Meds/labs

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Analgesic + antipyretic

PO, IV

Acyclovir (Zovirax, Sitavig)

Antiviral for herpes, varicella

PO, IVPB

Amiodarone

Antiarrhythmic for V arrhythmias

K+ channel blocker

PO, IV

Eliquis (Apixaban)

Anticoagulant for DVT + PE prevention post op

SQ

Aspirin (Acuprin)

Analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory NSAID

Antiplatelet to prevent MI + stroke

PO

Albuterol (Proair)

bronchodilator used for asthma

Beta 2 adrenergic

PO, Inh Nebulizer

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Antibiotic used for H. pylori, nose/throat/ear infection, skin/subQ infection

Penicillin

PO

Ampicillin

Antibiotic used for respiratory infections, bacterial meningitis, gonorrhea

Penicillin

IVPB

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)

Anticholinergic bronchodilator used or allergy, COP

Inh nebulizer

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Antibiotic for atypical mycobacterium, acute otitis media and skin/subQ infections

PO, IVPB

Calcium Carbonate (Calcilac)

Calcium supplement

PO

Carvedilol (Coreg)

Beta blocker, antihypertensive, HF

PO

Cefazolin (Ancef)

Antibiotic for UTI, pneumonia, genital, etc infections

IVPB, IM

Cefepime (Maxipime)

Antibiotic for pneumonia, UTI, and skin/subQ infections

Cephalosporin

IVPB, IM

Cefotaxime (Claforan)

Antibiotic for sepsis + meningitis

Cephalosporin

IM, IVPB

Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

Antibiotic for otitis media, meningitis, gonorrhea

Cephalosporin

IM, IVPB

Cefuroxime (Zinacef)

Antibiotic for gonorrhea, Staph infection, skin/subQ infections

Cephalosporin

IVPB, IM

Ceftazidime (Fontaz, Tazicef)

Antibiotic for skin/bone/joint infections, UTI, bacterial meningitis

Cephalosporin

IVPB, IM

Ciproflaxin (Cipro)

Antibiotic for various infections

FluroquinolonesPO,IVPB

PO, IVPB

Clindamycin (Cleocin)

Antibiotic for skin infections, respiratory infections, septicemia

IVPB, IM

Pancrelipase (Creon)

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

PO

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

A fib, HF

PO

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Atrial arrhythmia, antihypertensive, Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, antianginal

Calcium channel blocker

PO, IV

Docusate sodium (colace)

Laxative for constipation

PO

Famotidine (Pepcid)

Antiulcer agent

PO, IVP

Furosemide (Lasix)

Loop diuretic

PO

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Analgesic, anticonvulsant (seizures), mood stabilizer

PO

Gentamycin (Garamycin)

antibiotic for sepsis, osteomyelitis, peritonitis, meningitis, sepsis, etc.

IVPB, IM

Heparin (Liquaemin)

Anticoagulant

SQ,IV

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

Antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopiod analgesics

NSAID

PO

Insulin Regular (Humulin R)

Antidiabetic

SQ

Levetiracetam (Keppra)

Anticonvulsant (seizures)

PO, IV

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Hypothyroidism, thyroid issues

PO

Lisinopril (Qbrelis, Zestril, Prinivil)

Anti-hypertensive, HF, Acute MI

PO

Hydrochlorothiazide/HCTZ(Hydrocot, Microzide, Zide, Inzirqo)

Anti-hypertensive, Diuretic

Thiazide diuretic

PO

Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

Anticoagulant for prophylaxis of DVT

PO

Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza)

Anti-diabetic

PO

Methylprenisolone (Depo-medrol, Medrol, Solu-medrol)

Immunosuppressants for multiple sclerosis, asthma exacerbations, anti-inflammatory

Corticosteroid

PO

Metropolol (Toprol XL)

Anti-anginal, anti-hypersensitive, acute MI

Beta-blocker

PO

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Antibiotic, Anti-protozoal, Anti-ulcer

IVPB

Morphine

Opiod analgesic

PO

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Anti-Anginal for CHF

Nitrate

SL

Ondansetron (Zofran)

Nausea & vomiting

PO

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

Anti-ulcer med for esophagitis, etc

Proton pump inhibito

PO, IV

Potassium chloride

Potassium supplement for hypokalemia

PO

Prednisolone (Cotolone)

Corticosteroid for skin disorders (acne), asthma

PO

Prednisone (Deltasone)

Corticosteroid for adrenal insufficiency & skin disorders, asthma

PO

Senna (Senakot)

Stimulant laxative

PO

Ketorolac (Toradol)

NSAID for pain and eye inflammation

IM

Vancomycin (Vancocin HCl)

Antibiotic glycopeptide for C.Diff, Skin/SubQ infections, lower resp tract infections

PO, IVPB

D5W

Isotonic fluid for hydration, dilutent

.45 NS

hypotonic fluid for hypernatremia, hyperglycemi

NS

isotonic fluid for electrolyte replacement

LR

Isotonic fluid for hypovolemia

D5 .45NS

hypertonic solution for hyponatremia, etc.

Sodium (Na)

Used to monitor fluid + electrolyte balance

136-145 mEq/L

Hyponatremia

<120 mEq/L of Na

due to decreased sodium intake, increased sodium loss, increased free body water

Hypernatremia

>180 mEQ/L

increased sodium intake, decreased sodium loss, excessive free body water los

Potassium (K)

Used to assess cardiac function, especially if on diuretics or heart meds

3.5 -5.0mEq/L

Hypokalemia

< 3 mEq/L in adults

Due to deficient intake, burns, GI disorders, hyperaldosteronism, glucose/insulin administration, cushings syndrome

Hyperkalemia

>6.1 mEq/L

Due to excessive intake, renal failure, hypoaldosteronism, aldosterone-inhibiting diuretics, crushed tissue injury, hemolysis, infection

Chloride (Cl)

Used to assess acid-based balance & hydration status with other electrolytes, follows sodium losses + excesses

98-106 mEq/L

CO2/Bicarb

Used to assess pH status and evaluate electrolytes

23-30 mEq/L

Blood urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Indirect measurement of renal function + GFR with normal liver function; or measurement of liver function

10-20 mg/dL

Creatinine

Used to diagnose impaired renal function

0.5-1.3 mg/dL

Glucose

Used to measure blood glucose level especially in diabetics

Fasting: 70-110 mg/dL

Non-Fasting: <200 mg/dL

Calcium (Ca)

used to evaluate parathyroid function + calcium metabolism; monitored in pts with renal issues, malignancies, hyperparathyroidism, large blood transfusions

9.0-10.5 mg/dL

Total Protein

Used to measure osmotic pressure 

6.4-8.3 g/dL

Albumin

Used to measure hepatic function and colloidal pressure

3.5-5 g/dL

Alkaline Phosphate (ALP)

Used to detect and monitor liver and bone disease

30-120 units/L

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Used to evaluate pts with suspected hepatocellular diseases

0-35 units/L

Alanine Transaminase (ALT)

used to identify hepatocellular diseases of the liver

4-36 units/L

Bilirubin

Used to evaluate liver function

0.3-1.0 mg/dL

Phosphorus (P)

Used to assist in interpretation of parathyroid + calcium abnormalities

3-4.5 mg/dL

Magnesium (Mg)

Used to identify magnesium deficiency or overload

1.3-2.1 mEq/L