pharm final NUR 2407/66 Questions and Answers

pharm final NUR 2407/66 Questions
and Answers
education for pt taking lisinopril - -check BP daily
change position daily
dry cough

-what order are inhalers given in - -albuterol 1st
ipotropium second
corticisoteroid

-steroid inhaler education - -rinse and spit after each use

-Nitroglycerin - -sublingual (do not chew)

-chest pain - -SIT/LIE DOWN
take nitro (WAIT 5 MIN)
take second dose if pain persists(CALL 911&WAIT 5 MIN)
tale third dose

-sildenafil (Viagra) contraindicated with nitro because they are both - -
vasodilators

-if pt asks for script for sildenafil what must the nurse ask - -have you taken
any nitroglycerin

-what to medications are used to treat ventricular dysrhythmias - -lidocaine
& amiodarone

-furosemide is best at which time of day - -morning

-Beta Blockers affect - -BP & HR

-Ace inhibitors affect only - -BP

-Digoxin education - -check radial pulse

-spironolactone - -avoid foods high VIT K & salt substitutes

-biggest side effect of statins - -muscle weakness
liver failure

-ace inhibitors side effect - -dry cough