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Luminal (seizures) - CORRRECT ANSWERS long half life: take once a day
trough blood draw - CORRRECT ANSWERS immediately before next dose
peak blood draw - CORRRECT ANSWERS IV - 30 minutes after completion
meds have to bind with... - CORRRECT ANSWERS receptors
med dosages meed to be decreased... - CORRRECT ANSWERS if in liver failure or
concurrent use of meds metabolized by the same pathway
eye drop administration - CORRRECT ANSWERS surgical aseptic technique
nurse legal responsibilites - CORRRECT ANSWERS skill competency
monitor adverse effects
safe guard meds
patient refuses meds - CORRRECT ANSWERS determine reason
provide info of the risks
notify MD
document
nurse notes MD has doubled previous dose - CORRRECT ANSWERS check w/MD
meds given on regular schedule - CORRRECT ANSWERS routine order
red line on affected extremity
palpable, hard mass or band on insertion site
pain at site - CORRRECT ANSWERS phlebitis
catheter embolism - CORRRECT ANSWERS small portion of catheter breaks off and
enter venous system
minimize risk of catheter embolism - CORRRECT ANSWERS once in vein, never put
stylet back through the catheter
symptoms of fluid overload - CORRRECT ANSWERS shortness of breath
crackles in lungs
distended neck veins
, concurrent use of coumadin and aspirin..... - CORRRECT ANSWERS increases risk of
bleeding
first dose of penicillin, client says rash developed last time they took it.... - CORRRECT
ANSWERS withhold and notify MD
when administering antihypertensives, teach the client,,, - CORRRECT ANSWERS
change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
fewer protein-binding sites (infant)... - CORRRECT ANSWERS medication effects will
be increase w/greater potential of toxicity
breastfeeding mom does not want to take antimicrobial medication because it may harm
her baby. Teach... - CORRRECT ANSWERS taking the medication immediately after
breastfeeding will mimize effects on the baby
reduced hepatic funtion... - CORRRECT ANSWERS prolongs half life of a medication
and increases length of response
antidote for benzodiazepine - CORRRECT ANSWERS Flumazinel (Romazicon)
effective teaching of benzodiapines... - CORRRECT ANSWERS I will not stop taking
the drug abruptly
Buspirone (Buspar) is unique because... - CORRRECT ANSWERS does not cause
physical or psychological dependence
a client taking Buspar for 3 days calls and says not helping to sleep or w anxiety. Nurse
response... - CORRRECT ANSWERS initial response to Buspar takes 1 week. Several
weeks to reach therapeutic peak
client taking Paxil complains of teeth grinding (Bruxism). Nurse response... -
CORRRECT ANSWERS add Buspar
use a mouthguard
any SSRI caused bruxism, so change class
client taking Nardil for depression should be monitored for... - CORRRECT ANSWERS
orthostatic hypotension (all MAOIs can cause orthostatic hypotension)
side effects of Elavil - CORRRECT ANSWERS orthostatic hypotension
dry mouth
drug glass that interacts with tyramines - CORRRECT ANSWERS MAOIs
adverse affect of Prozac - CORRRECT ANSWERS sexual dysfuntion