Medication List for Drug Cards (1)(1)(1) PDF

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Medication Cards 1. Using the Medication Card Template prepare medication cards using the list of medications provided on this page.  Note: One of those cards must be Furosemide (Lasix) and one card must be from the list of insulins (for subcutaneous injections). 2. Debrief in post conference the first day experience on the assigned units including medication administration polices and emergency policies. 3. Review at least one drug card Furosemide (LASIX) to ensure it meets expectations.

List of Selected Medications Make a drug card for each of the following                                     

Acetaminophen Advair Allopurinol Altace Amlodipine besylate Aspirin Atenolol Ativan Calcium Carbamazepine Celexa Clonazepam Clopidogrel Codeine Combivent Dexamethasone Digoxin Dilantin Ferous Sulphate Flovent Fragmin Furosemide Gabapentin Glyburide Gravol Heparin Hydrochlorothiazide Lactulose Lansoprazole Levodopa/Carbidopa Lipitor Metformin Metoprolol Nitro-dur Norvasc Prednisone Ramipril

Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing-Practical Nursing Program Clinical Applications II Medications

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Risperidone Sinemet Synthroid Ventolin Vit B 12 Vitamin D Warfarin

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Insulins Lispro Humulin R NPH Humulin 30/70 Humalog 75/25 Lantus Levemir

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TEMPLATE OF A MEDICATION CARD NAME OF DRUG: _______________________________________________________ NORMAL DOSAGE & ROUTE: ____________________________________________ PEAK AND DURATION: _________________________________________________

GENERIC NAME: _____________________________________________________

CLASSIFICATION: ____________________________________________________

ACTION(s):

USES (Include the top 3, if applicable): 1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ CONTRAINDICATIONS:

ADVERSE EFFECTS (Include the top 4): 1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________

NURSING IMPLICATIONS/CONSIDERATIONS: 1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________ PATIENT/FAMILY TEACHING:

COURSE NAME: Clinical Applications II Practical Practical Nursing Program COURSE CODE: NURS 1105 2016

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The purpose of writing out your drugs on index cards is to increase your retention of the drug. As a nurse, you will need to know the drugs given frequently in your unit. The list of drugs given in the package are ones that you need to memorize to increase your ability to administer medications in a timely fashion as your workload increases.

Name of Drug: Glyburide Normal Dosage and Route: 5 mg; range 2.5 mg to 20 mg – once or twice a day; Route: oral Peak: 2 – 4 hours Duration: 18 to 24 hours Generic Name: Sulfonylureas Classification: Oral hypoglycemic/Anti diabetic Action: Stimulates insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas Uses: (Include the top 3, if applicable) Type II diabetes mellitus to control hyperglycemia Contraindications: Type 1 diabetes mellitus Allergies to other sulfonylureas Thyroid and liver impairment Example ofsevere a Drug Card During stressful conditions – surgery, trauma, infections Adverse Effects (Include the top 4): Hypoglycemia Blurred vision Skin allergic reactions Abnormal liver function test and jaundice Avoid ginseng and excessive alcohol intake Nursing Implications/Considerations: Give prior to meals Monitor blood glucose levels; increase frequency during periods of stress Report blurred vision. COURSE NAME: Clinical Applications II Practical Practical Nursing Program Patient/Family Teaching: COURSE CODE: NURS 1105 2016

Teach signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and its treatment.

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