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Insulin detemir, Insulin glargine

Trade Name

Levemir, Lantus

Indication

hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis

Action

stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein

Route Onset Peak Duration Detemir 3-4 hr 3-14 hr 24 hr Glargine 3-4 hr none 24 hr

 

Therapeutic Class

antidiabetics, hormones

Pharmacologic Class

pancreatics

Nursing Considerations

• assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia • monitor body weight over time • may cause decreased inorganic phosphates, potassium, and magnesium • monitor blood sugars every 6 hours, monitor A1C every 3-6 months

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Generic Name

calcium acetate

Trade Name

PhosLo

Indication

treatment of hypocalcemia, prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis, treatment of hyperkalemia and hypermagnesaemia, adjunct in cardiac arrest, control of hyperphosphatemia with ESRD. Binds to phosphate in food and prevents absorption.

Action

calcium is essential for nervous muscular and skeletal systems, helps maintain cell membranes, aids in transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction, aids in blood formation and coagulation

Therapeutic Class

mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements

Pharmacologic Class

antacids

Nursing Considerations

• may cause cardiac arrest and arrhythmias • phlebitis at site of insertion • monitor hemodynamics • may cause hypotension, bradycardia, and arrhythmias • hypercalcemia can increase risk for digoxin toxicity • administer slowly • instruct pt on foods that contain Vitamin D and encourage adequate intake. • monitor parathyroid hormone

What is the Generic Name Acetaminophen What is the Trade Name for Acetaminophen Tylenol What is the Indication for Acetaminophen Pain, fever What is the Action of Acetaminophen Inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins which play a role in transmission of pain signals and fever response What is the Therapeutic Class of Acetaminophen Antipyretic, non-opioid analgesic […]

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What is the Generic Name

Acyclovir

What is the Trade Name for Acyclovir

Zovirax

What is the Indication for Acyclovir

Genital herpes, herpes zoster, chicken pox

What is the Action of Acyclovir

Interferes with viral DNA synthesis

What is the Therapeutic Class of Acyclovir

Antiviral

What is the Pharmacologic Class of Acyclovir

Purine analogues

What are the Nursing Considerations for Acyclovir

 

• May cause seizures, renal failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura syndrome, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea
• Monitor renal panel during administration
• Assess lesions
• Instruct patient to use proper protection during sexual intercourse

50 Meds Download: https://bit.ly/50-meds What is the Generic Name

Acetaminophen

What is the Trade Name for Acetaminophen

Tylenol

What is the Indication for Acetaminophen

Pain, fever

What is the Action of Acetaminophen

Inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins which play a role in transmission of pain signals and fever response

What is the Therapeutic Class of Acetaminophen

Antipyretic, non-opioid analgesic

What are the Nursing Considerations for Acetaminophen

• Do not exceed 4g of acetaminophen per day to limit risk for liver, renal, and cardiac damage • Overdose will lead to hepatotoxicity • Acetadote is the antidote for overdose • May increase risk for bleed with warfarin therapy • May alter blood glucose measurements