You are to review and select four different types of drug stems
(referring to the drug endings such as "- mycin" =
aminoglycosides). Then, you are to provide three examples from each
one of the selected drug stems. Also, provide a short description
of what each drug group is typically used to treat.
1. Name 6 different types of nutritional supplements
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2. Describe available supplemental forms.
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3. Discuss specific uses for the different types of
supplements.
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4. Properly choose the correct supplement for a client
with
• renal disease_______________________________________
• diabetes_______________________________________
• pulmonary
disease_______________________________________
• wound healing_______________________________________
5. Advise clients of cost and availability of above
nutritional supplements
• renal disease_______________________________________
• diabetes_______________________________________
• pulmonary
disease_______________________________________
• wound healing_______________________________________
Required Learning...
A drug can have three different names -- the chemical, the
generic, and the brand name.
Why do we use three names for a single medication? Who does this
benefit?
Do you think having three names is useful? Harmful?
How might having three names for the same drug affect patient
care and knowledge?
How can the medical professional limit the risk of error in
having three names?
Insulin Types;
Short Acting
Intermediate acting Insuline
Insulin Mixture
Insulin Analogs
Analogs Mixtures
Include the following informations:
1. Brand Name
2. Characteristics: minimum of 3 per type
3. Routes able to administer
4. Onset, Peak and Duration
Drug name is INDOMETHACIN
Drug
Generic Name: Indomethacin
Brand Name
Dosage & Frequency
Usual Dosage
Route
Classification
Action and Purpose
Of Drug
Action
Purpose
Side effects and major nursing implications
Mom
Fetal/Newborn