ATI Pharmacology RN
Digoxin (lanoxin) SE>>> blurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE>>> can cause drowsiness
Estrogen (premarin) SE>>> ↑ risk of Thromboembolism with s/s: SOB, severe headache, vomiting,
sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest, abdomen.
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE>>> urinary retension, constipation, drying of nasal/oral
secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated>>> with MAOIs
(can↑ action of albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-blockers can inhibit the therapeutic effects Use: invert
canister, shake before use, rinse mouth after use, w/new inhaler perform test spray
Levothryoxine (T4) Indication>>> hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of hypothalamus, pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex)>>> allergy to cephalosporins is considered a precaution for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy>>> assess for resp. depression,
excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at < 50mg/min, avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use>>> when migraine symptoms appear and again in 1 hr if symptoms persist
Route—fastest/most effective>>> intravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist]>>> therapeutic action: improvement of respiratory rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action>>> ↓ frequency & severity of muscle spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE>>> liver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic]>>> foods w/ ↑ K
such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication>>> malaria prevention; Use: take weekly starting 1 week
before departure and continued for 4 weeks after return.
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use>>> w/alteplase for acute MI
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use>>> long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis [antidote—Vit K]
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use>>> reduce long-term risk of clotting w/ atherosclerosis and recent MI of CVA
Digoxin (lanoxin) SE>>> blurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE>>> can cause drowsiness
Estrogen (premarin) SE>>> ↑ risk of Thromboembolism with s/s: SOB, severe headache, vomiting,
sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest, abdomen.
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE>>> urinary retension, constipation, drying of nasal/oral
secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated>>> with MAOIs
(can↑ action of albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-blockers can inhibit the therapeutic effects Use: invert
canister, shake before use, rinse mouth after use, w/new inhaler perform test spray
Levothryoxine (T4) Indication>>> hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of hypothalamus, pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex)>>> allergy to cephalosporins is considered a precaution for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy>>> assess for resp. depression,
excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at < 50mg/min, avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use>>> when migraine symptoms appear and again in 1 hr if symptoms persist
Route—fastest/most effective>>> intravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist]>>> therapeutic action: improvement of respiratory rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action>>> ↓ frequency & severity of muscle spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE>>> liver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic]>>> foods w/ ↑ K
such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication>>> malaria prevention; Use: take weekly starting 1 week
before departure and continued for 4 weeks after return.
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use>>> w/alteplase for acute MI
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use>>> long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis [antidote—Vit K]
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use>>> reduce long-term risk of clotting w/ atherosclerosis and recent MI of CVA
