Medication Card 1: Sodium bicarbonate Category Alkalinizer Class Systemic alkalinizer Body System Impacted Fluid/electrolyte Generic Name Sodium bicarbonate Brand Name Sodium bicarbonate Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, edema; severe: alkalosis, hypokalemia, fluid overload Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor acid-base status, sodium, potassium, fluid status and renal function. Verify indication and IV concentration. Assess IV site and monitor ECG when clinically indicated. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 2: Tamsulosin Category Class Body System Impacted Alpha blocker Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist GU/cardiovascular Generic Name Tamsulosin Brand Name Flomax Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Dizziness, headache, orthostatic hypotension; severe: syncope, hypotension Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor BP and orthostatic symptoms. Teach slow position changes. Administer after the same meal each day. Monitor for falls, especially when starting therapy. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 3: Fentanyl transdermal patch Category Analgesic Class Opioid Body System Impacted Pain/CNS Generic Name Fentanyl transdermal patch Brand Name Duragesic Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Sedation, nausea, constipation; severe: respiratory depression, hypotension Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess pain, RR, O2 saturation and LOC. Do not apply external heat over patch. Ensure old patch is removed before applying a new one. Use only in opioid-tolerant patients when prescribed; dispose safely. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 4: Hydromorphone Category Analgesic Class Opioid Body System Impacted Pain/CNS Generic Name Hydromorphone Brand Name Dilaudid Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Sedation, nausea, vomiting, constipation; severe: respiratory depression, hypotension Assess pain, RR, BP, O2 saturation and LOC. Use extra caution with other CNS depressants. Monitor bowel function. Have naloxone available for significant opioid-induced respiratory depression. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 5: Oxycodone Category Analgesic Class Opioid Body System Impacted Pain/CNS Generic Name Oxycodone Brand Name Roxicodone, OxyContin Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Sedation, nausea, constipation, dizziness; severe: respiratory depression, hypotension Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess pain, RR, O2 saturation, BP and LOC. Monitor for misuse, sedation and constipation. Extended-release products must be swallowed whole; verify formulation before administration. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 6: Pregabalin Category Analgesic Class Gabapentinoid Body System Impacted Neurologic/pain Generic Name Pregabalin Brand Name Lyrica Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Dizziness, somnolence, blurred vision, peripheral edema; severe: respiratory depression, angioedema Assess pain and neurologic status. Monitor renal function because dose adjustment may be needed. Use caution with opioids/CNS depressants. Do not stop abruptly without guidance. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 7: Apixaban Category Anticoagulant Class Direct factor Xa inhibitor Body System Impacted Cardiovascular/hem atologic Generic Name Apixaban Brand Name Eliquis Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Bruising, bleeding, nausea; severe: major hemorrhage, spinal/epidural hematoma Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess for bleeding and monitor CBC/renal function as indicated. Do not stop abruptly without provider direction because thrombosis risk increases. Verify dose and renal/hepatic considerations. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 8: Gabapentin Category Anticonvulsant Class Gabapentinoid Body System Impacted Neurologic/pain Generic Name Gabapentin Brand Name Neurontin Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Dizziness, somnolence, ataxia, peripheral edema; severe: respiratory depression, suicidal thoughts Assess pain, LOC and gait/fall risk. Monitor renal function. Use caution with opioids and other CNS depressants. Taper rather than abruptly discontinue when stopping therapy. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 9: Acetylcysteine Category Antidote—Acet aminophen Class Mucolytic/acetyl donor antidote Body System Impacted Hepatic Generic Name Acetylcysteine Brand Name Acetadote, Mucomyst Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nausea, vomiting, unpleasant odor; severe: anaphylactoid reaction, bronchospasm Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Used for acetaminophen toxicity. Follow time-sensitive dosing protocol. Monitor acetaminophen level, liver function, INR and clinical status. During IV therapy monitor for hypersensitivity/anaphylactoid reactions. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 10: Edetate calcium disodium Category Antidote Class Chelating agent Body System Impacted Toxicology/hematol ogic Generic Name Brand Name Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Edetate calcium disodium EDTA, Calcium disodium edetate Fatigue, nausea, headache, injection-site reactions; severe: nephrotoxicity, hypocalcemia, seizures Monitor renal function, urine output, serum calcium and ECG as indicated. Ensure correct chelator is used for the specific toxin. Monitor for hypocalcemia and renal injury. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 11: Allopurinol Category Antigout Class Body System Impacted Xanthine oxidase inhibitor Musculoskeletal/met abolic Generic Name Allopurinol Brand Name Zyloprim Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Rash, nausea, diarrhea; severe: Stevens-Johnson syndrome/TEN, hepatotoxicity, severe hypersensitivity Monitor uric acid, renal function and liver function. Encourage hydration when appropriate. Report rash immediately because severe hypersensitivity can occur. It prevents uric-acid formation; it does not provide rapid pain relief for an acute attack. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 12: Colchicine Category Antigout Class Microtubule inhibitor Body System Impacted Musculoskeletal/GI Generic Name Colchicine Brand Name Colcrys Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain; severe: myelosuppression, neuromyopathy, rhabdomyolysis Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor GI toxicity, CBC and renal/hepatic function as indicated. Toxicity risk rises with renal impairment and interacting drugs. Do not exceed prescribed dose. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 13: Probenecid Category Antigout Class Uricosuric Body System Impacted Renal/metabolic Generic Name Probenecid Brand Name Benemid Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Nausea, headache, rash; severe: kidney stones, severe hypersensitivity Encourage fluids when appropriate and monitor renal function/uric acid. May increase urinary uric acid and stone risk. Review interactions because it alters renal tubular secretion of several medications. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 14: Metoprolol Category Antihypertensiv e Class Beta-1 selective blocker Body System Impacted Cardiovascular Generic Name Metoprolol Brand Name Lopressor, Toprol-XL Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Bradycardia, fatigue, dizziness; severe: heart block, hypotension, bronchospasm Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Check BP and apical pulse before administration. Monitor for bradycardia and hypotension. Do not abruptly discontinue long-term therapy. Distinguish immediate-release from extended-release formulations. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 15: Anastrozole Category Class Body System Impacted Antineoplastic Aromatase inhibitor Oncology/endocrine Generic Name Anastrozole Brand Name Arimidex Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Hot flashes, joint pain, fatigue; severe: osteoporosis/fractures, cardiovascular events Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor bone health and fracture risk. Assess for musculoskeletal symptoms and menopausal effects. Used primarily in postmenopausal hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 16: Tamoxifen Category Class Body System Impacted Antineoplastic Selective estrogen receptor modulator Oncology/endocrine Generic Name Tamoxifen Brand Name Nolvadex Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Hot flashes, nausea, edema; severe: thromboembolism, endometrial cancer, stroke Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor for abnormal vaginal bleeding, leg swelling/pain, chest pain or dyspnea. Assess thromboembolic risk. Review interactions, including drugs that affect CYP2D6. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 17: Acetylsalicylic acid Category Antiplatelet Class Salicylate/COX inhibitor Body System Impacted Generic Name Cardiovascular/hem atologic Acetylsalicylic acid Brand Name Aspirin Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE GI upset, bruising, dyspepsia; severe: GI bleeding, hemorrhage, hypersensitivity Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor for bleeding and GI symptoms. Verify indication/dose. Avoid duplicate NSAID use unless prescribed. Monitor for tinnitus/salicylate toxicity with excessive dosing. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 18: Clopidogrel Category Antiplatelet Class P2Y12 platelet inhibitor Body System Impacted Cardiovascular/hem atologic Generic Name Clopidogrel Brand Name Plavix Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Bruising, diarrhea, rash; severe: major bleeding, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Monitor for bleeding and CBC as indicated. Tell patient to report unusual bleeding. Assess perioperative plan because platelet inhibition persists after discontinuation. Review CYP2C19-related interactions. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 19: Etanercept Category Class Body System Impacted Antirheumatic TNF-alpha inhibitor Immune/musculosk eletal Generic Name Etanercept Brand Name Enbrel Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Injection-site reactions, headache, infections; severe: serious infection, TB reactivation, malignancy Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Screen for TB and hepatitis B before therapy as appropriate. Monitor for infection and avoid live vaccines unless specifically directed. Teach proper injection technique and infection precautions. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 20: Famotidine Category Antiulcer Class H2 receptor antagonist Body System Impacted GI Generic Name Famotidine Brand Name Pepcid Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Headache, dizziness, constipation/diarrhea; severe: confusion, arrhythmias (rare) Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess GI symptoms and renal function. Dose adjustment may be needed with renal impairment. Monitor for relief of reflux/ulcer symptoms and confusion in vulnerable patients. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 21: Omeprazole Category Antiulcer Class Proton pump inhibitor Body System Impacted GI Generic Name Omeprazole Brand Name Prilosec Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea; severe: C. difficile infection, hypomagnesemia, fractures with long-term use Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Give before meals when prescribed. Monitor for persistent diarrhea and long-term electrolyte/nutrient issues when appropriate. Review need for prolonged therapy. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 22: Pantoprazole sodium Category Antiulcer Class Proton pump inhibitor Body System Impacted GI Generic Name Pantoprazole sodium Brand Name Protonix Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Headache, diarrhea, nausea; severe: C. difficile infection, hypomagnesemia, interstitial nephritis Assess GI symptoms. Give before meals when prescribed. Monitor renal function and magnesium when prolonged therapy or risk factors are present. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 23: Sucralfate Category Antiulcer Class Mucosal protectant Body System Impacted GI Generic Name Sucralfate Brand Name Carafate Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Constipation, dry mouth, nausea; severe: bezoar formation in high-risk patients Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Give on an empty stomach, generally before meals and at bedtime. Separate from other medications because it can reduce absorption. Use caution with renal impairment due to aluminum content. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 24: Flumazenil Category Class Benzodiazepin e receptor antagonist GABA-A antagonist Body System Impacted CNS Generic Name Flumazenil Brand Name Romazicon Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Agitation, dizziness, nausea; severe: seizures, acute benzodiazepine withdrawal, arrhythmias Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Used to reverse benzodiazepine sedation. Monitor airway, RR, O2 saturation and LOC. Seizure risk is higher in chronic benzodiazepine use or mixed overdoses. Re-sedation may occur because flumazenil can wear off before the benzodiazepine. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 25: Alendronate Category Bone metabolism regulator Class Bisphosphonate Body System Impacted Musculoskeletal/bon e Generic Name Alendronate Brand Name Fosamax Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE GI upset, musculoskeletal pain; severe: esophagitis, osteonecrosis of jaw, atypical femur fracture Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Give in the morning with plain water; keep patient upright for at least 30 minutes. Do not give with food or other medications at the same time. Assess calcium/vitamin D and dental history as appropriate. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 26: Ibandronate sodium Category Bone metabolism regulator Class Bisphosphonate Body System Impacted Musculoskeletal/bon e Generic Name Ibandronate sodium Brand Name Boniva Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Back/musculoskeletal pain, GI upset; severe: esophageal injury, osteonecrosis of jaw, atypical femur fracture Follow formulation-specific administration instructions. Oral dose should be taken with plain water and followed by remaining upright per labeling. Monitor calcium and renal function as appropriate. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 27: Calcitonin Category Bone resorption inhibitor Class Body System Impacted Calcitonin hormone Musculoskeletal/bon e Generic Name Calcitonin Brand Name Miacalcin Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nausea, flushing, nasal irritation; severe: hypocalcemia, hypersensitivity Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor calcium and response to therapy. For nasal products, assess nasal mucosa. Rotate injection sites when injectable. Watch for signs of hypocalcemia such as tingling or muscle cramps. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 28: Albuterol Category Class Bronchodilator Short-acting beta2 agonist Body System Impacted Respiratory Generic Name Albuterol Brand Name Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Ventolin, ProAir Tremor, nervousness, tachycardia, headache; severe: paradoxical bronchospasm, hypokalemia, arrhythmias Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess lung sounds, RR, O2 saturation and response. Monitor HR and potassium when clinically indicated. Teach correct inhaler technique and rescue-inhaler use. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 29: Calcium gluconate injection Category Electrolyte replacement IV Class Body System Impacted Generic Name Brand Name Electrolyte replacement Fluid/electrolyte Calcium gluconate injection Calcium gluconate Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Already included in previous card set. Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Skipped from the new workbook because this medication was already included. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 30: Magnesium sulfate injection Category Electrolyte replacement IV Class Body System Impacted Electrolyte replacement Fluid/electrolyte Generic Name Magnesium sulfate injection Brand Name MgSO4 Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Already included in previous card set. Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Skipped from the new workbook because this medication was already included. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 31: Potassium chloride oral Category Class Body System Impacted Electrolyte replacement oral Potassium supplement Fluid/electrolyte Generic Name Potassium chloride oral Brand Name Klor-Con Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; severe: hyperkalemia, GI ulceration/bleeding Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Monitor serum potassium and renal function. Give with food/water as directed. Do not crush extended-release tablets. Monitor for weakness, paresthesias or dysrhythmias suggesting potassium abnormalities. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 32: Pancrelipase Category Class Enzyme replacement Pancreatic enzyme replacement Body System Impacted GI Generic Name Pancrelipase Brand Name Creon, Zenpep Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Abdominal pain, constipation/diarrhea, nausea; severe: fibrosing colonopathy, hyperuricemia Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Give with every meal/snack as prescribed. Swallow delayed-release capsules/tablets appropriately; do not crush enteric-coated microspheres. Monitor weight, stool quality and nutritional status. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 33: Polyethylene glycol Category Laxative Class Osmotic laxative Body System Impacted GI Generic Name Polyethylene glycol Brand Name MiraLAX Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Bloating, gas, cramping, diarrhea; severe: dehydration/electrolyte imbalance Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess bowel pattern, abdominal symptoms and hydration. Mix powder as directed. Monitor for diarrhea and electrolyte abnormalities with prolonged/excessive use. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 34: Senna Category Laxative Class Stimulant laxative Body System Impacted GI Generic Name Senna Brand Name Senokot Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea; severe: electrolyte imbalance with chronic/excessive use Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess bowel pattern and abdominal status. Encourage appropriate fluid/fiber intake when appropriate. Monitor for diarrhea and prolonged dependence with chronic use. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 35: Infliximab Category Monoclonal antibody Class Body System Impacted TNF-alpha inhibitor Immune/musculosk eletal Generic Name Infliximab Brand Name Remicade Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Infusion reactions, headache, infections; severe: serious infection, TB/hepatitis B reactivation, malignancy Screen for TB and hepatitis B before treatment as indicated. Monitor during and after infusion for hypersensitivity. Hold/notify provider for serious infection. Avoid live vaccines unless specifically directed. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 36: Cilostazol Category Platelet aggregation inhibitor Class Body System Impacted Phosphodiesterase -3 inhibitor Cardiovascular/PAD Generic Name Cilostazol Brand Name Pletal Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Headache, diarrhea, abnormal stools, palpitations; severe: heart failure exacerbation, tachyarrhythmias Contraindicated in heart failure. Monitor HR, BP and bleeding risk. Assess walking distance/symptoms for PAD. Usually taken on an empty stomach as prescribed. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 37: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate Category Class Potassium-rem oving resin Cation-exchange resin Body System Impacted Fluid/electrolyte Generic Name Sodium polystyrene sulfonate Brand Name Kayexalate Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Constipation, nausea, diarrhea; severe: intestinal necrosis, severe hypokalemia, sodium overload Monitor serum potassium, sodium, bowel function and ECG when indicated. Assess for abdominal pain or GI bleeding. Avoid in patients with significant bowel motility disorders when contraindicated. Follow current administration guidance regarding sorbitol. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 38: Lorazepam Category Sedative Class Benzodiazepine Body System Impacted CNS Generic Name Lorazepam Brand Name Ativan Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Sedation, dizziness, weakness; severe: respiratory depression, hypotension, dependence Assess LOC, RR, BP and O2 saturation. Use caution with opioids and other CNS depressants. Fall precautions may be needed. Monitor for dependence/withdrawal with repeated use. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 39: Midazolam Category Sedative Class Benzodiazepine Body System Impacted CNS Generic Name Midazolam Brand Name Versed Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Sedation, amnesia, nausea; severe: respiratory depression, apnea, hypotension Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Continuous respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring is required for procedural sedation. Ensure airway/resuscitation equipment and trained personnel are available. Assess LOC and O2 saturation. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 40: Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride Category Skeletal muscle relaxant Class Centrally acting muscle relaxant Body System Impacted Generic Name Musculoskeletal/CN S Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride Brand Name Flexeril Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth; severe: serotonin syndrome, arrhythmias Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Assess muscle spasm/pain and CNS status. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives. Monitor for anticholinergic effects. Review serotonergic medications because serotonin syndrome is possible. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions. Medication Card 41: Mupirocin Category Topical anti-infective Class Topical antibiotic Body System Impacted Skin/infectious Generic Name Mupirocin Brand Name Bactroban Most Common Side Effects (italics) SEVERE Nursing Considerations and Vital Assessments Local burning, itching, redness; severe: severe allergic reaction, significant local irritation Clean/dry area before application as directed. Use only on prescribed site. Avoid eyes/mucous membranes. Monitor for improvement and worsening local reaction; prolonged use can promote resistance. Study note: This set follows the uploaded workbook's card format and terminology. Use your course materials, current drug reference, and facility policy for clinical decisions.
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