NICU Drug Study
NICU Drug Study
NICU Drug Study
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Atorvastatin is an oral drug that lowers the level ofcholesterol in the blood.
It belongs to a class of drugs referred to as statins, which
includes lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin, (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol),
and pravastatin(Pravachol). All statins, including atorvastatin, prevent the
production of cholesterol in the liver by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme
that makes cholesterol. Statins reduce total cholesterol as well as LDL cholesterol
in blood. LDL cholesterol is believed to be the "bad" cholesterol that is primarily
responsible for the development of coronary artery disease. Reducing LDL
cholesterol levels retards progression and may even reverse coronary artery
disease. Atorvastatin also reduces the concentration of triglycerides in the blood
and raises the concentrations of HDL ("good") cholesterol.
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Know that drug therapy is initiated only after diet therapy has proven in
effective.
Administer 1 hour before or 4 hours after bile sequestering drugs.
Advise the patient to restrict alcohol intake.
Monitor liver function tests frequently at the start of therapy and
periodically thereafter.
Name of Drug: Amlodipine
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Side effects of amlodipine are generally mild and reversible. The two most
common side effects are headache and edema (swelling) of the lower extremities.
Less common side effects include dizziness, flushing, fatigue, nausea,
and palpitations.
Nursing Management:
Withhold the dose and notify the practitioner if the patient’s systolic
pressure is less than 90mmHg or the heart rate is less than 60bpm.
Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of heart failure.
Warn the patient not to stop the drug abruptly; gradually reducing the
dosage under practitioner’s supervision helps prevent rebound hypertension.
Name of Drug: Telmisartan
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Alert the practitioner that patient is taking an ARB before surgery because
of potential complications from blocking the rennin-angiotensin system.
Monitor the patient’s blood pressure carefully; additive therapy may be
required if drug doesn’t achieved desired levels.
Instruct the patient to maintain fluid intake.
Teach the patient ways to minimize orthostatic hypotension.
Name of Drug:Erythromycin
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Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with this
medication. Commonly, some eye burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness,
blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may occur. This is not a complete list of side
effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side
effects.
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Assess the patient for signs and symptoms of eye disorders and adverse
effects.
Wait at least 5 minutes before instilling a second medication, as prescribed,
if the patient is using more than one topical ophthalmic drug.
Keep all eye medication sterile.
Avoid skin or eye contact with the applicator.
Name of Drug: Hepatitis B vaccine
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This medication may cause irritation, redness, swelling, warmth, itching, bruising
or pain at the injection site. Other side effects include headache, weakness,
fatigue, sore throat, fever, nausea, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, general body
discomfort. If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your
doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following after vaccination
with this medication: tingling of the hands or feet, trouble moving, stiffness,
skin rash, difficulty breathing, chest pain, vision problems.
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