meds for validation

potassium

given to patients with low potassium

check potassium before

dyazide

(hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene)

treats hypertension

check BP before

coumadin

(warfarin)

blood thinner used to prevent/treat blood clots

check CBC, PTT/PT/INR

prevacid

(lansoprazole)

treats gastro-esophageal reflux

percocet

(hydrocodone/tylenol)

analgesic (pain med) for moderate to severe pain

check pain score before and 30 mins after

lopressor

(metoprolol)

treats hypertension

check BP before

tenormin

(atenolol)

treats hypertension

check BP before

dilantin

(phenytoin)

anticonvulsant-given to treat seizure disorders and reduce/stop seizure activity

iron

given to patients with low iron

check FE lab before

cardizem

(diltiazem hydrochloride)

treats hypertension

check BP before

digoxin

(lanoxin)

treats heart rate and rhythm problems (slows down the heart rate)

check HR at apical

do NOT give if HR is 60 or less

lasix

(furosemide)

diuretic given to get rid of extra fluid in the body

check input/output

multi-vitamin

given as a supplement

colace

(docusate sodium)

stool softener for constipated patient

ask patient about last bowel movement

erythromycin

antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

aspirin

analgesic/pain med for mild pain, also can be used as a blood thinner for some cardiac patients

prednisone

strong corticosteroid used to treat inflammation, allergies, autoimmune disease

take with meals/food, monitor blood sugar and fever for infection risk

metformin

(glucophage)

used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type II diabetes

take with meals/food, monitor blood sugar