| Question | Answer |
| alprazolam (Xanax) | ANXIOLYTIC. Benzodiazepine. Monitor for relief of anxiety, sedation. Monitor for depression. Monitor CBC. |
| nitroglycerin (Nitrobid) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Nitrate/antianginal. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <110. Avail in many forms. Check route. |
| warfarin (Coumadin) | ANTI-COAGULANT. Monitor for bruising/bleeding. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs. Monitor CBC, PT and/or INR, LFTs. Advise pt to avoid Vit K rich diet. |
| lorazepam (Ativan) | ANXIOLYTIC. Benzodiazepine. Monitor for relief of anxiety, sedation. Monitor CBC. |
| sertraline (Zoloft) | ANTI-DEPRESSANTS. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). Monitor depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, nausea. |
| benazepril (Lotenson) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ level. Assess for dry cough. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose. |
| azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak) | ANTIBIOTIC. Macrolide. Monitor infection and watch for super infection. GI upset, diarrhea common. Monitor CBC. |
| diazepam (Valium) | ANXIOLYTIC. Benzodiazepine. Monitor for relief of anxiety, sedation. Monitor CBC. |
| clonidine (Catapres) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <110. |
| atenolol (Tenormin) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive / Antianginal. Beta blocker. Slows HR and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60. Check with MD if SBP <110. |
| lisinopril (Zestril) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ level. Assess for dry cough. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose. |
| hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin) | ANALGESIC. Opiate agonist + acetaminophen. Monitor pain, RR, constipation. Comes in varying strengths. |
| enoxaparin (Lovenox) | ANTI-COAGULANT. Low molecular weight heparin. Used for prevention of PE/DVT after surgeries. Monitor CBC (platelets). Sub cut form only. do NOT expel air bubble in pre-filled syringes. |
| ciprofloxacin (Cipro) | ANTIBIOTIC. Flouroquinolone. Monitor infection and watch for super infection. Take on empty stomach. Montior CBC. Watch for GI upset. |
| captopril (Capoten) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive. ACE inhibitor. Monitor K+ level. Assess for dry cough. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <110. Monitor for sudden drop in BP w/in 3 hrs of initial dose. |
| sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim/Septra) | ANTIBIOTIC. Sulfa +. Monitor infection. Check label carefully DS=Double Strength. Monitor for hypersensitivity, rash and DC if develops. Take with lots of water. |
| heparin | ANTI-COAGULANT. No PO formulation. IV or Sub cut ONLY. Never give IM. Monitor for bruising/bleeding. Avoid concurrent NSAIDs. Monitor CBC (platelets), PTT, INR. |
| asprin-low dose (ASA, Ecotrin) | ANTI-COAGULANT. NSAID, but in low dose (81-325 mg Qday) used to prevent MI/CVA. Give with food. Monitor CBC. |
| propanolol (Inderal) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive / Antianginal. Beta blocker. Slows HR and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60. Check with MD if SBP <110. |
| isosorbide (Isordil) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Nitrate/antianginal. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <110. |
| metoprolol (Lopressor) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive / Antianginal. Beta blocker. Slows HR and lowers BP. Monitor BP and AP. Hold if AP<60. Check with MD if SBP <110. |
| hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrodiuril) | DIURETIC. Thiazide diuretic / Antihypertensive. K+ wasting, expect to give with K+ supplement. Monitor for edema/dehydration. Check weight frequently. Monitor BP and K+ levels for hypokalemia. Consider holding if SBP<90. |
| aspirin (ASA, Bayer) | ANALGESIC. NSAID. Take with food. Dose for analgesia: 325-350 mg q 4-6 hrs. |
| codeine/acetaminophen (Tylenol #2,3,4) | ANALGESIC. Opiate agonist + acetaminophen. Monitor pain, RR, constipation. Comes in varying strengths of codeine. #2=15 mg, #3=30 mg, #4=60 mg. |
| digoxin (Lanoxin) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Cardiac glycoside. Slows and strengthens heart. Assess AP before dose. Hold if <60 or >110. Montior K+ level. |
| propoxphyene/acetaminophen (Darvocet N) | ANALGESIC. Opiate agonist + acetaminophen. Monitor pain, RR, constipation. Comes in varying strengths. |
| levofloxacin (Levaquin) | ANTIBIOTIC. Flouroquinolone. Monitor infection and watch for super infection. Take on empty stomach. Montior CBC. Watch for GI upset. |
| meperidine (Demerol) | ANALGESIC. Opiate agonist. For moderate-severe pain. Monitor pain level, RR, N&V, constipation. |
| fentanyl transdermal (Duragesic) | ANALGESIC. Transdermal patch. Opioid agonist. Mgmt of chronic pain/CA pts. Monitor pain level, RR, N&V, constipation. |
| morphine sulfate | ANALGESIC. Opiate agonist. For severe pain. Monitor pain level, RR, N&V, constipation. |
| amlodipine (Norvasc) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive / Antiarrhythmic / Antianginal. Calcium channel blocker. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <90 and DBP <60 or AP <60. |
| fluoxetine (Prozac) | ANTI-DEPRESSANTS. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). Monitor depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, nausea. |
| acetaminophen (Tylenol) | ANALGESIC. Antipyretic. May be given w/o food. Monitor pain/fever. TOXIC DOSE: 4 gm/24 hrs. |
| citalopram (Celexa) | ANTI-DEPRESSANTS. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). Monitor depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, insomnia, nausea. |
| diltiazem (Cardizem) | CARDIOVASCULAR. Antihypertensive / Antiarrhythmic. Calcium channel blocker. Monitor BP. Check with MD if SBP <90 and DBP <60 or AP <60. |
| cephalexin (Keflex) | ANTIBIOTIC. Cephalosporin. Monitor infection and watch for super infection. GI upset (take with food if develops). Caution with cross rxn in pts w/ PCN allergy. |
| amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) | ANTIBIOTIC. Penicillin. Monitor infection and watch for super infection. GI upset (take with food if develops). Caution for seizures in high doses. Monitor CBC. |
| phenobarbital (Luminal) | ANTI-CONVULSANT (sedative hypnotic, anxiolytic). Raiss seizure threshold. Monitor for seizures, sedation. Monitor LFTs. Check phenobarb level. |
| phenytoin (Dilantin) | ANTI-CONVULSANT. Raises seizure threshold. Monitor for seizures. Monitor LFTs. Check phenytoin level. |
