Ace inhibitor
-assess Bp and HR before medication given
-decreases bp
Lisinopril ( prinivil)
Side effects hypotension
Decreases blood sugar
Metformin (Glucophage) - Hold for CT scan with Dye
decreases blood sugar
Glipizide - helps pancreas produce more insulin
- SUBQ
- anti coagulant
prophylactic against clots
Enoxaparin (Lovanox)
U know its working= their is no clots
Clot buster
- bleeding precaution
tpA thrombolytic
Loop diuretic
- decreases Bp
Lasix (furosemide) -decreases water weight ( lose weight)
- can cause Hypokalemia
Decrease Cholesterol
-LDL
Simvastatin ( Zocor) -assess Creatinine and BUN
- watch for kidney damage
Antiplatelet, antipyretic, anti inflammatory
- A in MONA
Aspirin - chewable or enteric coated
- Decrease platelet aggregation
Rapid acting, Can be used for coverage
Aspart (Novolog)
- give 10-15 minutes before eating
Lispo (Humalog)
- short acting insulin to lower blood sugar, can be mixed with NPH
-Used for blood sugar coverage
- IV drip monitored by the RN
Novolin R or regular insulin - Only insulin IV
- Peak is 2-3 hours
Long-acting insulin
-peak less
Glargine (Lantus) -given once a day
- mimics the action of the pancreas.
intermediate acting
-cloudy
NPH -which can be mixed with regular insulin
- Use Humulin R or Humalog or Novolog
For sliding scale
- Can administer SUBQ
- No IV insulin push
LPN scope of practice with insulin - No Iv insulin Drip
- soothing music
- Offer backrub if appropriate, no back or kidney surgeries
- Repositioning
Non pharma logical interventions for PAIN - Assess pain level carefully
- Be aware of family concerns
- Yoga
- Guided imagery
Relaxation techniques to manage BP - Meditation
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