NURS 1540 Unit 1 Medication Review

Flashcards covering the generic and brand names, drug categories, indications, side effects, and nursing implications for Unit 1 medications.

acetaminophen (Tylenol)

A non-opioid analgesic used for mild to moderate pain and as an antipyretic. Common side effects include nausea, GI upset, headache, hepatotoxicity, and renal failure. Nursing implications state to not exceed $4,000\,mg$ a day.

ibuprofen (Motrin)

A Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) used to decrease inflammation and pain caused by inflammation, and as an antipyretic. Side effects include GI upset/bleed, prolonged bleeding time, drowsiness, and dizziness. Should be given with food.

piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)

A broad spectrum anti-infective indicated for bacterial infection. Side effects include GI upset, fever, rash, and anaphylaxis. Nursing implications: instruct client to take complete dose even if feeling better and do not give if allergic to Penicillin.

oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

An antiviral indicated for viral infections such as Influenza to decrease severity of symptoms; must be taken within $2$ days of symptom onset. A common side effect is bronchospasm. Instruct client to take complete dose even if feeling better.

NSAID

Stands for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent; a category of drugs (like ibuprofen) that decreases inflammation, pain, and fever.

Antipyretic

An indication for medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, that refers to the reduction of fever.

Hepatotoxicity

A serious potential side effect of acetaminophen (Tylenol) related to liver damage.

Bronchospasm

A common side effect specifically associated with the antiviral medication oseltamivir (Tamiflu).

Anaphylaxis

A potentially life-threatening side effect listed for the anti-infective piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn).