(al-byoo’ter-ole)
Accuneb, Novosalmol , Proventil, Proventil HFA, Proventil Repetabs, Salbutamol, Ventolin, Ventolin Rotocaps, Volmax
Classifications: autonomic nervous system agent; beta-adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic); bronchodilator (respiratory smooth muscle relaxant)
Pregnancy Category: C
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Monitor therapeutic effectiveness which is indicated by significant subjective improvement in pulmonary function within 60–90 min [...]
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(se-fyoor-ox’eem)
Kefurox, Zinacef
CEFUROXIME AXETIL
Ceftin
Classifications: antiinfective; antibiotic; second-generation cephalosporin
Prototype: Cefonicid sodium
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Determine history of hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins, penicillins, and history of allergies, particularly to drugs, before therapy is initiated.
Lab tests: Perform culture and sensitivity tests before [...]
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(cel-e-cox’ib)
Celebrex
Classifications: central nervous system agent, analgesic, nsaid, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, antipyretic
Pregnancy Category: C first and second trimesters; D third trimester
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Therapeutic effectiveness is indicated by relief of joint pain.
Lab tests: Periodically monitor Hct and Hgb, liver functions, BUN and creatinine, and serum [...]
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(sef-a-lex’in)
Cefanex, Ceporex_A, Keflet, Keflex, Keftab, Novolexin_A
Classifications: antiinfective; antibiotic; first-generation cephalosporin
Prototype: Cefazolin
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Determine history of hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporins and penicillin and history of other drug allergies before therapy is initiated.
Lab tests: Evaluate renal and hepatic [...]
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(ci-pro-flox’a-cin)
Cipro, Cipro IV, Cipro XR
CIPROFLOXACIN OPHTHALMIC
Ciloxan
Classifications: antiinfective; quinolone antibiotic
Pregnancy Category: C
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Report tendon inflammation or pain. Cipro needs to be discontinued.
Lab tests: Culture and sensitivity tests should be done prior to initial dose. Treatment may be implemented [...]
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(klox-a-sill’in)
Apo-Cloxi , Cloxapen, Cloxilean, Novocloxin , Orbenin, Tegopen
Classifications: antiinfective; antibiotic, natural penicillin; beta-lactam
Prototype: Penicillin G
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Determine previous exposure and sensitivity to penicillins and cephalosporins and other allergic reactions of any kind before treatment is initiated.
Monitor for S&S of [...]
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(tra’ma-dol)
Ultram, Zydol
Classifications: central nervous system (cns) agent; analgesic; narcotic (opiate) agonist
Prototype: Morphine sulfate
Pregnancy Category: C
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Assess for level of pain relief and administer prn dose as needed but not to exceed the recommended total daily dose.
Monitor vital signs and [...]
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NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Establish baseline and continuing data on BP, weight, fluid and electrolyte balance, and blood glucose.
Lab tests: Periodic serum electrolytes blood glucose, Hct and Hgb, platelet count, and WBC with differential.
Monitor for [...]
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(di-klo’fen-ak)
Voltaren, Voltaren-XR, Solaraze
DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
Cataflam
Classifications: central nervous system agent; analgesic, antipyretic; nsaid
Prototype: Ibuprofen
Pregnancy Category: B
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Monitor for therapeutic effectiveness. Up to 3 wks may be needed for beneficial effects with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Lab tests: Periodic liver function, [...]
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(di-jox’in)
Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
Classifications: cardiovascular agent; cardiac glycoside; antiarrhythmic
Pregnancy Category: A
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment & Drug Effects
Be familiar with patient’s baseline data (e.g., quality of peripheral pulses, blood pressure, clinical symptoms, serum electrolytes, creatinine clearance) as a foundation for making assessments.
Lab tests: Baseline and [...]
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