Medications for MedSurg Nursing
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Antiemetics
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Ease N/V
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Zofran (Ondansteron), promwthazine (Phenergan)
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Inhaled Anesthesia
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"laughing gas" Puts the patient asleep using inhalation as the delivery method.
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Nitrous oxide, halothane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane
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General Anesthesia
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Combination of medications that put a patient asleep. Typically through IV access, but can be paired with inhaled anesthesia
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isoflurane, halothane, enflurane, desflurane
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Local/Regional Anesthesia
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One time injection that numbs a small area of the body
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lidocane, prilocaine, bupivacaine
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Opiods
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Treat moderate-severe pain. habit forming.
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Oxycodone, hydrocodone, codine
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Non-Opiods
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Treat mild-moderate pain, fever and inflammation
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Tylenol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Asprin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
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NSAIDS
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Treat inflammation, mild pain, and fever
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Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), Naproxen (Aleve)
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Insulin
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regulates glucose in the blood
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Regular (short-acting), Rapid-acting, Intermediate-acting, Long-acting
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Oral Anti-diabetics
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lower glucose levels in blood
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Metformin (Biguanides), Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Thiazolidinediones
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Thyroid Hormones
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regulate metabolism, thermogenesis and protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
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Triiodothyronine (T3), Tetraiodothyronine (T4, thyroxine), Calcitonin
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Osteoporosis meds (Bisphosphonates)
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treat osteoporosis
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Alendronate (Fosamax), Risedronate (Actonel), Ibandronate (Boniva), Zoledronic acid (Reclast), Calcium tablets
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Bronchodilators
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causes widening of the bronchi
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Albuterol, Salmeterol, Formoterol
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Antitussives
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prevents or relieves cough
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Codeine, dextromethorphan (Delsym 12 hr)
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Antihistamines
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stops allergy symptoms
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Fexofenadine (Allegra), Loratadine (Claritin)
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Decongestants
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shrink swollen blood vessels and tissues
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Psudoephedrine (Sudafed), Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
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Anticholinergics
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blocks actions of acetylcholine
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atropine (atropen), belladonna alkaloids, clidinium
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pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip)
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stimulate dopamine receptors
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Carbidopa/Levodopa
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promotes dopamine synthesis
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benztropine (Cogentin), trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
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helps control tremors, rigidity, and drooling
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Antihypertensive-Beta Blockers
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HR/BP, ends in (-lol)
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metoprolol, atenolol, bisoprolol
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ACE inhibiters
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BP, K+, ends in (-pril)
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Benazepril, Catopril, Enalapril, Fosinopril
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Relaxes smooth muscle movement, resistance, BP, ends in (-dipine)
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Amlodipine (Norvasc), Felodipine, Isradipine
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Vasodilators
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BP, O
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Nitroglycerin, Hydrazine, Nitroprusside, Isosorbide
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DVT-anticoagulants
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clotting factor
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apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran (Pradaxa), edoxaban (Lixiana), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), warfarin (Coumadin)
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Amoxicillin
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diarrhea, skin rash, stomach upset
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Azithromycin
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diarrhea, N/V, tiredness, abdominal pain
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Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (augmentin)
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diarrhea, upset stomach, vomiting, skin rash
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Cephalexin
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Diarrhea, dizziness, vaginal itching or discharge, joint pain, abdominal pain
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Ciprofloxacin
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nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea
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Vancomycin
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Stomach upset, dizziness, fever, tiredness, blood in urine or stool
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Zosyn
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Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, injection site reactions
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Bactrim
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Loss of appetite, N/V
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Help prevent seizures and reduce the risk of them happening
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Carbamazepine (Tegratol)
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Clonazepam (Klonopin)
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
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Phenobarbital (Luminal)
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Levetiracetam (Keppra)
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Pregabalin (Lyrica)
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Toprimate (Topamax)
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Valporate/Valproic Acid (Depakote)
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tizanidine (Zanaflex), baclofen (lioresal)
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Muscle relaxers
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prednisone, cortisone, hydrocortizone, methylprednisone
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corticosteriod
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B-Interferon (Betaseron, Extavia, Avonex, Rebif), Glatiramer (Copaxone)
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Immunomodulators
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natalizumb (Tysabri)
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immunosuppressant
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oxybutynin (Ditropan)
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anticholinergics/antispasmodics
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toprimate (Topamax), gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica), Carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Anticonvilsant/antiseizure
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