Citalopram Hydrobromide
Generic Name: citalopram hydrobromide
Brand Names: Celexa, Co Citalopram (CAN)
Drug classes: Antidepressant, SSRI
Pregnancy Category C
Therapeutic actionsPotentiates serotonergic activity in the CNS by inhibiting neuronal reuptake of serotonin, resulting in antidepressant effect, with little effect on norepinephrine or dopamine reuptake.
Indications- Treatment of depression, particularly effective in major depressive disorders
- Unlabeled uses: OCD, panic disorder, PMDD, social phobia, trichotillomania, PTSD
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4 Dermatitis Nursing Care Plans
Dermatitis is a general term that describes an inflammation of the skin. There are different types of dermatitis, including seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Although the disorder can have many causes and occur in many forms, it usually involves swollen, reddened and itchy skin.
Dermatitis is a common condition that More >
Buspirone HCl
Generic Name: buspirone hydrochloride
Brand Name: BuSpar
Pregnancy Category B
Drug class: Anxiolytic
Therapeutic actionsMechanism of action not known; lacks antiseizure, sedative, or muscle relaxant properties; binds serotonin receptors, but the clinical significance is unclear.
Indications- Management of anxiety disorders or short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety
- Unlabeled use: Decreasing the symptoms (aches, pains, fatigue, cramps, irritability) of More >
Chemotherapy: Risk For Infection RT Leukopenia
Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for Infection RT Leukopenia Secondary to Chemotherapy
Outcomes: Infection Severity, Immune Status (NOC). Client will remain free of infection as evidenced by temperature remaining within normal limits. Client will verbalize interventions that prevent infection.
Interventions
NIC
Rationales
Monitor vital signs to check for infection Infection Protection An elevated temperature is frequently the initial sign More >
Freebie: Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified
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Amitriptyline HCl
Generic Name: amitriptyline hydrochloride
Brand Names: Endep (CAN), Tryptanol (CAN)
Pregnancy Category D
Drug class: TCA; tertiary amine
Therapeutic actionsMechanism of action unknown; TCAs inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin, leading to an increase in their effects; anticholinergicat CNS and peripheral receptors; sedative.
Indications- Relief of symptoms of depression (endogenous most responsive); sedative effects may help when depression is associated with anxiety More >
Lorazepam
Brand Names: Apo-Lorazepam (CAN), Ativan, Novo-Lorazem (CAN), Nu-Loraz (CAN)
Pregnancy Category D
Controlled Substance C-IV
Drug classes: Benzodiazepine, Anxiolytic, Sedative-hypnotic
Therapeutic actions
Exact mechanisms are not understood; acts mainly at subcortical levels of the CNS, leaving the cortex relatively unaffected. Main sites of action may be the limbic system and reticular formation; benzodiazepines potentiate the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter; anxiolytic effects occur at doses well below those More >
Lithium
lithium
Brand Names: Carbolith (CAN), Duralith (CAN), Eskalith, Eskalith CR, Lithane (CAN),
Pregnancy Category D
Drug class
Antimanic drug
Therapeutic actions
Mechanism is not known; alters sodium transport in nerve and muscle cells; inhibits release of norepinephrine and dopamine, but not serotonin, from stimulated neurons; slightly increases intraneuronal stores of catecholamines; decreases intraneuronal content of second messengers and may thereby selectively modulate the responsiveness of hyperactive neurons that might contribute to the More >
Classifications of Surgical Procedures
There are different classifications of surgical procedures which can be classified as to: urgency, purpose and risk.
Based on PurposeDiagnostic. These kind of surgeries are done to determine cause of illness and/or make confirm a diagnosis. Examples includes: biopsy, exploratory laparotomy (explorelap)
Ablative/Curative. These kind of surgeries are performed to remove a diseased part More >
Community Health Nursing Principles
The following are the CHN principles
- The recognized need of individuals, families and communities provides the basis for CHN practice. Its primary purpose is to further apply public health measures within the framework of the total Ch effort.
- Knowledge and understanding of the objectives and policies of the agency facilities goal achievement. The More >
Diazepam
Generic Name: diazepam
Brand Names: Apo-Diazepam (CAN), Diastat, Diazemuls (CAN), Diazepam Intensol, Valium
Pregnancy Category D
Controlled Substance C-IV
Drug classes:
- Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
- Antiepileptic
- Skeletal muscle relaxant (centrally acting)
Therapeutic actions
Exact mechanisms of action not understood; acts mainly at the limbic system and reticular formation; may act in spinal cord and at supraspinal sites to produce skeletal muscle relaxation; potentiates the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter; anxiolytic effects More >
