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digoxin (Lanoxin)
Take apical pulse for a full minute. W/hold if <60, <70 in children, <90 in infant. Monitor HR/R for bradycardia and arrythmias
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doxorubicin (Adriamycain)
Chemotheryapy Drug. S/S Red colored urine
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heparin
- Anticoagulant. Prevention and Tx of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism , prevention of clotting blood.
- Antidote: Protamine sulfate
- Watch out for abnormal bleeding and continue frequent blood tests. Avoid injury.
- Drug of choice if prego
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S/S of transfusion recation (blood or med through IV)?
chills, diarrhea, fever, hives, pruitus, flushing, and abdominal or back pain
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furosemide (Lasix)
Loop diuretic. Common side-effects include hypokalemia and hypotension. Should be given w/ a K+ supplement. Could eat more bananas, apricots, legumes. Should not be taken close to bedtime-nocturia
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Antipyretic/Analgesic. Liver problems? AVOID! should not esceed 4g in 24 hr. Careful to check all OTC drugs.
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lisinopril (Zestrill)
Antihypertensive. Rise slowly when getting up to prevent hypotension
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Warfarin (Coumadin)
Anticoagulant.Aviod injury, report unusal bleeding, have frequent blood test.
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Nitroglycerin
Antianginal. Tx angina. Goes under tounge-dont swallow. Use 5-10 min before doing something that might cause an attack like exercise. AE hypotension
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hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Analgesic. Tx of moderate to severe pain. Obsereve pt for oversedation- decreased RR
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