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Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side and adverse effects include sedation,
dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When the client is taking this medication as a single daily
dose, administering it at bedtime negates the risk of injury from sedation and enhances
client safety. Otherwise, it may be given after meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Select the correct term
1 Lithium 2 Haloperidol
3 Quinidine 4 Valporic Acid
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pain management, heroine patients that need to be transitioned
Methadone
into sobriety
Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic, Physical dependence - do not
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
d/c abruptly
Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Muscle Relaxant
Baclofen (Lioresal)
, Benzodiazepines withdrawal tremors, sweating, agitation, nervousness
symptoms
Methylphenidate (Ritalin), used to help symptoms of ADD/ADHA, side effects include
amphetamine/dexaphetamine racing heartrate, thirst, and reduced hunger
(Adderall)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and used to treat migraines
Fioricet
Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side and adverse
effects include sedation, dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When
the client is taking this medication as a single daily dose,
Valporic Acid
administering it at bedtime negates the risk of injury from
sedation and enhances client safety. Otherwise, it may be given
after meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Anticonvulsant/Hypnotic; tonic-clonic and partial seizures; the
longest acting of common barbiturates; combined with other
Phenobarbital (Luminal) drugs; adverse reactions: drowsiness, nystagmus, ataxia,
paradoxical excitement; therapeutic levels: 15-60mcg/ml; avoid
rapid infusion, monitor BP
Keppra (levetiracetam) Anticonvulsant, kid friendly
Anticonvulsant. SEs: Nysagmus, diplopia, EOM palsies, ataxia,
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
gingival hyperplasia.
An anticonvulsant used to treat neuropathic pain, with super high
Gabapentin (Neurontin) doses good for anxiety, the patient will be drowsy, given with
other anticonvulsant drugs
Pregabalin (Lyrica) used to treat neuropathic pain
Loratidine (Claritin), Cetrizine antihistamines, tx for allergies
(Zyrtec)
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles), antitussives helps to reduce cough
Codeine, dextromethorphan
Category: Expectorant, Use: Productive and nonproductive
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
cough, Precautions: Increase fluids if possible
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) decongestant (alpha-1 adrenergic agonist)
nasal decongestant; may cause rebound congestion if used for
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
more than 3-5 days
Anticoagulant that thins the blood, need to check INR/PT blood
Warfarin (Coumadin) values, antidote is vitamin k, if showing signs of bleeding check
your INR, limit leafy green vegetables
Antiprotozoal. Use: trichomoniasis and giardiasis. Clostridium
difficile, amebic dysentery, PID, vaginosis. Precautions: take with
Metronidazole (Flagyl) food, do not consume alcohol during therapy or 48 hr after
completion of regimen. Violent vomiting from patient means they
drank while taking.
Finasteride (Proscar) and Prostate Anti-inflammatory, treats BPH
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
antacid, treatment is effective if heartburn is relieved, if taken
calcium carbonate (Tums) and with heart medications or Synthroid it will reduce the
famotidine (Pepcid) effectiveness of the drugs, decreases absorption of the
medication
Pharmacology HESI RN
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HESI Pharmacology Nightingale Col... 2023-2024 HESI Pharmacology V1 HESI RN EXIT Exam
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Practice questions for this set
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Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side and adverse effects include sedation,
dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When the client is taking this medication as a single daily
dose, administering it at bedtime negates the risk of injury from sedation and enhances
client safety. Otherwise, it may be given after meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Select the correct term
1 Lithium 2 Haloperidol
3 Quinidine 4 Valporic Acid
Don't know?
pain management, heroine patients that need to be transitioned
Methadone
into sobriety
Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic, Physical dependence - do not
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
d/c abruptly
Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Muscle Relaxant
Baclofen (Lioresal)
, Benzodiazepines withdrawal tremors, sweating, agitation, nervousness
symptoms
Methylphenidate (Ritalin), used to help symptoms of ADD/ADHA, side effects include
amphetamine/dexaphetamine racing heartrate, thirst, and reduced hunger
(Adderall)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and used to treat migraines
Fioricet
Anticonvulsant - don't give to children, the side and adverse
effects include sedation, dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. When
the client is taking this medication as a single daily dose,
Valporic Acid
administering it at bedtime negates the risk of injury from
sedation and enhances client safety. Otherwise, it may be given
after meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Anticonvulsant/Hypnotic; tonic-clonic and partial seizures; the
longest acting of common barbiturates; combined with other
Phenobarbital (Luminal) drugs; adverse reactions: drowsiness, nystagmus, ataxia,
paradoxical excitement; therapeutic levels: 15-60mcg/ml; avoid
rapid infusion, monitor BP
Keppra (levetiracetam) Anticonvulsant, kid friendly
Anticonvulsant. SEs: Nysagmus, diplopia, EOM palsies, ataxia,
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
gingival hyperplasia.
An anticonvulsant used to treat neuropathic pain, with super high
Gabapentin (Neurontin) doses good for anxiety, the patient will be drowsy, given with
other anticonvulsant drugs
Pregabalin (Lyrica) used to treat neuropathic pain
Loratidine (Claritin), Cetrizine antihistamines, tx for allergies
(Zyrtec)
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles), antitussives helps to reduce cough
Codeine, dextromethorphan
Category: Expectorant, Use: Productive and nonproductive
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
cough, Precautions: Increase fluids if possible
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) decongestant (alpha-1 adrenergic agonist)
nasal decongestant; may cause rebound congestion if used for
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
more than 3-5 days
Anticoagulant that thins the blood, need to check INR/PT blood
Warfarin (Coumadin) values, antidote is vitamin k, if showing signs of bleeding check
your INR, limit leafy green vegetables
Antiprotozoal. Use: trichomoniasis and giardiasis. Clostridium
difficile, amebic dysentery, PID, vaginosis. Precautions: take with
Metronidazole (Flagyl) food, do not consume alcohol during therapy or 48 hr after
completion of regimen. Violent vomiting from patient means they
drank while taking.
Finasteride (Proscar) and Prostate Anti-inflammatory, treats BPH
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
antacid, treatment is effective if heartburn is relieved, if taken
calcium carbonate (Tums) and with heart medications or Synthroid it will reduce the
famotidine (Pepcid) effectiveness of the drugs, decreases absorption of the
medication
