SOUTH UNIVERSITY NSG6005 WEEKLY SIGNIFICANT MEDS (LIZZYOHMES NURSING MEDICATIONS WEEK 7) EXAM 2024

SOUTH UNIVERSITY NSG6005 WEEKLY SIGNIFICANT MEDS (LIZZYOHMES NURSING MEDICATIONS WEEK 7) EXAM 2024 Aspirin Week 7 - correct answer P salicylates - T antipyretic non opioid analgesic *Indication - inflammatory disorders; rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, pain, fever, prophylaxis of ischemic attacks and MI *Action - Inhibits prostaglandin production, decreases platelet aggregation *Side Effects - tinnitis, GI bleed, anaphylaxis, and laryngeal edema *Considerations- Many drug interactions, increased risk of bleeding, Ibuprofen my negate, increases activity of penicillin's and sulfonamides *Brand - Bayer (many names) Bisacodyl Week 6 - correct answer P stimulant laxative - T laxatives *Indication - constipation, bowel prep, bowel regimen and spinal cord injury *Action - stimulates peristalsis, produces fluid accumulation in the colon *Side Effects - abdominal ramps, nausea, diarrhea, rectal burning, muscle weakness *Considerations: Milk or antacids may remove enteric coating gastric irritation, take with water or juice, asses for distention and usual pattern of bowel function, retain suppository for 15-30 min if possible, short term use, no straining for cardiac patients, desired soft formed stools *Brand - Dulcolax, Correctol Docusate Sodium Week 6 - correct answer P stool softener - T laxatives *Indication - prevent constipation who should avoid strain *Action - prom