need to know medications

furosemide is what med class

diuretic

what can furosemide be used for in regards to respiratory issues

getting fluid off

what 3 things is important for the nurse to monitor when a patient is on furosemide

hypokalemia, hypotension, ototoxicity

what are three signs of hypokalemia induced by furosemide

weakness, fatigue, PVCs

too rapid an infusion of furosemide can cause what

ototoxicity

heparin is what med class

anticoagulant

what are 4 things heparin may be used for

a-fib, DIC, DVT, venous catheter occlusion

what 4 labs should be checked routinely and before giving heparin

aPTT, platelets, Hgb, Hct

lisinopril is what med class

ACE inhibitor

what should the nurse look for before giving heparin

signs of bleeding

lisinopril is used to treat

HF and HTN

what are 3 adverse effects of lisinopril

angioedema, acute renal failure, fetal toxiciity

what are the two most common side effects of lisinopril

dry cough, hypotension

before administering lisinopril what 4 things should the nurse look for

BP, angioedema, serum electrolytes, LFTs

what med class is meropenem

abx

what kind of infections are meropenem used for

bacterial in skin and stomach, bacterial meningitis

what are two common side effects of meropenem

thrush and anemia

on meropenem the pt should follow what kind of diet

low sodium

the pt should not take meropenem if the pt is allergic to what other abx

PCN

metoprolol is what med class

beta blocker

metoprolol is used for what 3 things

HTN, HF, dysrhythmias

if the pt has what two things, the nurse should administer metoprolol with caution

DM, bradycardia

what are 4 severe adverse effects of metoprolol

hypoglycemia, bradycardia, HF, rebound HTN

the nurse should check what two things regularly when giving metoprolol

BG, BP

thiamine is what med class

B1 vitamin

thiamine is commonly found in what 6 foods

cereals, whole grains, meat, nuts, beans, peas

what are three adverse effects of thiamine

blue lips, black tarry stools, coffee ground emesis

nicardipine is used to treat what three things

HTN, delaying birth, cerebral vasospasms

nicardipine should be held if the HR is > _____

120

nicardipine should not be given with what two meds

terbutaline, mag sulfate

dobutamine is what med class

vasopressor

what does dobutamine do

stimulates heart muscle and improves blood flow

what are three adverse effects of dobutamine

chest pain, wheezing, dangerously high BP

what is a common side effect of dobutamine

leg cramps