BAH Clinical Medication Cards

Name of Drug: Trade and generic name

Usual Dosage: Route, dosage, usual frequency

Indications:

Adverse Effects

Precautions/Contraindications
Interactions:

Nursing considerations:

Make this specific to why you are giving the medication. Think about your indications. What are you going to assess, monitor, reassess, educate on, etc. (May need to use critical thinking NOT just the book)

BAH Clinical Medication Cards

Name of Drug: Trade and generic name

Usual Dosage: Route, dosage, usual frequency

Indications:

Adverse Effects

Precautions/Contraindications
Interactions:

Nursing considerations:

Make this specific to why you are giving the medication. Think about your indications. What are you going to assess, monitor, reassess, educate on, etc. (May need to use critical thinking NOT just the book)

BAH Clinical Medication Cards

Name of Drug: Trade and generic name

Usual Dosage: Route, dosage, usual frequency

Indications:

Adverse Effects

Precautions/Contraindications
Interactions:

Nursing considerations:

Make this specific to why you are giving the medication. Think about your indications. What are you going to assess, monitor, reassess, educate on, etc. (May need to use critical thinking NOT just the book)

BAH Clinical Medication Cards

Name of Drug: Trade and generic name

Usual Dosage: Route, dosage, usual frequency

Indications:

Adverse Effects

Precautions/Contraindications
Interactions:

Nursing considerations:

Make this specific to why you are giving the medication. Think about your indications. What are you going to assess, monitor, reassess, educate on, etc. (May need to use critical thinking NOT just the book)

BAH Clinical Medication Cards

Name of Drug: Trade and generic name

Usual Dosage: Route, dosage, usual frequency

Indications:

Adverse Effects

Precautions/Contraindications
Interactions:

Nursing considerations:

Make this specific to why you are giving the medication. Think about your indications. What are you going to assess, monitor, reassess, educate on, etc. (May need to use critical thinking NOT just the book)

pick 5 medications from the attachment.
Number of sources: 2
Paper instructions:
I will be submitting more medications orders, these medications are for BAH class does not have related to pregnancy. pick 5 medications from the attachment and follow the templates.

Medications from Clinicals (generic name first)
Acetaminophen. Tylenol
Acyclovir Zovirax
Adalimumab. Humira
Albuterol. Ventolin. Proventil ProAir
Albuterol and ipratropium. Combivent
Aliskiren. Tekturna
Allopurinol. Zyloprim
Alprazolam. Xanax
Amiodarone. Cordarone. Nexterone. Pacerone
Amitriptyline. Elavil
Amlodipine. Norvascq
Amlodipine-benazepril Lotrel
Ammonium lactate topical
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid. Augmentin
Amphotericin b
Ampicillin
Ampicillin sulbactam
Apixaban. Eliquis
Aspirin.
Atenolol. Tenorman
Atropine.
Azithromycin. Zithromax
Atorvastatin. Lipitor
Bacitracin topical
Baclofen
Benzodiazepine
Benzonatate. Tessalon perles
Beta -carotene
Betaxolol ophthalmic drops
Bisacodyl. Dulcolax. Fleets
Budesonide (respiratory) inhalation. ie Pulmacort
Budesonide and Formoterol. Symbicort
Bumetanide. Bumex
Bupropion Wellbutrin
Buspirone. Bus par
Butorphanol. Stadol
Calcitriol. Rocaltrol
Captopril. Capoten
Carbamazepine Tegretol
Carvedilol. Coreg CR
Cephalexin. Keflex
Cefazolin Ancef
Cefixime. Suprax
Ceftaroline. Teflaro
Ceftriaxone. Rocephin
Cefuroxime Ceftin
Cetirizine Zyrtec
Chlorpheniramine
Chlorthalidone. Hygroton
Cholestyramine
Cilostazol. Pletal
Cimetidine Tagamet
Ciprofloxacin. Cipro
Citric acid-sodium citrate. Bicitra
Clindamycin. Cleocin
Clonidine Catapress. Kapvay
Clopidogrel. Plavix
Cyanocobalamin. Vitamin B12
Cyclobenzaprine. Flexeril Amrix
Darbepoetin. Aranesp
Diazepam Valium
Diclofenac sodium. Volte ran
Digoxin. Lanoxin
Diltiazem Tiazac. Cardizem
Docusate Colace
Donepezil. Aricept
Dopamine
Doxazocin. Cardura
Dronabinol. Marinol
Duloxetine. Cymbalta
Enalapril. Vasotec
Enoxaparin Lovenox
Epoetin alpha. Procrit. Epogen
Ertapenem
Erythromycin Ery-tab
Escitalopram. Lexapro
Estradiol
Famotidine. Pepcid. Mylanta AR.
Fenofibrate. Tricor Lofibra Triglide
Fentanyl Sublimaze. Fentora
Ferrous sulfate.
Fexofenadine. Allegra
Fluconazole. Diflucan
Flumazenil. Romazicon
Fluoxetine. Prozac
Fluticasone and salmeterol. Advair
Folic acid
Fondaparinux. Arixtra
Formoterol Foradil aerolizer
Furosemide Lasix
Gabapentin. Neurotin Gabapentic
Galantamine hydrobromide. Razadyne
Ganciclovir. Zirgan
Gentamicin
Glipizide. Glucotrol
Glucagon Glucagen
Guaifenesin. Mucinex. Robitussin
Haemophilus influenza vaccine. Hib vaccine
Heparin
Hydralazine
Hydrocortisone acetate topical. Anusol
Hydromorphone Dilaudid
Hydrocodone Vicodin
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate. Plaquenil
Hydrochlorothiazide. HCTZ. Microzide
Ibuprofen. Advil. Motrin
Imipramine Tofranil Norfranil Tipramine
Insulin Glargine. Lantus
Insulin Lispro. HumaLOG
Insulin Regular
Isoniazid
Isosorbide mono nitrate Imdur
Ipratropium Atrovent
Ketoloric. Toradol. Sprix
Labetalol Trandate
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactulose Constilac. Chronulac
Lansoprazole Prevacid
Levofloxacin. Levaquin
Levothyroxine. Synthroid
Lidocaine
Lisinopril Zestril. Prinivil
Lorazepam Ativan
Losartan Cozaar
Lubiprostone. Amitiza
Megestrol. Megace
Magnesium Oxide. Mag-Ox
Magnesium sulfate.
Meclizine. Anti vert Bonine
Memantine. Namenda
Meningitis vaccine. Menactra
Meperidine Demerol HCL
Meropenem. Merrem
Metaxalone. Skelaxin
Metformin. Glucophage
Methadone. Dolophine. Symoron. Amidose. Methdose. And many more
Methylergonovine Maleate Methergine
Methyl prednisone Solu me drool
Metoclopramide. Reglan
Metolazone. Zaroxolyn
Metoprolol Toprol-XL. Lopressor
Metronidazole. Flagyl
Minocycline HCL. Minocin
Minoxidil. Loniten.
Mirtazapine. Remeron
Misoprostol. Cytotec
Montelukast. Singulair
Morphine. Kadian. MS Cotin
Moxifloxacin. Avelox
Mupirocin topical
Nadolol. Corgard
Naloxone. Narcan
Nicotine Patch
Nifedipine. Procardia
Nitrofuratoin. Nitrofurazone
Nitroglycerin
Nystatin topical Mucho station
Ocreotide. Sandostatin
Omeprazole. Prilosec Zegerid
Ondansetron Zofran
Oseltamir. Tamiflu
Oxybutynin Ditropan
Oxycodone. OxyContin C.
Oxycodone and acetaminophen. Percocet
Pantoprazole. Protonix
Penicillin
Phenazopyridine. Pyridium Urogesic
Phenobarbital Luminal
Phenytoin Dilantin
Phytonadione. Vitamin K. Mephyton
Pipercillin. Zosyn. Tazobactam
Pneumococcal vaccine. Pneumovax
Polyethylene glycol. Miralax
Potassium Chloride
Prasugrel. Effient
Pravastain. Pravachol
Prednisone
Primidone. Myidone. Mysoline
Promethazine Phenergan
Propranolol. Inderal
Protamine Sulfate
Prochloperazine. Compazine
Pseudoephedrine. Sudafed
Psyllium. Metamucil
Raltegravir. Isentress
Ramipril. Altace
Ranitidine Zantac
RhoGam
Rifaximin. Xifaxan
Rosuvastatin. Crestor
Sennosides. Senokot
Sertraline. Zoloft
Sildenafil. Viagra
Simethicone. Mylicon
Simvastatin. Zocor
Sodium hypochlorite topical
Spironolactone. Aldactone
Sucralfate. Carafate
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim Septra. Bactrim
Tadalafil. Cialis
Tamsulosin. Flomax
Terbinafine. Lamisil
Terbutaline
Tetracycline
Tolterodine. Detrol LA
Tramadol. Ultram
Trazodone. Oleptro
Trimethoprim Primsol
Valporic acid Valproate Depakote.
Valsartan. Doivan
Vancomycin Vancocin
Warfarin. Coumadin
Zolpidem. Ambien

Name of Drug: Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Usual Dosage: Oral, 325-1000 mg every 4-6 hours, maximum 4000 mg/day

Indications: Mild to moderate pain, fever.

Adverse Effects: Hepatotoxicity at high doses.

Precautions/Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with liver disease. Precautions in patients with alcoholism, malnourishment, and with the use of other hepatotoxic drugs.

Interactions: Alcohol and other hepatotoxic drugs increase the risk of hepatotoxicity. Warfarin use may increase the risk of bleeding.

Nursing considerations: Monitor for signs of hepatotoxicity, such as jaundice and elevated liver enzymes. Educate patients to avoid taking more than the recommended dose and to avoid alcohol while taking the medication.

Name of Drug: Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Usual Dosage: Oral, 500 mg on the first day, followed by 250 mg once daily for the next 4 days.

Indications: Bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections.

Adverse Effects: Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Precautions/Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics. Precautions in patients with liver or kidney disease.

Interactions: May increase the risk of myopathy with the use of statins. May increase the effect of warfarin.

Nursing considerations: Monitor for signs of gastrointestinal disturbances. Educate patients to take the medication with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Monitor for signs of liver or kidney dysfunction.

Name of Drug: Amlodipine (Norvascq)

Usual Dosage: Oral, 5-10 mg once daily.

Indications: Hypertension, angina.

Adverse Effects: Peripheral edema, flushing, headache, and dizziness.

Precautions/Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. Precautions in patients with heart failure, liver disease, or hypotension.

Interactions: May increase the effect of cyclosporine and simvastatin.

Nursing considerations: Monitor for signs of peripheral edema. Educate patients to report any symptoms of hypotension or heart failure. Monitor liver function tests in patients with liver disease.

Name of Drug: Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

Usual Dosage: Intravenous or intramuscular, 1-2 g once daily.

Indications: Bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and urinary tract infections.

Adverse Effects: Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Risk of pseudomembranous colitis.

Precautions/Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Precautions in patients with liver or kidney disease.

Interactions: May increase the effect of warfarin.

Nursing considerations: Monitor for signs of gastrointestinal disturbances and pseudomembranous colitis. Monitor liver and kidney function tests in patients with liver or kidney disease.

Name of Drug: Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Usual Dosage: Oral, 0.125-0.25 mg once daily.

Indications: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation.

Adverse Effects: Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.

Precautions/Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to digoxin or digital

BAH Clinical Medication Card

Name of Drug: Cephalexin (Keflex)

Usual Dosage: Oral route, 250-500 mg every 6 hours, maximum dose of 4 g/day

Indications: Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.

Adverse Effects: Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Other side effects may include headache, dizziness, and skin rash. Rare but serious adverse effects include anaphylaxis, pseudomembranous colitis, and severe liver injury.

Precautions/Contraindications: Cephalexin should be used with caution in patients with a history of penicillin allergy as cross-sensitivity may occur. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Interactions: Cephalexin may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. It may also interact with probenecid, increasing the levels of cephalexin in the body.

Nursing Considerations: Before administering cephalexin, assess the patient’s allergy history, liver and renal function, and medication history. Monitor the patient for signs of allergic reactions and superinfections. Educate the patient on completing the full course of antibiotics, even if symptoms improve. Advise the patient to report any adverse effects immediately.

BAH Clinical Medication Card

Name of Drug: Aspirin

Usual Dosage: Oral route, 75-325 mg once daily

Indications: Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain relief, fever reduction, and as an antiplatelet agent to prevent cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack.

Adverse Effects: Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia. Other side effects may include tinnitus, dizziness, and bleeding.

Precautions/Contraindications: Aspirin should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding disorders, and renal or hepatic dysfunction. It is contraindicated in patients with bleeding disorders, active bleeding, and hypersensitivity to aspirin.

Interactions: Aspirin may interact with other NSAIDs, anticoagulants, and antiplatelet agents, increasing the risk of bleeding. It may also interact with certain medications, such as methotrexate, increasing the risk of toxicity.

Nursing Considerations: Before administering aspirin, assess the patient’s medical history, medication history, and vital signs. Monitor the patient for signs of bleeding and educate the patient on the importance of reporting any adverse effects immediately. Advise the patient to take aspirin with food to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal irritation.

BAH Clinical Medication Card

Name of Drug: Diazepam (Valium)

Usual Dosage: Oral route, 2-10 mg every 6-8 hours as needed

Indications: Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, muscle spasms, and seizures.

Adverse Effects: Common adverse effects include drowsiness, dizziness, and ataxia. Other side effects may include blurred vision, dry mouth, and constipation. Rare but serious adverse effects include respiratory depression, coma, and paradoxical reactions such as agitation and aggression.

Precautions/Contraindications: Diazepam should be used with caution in patients with a history of substance abuse, liver or renal dysfunction, and respiratory depression. It is contraindicated in patients with a known

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