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Nov 30, 2022

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Generic Name

olanzapine

Trade Name

Zyprexa

Indication

schizophrenia, mania, depression, anorexia nervosa, nausea/vomiting related to chemotherapy

Action

antagonizes dopamine and serotonin

Therapeutic Class

antipsychotic, mood stabilizers

Pharmacologic...


Nov 28, 2022

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Generic Name

nystatin

Trade Name

Mycostatin

Indication

candidiasis, denture stomatitis

Action

causes leakage of fungal cell contents

Therapeutic Class

Antifungal

Pharmacologic Class

none

Nursing Considerations

• may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
•...


Nov 25, 2022

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Generic Name

norepinephrine

Trade Name

Levophed

Indication

treatment of severe hypotension and shock

Action

increase blood pressure and cardiac output by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in...


Nov 23, 2022

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Generic Name

nitroprusside

Trade Name

Nitropress

Indication

hypertensive crisis, cardiogenic shock

Action

peripheral vasodilation of arteries and veins decreasing preload and afterload

Therapeutic...


Nov 22, 2022

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Generic Name

nifedipine

Trade Name

Procardia

Indication

hypertension, angina, migraines, CHF

Action

blocks calcium transport resulting in inhibition of contraction causing systemic...