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Tramadol
Analgrsic
Health professionals have-not yet fully endorsed of its use on a large scale for these disorders, although it may be used when other treatments have failed (under the supervision of psychiatrist).
NURSI NG RESPO NSIBIL TY Should the check the patients name, the correct route, dosage, and frequen cy of the medicin e that should be given
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
Captopril
Capoten
CLASSIFICATI ON
ACTION
INDICATIO N
SIDE EFFECTS
CONTRAINDICATIO N
NURSING RESPONSIBILTY
Captopril (Capoten) is an angiotension converting enzyme inhibitor. An AngiotensinConverting Enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a potent endogenous vasoconstrictor substance.
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1. Dizziness or lightheadednes s 2. Fatigue 3. Headache 4. Insomnia 5. Weakness or excessive tiredness 6. Cough 7. Hypotension 8. Tachycardia or fast heartbeat 9. Taste disturbances: salty or metallic taste or
1. Hypersensitivit y 2. Cross sensitivity among Ace inhibitors 3. Pregnancy 4. Angioedema (hereditary or idiopathic)
1. Monitor blood pressure and pulse frequently during initial dose adjustment and periodically during therapy. (for patients treated with hypertension) 2.For patients treated with CHF, monitor
weight and assess patient routinely for resolution of fluid overload. Sign s of fluid overload are: peripheral edema, rales or crackles, dyspnea, weight gain and jugular vein distention.
GENERIC NAME
BRAND NAME
Captopril
Capoten
CLASSIFICATI ON
ACTION
INDICATIO N
SIDE EFFECTS
CONTRAINDICATIO N
NURSING RESPONSIBILTY
Captopril (Capoten) is an angiotension converting enzyme inhibitor. An AngiotensinConverting Enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a potent endogenous vasoconstrictor substance.
Hypertensio n
11. ess or
Dizzin
3. Monitor blood pressure and pulse frequently during initial dose adjustment and periodically
lightheadednes s 12. e 13. ache 14. nia 15. ness or excessive tiredness 16. h Coug Weak Insom Head Fatigu
Hypot
Tachy
resolution of fluid overload. Sign s of fluid overload are: peripheral edema, rales or crackles, dyspnea, weight gain and jugular vein distention.
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BRAND NAME
Senokot Forte
Sennosides
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NURSING RESPONSIBILTY
Laxative
Active components of senna (sennosides) alter water and electrolyte transport in the large intestine, resulting in accumulation of water and increased peristalsis.
Constipatio n
GI: cramping, diarrhea, nausea GU: pink-red or brown-black discoloration of urine F & E: electrolyte abnormalities
Hypersensitivity you have had recent abdominal surgery or require immediate abdominal surgery you have appendicitis; bleeding of the stomach, intestine, or rectum; or an obstruction in your intestines (fecal impaction)
Asses patient for abdominal distention, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function. 2. Assess for color, consistency, and amount of stool produced. 3. Take with full glass of water.
Ideally, administer at bedtime for evacuation 6-12 hours later. Administer on an empty stomach for a rapid result. 4. Advise patient that laxatives should be used only for short-term therapy. Long-term therapy may cause electrolyte imbalance and
dependence, 5. Encourage patient to use other forms of bowel regulation such as increasing bulk in the diet, increasing fluid intake, and increasing mobility