Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 9th Ed., Lilley, Rainforth Collins & Snyder, 2019 | Practical Nurse (LPN) School Study Aid
Diazepam (Valium)
- Anxiety
- Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Muscle Spasms
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Dizziness/Vision Changes
- Confusion/Amnesia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Behavioral Changes
- Respiratory Depression
- Flumazenil (Romazicon)
- Fall Precaution
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
Triazolam (Halcion)
- Rapid-Onset Benzodiazepine
- Insomnia
- Rebound Insomnia
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Paradoxical Excitement
- Amnesia
- Confusion
- Pregnancy
- Short-Term Administration
Benzodiazepine Intoxication Assessment
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Coma
- Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Hypnotic
- Insomnia
- Daytime Drowsiness
- Bizarre Sleep Behaviors
- Sleep Driving
- Angioedema
- Short Term Administration
- Take Immediately Before Bedtime
Phenobarbital (Barbiturates)
- Barbiturate
- Seizures
- Ataxia
- Paradoxical Excitement
- Fatigue/Drowsiness
- Monitor Plasma Levels
- High Potential for Abuse
Macrolides
- End in "-thromycin"
- Bacteriostatic
- Alternative for Penicillin Allergy
- Respiratory Infections
- Pneumonia
- QT Prolongation and Sudden Death
- C.Diff Overgrowth
- GI Distress
- Slow IV Infusion
Calcium Channel Blockers (Verapamil and Diltiazem)
- Slows AV Conduction
- Angina Pectoris
- Arrhythmias
- Essential Hypertension
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Constipation
- Peripheral Edema
- Gingival Hyperplasia
- Medication Education
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Blocks Na+ Channels
- Tonic-clonic Seizures
- Ataxia
- Nystagmus
- Sedation
- Gingival Hyperplasia
- Purple Glove Syndrome
- Hirsutism
- Rash
- Anemia
- Individualized Dosing
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Contraindications
- Wine and Cheese
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Serotonin Drugs
- Serotonin Syndrome
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAO-Is)
- Atypical Depression
- Increase Levels of Amine Neurotransmitters
- "Takes Pride In Shanghai"
- Tranylcypromine
- Phenelzine
- Isocarboxazid
- Selegiline