5 Pharm

• What is Acetaminophen trade name?


  Tylenol
• what is the classification of Tylenol?


  Nonopioid Analgesic, Antipyretic
• What are the contraindications of Acetaminophen(Tylenol)?


  Hypersensitivity, Severe hepatic impairment, liver damage
• What are the side effects of tylenol?


  Hepatoxicity, Urticaria
• What are the nursing implications of Tylenol?


  Educate patients NOT to consume alcohol r/t liver damage.

  Observe s/s for bleeding if patient is on warfarin (interferes with metabolism)
• What is the antidote for Tylenol?

  Acetylcysteine
• What is Albuterol Sulfate?


  Proventil
• What does Albuterol Sulfate(Proventil) do?


  Prevent and treat asthma attacks
• What is the classification of Albuterol Sulfate(Proventil)?


  Beta-adrenergic agonists
• What is the use for Albuterol Sulfate(Proventil)?


  To prevent and treat asthma attacks
• What is the contridications of Albuterol Sulfate?


  Pregnancy (Category C)
• What are the side effects of Albuterol sulfate?

  Tachycardia with oral agents, tremors
• What are the nursing implications of Albuterol Sulfate?

  Avoid caffeine

  Advise patients to monitor frequency and intensity of asthma attacks
• What is Alprazolam?


  Xanax
• What is the classification of Alprazolam?


  Benzodiazepine
• What is the use for Alprazolam(Xanax)?

  To managed generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)and panic disorder
• What are the contraindications of Alprazolam?


  Hypersensitivity

  Pulmonary disease

  Pregnancy (Category D)
• What are the side effects of Alprazolam?


  Sedation

  Droowsiness

  Hallucinations

  Dyspnea
• What are the nursing implications of Alprazolam(Xanax)? 


  Do not use with alcohol or other CNS depressants.

  Do not abruptly stop therapy after continuous use to avoid withdrawals
• What is Amlodipine Besylate?

  Norvasc
• What is the classification for Amlodipine Besylate?

  Calcium Channel Blockcer
• What is the use for Amlodipine Besylate?

  To treat hypertension and chest pain
• What are the contradictions of Amlodipine Besylate?

  Hypersensitivity
• What are the side effects of Amlodipine Besylate?

  Peripheral edema

  Headache
• What are the nursing implications of Amlodipine Besylate?


  Observe for swelling in lower extremities (commonly the ankles) for postural hypotension
• What is Amoxicillin? 


  Moxatag
• What is the classification for Amoxicillin?

  Aminopencillin
• What is Amoxicillin used for?

  To treat skin infection, respiratory infections and GU infections
• What are the contraindications of Amoxicillin? 


  Hypersensitivity to PCN

  Cephalosporins
• What are the side effects of Amoxicillin? 


  Diarrhea

  Rash

  N/V
• What are the nursing implications of Amoxicillin?


  Monitor bowel function for s/s of pseudomembranous colitis

  (Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, bloody stools )