Question:
Drug Cards #2: Zestril, Narcan, Wellbutrin, Theophyline, Dilantin
Remarks by professor. Don't forget pertinent lab values next time. good job other than that :)
I need a full Drug Cards based on the remark by the lecture.
Name of the drug Zestril, generic name: lisinopril
Use for client: is used to treat high blood pressure help prevent strokes.
Client dosage: 20 mg
Side effects: cough, nausea, diarrhea.
Classification: ACE inhibitors
Action applied to the client: using take this medication by mouth with food as directed.
Normal dosage range: 20 to 40 mg
Contradictions: high level of potassium in the blood
Low amount of sodium in the blood.
Low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
Name of the drug; Narcan, generic name: naloxone.
Use for client: used for counter the effects of opioid overdose.
Client dosage: 0.4mg
Side effects: flushing, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, nervousness.
Classification: opioid antagonists
Action applied to the client: the drug should inspect visually for matter and discoloration
prior to administration whenever solution container permit
Normal dosage: 0.4mg to 2mg
Contradiction's naloxone is contraindicated in patient known as hypersensitive. To it.
Name of the drug: Wellbutrin: generic name Zyban.
Use for clients its antidepressant medication that works in the brain.
Client dosage:150 mg
Side effects: abdominal pain, appetite loss and changes in the way food tastes
Classification: Antidepressants.
Actions applied to the client: you should not take Wellbutrin if you have an eating disorder, angle closure glaucoma, or seizure disorder.
Normal dosage: 150 mg
Contraindication: contraindicated in patient with a seizure or conditions that increases the risk of
Seizure.
Name of the drug: Theophylline generic name: theophylline
Use for client: is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD.
Client dosage: 100 mg
Side effects: increased urination, fast heart rate, flutter
Classification
Actions applied to client: use with caution in patient with hyperthyroidism, seizure disorder, particular or cardiovascular disease
Normal dosage 200 mg
Contraindications: overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, cystic fibrosis.
Name of the drug; Dilantin generic name: phenytoin
Use for client: is used to control seizures.
Client dosage: 5 mg
Side effects difficult breathing, fever, sore throat.
Classification: Anticonvulsants
Action applied to client: you may need frequent blood test.
Normal dosage: 300 mg
Contraindication: decreased blood platelets, porphyria, diabetes.
.