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NUR 1212c medication map.
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- NUR 1212C
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MEDICAMEDICATION
TION MAP
MEDICATION MEDICATION
Classification: opioid agonists (hydrocodone)/non-opioid SOLID LINE- ACTION OF MEDICATION HELPS… Classification: antihypertensive, centrally acting alpha 2
analgesic (acetaminophen) combinations DOTTED LINE – SIDE EFFECTS OF agonist hypotensive agent
Generic name: Hydrocodone Bitartrate w/Acetaminophen MEDICATION Generic name: Catapres
Trade: Norco Trade: Clonidine hydrochloride
Recommended dose: 5 mg/325mg - 10 mg/325mg po q 4- Recommended dose: 0.2-0.6 mg/day
6h prn for pain. Prescribed dosage: 0.2mg twice daily
The usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every Monitor/ Watch for: Monitor intake and output ratios,
four to six hours as needed for pain. The total daily monitor BP and pulse prior to starting, frequently during
dosage for adults should not exceed 8 tablets. The initial dose adjustment in the synthesis in periodically
total daily acetaminophen dosage should not throughout the therapy.
exceed 3500 mg Monitor the respirations of the patient. monitor patient for
Prescribed dosage: Give 1 10mg tablet po every 6 hours prn signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal, tachycardia,
Monitor/ Watch for: lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, fever, runny nose, diarrhea, sweating nausea, vomiting, and
nausea, and vomiting. Drowsiness and constipation. irritability, stomach cramps, weakness, difficulty sleeping.
Intended effect of medication: Decrease in severity of
moderate pain. Suppression of the cough reflex Intended effect of med: Intended to decrease heart rate,
Side effects: constipation, mild rash or itching, anxiety or and blood pressure.
mood changes, stomach upset, unusual bleeding or Used for hypertension, attention deficit
bruising, urination problems, extreme fatigue, shallow hyperactivity disorder, Tourette's syndrome,
breathing, slow heart rate, sweating, cold/clammy skin, substance withdrawal, including opiates and
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in upper stomach, alcohol, anxiety disorder, clozapine-induced
lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, yellowing of eyes or hypersalivation, menopausal flushing, severe pain
skin, hypersensitivity cancer that is not adequately relieved by opioid
Effects on Involved organs: Opioids can lead to permanent analgesics alone
damage to a person's organs, including the kidney and liver. Side effects: Dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, sedation,
Norco effects the central nervous system weakness, fatigue, loss of libido, insomnia, headache, major
depression, dermatologic reactions.
Interventions: Effects on Involved organs: Clonidine is used to treat ADHD
Assess blood pressure and effects the brain by affecting the part that controls
Watch heart rate attention and impulsivity.
Watch respiration rate When used for hypertension, the medication effects the
Look at level of consciousness heart.
Assess the Pain and pain level Interventions: Monitor the patient for Hypertension, Pain,
Assess for Cough Opioid Withdrawal symptoms, ADHD symptoms, watch for
Assess patient’s lung sounds an increase in blood glucose levels.
Assess patient’s bowel function routinely.
The prevention of constipation with increased MEDICATION
intake of fluids and bulk, and laxatives if ordered/ Classification: anti-infectives (Tricyclic glycopeptide)
needed. Generic name: Vancomycin
Trade: Vancocin
, Medication Recommended dose: The optimal dose for vancomycin is
Classification: Antihypertensive: beta1 blocker 125mg 4 times daily for 7-10 days.
Generic name: metoprolol tartrate Prescribed dosage: 125 mg taken 4 times a day po for 10
Trade: Lopressor days.
Recommended dose: 25-100mg po per day in 1-2 doses Monitor/ Watch for: Monitor patient's fluid balance and
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