Skills Test Medication Uses

Cephalexin (Keflex)

Antibiotic

UTI, Pneumonia

Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12)

Severe Vitamin B-12 Deficiency

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Hypertension or Angina

Must be swallowed whole

Verbalize BP and HR was checked within the hour and was Elevated

Docusate Sodium (Colace)

Stool Softener

Dipyridamole (Aggrenox)

Antiplatelet

Prevent Stroke

Furosemide (Lasix)

Diuretic , Hypertension

Checked BP within the hour

Heparin

Anticoagulant

Prevent Blood Clots

Influenza Vaccine

Prevent risk of Flu

Checked Temp WDL

Insulin Regular

Control Glucose Levels

Take Blood sugar prior for dosage

Nabumetone (Relafen)

NSAID , mild Pain, Swelling, Joint Stiffness

Assess pain level

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Reduces Stomach Acid

Gerd, Ulcers

Oxycodone-acetaminophen (Oxycontin)

Opiate Analgesic for Moderate Pain

Assess Pain level

Prednisone (Deltasone)

Corticosteroid

Decreases Inflammation or Renal Insufficiency