assmt= assess lungs & respiratory fx before and periodically throut therapy
teaching= take on empty stomach, notify hcp if sx of churg- strauss syndrome occur
b. zaleplon/sonata, zolpidem/ambien cr, --- sedative/ hynotic drug
therapeutic effect= sedation and induces sleep
c. ziconotide/prialt -- analgesic drug
uses: trt of severe pain
assmt= check mental status during drug therapy, dc ifpsychiatric sx occur & monitor pt for s/sx of meningitis.
d. zidovudine- antiviral drug
uses: decrease transmission of hiv to infant born to hiv infected mother.
caution: it can cause fainting,caution pt to avoid driving or engage in activities requiring alertness. notify hcp if sx of pancreatitis or hepatitis occur. avoid otc drug.
e. ziprasidone-- antipsychotic medication
uses: decreases schizophrenic &maniac behavior
f. zoledronic acid/zometa- bone reabsoption inhibitors
KAYBDT6, BSN, RN
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