MedMaster by NURSING.com

Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus

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Jul 28, 2023 • 3min

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name ibuprofen Trade Name Advil / Motrin Indication Mild to moderate pain, inflammatory states Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins Therapeutic Class antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents Pharmacologic Class nonopioid analgesics Nursing Considerations • may cause GI bleeding, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome • may cause anaphylaxis • monitor for headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation • therapy should be discontinued after first sign of rash • monitor renal and liver labs • patient should avoid using alcohol
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Jul 26, 2023 • 2min

Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name hydromorphone Trade Name Dilaudid Indication moderate to severe pain Action alters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex Therapeutic Class Opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive Pharmacologic Class opioid agonist Nursing Considerations • Assess BP, respirations, and pulse before and during administration – medication causes general CNS depression • Narcan (nalaxone) is the antidote for overdose • use caution with concurrent use of MAOI – avoid use within 14 days of each other • may be used as an antitussive • advised to dilute with NS prior to administration and to administer slowly to decrease CNS depression
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Jul 24, 2023 • 3min

Prepping For The NCLEX with NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Review for nursing students to help you ace the NCLEX Exam)

Hi NURSING.com family.  Are you getting ready for the NCLEX??   This show is the perfect NCLEX review, and as ALWAYS, we have pulled out the MOST important info that you need to become an Amazing nurse! Listen in each week while we review 77 critical topics you need to pass the NCLEX-RN Exam.  Each episode will cover these MUST-know nursing topics with a perfect overview.   Our new show is NCLEX Flash Notes.  You can search that in Apple podcasts or Spotify and pull up the SHOW.   NCLEX Flash Notes NCLEX Flash Notes is your go-to last-minute refresher for the NCLEX exam. Cut through the fluff and get straight to the essential information with this free resource.  
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Jul 24, 2023 • 3min

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Vicodin, Lortab)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name hydrocodone/acetaminophen Trade Name Vicodin, Lortab, Norco Indication management of moderate to severe pain Action alters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex Therapeutic Class opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive Pharmacologic Class opioid agonists, nonopioid analgesic combinations Nursing Considerations • use caution with concurrent use of MAOI – avoid use within 14 days of each other • hypotension – monitor hemodynamics and respirations after administering • may increase ICP use caution with head trauma • Narcan (nalaxone) is the antidote for overdose • DO NOT exceed 4g of acetaminophen per day
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Jul 21, 2023 • 3min

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name hydralazine Trade Name Apresoline Indication hypertension Action arterial vasodilation by unclarified mechanism Therapeutic Class anti-hypertensive Pharmacologic Class vasodilator Nursing Considerations • may cause tachycardia, sodium retention, arrhythmias, angina • use caution with MAOIs • monitor blood pressure • instruct patient on how to take blood pressure
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Jul 19, 2023 • 4min

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name haloperidol Trade Name Haldol Indication Schizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient Action Alters the effect of dopamine Therapeutic Class Antipsychotic Pharmacologic Class butyrophenones Nursing Considerations • extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia • use caution in QT prolongation • may cause seizures, constipation, dry mouth, agranulosytosis • assess for hallucinations • monitor hemodynamics • monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction) • monitor CBC with differential
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Jul 17, 2023 • 3min

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name guaifenesin Trade Name Mucinex Indication Cough suppression, expectorant Action Decreases viscosity of and mobilizes secretions Therapeutic Class allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • patient should avoid over the counter cold medications • assess lung sounds • maintain adequate fluid intake
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Jul 14, 2023 • 3min

Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Glipizide Trade Name Glucotrol Indication Type 2 diabetes mellitus Action Stimulates release of insulin from the beta cells in the pancreases and leads to increased sensitivity to insulin Therapeutic Class Anti-diabetic Pharmacologic Class Sulfonylureas Nursing Considerations • May cause aplastic anemias, hypoglycemia, photosensitivity, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea • Monitor CBC, assess for allergy to sulfonamides • Beta blockers may increase signs of hypoglycemia • Instruct patient on how to check blood sugars and • Instruct patient on importance of carrying source of sugar in case of hypoglycemia
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Jul 12, 2023 • 3min

Gentamicin (Garamycin)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Gentamicin Trade Name Cidomycin Indication Treatment of gram negative infections when penicillin is ineffective Action Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis Therapeutic Class Anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Aminoglycoside Nursing Considerations • Causes tinnitus-hearing loss/do not administer with penicillin • Use caution in renal impairment • Assess for infection • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests • Monitor blood levels of drug
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Jul 10, 2023 • 4min

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Gabapentin Trade Name Neurontin Indication Seizures, peripheral neuropathy, neuropathic pain, prevention of migraines Action Exact method of action unknown, may play a role in stabilizing neural membranes Therapeutic Class Analgesic adjuncts, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers Pharmacologic Class None Nursing Considerations • May cause suicidal thoughts, confusion, depression, drowsiness, ataxia, facial edema, hypertension • Monitor pt closely for changes in behavior and depression • Assess seizure activity • Assess pain level • Patient should take medications exactly as prescribed

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