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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name radioactive iodine Trade Name none Indication thyroidectomy pretreatment, thyrotoxic crisis, radiation exposure Action inhibits the release of thyroid hormones Therapeutic Class Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • may cause GI bleeding, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, goiter • monitor for hypersensitivity

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Insulin Regular Trade Name Humulin R/Novolin R Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein Route Onset Peak Duration Subcutaneous 30-45 min 1-5 4.5-6h   Therapeutic Class antidiabetics, hormones ...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Aspart, Lispro, Glulisine Trade Name Novolog, Humalog, Apidra Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein Route  Onset Peak Duration Aspart 10-20 min 1-3 hr 3-5 hr Glulisine 15 min 1 hr 2-4 hr Lispro 15 min...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Insulin detemir, Insulin glargine Trade Name Levemir, Lantus Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein Route Onset Peak Duration Detemir 3-4 hr 3-14 hr 24 hr Glargine 3-4 hr none 24 hr   Therapeutic...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Insulin NPH Trade Name Humulin N, Novolin N Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein Route Onset Peak Duration Subcutaneous 1-2 hr 4-12hr 18-24hr   Therapeutic Class antidiabetics, hormones Pharmacologic...

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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name hydralazine Trade Name Apresoline Indication hypertension Action arterial vasodilation by unclarified mechanism Therapeutic Class anti-hypertensive Pharmacologic Class vasodilator Nursing Considerations • may cause tachycardia, sodium retention, arrhythmias, angina • use caution with MAOIs • monitor blood pressure • instruct patient on how to take blood pressure

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name haloperidol Trade Name Haldol Indication Schizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient Action Alters the effect of dopamine Therapeutic Class Antipsychotic Pharmacologic Class butyrophenones Nursing Considerations • extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia • use caution in QT prolongation • may cause seizures, constipation, dry mouth, agranulosytosis • assess for...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name guaifenesin Trade Name Mucinex Indication Cough suppression, expectorant Action Decreases viscosity of and mobilizes secretions Therapeutic Class allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • patient should avoid over the counter cold medications • assess lung sounds • maintain adequate fluid intake

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Glipizide Trade Name Glucotrol Indication Type 2 diabetes mellitus Action Stimulates release of insulin from the beta cells in the pancreases and leads to increased sensitivity to insulin Therapeutic Class Anti-diabetic Pharmacologic Class Sulfonylureas Nursing Considerations • May cause aplastic anemias, hypoglycemia, photosensitivity, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea • Monitor...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Gentamicin Trade Name Cidomycin Indication Treatment of gram negative infections when penicillin is ineffective Action Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis Therapeutic Class Anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Aminoglycoside Nursing Considerations • Causes tinnitus-hearing loss/do not administer with penicillin • Use caution in renal impairment • Assess for infection • Obtain cultures...

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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Furosemide Trade Name Lasix Indication Edema, hypertension Action Prevents reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, increase excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium Therapeutic Class Diuretics Pharmacologic Class Loop diuretics Nursing Considerations • Use caution with liver disease • May cause hypotension, dry mouth, excessive urination, dehydration, ...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Fluticasone Trade Name Flovent, Flonase Indication prophylactic asthma treatment Action locally acting anti-inflammatory Therapeutic Class antiasthmatics, anti-inflammatory (steroid) Pharmacologic Class Corticosteroids, Inhalation Nursing Considerations • use cautiously with untreated infections and suppressed immune function • may cause headache, insomnia, bronchospasm, nasal congestion,...

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Fluoxetine Trade Name Prozac Indication Depressive disorder, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder, bipolar, anorexia, ADHD, DM neuropathy, obesity Action Inhibits reuptake of serotonin allowing it to persist longer in the synaptic cleft Therapeutic Class Antidepressant Pharmacologic Class SSRI Nursing Considerations • Do not use while taking MAOIs • May cause suicidal thoughts, drowsiness,...

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