Hydrocodone - answer✔Brand Name: Hycodan, w/ acetaminophen=Vicodin
Class: antitussive agents (opioid), Opioid analgesics, opioid/non-opioid analgesic combo.
Action: Binds to opiate receptors in CNS to alter pain perception. Depresses the CNS.
Route/Dosage: PO: 5-10 mg q 4-6 hrs. prn
Side Effects: confusion, sedation, euphoria, hallucinations, hypotension, constipation,
dependence
Nursing Implications: Use caution if resp. is <10/min. Prolonged use can lead to physical
dependence or tolerance.
Teaching: avoid driving. cough/turn/breathe deeply q. 2 hrs. Do not take with alcohol.
levothyroxine - answer✔Brand Name: Synthroid
Class: Hormones (TH)
Action: Increases BMR; restores normal hormonal balance
Route/Dosage:PO: Hypothyroidism- 75-125 mcg/day
Side Effects: insomnia, irritability, nervousness, CARDIOVASCULAR COLLAPSE,
arryhthmias, tachycardia
Nursing Implications: assess pulse & BP
Teaching: take at the same time q day, reassess thyroid function every year.
cephalexin (first generation cephalosporin) - answer✔Brand Name: Keflex
Class: Anit-infective; cephalosporin
Action: Binds to bacterial cell walls causing cell death, mostly on gram positve bacteria
Route/Dosage: PO 250-500 mg q 6 h
Side Effects: seizures, diarrhea, rash, anaphylaxis
Nursing Implications: Obtain specimen sample to determine dosage. Monitor for signs of
anaphylaxis and bowel function.
Teaching: Teach pt. about signs of superinfection (furry overgrowth on tongue, loose stools,
allergy) and notify dr. if fever/diarrhea develop.
amlodipine - answer✔Brand Name:Norvasc
Class: antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker
Action: Inhibits calcium entry into myocardial muscle tissue & dialates blood vessels ---> lower
BP
Route/Dosage: 5-10 mg q day PO
Side Effects: headache, peripheral edema, angina, palpitations
Nursing Implications: Monitor BP/pulse and I & O. Assess for signs of CHF.
Teaching: Grapefruit juice increases effects. Caution patient to use good dental hygeine and
avoid long amts. of time in the sun.
Albuterol - answer✔Brand Name: PROVENTIL® HFA
Class: bronchodilator
Action: relaxes airway muscles to improve breathing
Route/Dosage: IH/120 mcg per puff or PO
Side Effects: an allergic reaction, chest pain or irregular heartbeats.
Nursing Implications: monitor the pt. if they have hypertension, epilepsy; diabetes;
hyperthyroidism; liver disease; or kidney disease. Monitor respiration quality.
Teaching: wait 2 min. b/t puffs,
pioglitozone - answer✔Brand Name: Actos
Class: antidiabetic; thiazolidinediones
Action: improves insulin sensitivity by acting as an agonist at receptor sites
Route/Dosage: 15-30 mg q day PO
Side Effects: CHF, edema, increased liver enzymes and increased likliness of hand/foot fracture
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Brightstars. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
