DRUGS
Lie supine for 10 mins to prevent OH NITRATE
C= Check: A. Nitroglycerine
Signs of Stomatitis Sublingual
Dermatitis Unusual Bleeding Unusual BruisingFever Transmucosal = between gums, cheeks and lips
Sore Throat B. Isordil
K= Monitor Renal Function Test Sustained release, with water and don’t crush
Patch
C= ANTIINFLAMMATORY Nasal Spray
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H= Atrial Fibrillation, For PVC’s, arrhythmia, Slow ventricular rate, Slow atrial
C= Cardiac drug (Nitrate) rate
H= Dilate coronary arteries and arterioles Dec preload Anginal Pain E= Given as prescribed
E= Give before onset of pain C= Rash Blurring of Vision
3 X at 5 mins interval; After 15 mins, pain report? May indicate MI Convulsion Tinnitus/Ototoxicity
C= K= Check HR
Ointment = Cover with plastic and put adhesive tape Evaluate ECG
Patch = Non Hairy part
Oral spray = 3 sprays in 15 mins C= THROMBOLYTICS
S.E. Facial flushing, H/A, Hypotension Streptokines
K= Rise slowly to prevent OH TPA
Tablet on dry, dark container,6 months Discard H= Dissolves the clot by preventing the formation of fibrin(fibrinolysis)
Burning Sensation à Indication that the drug is still potent Clot formation
Clot Dissolved
C= CARDIAC GLYCOSIDE E= Effective within 6 hours
Digoxin Digitoxin After MI within 24 hrs
H= Strengthen Myocardial Contraction C= Report Bleeding Monitor VS
Na K pump is converted to Na Ca pump Thus increasing force of K= Contraindicated to clients that are prone to bleeding
contraction
E= Onset 5 – 20 mins Onset 30 mins – 2 hrs C= ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS
Observe GI irritation LOVASTATIN QUESTRAN
C= Excreted by kidneys Excreted by the liver (Tablet) (Powder)
Normal level 14 – 26 Antidote: Digibive H= Dec LDL = 30 – 80 (HDL should be > 80 and LDL < 80)
Normal level 5- 2 ug/dl E= Before meals or at night time
K= Check HR = Adult 60 C= Caution: Hepatotoxic
Older Children = 70 K= Questran 1 pack of powder+4–6oz of fluid (water, milk or juice)
Infants = 90 – 110 Check liver function test, Rash and bleeding
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E= Before meals Rifampicin INH Streptomycin Ethambutol
C= Rise slowly: Lie down for 30 mins after medication. Infection
Instruct patient that meds may cause bronchospasm E= Before Meals
K= Do not give chamomile and aspirin C= Red orange urine Peripheral Neuritis Oto,nephro,neuro Hepatotoxic
Don’t use contact lenses (Give B6) TOXIC Psychotic like Sx
C= ANTICHOLINERGIC K= Take the complete treatment as prescribed by the doctor ( 6 – 12 months )
Atropine Sulfate Vasolytic Agent Incomplete TB treatment Lead to MDRTB
H= Inc heart rate (check complete heart rate)
E= Before meals C= ANTIASTHMA
C= Avoid hot environments Theophylline Cromolyn Na
K= Check for rashes and SOB Adult = 10 – 20 mg/dl Prevents antihistamine release
Peds = 5 – 10 mg/dl
NEURODRUGS Dilates bronchioles
C= Anticonvulsants Dilantin H= Ease breathing
H= Decrease Seizure Threshold E= In the morning because it causes insomnia
E= After Meals C= Nausea and vomiting Rashes
C= Epilepsy Maintenance Theophylline toxicity
Chronis Use Gingivitis K= Check the pulse rate
Visit dentist at least once a year Soft bristle toothbrush, massage the gums Avoid Chamomile à cause bronchospasm
Urine is pink tinged Avoid aspirin ?
K= SAS ( Saline Flush à Administer drug Saline Flush Cause bronchospasm
To Prevent precipitate Inhaler Acute
Steroid Chronic
C= CHOLINESTERASE
Neostigmine Tensilon Cognex C= MUCOLYTICS (Mucomyst)
Myasthenia Gravis Alzeihmers H= Antidote for aspirin toxicity
Long Acting Short Acting Maintenance Dec viscosity of mucous
Treatment Diagnostic Treatment Loose phlegm
H= Inc muscle strength Inc mental functioning E= No specific time
E= Before Activity At bedtime C= Inc OFI
Before meals Use muscles of mastication S.E. bronchospasm
C= Chewing becomes stronger Dec dizziness K= Suction
Medication is lifetime Medication has a foul odor that resemble rotten egg
Report S/S of hepatotoxicity
K= Check liver fxn test C= EMETIC
Keep at bedside Neostigmine Antidote: atropine sulfate Syrup of Ipecac
Do not give echinicea H= To induce vomiting noncorrosive
Prepare Tracheostomy Peds below 6 months vomiting
E= Dose depends on age
C= ANTITB 6 mos – 1 yr = 10ml;1 – 12 yrs = 15ml;> 12 yrs = 30ml
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C= Administer with glass of water to enhance effects of ipecac (supplement) Tapazole ( 10 times greater than PTU)
Cardiotoxic = Ensure that child vomits the entire amount For Hypothyroidism For Hyperthyroidism
H= Normal BMR Dec T3 and T4, Adequate appetite and sleep
C= ANTACIDS E= In morning to prevent insomnia Round the clock
Peptic Ulcer Disease C= Report signs of overdose: Report:
Maalox Ranitidine Sucralfate Insomnia, palpitation & Nervousness Fever, sore throat, body malaise
hrs 46;wks 8 wks K= Life time Monitor HR & BP
Neutralizes HCl Dec HCl secretion Coats GIT
Normal HCL 2 – 5 C= STEROID
Maximum 10 Cortisone Floricef
Pain, dec HCl Replacement Therapy
E= Usually on an empty stomach Addision’s Disease
1 hour before meals 2 hours after meals H= Correct Fluid and electrolyte Imbalance
C= Shake liquid E= In the morning
SE: diarrhea C= Given intramuscularly
Constipation Avoid abrupt withdrawal
K= Short term therapy AE: Bruising Bone marrow depression
Electrolyte imbalance K= Avoid salty foods edema
Maintain a balance diet obesity
ENDOCRINE DISEASE Avoid crowded areas Infection
C= INSULIN OHA
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 C= RENAL DRUGS
Regular – Humulin Orinase EPOGEN
Intermediate – NPH Diabinase Inc RBC production for Chronic Renal Failure
Longacting H= Normal Hemoglobin
– ultra lente Metformin E= As prescribed
H= Inc transfer of glucose to cell membrane Pancreas to secrete insulin C= Report Polycythemia Inc production of RBC
E= Before breakfast CVA
C= Report Hypoglycemia: K= Check Complete Blood Count
Dizziness
Dec LOC C= DIURETIC
Diff. of problem solving Loop Diuretic Thiazide Diuretic K – Sparring Diuretic
K= Hypo occurs usually occurs at the peak of action of meds: (Lasix) (Hydrochlorothiazide) (Spirinolactone)
Before lunch Duiril Aldactone
In the afternoon or before dinner Loop of Henle Distal Tubule Blocks aldosterone
In midnight or next day Prevent Na absorption Prevents Na absorption Retains water
Rank: 4 – 8 – 12/16 H= Increase urine output and decrease pt’s weight
E= Early morning à prevent nocturia
C= THYROID DRUGS C= Hypokalemia Hypokalemia
Synthroid PTU Dec K Dec K Inc K
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Dec na Dec Na Dec Na
Dec Ca Dec mg
K= Inc Sodium in diet
Check Electrolyte level Check BP
IMMUNUREN (Azathioprine)
C= Immunosuppressant
H= -rejection of organs
E= As prescribed
C= Report:
Nausea, vomiting
Thrombocytopenia
Bruising
Infection
K= Check CBC
Frequent Handwashing
C= MIOTICS MYDRIATICS
(Pilocarpine) (ATSO4)
For Glaucoma CI for Glaucoma
For eye exam
H= Normal IOP Dilatation of pupils
E= Lifetime in glaucoma as prescribed
C= Lower conjunctival sac Report: eye pain & blurring of vision
Press inner canthus 1 –2 mins to Avoid alertness after medication
prevent systemic SE
K= Check BP and Blood sugar
C= ANTIBIOTICS
Vancomycin Penicillin Tetracycline
H= MRSA Gonorrhea Lyme’s
Syphilis Rocky Mountain Fever Infection
E= Before meals
With GI irritation à After meals
C= Ototoxic, Nephrotoxic, Allergy Hepatotoxic Neurotoxic
K= Check I and O
Peak Level = 15 – 30 mins after administration
Trough level = 15 – 30 mins before the next dose
Antidote: Epinephrine Deep IM and check CBC
Given with probenecid
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Iron Supplements- C= Relaxes the uterine mm. during preterm labor
FeSO4 contractions /
H= relaxed uterus
C= Mineral Supplement Anemia Ritodrine HCl (Yutopar)
H= Relief of fatigue / Inc strength E= Onset of preterm labor
E= Best before meals, after meals if with GI irritation C= Report maternal tachycardia
C= takes effect after 2-3weeks, Inc absorption with orange juice HR > 130 Arrhythmia
K= K= Prepare antidote: Propanolol
Elixiform - use straw
Injectable Z track method (laterally stretch the skin, 10 seconds) Magnesium Sulfate
C= Anticonvulsant, NS depressant
SE: Constipation and black stools H= Seizure
Antidote: Deferoxamine HCL (Desferal) E= As prescribed PIH
C= Report MgSO4 intoxication Hypotension, hypocalcemia and
RHOGAM H/A
C= Prevents RH sensitization K= Check BP, urine output, RR,
H= Hemolytic reaction Patellar reflex - if Dec *antidote: Ca Gluconate
E= 27-28 weeks AOG, Therapeutic level:
ideally 72 hrs. after delivery of baby with Rh (+) and ( ) o Loading dose 4 – 7 Meq/L
Coomb’s o Maintenance 1.5 – 3 Meq/L
C= Pain in injection site o Depression of DTR if 8 Meq/L
K= Check Coombs test only in o Dec RR if 10 – 12 Meq/L
TOCOLYTICS CHEMOTHERAPY
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CELL CYCLE Death
G0 Mitosis Interphase Resting G1 S G2 Cell division RNA K= Monitor Lithium Level early morning (before breakfast)
production DNA synthesis RNA synthesis Out patient at least once a month
Interferes DNA & Inhibit DNA & Interferes DNA Interferes RNA Dietary Modification :
Replication RNA synthesis Inc Na (6–10 gm) and Inc Fluid ( 3L or more)
C= MIOTICS MYDRIATICS
(Pilocarpine). (ATSO4)
For Glaucoma CI for Glaucoma. For eye exam
H= Normal IOP Dilatation of pupils
E= Lifetime in glaucoma , As prescribed
C= Lower conjunctival sac
Report: eye pain & blurring of vision
Press inner canthus 1 –2 mins to Avoid alertness after medication
prevent systemic SE
K= Check BP and Blood sugar
C= ANTIBIOTICS
Vancomycin
Penicillin
Tetracycline
MRSA
Gonorrhea
Lymes
Syphillis
Rocky Mountain Fever
Infection
H=
E= Before meals
With GI irritation à After meals
C= Ototoxic, Nephrotoxic, Allergy Hepatotoxic Neurotoxic
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