Betamethasone Flashcards

What is the trade name for Betamethasone?

What class does Betamethasone belong to?

What are the indications for using Betamethasone?

What routes are available for Betamethasone administration?

What are common side effects of Betamethasone?

What are the adverse side effects associated with Betamethasone?

What nursing implications should be considered when administering Betamethasone?

What is the trade name for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

What class does Depo-Provera belong to?

What are the indications for using Depo-Provera?

What routes are available for administering Depo-Provera?

What are common side effects of Depo-Provera?

What are the adverse side effects associated with Depo-Provera?

What nursing implications should be considered when administering Depo-Provera?

What is the trade name for Calcium Gluconate?

What class does Calcium Gluconate belong to?

What are the indications for using Calcium Gluconate?

What routes are available for administering Calcium Gluconate?

What are common side effects of Calcium Gluconate?

What are the adverse side effects associated with Calcium Gluconate?

What nursing implications should be considered when administering Calcium Gluconate?

Betamethasone

Trade names include Celestone and Dexamethasone.
Classified as an adrenal glucocorticoid and a long-acting corticosteroid.
Used as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce swelling, treat allergies, autoimmune disorders, and asthma.
Administered orally (PO), intramuscularly (IM), or intravenously (IV) when using Dexamethasone.
Common side effects: hypertension, erythema, pruritus, depression, euphoria.
Adverse effects include Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, cardiovascular accidents (CVA), glaucoma, cataracts, paraplegia, and reactivation of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Nursing considerations involve assessing for adrenal insufficiency, monitoring intake/output (I/O), weight, level of consciousness (LOC), and signs of Crohn's disease or Cushing's syndrome.

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)

Trade name is Depo-Provera.
Classified as a contraceptive hormone.
Primarily used for contraception.
Routes of administration include orally (PO) and intramuscularly (IM).
Common side effects: weight gain, abdominal pain, dizziness, headaches, amenorrhea.
Adverse side effects include anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism, and bone loss.
Nursing implications include monitoring blood pressure (BP), menstrual cycles, and weight gain.

Calcium Gluconate

Trade name is Cal-G.
Functions as a calcium supplement.
Indicated for the treatment and prevention of hypocalcemia.
Administered orally (PO) or intravenously (IV).
Common side effects: abnormal taste in the mouth, constipation, flatulence, swollen abdomen.
Adverse side effects can include cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, calculi, and prostate cancer.
Nursing considerations include observing symptoms of hypocalcemia, monitoring BP, pulse, electrocardiogram (ECG), hypotension, cardiac arrest, and serum calcium levels.

This quiz covers essential information about Betamethasone, including its trade names, pharmacological class, indications for use, and administration routes. Each flashcard provides a concise definition to enhance your understanding of this corticosteroid.