Nursing Pharm: Med Classifications & Nursing Actions
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CNS Depressants
Types of Meds -
Sedative-Hypnotics
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Anethetics -
CNS Depressants
Nursing Actions -
Safety Messures
Assess respirations
Evaluate for constipation
Instruct no Alcohol or other CNS depressants -
CNS Stimulants
Medically approved uses -
ADHD
Narcolepsy
Obesity
Reversal of respiratory distress -
CNS Stimulants
Types of Meds -
Amphetamines
Amphetamine-like
Anorexiants
Respiratory stimulants -
CNS Stimulants
Amphetamines
Medication & Nursing Action -
Adderall (amphetamine)
NA: assess HR; do not give near HS -
CNS Stimulants
Amphetimine-like
Med & Nursing Action -
Ritalin (methylphenidate)
NA: evaluate growthof children; evaluate CBC; do not give near HS -
CNS Stimulants
Anorexiants: Obesity
Med & Nursing Action -
Fastin
NA: evaluate weight lose; do not give under age 12; assess for heart palpitations and hypertension -
CNS Stimulants
Respiratory
Med & Nursing Action -
Dopram (doxapram)
NA: assess respirations; assess for nervousness -
CNS Stimulants
Headaches: Migraine & Cluster
Preventive Med & Nursing Action -
Beta-adrenergic blockers
Inderal (propranolol)
NA: assess apical HR do not give if less than 60 BPM -
CNS Stimulants
Headaches: Migraine & Cluster
Treatment Med & Nursing Action -
Selective serotonin1 receptor agonists (triptans)
Imitrex (sumatriptan)
NA: do not give if CAD or hypertension -
Neuro disorders
Parkinson Med Types -
Anticholinergics
Dopaminergics
Dopamine agonists -
Neuro disorders
Parkinson Med & Nursing Act.
Anticholinergics -
Cogentin (bentropine)
NA: assess VS; assess for constipation and urinary rentention -
Neuro disorders
Parkinson Med & Nursing Act.
Dopaminergics -
Sinemet (carbidoplevodopa)
NA: assess for agranulocytosis (decreased WBC); give w/ food; instruct change positions slowly; advise must be taken 3-4 times daily -
Neuro disorders
Alzheimers Med & Nursing Act.
Cholinergic meds
(parasympathominetics) -
Cognex (tacrine)
NA: assess for bradycardia; give w/ food; instruct change positions slowly -
Vaccines
Types of immunity (Define)
Active
Passive -
A: person exposed to antigens & antibodies develop
P: person given antibodies -
Vaccines
Med & Nursing Action -
Vaccine Varicells
NA: instruct that pain, redness may occur at site as well as fever; give Tylenol appr. for age; give injection in vastus lateralis -
Vaccines
Types of Immunizations:
Child
Adult
Before Travel -
C: CDC recommendation
A: flu, pneumonis, Hep A&B, MMR & chicken pox
Travel: depends on country visited -
Non-Narcotic Analgesics
Types -
NSAIDs (salicylates)
Actaminophen -
Narcotic Agonist Analgesics
Opioid
Synthetic Narcs
Med & Nursing Actions -
O: Morphine & Codeine
SN: Demerol (meperidine)& Dilaudid (hydromorphone)
NA: assess respirations; safety measures; instruct change position slowly; prevent constipation; assess habituation -
Narcotic Agonist-Antagonists
Mixed Action Meds
Med & Nursing Action -
Nubain (nalbuphine HCI)
NA: do not give w/ narc agonists (will negate their effect); safety measures; assess respirations; prevent constipation; assess habituation -
Narcotic Antagonists
Reverse action of Narcs
Med - Narcan
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Anticonvulsants
Med & Nursing Actions -
Dilantin (phenytoin)
NA: safety measures; need to assess therapeutic serum levels; oral care due to gingival hyperplasia -
Antidepressants
Types -
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Innhibitors (SSRIS)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitores (MAOIs) -
Antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Med & Nursing Actions -
Elavil (amitriptyline)
NA: safety measures; instruct change position slowly; increase fluids -
Antidepressants
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Innhibitors (SSRIS)
Med & Nursing Actions -
Prozac (fluoxetine)
NA: baseline ECG, instruct NO alcohol -
Antidepressants
Bipolar Disorder
Med & Nursing Actions -
Lithane (lithium)
NA: assess serum levels; increase sodium intake; increase fluids -
Antidiabetic Meds
Insulin
Types & onset time -
Rapid-acting:15 min
Short-acting:30 min
Intermediate-acting:1-2 hours
Long-acting:steady release over 24 hours, give at HS -
Antidiabetic Meds
Insulin
Types & Meds -
RA: Humolog (lispro insulin)
SA: Humulin R (regular insulin)
IA: Humulin N (NPH insulin)
LA: Lantus (insulin glargine) -
Antidiabetic Meds
Insulin
Nursing Actions - NA: assess blood glucose before giving Med; assess for S/S hypoglycemia; know when action begins (food available); rotate sites
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Antidiabetic Meds
Sliding Scale Insulin & Glucose Formula -
SSI: amopunt of lispro or regular insulin given according to bloog glucose
GF:Blood Glucose subtract 100, then divide by 30 equals amount of insulin to be given -
Antidiabetic Meds
Oral Med Types -
Sulfonylureas
Biguanides
Thiazolidinediones -
Antidiabetic Meds
Sulfonylureas
Med & Nursing Action -
Glucotrol (glipizide)
NA: assess for sulfa allergy; assess blood glucose; assess for S/S hypoglycemia -
Antidiabetic Meds
Biguanides
Med & Nursing Action -
Glucophage (metformin)
NA: give w/ meals; assess for GI flatulence; may cause hypoglycemia if given w/ other agents -
Antidiabetic Meds
Thiazolidinediones
Med & Nursing Action -
Actos (pioglitazone)
NA: assess liver function testes; may cause hypoglycemia if given w/ other agents -
Antineoplastic Meds
Define Cell-Cycle Specific & Nonspecific Meds -
CCS: action is specific to certain phase of the cell cycle
CCNS: action is across cell cycle, does not occur at any specific phase -
Antineoplastic Meds
Principles of Combination Chemotherapy -
Decreases drug resistance
Enhances effects on cancer
Reduces drug toxicity -
Antineoplastic Meds
Types of Meds -
Alkylating Agents
Antimetabolites
Antitumor Antibiotics
Mitotic Inhibitors
Hormonal
Immunotherapy -
Antineoplastic Meds
Nursing Actions -
Protect from infection R/T depressed bone marrow (WBCs)
Protect from bledding R/T depressed bone marrow (platelets)
Administer antiemetics R/T nausea, vomiting & anorexia
Provide soft, bland foods R/T stomatitis
Increase fluids to prevent constipation
Psychological support R/T alopecia & scarring -
Antiinflammatory Meds
Types -
NSAIDs
Corticosteroids
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Anti-gout Meds -
Antiinflammatory Meds
Salicylates
Med & Nursing Actions -
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid [ASA])
NA: give w/ food; assess for bleeding -
Antiinflammatory Meds
Propionic Acid Derivatives
Med & Nursing Actions -
Motrin (ibuprofen)
NA: give w/ food; assess for bleeding -
Antiinflammatory Meds
COX-2 Inhibitors
Med & Nursing Actions -
Celebrex (celecoxib)
NA: give w/ food; assess for bleeding -
Antiinflammatory Meds
Diease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Ridarura (auranofin) (gold)
DA: modify effect of disease
NA: assess urine for protine (nephrotoxicity); assess for blood dyscrasias (agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia) -
Antiinflammatory Meds
Anti-gout Meds
Meds, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Novocolchine (colchicine)
DA: Stops inflammatory response
Zyloprim (allopurinol)
DA: Uric acid inhibitor
NA: instruct to avoid alcohol, caffeine & thiazide diuretics that increase uric acid level -
Antiinflammatory Meds
Glucocorticoids (steroids)
Med & Nursing Actions -
Prednisone (glucocorticoid)
NA: give w/ food; assess for infection -
Urinary Tract Meds
Common Med groups to treat UTIs & Nursing Actiona -
Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole)
Urinary antiinfective - Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)
NA: advise may caiuse urine to be red/brown, stain clothes; give w/ food
Fluoroquinolones - Levaquin (levofloxacin) -
Urinary Tract Meds
Urinary Analgesics
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Pyridium (phenazopyridine)
DA: relieve pain, burning sensation and frequency and urgency of urination
NA: advise urine will be a harmless reddish orange, may stain clothes; give w/ food; increase fluids -
Urinary Tract Meds
Urinary Stimulants
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Urecholine (bethanechol)
DA: parasympathomimetic (copy parasympathic NS)
NA: assess for decreased HR & BP -
Urinary Tract Meds
Urinary Antispasmodics
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Ditropan (oxbutynin)
DA: decrease bladder spasms
NA: increase fluids, cause dry mouth; do not give if patient has narrow-angle glaucoma -
Urinary Tract Meds
Urinary Antimuscarinics
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Detrol (tolterodinetartrate)
DA: control overactive bladder
NA: give w/ food; increase fluids; do not give if patient has narrow-angle glaucoma -
Antiinfectives
Nursing Actions for all antibiotics - NA: assess for allergies; evaluate for superinfections; give w/ food if causes GI distress; do culture before starting antibiotics
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Antiinfectives
Sulfonamides
MED & Extra Nursing Actions -
Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole)
ExNA: increase fluids; do not give if pt. is allergic to sulfa -
Antiinfectives
Penicillins
Meds & Extra Nursing Actions -
Amoxil (amoxicillian)
Augmentin (amoxicillian-clavulanic acid)
ExNA: instruct pt. to eat yogurt to help w/ GI distress -
Antiinfectives
Cephalosporins
Meds & Extra Nursing Actions -
Celcor
ExNA: give w/ caution if allergic to penicillin -
Antiinfectives
Macrolides
Meds & Extra Nursing Actions -
E-mycin (erthromycin)
ExNa: assess for diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) -
Antiinfectives
Tetracyclines
Meds & Extra Nursing Actions -
Achromycin (tetracycline)
ExNA: do not give w/ milk/ dairy product or antacids; do not give to pregnent women; should not be give to children younger than 8 years old -
Antiinfectives
Aminoglycosides
Meds & Extra Nursing Actions -
Garamycin (gentamicin sulfate)
ExNA: assess hearing (causes ototoxicity) -
Antiinfectives
Fluroquinolones (Quinolones)
Meds & Extra Nursing Actions -
Levaquin (levofloxacin)
ExNA: increase fluids -
Antitubercular Meds
First-line meds
Meds usually given in combos of 2-3. - Isoniazid, rifampin, rifabutin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, streptomycin
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Antitubercular Meds
Med & Nursing Actions -
INH (isoniazid)
assess peripheral neuropathy (instruct to take Vit. B6 pyridoxine as perscribed) and hepatotoxicity (evaluate liver enzymes) -
Antiinfectives
Metronidazole
Meds & Extra Nursing Actions -
Flagyl (metronidazole)
ExNA: instruct NO alcohol; instruct on importance of taking all medication -
Antifungals
Polyenes
Med & Nursing Actions -
Nystatin (mycostatin)
NA: swisha and swallow; apply to affected area -
Antifungals
Azoles
Med & Nursing Actions -
Diflucan (fluconazole)
NA: take w/ food; taken w/ sulfonylureas may cause hypoglycemia; instruct may take 3 days to see full effect -
Respiratory Meds
Antihistamines
H1 Blockers (antagonists)
1st Gen antihistamines
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Benedryl (diphenhydramine)
DA: Sedating
NA: safety measures; increase fluids -
Respiratory Meds
Antihistamines
H1 Blockers (antagonists)
2nd Gen antihistamines
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Claritin (loratadine)
DA: Non-sedating
NA: assess S/S allergies -
Respiratory Meds
Nasal Decongestants
Med & Nursing Actions -
Afrin (pseudoephedrine)
NA: instruct only use 3 days (causes rebound congestion) -
Respiratory Meds
Systemic Decongestants
Med & Nursing Actions -
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)
NA: do not give if hypertension -
Respiratory Meds
Intranasal Glucocorticoids
Med & Nursing Actions -
Beclomethasone, fluticasone (Flonase), triamcinolone (Nasacort)
NA: instruct to use as directed; direct spray away from septum -
Respiratory Meds
Antitussives
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Robitussin DM (dextromethorphan)
w/ Narc products (codeine)
NA: increase fluids; safety measures -
Respiratory Meds
Expectorants
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Humibid (guaifenesin)
DA: loosens bronchial secretions
NA: increase fluids -
Respiratory Meds
Bronchial Asthma Acute Attack
Sympathomimetics, 1st line of defense
Med & Nursing Actions -
Epinephrine (adrenaline), for emergency
NA: assess RR; assess HR -
Respiratory Meds
Bronchial Asthma Maintenance
Nonselective adrenergic agonist (affects both heart & lungs)
Med & Nursing Actions -
Isuprel (isoprotereno)
NA: assess for increased HR; evaluate breath sounds -
Respiratory Meds
Bronchial Asthma Maintenance
Selective beta-adrenergic agonist (little affect on heart)
Med & Nursing Actions -
Alupent (metaprotereno)
NA: assess breath sounds -
Respiratory Meds
Anticholinergics
Meds & Nursing Actions -
Atrovent (ipratroplum bromide) - aerosol inhaler
NA: assess breath sounds
Theodur (theophylline) - PO
NA: assess heart sounds; assess breath sounds -
Respiratory Meds
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists/Inhibitors
Med & Drug Action -
Accolate (zanfirlukast)
DA: reduce inflammatory process and decrease bronchoconstriction -
Respiratory Meds
Glucocorticoids (steroids)
Meds & Drug Actions -
Aerosol inhaler: (beclomethasone)
PO: (prednisone)
Injection: Decadron (dexamethasone) -
Respiratory Meds
Mucolytics
Med, Drug Action & Misc info -
Mucomyst (acetylcysteine)
DA: liquefies & loosens thick mucus secretions
Misc: also used as an antidote for acetaminophen OD -
GI Tract Meds
GI Disorders - nausea/vomiting; diarrhea; constipation; gastric ulcer; H. pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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GI Tract Meds
Prescription Antiemetics -
Prescriptive antihistamines
Anticholinergics
Dopamine antagonists
(phenothiazines), (butyrophenones), (metoclopramide) -
GI Tract Meds
Phenothiazines
Med & Nursing Actions -
Phenergan (promethiazine)
NA: safety measures; increase fluids as tolerated -
GI Tract Meds
GI Motility Med
Med & Nursing Actions -
Reglan (metoclopramide)
NA: safety measures -
GI Tract Meds
Antidiarrheals
Types -
Opiates & opiate related agents
Diphenoxylate w/ atropine
Somatostatin analog, octreotide (Sandostatin) for severe diarrhea
Absorbents: Kaopectate -
GI Tract Meds
Opoid Antidiarrheals
Med & Nursing Actions -
Lomotil (diphenoxylate w/ atropine)
NA: safety measures; increase fluids as tolerated -
GI Tract Meds
Constipation
Types of laxitives -
Osmotic (saline)
Stimulant (contact)
Bulk-forming
Emollient (stool softeners) -
GI Tract Meds
Osmotic Laxative
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Fleets (phosphosoda)
DA: draws fluid into bowel
NA: do not give if HF. hypertension, edema; give in am; assess bowel sounds; increase fluids; assess bowel movement -
GI Tract Meds
Stimulant Laxative
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Ducolax (bisacodyl)
DA: Irritates GI mucosa & increases peristalsis
NA: assess bowel sounds; give in AM; increase fluids; assess bowel movement -
GI Tract Meds
Bulk Laxative
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Metamucil (psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid)
DA: increase fiber which holds fluid and bulk increases peristalsis
NA: increase fluids (instruct bowel obstruction w/o sufficient anount of water); assess bowel sounds; give in AM; assess bowel movement -
GI Tract Meds
Non-Systemic Antacids
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide)
DA: buffer gastric acid
NA: give other meds 1 hour before or 2 hours after to prevent decreased absorption; increase fluids, fiber & exercise (may cause constipation) -
GI Tract Meds
H2 Blockers
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Zantac (ranitidine)
DA: decrease production of gastric acid
NA: safety measures (may cause drowsiness) -
GI Tract Meds
Proton Pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Prevacid (iansoprazole)
DA: decrease production of gastric acid
NA: assess fo S/S of disease (GERD, ulcer) -
GI Tract Meds
Pepsin Inhibitor
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Carafate (sucralfate)
DA: forms barrier on gastric mucosa
NA: give other meds 1 hous before or 2 hours after to prevent decreased absorption of other meds -
GI Tract Meds
Prostaglandin Analog
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Actions -
Cytotec (misoprostol)
DA: used w/ NSAIDs; protect mucosal lining of stomach
NA: DO NOT give if pt. is pregnant -
Diuretics
Potassium-wasting
Thiazide & Thiazide-like -
Esidrex (hydrochlorathiazide, HCTZ)
NA: give in AM; assess edema & BP; assess for hypokalemia; give w/ foods rich in potassium (citrus jucie or bananas) -
Diuretics
Potassium-wasting
Loop
Med & Nursing Actions -
Lasix (furosemide)
NA: give in AM; assess for edema; assess for hypokalemia; give w/ foods rich in potassium (citrus jucie or bananas) -
Diuretics
Potassium-sparing
Med & Nursing Actions -
Aldactone (spirolactone)
NA: assess S/S hyperkalemia' monitor serum potassium levels; instruct not to use salt substitutes -
Cardiac Meds
Types of Antihypertensives - Diuretics (thiazides & loop diuretics; Combos of HCTZ & potassium-sparing diuretics & other antihypertensive meds; Sympatholytics - adrenergic blockers; ACE inhibitors; Calcium channel blockers; ARBs
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Cardiac Meds
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers (Olols)
Med, Contraindications & Nursing Actions -
Noncardio selective (affect heart & lings)
Inderal (metoprolol)
C: smokers, respiratory problems
NA: assess apical HR; assesss BP; instruct change position slowly; do not stop taking suddenly; notify Dr. of sexual dysfunction -
Cardiac Meds
Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers
Med & Nursing Action -
Minipress (prazosin HCL)
NA: safety measures (may cause dizziness); instruct change positions slowly; assess apical HR & BP -
Cardiac Meds
Calcium Channel Blockers
Med, Drug Action & Nursing Action -
Norvasc (amlodipine)
DA: vasodilation by decrease calcium levels; may cause peripheral edema
NA: instruct to avoid ingestion of grapefruit juice (intensify med's effect); instruct change positions slowly; assess apical HR & BP -
Cardiac Meds
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (Prils)
Med & Nursing Action -
Capoten (captopril)
NA: instruct to notify Dr. of irritating cough; assess apical HR & BP; instruct change positions slowly -
Cardiac Meds
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonists/Blockers (ARBs)(sartans)
Med & Nursing Action -
Cozaar (losartan)
NA: safety measures (may cause dizziness); instruct change position slowly; assess apical HR & BP -
Cardiac Meds
Glycosides
Med & Nursing Action -
Lanoxin (digoxin)
NA: assess apical HR full minute, hold & notify Dr. if less than 60 BPM; assess for hypokalemic especially if given w/ Lasix -
Cardiac Meds
Antianginals - Nitrates
Med & Nursing Action -
Nitrostat (nitroglycerin)
NA: instruct may cause headache; safety measures (may cause hypotension, dizziness, reflex tachycardia) -
Cardiac Meds
Types of Antidysrhythmics
Med & Nursing Action -
Class 1: fast (sodium) channel blockers
Class 2: Beta-adrenergic blockers
Class 3: prolon re-polarization
Class 4: Calcium channel blockers -
Cardiac Meds
Anticoagulants- Heparin IV/IM
Med & Nursing Action -
Lipo-Heparin (heparin sodium)may give IV
Lovenox (enoxaparin)
Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)
NA: give subq abdomen, no aspirate, no massage; assess for bleeding; antidote is protamine sulfate; assess PTT -
Cardiac Meds
Anticoagulants - PO
Med & Nursing Action -
Coumadin (warfarin)
NA: assess bleeding; diet must be consistent as to Vit. K (antidote); assess INR (protime) -
Cardiac Meds
Antiplatelets
Med & Nursing Action -
Plavix (clopidogrel)
NA: assess for bleeding -
Cardiac Meds
Thrombolytics
Med & Nursing Action -
Alteplase (tPA)
NA: assess for allergic reaction; assess ECG; no asprin or NSAIDs -
Cardiac Meds
Types of Antilipidemics
Med & Nursing Action -
Resin antilipidemics
Nicotinic acid
Statins/vastatins -
Cardiac Meds
Antilipidemics - Statins/vastatins
Med & Nursing Action -
Mevacor (lovastatin)
NA: monitor liver enzymes; report unexplained muscle tenderness or weakness, fever & malaise -
Cardiac Meds
Peripheral Vasodilators
Med & Nursing Action -
Vasodilan (isoxsuprine)
NA: instruct change positons slowly; safety measures (dizziness) -
Antiviral
Flu
Med, Use & Nursing Actions -
Symmetrel (amantadine HCI)
U: treatment for Influenza A
NA: instruct will not prevent flu, only decrease symptoms -
Antiviral
Neuraminidase Inhibitors
Med, Use & Nursing Actions -
Tamiflu
U: treatment for Influenza A&B (effective if taken w/in 48 hours of flu symptoms)
NA: instruct to seek medical care w/in 48 hr -
Antiviral
Purine Nucleosides
Med, Use & Nursing Actions -
Zovirax (acyclovir)
U: treatment of herpes simplex 1, herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes simplex 2
NA: give w/ food to prevent GI upset -
Antiviral
HIV
Therapy & Goals -
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
Goals: Decrease viral load; Preserve/increase number of CD4+T cells; Prevent resistance; Have pt. in good clinical condition; Prevent secondary infections & cancers -
Antiviral
Antiretroviral Agent
Meds given in combos -
Reverse transcrpitive inhibitors (nucleoside analgues & nonnucleoside analogues)
Protease inhibitors
Fusion inhibitors -
Antiretroviral
Nucleoside analogues
Med & Nursing Actions -
AZT (zodovudine)
NA: report numbness lower extremities -
Anthelmintic Meds
Med & Nursing Actions -
Vermox (mebendazole)
NA: given w/ food -
Neuromuscular Disorders
Myastenia Gravis (MG)
Cholinesterase inhibitors or acetylchinesterase (AChE) inhibitors
Med & Nursing Actions -
Mestinon (pyridostigmine bromide)
NA: observe for OD; available antidote (atropine sulfate); may take w/ food if GI distress -
Neuromuscular Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Meds -
Glucocorticiod (prednisone)
Immunosuppresents
Biological response modifiers -
Neuromuscular Disorders
Muscle Relaxants
Med & Nursing Actions -
Soma (carisoprodol)
NA: safety measures; increase fluids; do not stop abruptly; take w/ food -
Antipsychotics
Phenothiazines
Med & Nursing Actions -
Prolixin (fluphenazine)
NA: safety measures; increase fluids; assess for urinary retention, constipation; instruct about photosensitivity (avoid sunlight); assess for symptoms of tremors, gait change -
Antipsychotics
Non-phenothiazines
Med & Nursing Actions -
Haldol (haloperidol)
NA: safety measures; increase fluids; assess for urinary retention, constipation; instruct about photosensitivity (avoid sunlight); assess for symptoms of tremors, gait change -
Anxiolytics
Benzodiazepines
Med & Nursing Actions -
Ativan (lorazepam)
NA: safety measures; assess for habituation