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amoxicillin

Moxatag

skin infections, respiratory infections, sinusitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, lyme disease

Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall leading to cell death.

anti-infectives, antiulcer agent

aminopenicillins

• contraindicated with penicillin allergy • may cause seizures • assess for rash, anaphylaxis • excreted by kidneys – monitor renal labs • monitor patient for diarrhea – bloody stool should be reported immediately

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Amlodipine

Norvasc

Hypertension, angina

Blocks transport of calcium into muscle cells inhibiting excitation and contraction

Antihypertensive

Ca channel blocker

• May cause gingival hyperplasia • Grapefruit juice may increase drug level • Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to and during therapy • Monitor intake and output • Assess for signs of CHF • Assess characteristics of angina • Instruct patient of interventions for hypertension and how to take blood pressure

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Amiodarone

Cordarone

a-fib, ventricular arrhythmias, SVT, ACLS protocol for v-fib and v-tach

Prolongs phase 3 of the action potential, makes the heart more tolerant to arrhythmias, inhibits adrenergic stimulation, slows rate, decreases peripheral vascular resistance causing vasodilation

Antiarrhythmic class III, potassium channel blocker

None

• May lead to ARDS, pulmonary toxicity, CHF, bradycardia, hypotension • Increases risk for QT prolongation • Increases digoxin levels • Increases activity of warfarin • Monitor EKG continuously while on therapy • Assess for signs and symptoms of ARDS • Monitor liver function test • Check dosage with another RN • Teach pt to monitor pulse daily and report abnormalities • Avoid drinking grapefruit juice

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Brain Type Natriuretic Peptide

BNP

Brain natriureticpeptide (BNP) is a hormone made by the heart. When the heart is stressed or working hard to pump blood, it releases BNP.

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