Scope of Practice Quiz

acetaminophen (Tylenol) drug catagory

non-opioid analgesic

aceptaminophen (Tylenol) indication

mild to moderate pain, antipyretic (fever reducer)

aceptaminophen (Tylenol) common adult side effects

nausea, GI upset, headache, hepatotoxicity, renal failure

aceptaminophen (Tylenol) nursing implications

do not exceed 4000 mg a day

ibuprofen (Motrin) drug category

anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)

ibuprofen (Motrin) indication

decrease inflammation and pain caused by inflammation, antipyretic (fever reducer)

ibuprofen (Motrin) common adult side effects

GI upset/bleed, prolonged bleeding time, drowsiness, dizziness

piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) drug category

broad spectrum anti-infective

piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) indication

bacterial infection

piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) common adult side effects

GI upset, fever, rash, anaphylaxis

piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) nursing implications

instruct client to complete dose even if feeling better, do not give if allergic to penicillin

ibuprofen (Motrin) nursing implications

give with food

oseltamivir (Tamiflu) drug category

anti-viral

oseltamivir (Tamiflu) indication

varal infection such as influenza, decreases symptom severity, take within two days of symptom onset

oseltamivir (Tamiflu) common adult side effects

bronchospasm

oseltamivir (Tamiflu) nursing implications

instruct client to take complete dose even if feeling better