(A&P Respiratory) (Med-Surg I Respiratory) Opens swollen airways Theophylline Side effects include restlessness, nervousness, increased pulse rate drinks / foods containing caffeine / chocolate If inhalation, give before inhaled steroids (A&P Circulatory) (Med-Surg I Cardiovascular) Causes vasodilation & decreases nerve conduction through the heart. Used to treat hypertension, angina & arrhythmias Norvasc (amlodipine) (A&P Nervous) (Med-Surg III Neurological) Treats narcolepsy & as adjunctive treatment in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Text book resource (A&P Circulatory) Colony Stimulating Factor – Immune) Increases the production of cells Neupogen (filgrastim) (A&P Circulatory) (Med-Surg I Immune) Decreases inflammation Suffix of generics ends in sone Decadron (dexamethasone), Prednisone (prednisone), Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) Decreases body’s immune response, increasing infection risk – monitor temp, WBC’s Increases blood sugar levels monitor – Take large dose in AM taper off drug do not stop abruptly – – If inhalation rinse mouth to prevent thrush – If topical- use sparingly (A&P Circulatory) (Med-Surg I Cardiovascular) Increases urinary output to decrease circulating volume. Often used for patients with heart failure. Since fluid loss monitor weight – Aldactone (Spironolactone) - Potassium Sparing Lasix (Furosemide) - Potassium Depleting Monitor potassium levels Encourage potassium rich foods (bananas, oranges) (A&P Reproductive) (Med-Surg II Reproductive) Treats hormone imbalances, contraception, infertility, anemia & cancer Oral contraceptives Antibiotics decrease effectiveness – Epogen (epoetin) Stimulates production of RBC’s – Synthroid (levothyroxine) - Used to treat hypothyroidism
(A&P Respiratory) (Med-Surg I Respiratory) Opens swollen airways Theophylline Side effects include restlessness, nervousness, increased pulse rate drinks / foods containing caffeine / chocolate If inhalation, give before inhaled steroids (A&P Circulatory) (Med-Surg I Cardiovascular) Causes vasodilation & decreases nerve conduction through the heart. Used to treat hypertension, angina & arrhythmias Norvasc (amlodipine) (A&P Nervous) (Med-Surg III Neurological) Treats narcolepsy & as adjunctive treatment in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Colony Stimulating Factor – Text book resource (A&P Circulatory) Immune) Increases the production of cells Neupogen (filgrastim) (A&P Circulatory) (Med-Surg I Immune) Decreases inflammation Suffix of generics ends in sone Decadron (dexamethasone), Prednisone (prednisone), Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) Decreases body’s immune response, increasing infection risk – monitor temp, WBC’s Increases blood sugar levels – monitor Take large dose in AM – taper off drug – do not stop abruptly If inhalation – rinse mouth to prevent thrush If topical- use sparingly (A&P Circulatory) (Med-Surg I Cardiovascular) Increases urinary output to decrease circulating volume. Often used for patients with heart failure. Since fluid loss – monitor weight Aldactone (Spironolactone) - Potassium Sparing Lasix (Furosemide) - Potassium Depleting Monitor potassium levels Encourage potassium rich foods (bananas, oranges) (A&P Reproductive) (Med-Surg II Reproductive) Treats hormone imbalances, contraception, infertility, anemia & cancer Oral contraceptives – Antibiotics decrease effectiveness Epogen (epoetin) – Stimulates production of RBC’s Synthroid (levothyroxine) - Used to treat hypothyroidism