MedMaster by NURSING.com

MedMaster by NURSING.com

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  • Lactulose: Kristalose (laxative)
    Generic Name lactulose Trade Name Kristalose Indication Constipation, portal-systemic encephalopathy Action draws water into the stool and softens stool, inhibits ammonia passing into the colon Therapeutic Class laxative Pharmacologic Class osmotic Nursing Considerations use caution with DM may cause cramps, abdominal distention, hyperglycemia assess mental status, ammonia levels, abdominal distention patient should average 2-3 bowel […]
    4 min
  • Ketorolac: Toradol (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics)
    Generic Name ketorolac Trade Name Toradol Indication pain Action pain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition by blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) Therapeutic Class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics Pharmacologic Class pyrroziline carboxylic acid Nursing Considerations may cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, anaphylaxis, drowsiness should not exceed 5 days of therapy bleeding risk increased with […]
    4 min
  • Radioactive iodine (Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism)
    Generic Name radioactive iodine Trade Name none Indication thyroidectomy pretreatment, thyrotoxic crisis, radiation exposure Action inhibits the release of thyroid hormones Therapeutic Class Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations may cause GI bleeding, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, goiter monitor for hypersensitivity
    3 min
  • Regular Insulin (short acting): Humulin R/Novolin R (antidiabetics, hormones)
    Generic Name regular Trade Name Humulin R/Novolin R 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 Subcutaneous 30-45 min 1.5-2.5h 4.5-6h Therapeutic Class                antidiabetics, hormones Pharmacologic […]
    5 min
  • NPH Insulin: Humulin N, Novolin N (antidiabetics, hormones)
    Generic Name NPH Trade Name Humulin N, Novolin N 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 Subcutaneous 1-2 hr 4-12hr 18-24hr Therapeutic Class antidiabetics, hormones […]
    5 min
  • Indomethacin: Indocin (antirheumatics, ductus arteriosus patency adjuncts (IV only), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents)
    Generic Name indomethacin Trade Name Indocin Indication Inflammatory disorders when patients do not respond to other medications Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis Therapeutic Class antirheumatics, ductus arteriosus patency adjuncts (IV only), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations monitor for hepatitis and GI bleeding monitor for dizziness, drowsiness, and headache […]
    3 min

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