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hydromorphone

Dilaudid

moderate to severe pain

alters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex

Opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive

opioid agonist

• Assess BP, respirations, and pulse before and during administration – medication causes general CNS depression • Narcan (nalaxone) is the antidote for overdose • use caution with concurrent use of MAOI – avoid use within 14 days of each other • may be used as an antitussive • advised to dilute with NS prior to administration and to administer slowly to decrease CNS depression

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hydrocodone/acetaminophen

Vicodin, Lortab, Norco

management of moderate to severe pain

alters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex

opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive

opioid agonists, nonopioid analgesic combinations

• use caution with concurrent use of MAOI – avoid use within 14 days of each other • hypotension – monitor hemodynamics and respirations after administering • may increase ICP use caution with head trauma • Narcan (nalaxone) is the antidote for overdose • DO NOT exceed 4g of acetaminophen per day

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hydralazine

Apresoline

hypertension

arterial vasodilation by unclarified mechanism

anti-hypertensive

vasodilator

• may cause tachycardia, sodium retention, arrhythmias, angina • use caution with MAOIs • monitor blood pressure • instruct patient on how to take blood pressure

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haloperidol

Haldol

Schizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient

Alters the effect of dopamine

Antipsychotic

butyrophenones

• extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia • use caution in QT prolongation • may cause seizures, constipation, dry mouth, agranulosytosis • assess for hallucinations • monitor hemodynamics • monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction) • monitor CBC with differential

guaifenesin

Mucinex

Cough suppression, expectorant

Decreases viscosity of and mobilizes secretions

allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant

none

• patient should avoid over the counter cold medications • assess lung sounds • maintain adequate fluid intake

Glipizide

Glucotrol

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Stimulates release of insulin from the beta cells in the pancreases and leads to increased sensitivity to insulin

Anti-diabetic

Sulfonylureas

• May cause aplastic anemias, hypoglycemia, photosensitivity, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea • Monitor CBC, assess for allergy to sulfonamides • Beta blockers may increase signs of hypoglycemia • Instruct patient on how to check blood sugars and • Instruct patient on importance of carrying source of sugar in case of hypoglycemia

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Gentamicin

Cidomycin

Treatment of gram negative infections when penicillin is ineffective

Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

Anti-infectives

Aminoglycoside

• Causes tinnitus-hearing loss/do not administer with penicillin • Use caution in renal impairment • Assess for infection • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests • Monitor blood levels of drug

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Gabapentin

Neurontin

Seizures, peripheral neuropathy, neuropathic pain, prevention of migraines

Exact method of action unknown, may play a role in stabilizing neural membranes

Analgesic adjuncts, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers

None

• May cause suicidal thoughts, confusion, depression, drowsiness, ataxia, facial edema, hypertension • Monitor pt closely for changes in behavior and depression • Assess seizure activity • Assess pain level • Patient should take medications exactly as prescribed