Action: Lowers total cholesterol as well as LDL while Indication: Management of high cholesterol slightly increasing HDL
FOLIC ACID (Multitam) Nursing Considerations HYDROXYZINE HCL (Hydroxyzine HCL) Nursing Considerations SODIUM SULFATE, POTASSIUM SULFATE, MAGNESIUM
Atorvastatin Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses
Metabolism and Excretion: Atorvastatin: extensively metabolized by the liver
Worldwide, the healthcare system stresses a severe deficit of nurses because of elevated levels of work-induced stress, burnout and turnover rates, as well as the
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Nursing Considerations
Knowing what types of substances are circulating a patient’s body at the time of recommendation is important so as to factor in specifically what types of adverse reactions could be expected, and Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of Coronary Artery Disease ( 1
Electrolyte Balance
Intermittent dosage schedule (2–4 consecutive days/wk) is preferred for maintenance, or 20–40 mg IM or IV The evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high blood lipids, high cholesterol), be it caused by genetics or poor lifestyle choices, is of paramount importance in managing cardiovascular disease's escalating development
6 mo–2 yr: 12
Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of Na and chloride at the beginning of the distal convoluted tubule
• assess fluid levels
acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin, Aspro Clear, Disprin, Bayer Aspirin) cilostazol (Pletal) dipyridamole (Persantine) tirofiban (Aggrastat) Anticoagulants
The prescribed form and dosage will depend on the patient’s indication for the drug
Therapeutic Class
Nursing Considerations for Aspirin Related Nursing Diagnoses
Aspirin is commonly used to reduce mild to moderate pain caused by various conditions, including headache, toothache, muscle aches, and arthritis
There is no known treatment for Parkinson’s as of present and drug therapy remains to
Ezetimibe: undergoes enterhepatic recycling, mostly eliminated in feces, minimal renal excretion
This medication is used for hyperlipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease