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Terms in this set (54)
Although this class includes •Benzodiazepines
medications such as alprazolam
and chlordiazepoxide, most
names such as diazepam end in
-pam. (Another tip for identifying
a benzodiazepine: The name
includes a vowel-z-vowel
combination.)
Assess the 6 rights of • Right medication
medication administration: • Right dose
• Right client
• Right route
,Atypical (second-generation) -Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) include
antipsychotic medications (eg, akathisia (restlessness, fidgeting) and
risperidone [Risperdal], Parkinsonism (tremors, shuffling gait)
quetiapine [Seroquel], -These specific symptoms are important to
olanzapine [Zyprexa]) are used watch for, as EPS is easily mistaken for
in the treatment of agitation or negative schizophrenic
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, symptoms.
and other mental health
disorders. The nurse should -Fever and muscle rigidity may indicate
teach clients and caregivers neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a
about potential side effects of potentially fatal condition requiring
antipsychotic medications. Key emergent intervention .
teaching points include:
-Clients may experience anticholinergic
effects (eg, dry mouth, constipation).
-Clients should change positions slowly to
prevent orthostatic hypotension
, managed with a decrease in dosage or
change in medication. The health care
provider may prescribe medications to treat
EPS (eg, benzodiazepines, diphenhydramine
Cholinergic Medications •Atropine
(Myesthenic Bradycardia):
Antidote
Commonalities in Medication Androgens
Classification Names:
Androgens: Most names end
with -terone (e.g., testosterone).
Digoxin's Therapeutic Range: 0.5-2 mg
, Generic Name: Acetaminophen Generic Name: Acetaminophen (Tylenol):
(Tylenol): Medication category, Medication Category: Analgesics,
purpose, side effects, and Nonopioid Analgesics
nursing considerations Purpose:
• Treatment of mild pain or fever
Side Effects:
• Anemia
• Liver and kidney failure
• Dyspnea
• Angioedema
• Hives, itching
Nursing Considerations:
• PO: onset less than 1 hour, peak 30 minutes
to 2 hours, duration 4-6 hours
• Rectal: onset slow, peak 1-2 hours, duration
3-4 hours
• Take crushed or whole with full glass of
water
• Can give with foods or milk to decrease GI
Terms in this set (54)
Although this class includes •Benzodiazepines
medications such as alprazolam
and chlordiazepoxide, most
names such as diazepam end in
-pam. (Another tip for identifying
a benzodiazepine: The name
includes a vowel-z-vowel
combination.)
Assess the 6 rights of • Right medication
medication administration: • Right dose
• Right client
• Right route
,Atypical (second-generation) -Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) include
antipsychotic medications (eg, akathisia (restlessness, fidgeting) and
risperidone [Risperdal], Parkinsonism (tremors, shuffling gait)
quetiapine [Seroquel], -These specific symptoms are important to
olanzapine [Zyprexa]) are used watch for, as EPS is easily mistaken for
in the treatment of agitation or negative schizophrenic
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, symptoms.
and other mental health
disorders. The nurse should -Fever and muscle rigidity may indicate
teach clients and caregivers neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a
about potential side effects of potentially fatal condition requiring
antipsychotic medications. Key emergent intervention .
teaching points include:
-Clients may experience anticholinergic
effects (eg, dry mouth, constipation).
-Clients should change positions slowly to
prevent orthostatic hypotension
, managed with a decrease in dosage or
change in medication. The health care
provider may prescribe medications to treat
EPS (eg, benzodiazepines, diphenhydramine
Cholinergic Medications •Atropine
(Myesthenic Bradycardia):
Antidote
Commonalities in Medication Androgens
Classification Names:
Androgens: Most names end
with -terone (e.g., testosterone).
Digoxin's Therapeutic Range: 0.5-2 mg
, Generic Name: Acetaminophen Generic Name: Acetaminophen (Tylenol):
(Tylenol): Medication category, Medication Category: Analgesics,
purpose, side effects, and Nonopioid Analgesics
nursing considerations Purpose:
• Treatment of mild pain or fever
Side Effects:
• Anemia
• Liver and kidney failure
• Dyspnea
• Angioedema
• Hives, itching
Nursing Considerations:
• PO: onset less than 1 hour, peak 30 minutes
to 2 hours, duration 4-6 hours
• Rectal: onset slow, peak 1-2 hours, duration
3-4 hours
• Take crushed or whole with full glass of
water
• Can give with foods or milk to decrease GI
