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COMMON MEDS PN 145 EXAMLATEST
Aspirin - ANSWER BEERS DRUG
T- Bayer Aspirin, Acuprin, Ecotrin
Ther- antiplatelet agents, antipyretics
P- salicylates
DOSE/FREQ: FEVER PO Rect (Adults)- 325-1000 mg every 4-6 hr
INFLAMMATION PO (Adults)- 2.4g/day initially; increase to a maintenance
dose of 3.6-5.4g/day in divided doses
ACTION: Reduction of inflammation, reduction of fever, decreased incidence
of transient ischemic attacks and MI.
RATIONALE: PAIN
SIDE EFFECTS: GI BLEEDING, hepatoxicity, dyspepsia
NURSING INTERVENTION: Patients who have asthma, allergies, fever, rash,
facial swelling, assess pain
LAB CONSIDERATIONS: monitor hepatic function, prolong the bleeding time
for 4-7 days, monitor hematocrit
CONSTIPATION: Senna - ANSWER T- Ex-lax, Senokot
Ther.-laxatives
P- stimulant laxatives
DOSE/FREQ: 17.2-50mg 1-2 times daily
ACTION: laxative action
SIDE EFFECTS: electrolyte abnormalities, pink-ref or brown-black
discoloration of urine, laxative dependence
, NURSING INTERVENTION: Advise patient that laxatives should be used only
for short term, encourage other forms of bowel regulation, instruct patient
w/cardiac disease to avoid straining, assess stool
CONSTIPATION: Docusate - ANSWER T- Solfax, Colace, DOK
Ther.- laxatives
P- stool softeners
DOSE/FREQ: PO(Adults and Children >12 yr): 50-400 mg in 1-4 divided doses
ACTION: softening and passing of stool
NURSING INTERVENTIONS: Assess for abdominal distention, presence of
bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function, assess for color,
consistency, and amount of stool produced
SIDE EFFECTS: rash, throat irritation, mild cramps
Constipation: Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) - ANSWER T-
Citroma, Dulcolax Magnesia tablets, Philips Magnesia tablets
Ther.-laxatives
DOSE/FREQ: PO(Adults): 30-60 mL single or divided dose or 10-20 mL as
concentrate
ACTION: Replacement in deficiency states, evacuation of the colon
SIDE EFFECTS: flushing, sweating, diarrhea
NURSING INTERVENTIONS: Assess patient for abdominal distention,
presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function, assess color,
consistency, and amount of stool produced
CONSTIPATION: Maalox - ANSWER T- Alamag, Diovol Plus, Rulox
Ther.- antiulcer agents
P- antacids
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