MedMaster by NURSING.com

Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus

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May 1, 2023 • 3min

Cephalexin (Keflex)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Cephalexin Trade Name Keflex Indication Skin infections, pneumonia, UTI, otitis media Action Bactericidal: binds to bacterial cell wall leading to cell death Therapeutic Class Anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Cephalosporin 1st generation Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated with cephalosporin and serious penicillin allergies. • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • May lead to superinfection • May cause elevated liver enzymes
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Apr 28, 2023 • 4min

Celecoxib (Celebrex)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Celecoxib Trade Name Celebrex Indication Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins Therapeutic Class Antirheumatics/NSAID Pharmacologic Class Cox 2 inhibitor Nursing Considerations • Use caution with cardiovascular disease • Increases risk for MI, CVA, thrombosis • May cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, dermatitis • Notify provider for new-onset abdominal pain or black stool
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Apr 26, 2023 • 3min

Cefdinir (Omnicef)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Cefdinir Trade Name Omnicef Indication Treatment of skin infections, otitis media Action Bactericidal, binds to bacterial cell wall causing cell death Therapeutic Class Anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Cephalosporin 3rd generations Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated in cephalosporin and possibly penicillin allergies • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • Monitor for bleeding • May lead to superinfection
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Apr 24, 2023 • 4min

Cefaclor (Ceclor)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Cefaclor Trade Name Ceclor Indication Treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin infections, otitis media Action Bactericidal, binds to bacterial cell wall causing cell death Therapeutic Class Anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Cephalosporin 2nd generations Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated in cephalosporin and possibly penicillin allergies • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • May lead to superinfection
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Apr 21, 2023 • 4min

Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Carbidopa/levodopa Trade Name Sinemet Indication Parkinson’s disease Action Levodopa is converted to dopamine and works as a neurotransmitter, carbidopa prevents the destruction of levodopa allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier Therapeutic Class Antiparkinson agent Pharmacologic Class Dopamine Agonist Nursing Considerations • May cause orthostatic hypotension • May cause dark urine • Weeks to months to take effect • Do not use with MAOIs • Do not use with glaucoma, melanoma • Assess for parkinsonian symptoms • Instruct patient to take as directed
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Apr 19, 2023 • 6min

Captopril (Capoten)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Captopril Trade Name Capoten Indication Hypertension, management of CHF, decrease progression of DM neuropathy Action Block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, increases renin levels and decreases aldosterone leading to vasodilation Therapeutic Class Antihypertensives Pharmacologic Class ACE Inhibitor Nursing Considerations • Can cause neutropenia – check WBCs regularly • Use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics • Use cautiously with diuretic therapy • Administer 1 hour before meals • Monitor blood pressure often • Monitor weight and fluid status • Monitor renal profile • Monitor CBC frequently • May lead to Rhabdomyolysis • Dry cough
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Apr 17, 2023 • 4min

Calcium Carbonate (Tums)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Calcium carbonate Trade Name Tums/Rolaids Indication Treatment of hypocalcemia, prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, treat- ment of hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia, used as antacid Action Calcium is essential for nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, helps maintain cell membranes, aids in transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction, aids in blood formation and coagulation Therapeutic Class Mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements Pharmacologic Class Antacids Nursing Considerations • May cause cardiac arrest and arrhythmias • Monitor hemodynamics • May causes hypotension, bradycardia, and arrhythmias • Hypercalcemia can increase risk for digoxin toxicity • Instruct pt on foods that contain Vitamin D and encourage adequate intake • Monitor parathyroid hormone
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Apr 14, 2023 • 4min

Calcium Acetate (PhosLo)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name calcium acetate Trade Name PhosLo Indication treatment of hypocalcemia, prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis, treatment of hyperkalemia and hypermagnesaemia, adjunct in cardiac arrest, control of hyperphosphatemia with ESRD. Binds to phosphate in food and prevents absorption. Action calcium is essential for nervous muscular and skeletal systems, helps maintain cell membranes, aids in transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction, aids in blood formation and coagulation Therapeutic Class mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements Pharmacologic Class antacids Nursing Considerations • may cause cardiac arrest and arrhythmias • phlebitis at site of insertion • monitor hemodynamics • may cause hypotension, bradycardia, and arrhythmias • hypercalcemia can increase risk for digoxin toxicity • administer slowly • instruct pt on foods that contain Vitamin D and encourage adequate intake. • monitor parathyroid hormone
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Apr 12, 2023 • 3min

Butorphanol (Stadol)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name butorphanol Trade Name Stadol Indication moderate to severe pain, labor pain, sedation Action alters perception and response to pain by binding to opiate receptors in CNS Therapeutic Class Opioid Analgesic Pharmacologic Class opioid agonists/antagonists Nursing Considerations • use caution with concurrent use of MAOIs • may cause confusion, hallucinations, sedation • monitor for CNS depression • assess blood pressure pulse and respirations during administration • administer slowly through an IV line
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Apr 10, 2023 • 3min

Buspirone (Buspar)

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Buspirone Trade Name Buspar Indication Management of anxiety Action Relieves anxiety by binding to dopamine and serotonin receptors Therapeutic Class Antianxiety Pharmacologic Class Azapirone Nursing Considerations • Do not administer concurrently with MAOI or grapefruit juice • May lead to dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and weakness • Patient may experience chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia • Instruct patient to take as directed • Instruct patient to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants

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