Med Admin medications

What does Lopressor/metoprolol do

Beta Blocker, slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure

When would you not give Lopressor/metoprolol

Patient has Low HR, Low BP, Allergy

What are nursing considerations/side effects for Lopressor/metoprolol

May cause dizziness, risk for falls

What does Colace/docusate sodium do

Stool Softener

When would you not give Colace/docusate sodium?

Patient is already having frequent bowel movements or Allergy

What are the nursing considerations for Colace/docusate sodium?

May cause diarrhea

What does Rocephin/ceftriaxone do?

Antibiotic

When would you not give Rocephin/ceftriaxone

Allergy

What are the nursing considerations for rocephin/ceftriaxone?

May cause diarrhea or upset stomach

What does Lasix/furosemide do?

Loop diuretic, removes excess fluid from body

When would you hold Lasix/Furosemide?

Low K+, Low BP, Allergy

What are the nursing considerations for Lasix/Furosemide?

May cause dizziness

What does Humulin NPH/isophane do?

Intermediate-acting hormone, lowers blood sugar

When would you hold Humulin NPH/Isophane?

Patient has low blood glucose or allergy

What are nursing considerations for Humulin NPH/Isophane?

Call for any concerns especially for

signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia

What does Tubersol/tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative

(PPD) do ?

Diagnostic agent

When would you hold Tubersol/tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)

Allergy

What are nursing considerations for Tubersol/tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)

The site must be checked by an RN or

provider/physician in 48 hours. Positive signs are redness and induration but do not necessarily reflect the positive status of TB. Further investigation is needed

What does Humulin-R/regular insulin do?

Short acting hormone, lowers blood sugar

When would you hold Humulin-R/regular insulin

Blood sugar has fallen out of specific range, Allergy

What are nursing considerations for Humulin-R/regular insulin

Call for any concerns especially for

signs/symptoms of low blood sugar,

which may include fatigue/lethargy,

sweating, dizziness, hunger, fast

heartbeat, feeling shaky, irritability

What does Heparin do?

Anticoagulant, slows down blood clotting

When would you hold Heparin

Allergy, imminent surgery (if there is a potential for any upcoming surgery, consult

the physician for ANY anticoagulant

What are nursing considerations for Heparin?

Call for any injury sustained. As it is a

"blood-thinner" (anticoagulant), this is used to prevent or treat clots, you may bruise more, and bleeding will take longer to stop

What does aspirin do?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID),anti-platelet aggregate. Reduces pain, fever, inflammation.

When would you not give aspirin?

Allergy, imminent surgery (if there is a potential for any upcoming surgery, consult

the physician for ANY anti-platelet aggregate

What are nursing considerations for Aspirin

Call for any injury sustained. Aspirin acts to make platelets less sticky to prevent clotting, you may bruise more, and bleeding will take longer to stop.