BSN 3 Group 100 Drug Study Dexametasone Brand Name/Generic Name Classification Mechanism of Action Side Effects/Adverse Effects

ts CNS: headache, malaise, vertigo, psychiatric disturbances, increased intracranial pressure, seizures. CV: hypotension, thrombophlebitis, myocardial rupture after recent myocardial infarction, thromboembolism. EENT: cataracts. GI: nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, dry mouth, anorexia, pepticulcer, bowel perforation, pancreatitis, ulcerative esophagitis. Metabolic: decreased carbohydrate tolerance, hyperglycemia, cushingoid appearance, latent diabetes mellitus, sodium and fluid retention, hypokalemic alkalosis. Nursing Intervention

Brand Name: Lasix Generic Name: Furosemide

Diuretics

- Monitor hemoglobin and potassium levels. -Assess for occult blood loss. -Do not discontinue drug administration abruptly if given long term, also verbally tell the patient. -Instruct patient to immediately report sudden weight gain, swelling of face or limbs, excessive nervousness or sleep disturbances, excessive body hair growth, vision changes, difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, persistent abdominal pain, or change in stool color. -Inform patient that the drug will make him more susceptible to infection. Tell patient to avoid crowded areas and exposure to illness.

Availability -Elixir: 0.5 mg/5 ml -Oral solution: 0.5 mg/5 ml, 1 mg/ml -Solution for injection (sodium phosphate): 4 mg/ml, 10 mg/ml, 20 mg/ml , 24 mg/ml -Tablets: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1 mg, 1.5 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg.

Musculoskeletal: muscle wasting, muscle pain, osteoporosis, aseptic joint necrosis, tendon rupture, long bone fractures. Skin: diaphoresis, angioedema, erythema, rash, pruritus, urticara, contact dermatitis, acne, decreased wound healing, bruising, skin fragility, petechiae. Other: facial edema, weight gain or loss, increased susceptibility to infection, hypersensitivity reactions.