• Medication ending in (Sone) = steroids

o Monitor for weight gain, fluid retention hyperglycemia hypokalemia peptic ulcer disease

• Herbal Supplements start with letter (G) like Ginger

o Increase risk of bleeding

• Mab or Nib endings = immunosuppressants/cancer medication

o Risk for infection

• Most medications are contraindicated for Pregnancy

• Never stop medication abruptly

• If you miss a dose of medication, do NOT double up (besides birth control)

• ALWAYS complete entire course of antibiotic medication

• NEVER chew or crush ER capsules/tabs (extended releases)

• Most medications don’t drink alcohol

• Always consider ABCs first and Maslow Hierarchy of Needs (safety is our priority)

Manifestation of Fluid Volume Excess

• Distended Neck veins

• Increased BP, tachycardia

• GI: anorexia, nausea

• Edema

Hypertonic Solution

• If client is hyponatremic and gets hypertonic solution you should see an improvement in cognition

• D

Nitroglycerin Transdermal patch education

• Remove patch prior to going to bed Sodium Polystyrene sulfonate (kayexalate)

• Report to provider if potassium (K+) 5.2 mEq/L

o Hyperkalemia increases risk for cardiac dysrhythmias Tuberculosis treatment

• Rifampin and isoniazid

o If patient is adhering to medication the client should have negative sputum culture Anaphylactic reaction

• Give epinephrine IM

St John Wort

• Contraindicated with antidepressants

o Example: Sertraline

Lisinopril

• Side effects

o Hypotension

PPT of 90 seconds patient is receiving heparin

• VS changes

o Increased blood pressure Nurse discovers medication error