The nurse is orienting a new nurse to the neurologic unit. When instructing on the typical care provided to a client with head injuries, which type of medications are frequently administered? Select all that apply
A) Loop diuretics
B) Anticonvulsants
C) Corticosteroids
D) Analgesics
E) Antibiotics
F) Antidepressants
B, D, E
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The nurse working on this specialty unit needs to be knowledgeable of the medication classifications, side effects, and therapeutic outcomes. Osmotic diuretics such as mannitol are commonly administered to decrease intracranial swelling. Anticonvulsants are administered to prevent seizure activity. Corticosteroids are less frequently used since new research data shows poor outcomes. Analgesics are administered for pain relief follow traumas. Antibiotics are administered to prevent infection. Antidepressants are not a typical medication related to this injury.
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