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What are the side effects of cefazolin (Ancef)?

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Diarrhea, yeast infections, allergic reactions

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What is the use for cefazolin?

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Treats infections IV or IM- cellulitis, UTI, pneumonia, strep Group B during labor and delivery

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What is the drug class of cefazolin?

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1st gen Cephalosporin antibiotic

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What is the use for dexamethasone?

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anti-inflammatory- croup, rheumatic problems, counteracts anti-tumor cancer drugs

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What is the class for dexamethasone?

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glucocorticoid

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What are the side effects of dexamethasone?

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thrush, cataracts

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Classification of Levofloxacin?

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Fluoroquinolones

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Use of levofloxacin?

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Bacterial infections, inhalation anthrax, treat and prevent plaque

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Side effects of levofloxacin

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interacts with OTC aluminum antacids, mineral supplements and many prescription drugs

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Classification of lorazepam

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Benzodiazepine

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Use for lorazepam

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anxiolytic- treats anxiety disorders

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side effects/concerns of lorazepam

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Drowsiness, sedation

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Classification of morphine

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pure opioid agonists

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Uses for morphine

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Analgesic- works in CNS and brain to block pain signals

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concerns of morphine

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high addiction potential, used in PCA pumps

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Classification of acetaminophen

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analgesic and antipyretic

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uses/concerns for acetaminophen

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reduces fevers, treats minor aches and pains, used in post-operative patients

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concern of acetaminophen

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administered to those older than 2 years old

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Classification of Ondansetron

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5 HT3 antagonist- antiemetic

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Uses of ondansetron

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antiemetic- prevents nausea and vomiting caused by radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery.

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Side effects/concerns for ondansetron

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IV injections slow push for small amounts or larger diluted volume administered on an IV pump

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Classification of piperacillin/Tazobactam

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penicillin antibiotic family

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Uses of piperacillin/tazobactam

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antibiotic- treats bacterial infections

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Side effects/concerns of piperacillin/tazobactam

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can cause serious allergic reactions or serious bleeding (bruising, black tarry stools, blood in urine)

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Diltiazem classification
Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
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Diltiazem uses
Calcium channel clocker- treats high BP and chest pain (angina)
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Side effects/Concern of Diltiazem
Limit alcohol intake and excessive consumption of grapefruit juice
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Magnesium Sulfate classification
sulfate
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uses of magnesium sulfate
treats low serum magnesium, prevents seizures in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, in a code used for polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, a tocolytic slows uterine contractions/preterm labor
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Side effects/concern of magnesium sulfate
IV push, IV infusion over 20-60 mins, or mixed into total parenteral nutrition
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Fentanyl classification
synthetic narcotic opioid
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fentanyl uses
analgesia and anesthetic
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Side effects of fentanyl
respiratory depression, high addiction potential
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Hydromorphone classification
narcotic opioid
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Uses of hydromorphone
treats moderate to severe pain, high addiction potential
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side effects/concerns of hydromorphone
can interact with other meds and cause Serotonin Syndrome. Crosses the placenta, tapering off as needed to prevent withdrawal. Used in PCA pumps.
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Ceftriaxone classifiction
broad spectrum, cephalosporin antibiotic
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Ceftriaxone uses
treats bacterial infections: lower respiratory tract, sepsis, meningitis, genital infections, Lyme borreliosis
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side effects/concerns of ceftriaxone
incompatible with many IV drugs, administer on a pump or slow iV
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Classification of Prochlorperazine
typical antipsychotic
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uses of prochlorperazine
used as an antiemetic and to treat nervous and mental conditions (schizophrenia) and non-psychotic anxiety.
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Side effects/concern of prochlorperazine
decreases brain excitation
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Famotidine classification
H2 receptor antagonist/antihistamine
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Uses of famotidine
acid reducer
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Side effects/concerns of famotidine
refrigerated- IV push over 2 mins or more or IV infusion 15-30 mins. Avoid injections containing benzyl alcohol in pregnant women and neonates.
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Classification of Haloperidol Lactate
antipsychotic
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Uses of haloperidol lactate
treats schizophrenia and acute agitation
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side effects/concerns of haloperidol lactate
PO or IM route preferred due to risk of sudden death and EKG changes. Antipsychotics have risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
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Classification of labetalol
beta blocker
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Labetalol uses
treats acute high blood pressure relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate
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Side effects/concerns of labetalol
glucagon offsets overdose of beta blockers
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Classification of metoclopramide
antiemetic and prokinetic
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uses of metoclopramide
blocks messaging in brain between CTZ and vomiting center. Treats heartburn and increases motility with gastroparesis.
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Side effects/concerns of metoclopramide
risk of tardive dyskinesia
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Classification of methylprednisolone
glucocorticoid (steroid)
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Uses of methylprednisolone
inflammatory conditions allergic disorders, dermatologic disorders, endocrine/GI diseases
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side effects/concerns of methylprednisolone
contraindicated with fungal infections
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Ketorolac classification
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
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Uses of ketorolac
NSAID short term relief of pain
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Concerns of ketorolac
limit to 5 days of use
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Classification of Midazolam
Benzodiazepine Controlled schedule IV drug
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Uses for midazolam
sedative- treats anxiety and causes drowsiness before medical procedures
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side effects/concerns of midazolam
provides anterograde amnesia
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Classification of diazepam
benzodiazepine controlled schedule IV
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uses of diazepam
relief of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal, provides presurgical/procedural calmness
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Concern of diazepam
flumazenil is the antidote to reverse benzodiazepine overdose
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Furosemide classification
loop diuretic
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use of furosemide
diuretic- treats CHF, kidney disease, hypertension
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Meperidine classification
opioid agonist analgesic
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Uses of meperidine
analgesia
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side effects/concern of meperidine
high addiction potential, risk of delirium, used in PCA pumps
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