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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name phenytoin Trade Name Dilantin Indication tonic clonic seizures, arrhythmias, neuropathic pain Action interferes with ion transport, shortens action potentials and decreases automaticity blocks sustained high frequency repetitive firing of action potentials. Therapeutic Class antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants Pharmacologi...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name phenazopyridine Trade Name Pyridium Indication urological pain Action provides analgesia to the urinary tract mucosa Therapeutic Class nonopioid analgesics Pharmacologic Class urinary tract analgesics Nursing Considerations • will turn urine red or orange • may cause headache, vertigo, hepatic toxicity • monitor renal f...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name paroxetine Trade Name Paxil Indication major depressive disorder, OCD, anxiety, PTSD Action block reuptake of serotonin in CNS Therapeutic Class antianxiety agent, antidepressant Pharmacologic Class SSRI Nursing Considerations • do not use with MAOIs • can cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, seroton...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name pantoprazole Trade Name Protonix Indication GERD, heartburn, reduce the risk of GI bleed in critically ill patients Action prevents the transport of H ions into the gastric lumen by binding to gastric parietal cells, ↓ gastric acid production Therapeutic Class antiulcer agents Pharmacologic Class proton-pump inhibitors...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name Pancrelipase Trade Name Creon Indication pancreatic insufficiency, ductal obstruction Action replacement of pancreatic enzymes: lipase, amylase, protease Therapeutic Class digestive agent Pharmacologic Class pancreatic enzyme Nursing Considerations • contraindicated with pig products allergy • can cause shortness of bre...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name oxytocin Trade Name Pitocin Indication labor induction, postpartum bleeding Action stimulates uterine smooth muscle Therapeutic Class hormones Pharmacologic Class oxytocics Nursing Considerations • can cause ICH in fetus • can cause asphyxia in fetus • may cause coma and seizures in mother • may cause painful contractio...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name oxycodone Trade Name Oxycontin Indication pain Action binds to opiate receptors in CNS altering the perception and sensation of pain Therapeutic Class Opioid Analgesic Pharmacologic Class opioid agonists, opioid agonists/nonopioid, analgesic combinations Nursing Considerations • may cause respiratory depression, constip...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name ondansetron Trade Name Zofran Indication nausea/vomiting Action blocks effects of serotonin on vagal nerve and CNS Therapeutic Class antiemetic Pharmacologic Class 5-HT3 antagonist Nursing Considerations • administer slowly over 2-5 minutes – fatal QT prolongation and VTach, respiratory arrest • may cause headache, cons...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name omeprazole Trade Name Prilosec Indication GERD, ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, reduce the risk of GI bleed in critically ill patients, heart burn Action prevents the transport of H ions into the gastric lumen by binding to gastric parietal cells, ↓ gastric acid production Therapeutic Class antiulcer agent Pharmacol...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:   Generic Name olanzapine Trade Name Zyprexa Indication schizophrenia, mania, depression, anorexia nervosa, nausea/vomiting related to chemotherapy Action antagonizes dopamine and serotonin Therapeutic Class antipsychotic, mood stabilizers Pharmacologic Class thienobenzodiazepines Nursing Considerations • do not use while breastfeeding...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson:     Generic Name nystatin Trade Name Mycostatin Indication candidiasis, denture stomatitis Action causes leakage of fungal cell contents Therapeutic Class Antifungal Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting • can be used to soak dentures • assess mucus membrane

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/NorepinephrineLevophedNursingConsiderations     Generic Name norepinephrine Trade Name Levophed Indication treatment of severe hypotension and shock Action increase blood pressure and cardiac output by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in the blood vessels, demonstrates minor beta activity Therapeutic Class vasopress...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/NitroprussideNitropressNursingConsiderations     Generic Name nitroprusside Trade Name Nitropress Indication hypertensive crisis, cardiogenic shock Action peripheral vasodilation of arteries and veins decreasing preload and afterload Therapeutic Class antihypertensive Pharmacologic Class vasodilator Nursing Considerations...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/NifedipineProcardiaNursingConsiderations     Generic Name nifedipine Trade Name Procardia Indication hypertension, angina, migraines, CHF Action blocks calcium transport resulting in inhibition of contraction causing systemic vasodilatation Therapeutic Class antianginals, antihypertensives Pharmacologic Class Ca Channel B...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/NaproxenAleveNursingConsiderations     Generic Name naproxen Trade Name Aleve Indication pain, dysmenorrhea, fever, inflammation Action inhibits prostaglandin synthesis Therapeutic Class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics, antipyretics Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • use caution...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/NalbuphineNubainNursingConsiderations     Generic Name nalbuphine Trade Name Nubain Indication pain, analgesia during labor, sedation before surgery, supplement to balance anesthesia Action alters perception and response to pain, causes CNS depression Therapeutic Class Opioid Analgesic Pharmacologic Class opioid agonists/...

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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MontelukastSingulairNursingConsiderations     Generic Name montelukast Trade Name Singulair Indication prevent or treat asthma, manage seasonal allergies, prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction Action disrupts the effects of leukotrienes which effect airway edema, smooth muscle constriction, and cellular activity Th...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MidazolamVersedNursingConsiderations       Generic Name midazolam Trade Name Versed Indication sedation, conscious sedation, anesthesia, status epilepticus Action acts to produce CNS depression, may be mediated by GABA Therapeutic Class antianxiety agent, sedative/hypnotics Pharmacologic Class Benzodiazepine Nursing Consi...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MetronidazoleFlagylNursingConsiderations     Generic Name metronidazole Trade Name Flagyl Indication intra-abdominal infections, gynecoligical infections, skin infections, bone and joint infections, CNS infections, septicemia, endocarditis, amebic liver abscess, peptic ulcer disease Action Inhibits DNA and protein synthes...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MetoclopramideReglanNursingConsiderations       Generic Name metoclopramide Trade Name Reglan Indication prevention of nausea, vomiting, hiccups, migraines, gastric stasis Action accelerates gastric emptying by stimulating motility Therapeutic Class antiemetic Pharmacologic Class Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist, prokineti...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MethylphenidateConcertaNursingConsiderations     Generic Name methylphenidate Trade Name Ritalin, Concerta Indication ADHD, narcolepsy Action improves attention span in ADHD by producing CNS stimulation Therapeutic Class central nervous system stimulant Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • can cause sudden de...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MethylergonovineMethergineNursingConsiderations       Generic Name methylergonovine Trade Name Methergine Indication treatment of post-partum hemorrhage Action stimulates uterine muscles causing uterine contraction Therapeutic Class oxytocic Pharmacologic Class ergot alkaloids Nursing Considerations • can cause hypertensi...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MethadoneMethadoseNursingConsiderations     Generic Name methadone Trade Name Mathadose Indication withdrawal symptoms, pain Action Suppresses withdrawal symptoms. Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS and alters perception of pain while producing a general depression of the CNS. This depression also causes a decrease in t...

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds   View the lesson: https://bit.ly/MetforminGlucophageNursingConsiderations     Generic Name metformin Trade Name Glucophage Indication management of Type II DM, PCOS Action decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases absorption, increases cellular insulin sensitivity Therapeutic Class Antidiabetic Pharmacologic Class Biguanide Nursing Considerati...