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Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) CORRECT ANSWERS Duration 5-8hr
NPH insulin (Humulin N) CORRECT ANSWERS Peak 1-3hr
Prevention of Varicose Veins CORRECT ANSWERS -Avoid activities that cause
venous stasis (wearing socks that are too tight at the top or that leave marks on the
skin, crossing the legs at the thighs, and sitting or standing for long periods).
-Elevate the legs 3 to 6 inches higher than heart level.
-Walk for several minutes of every hour to promote circulation and 1 or 2 miles each day
if there are no contraindications.
-Wear graduated compression stockings.
-Overweight patients should be encouraged to begin weight reduction plans.
Coumadin (warfarin) CORRECT ANSWERS Antidote Vit K
Lovenox CORRECT ANSWERS Antidote protamine sulfate
Aldactone (spironolactone) CORRECT ANSWERS potassium sparing diuretic. Used in
ascites
Beta Blockers CORRECT ANSWERS -olol. Hold if HR is below 50. Avoid otc cough
medications and decongestants
oral antidiabetics CORRECT ANSWERS used to treat type 2 diabetes. Can't take if
allergic to sulfa
Glucatrol CORRECT ANSWERS Stimulates beta cells to create more insulin.
Glucophage (metformin) CORRECT ANSWERS Watch for kidney fx. Don't take 48hrs
prior to contrast study.
Pharm treatment for DKA CORRECT ANSWERS Hydration, potassium, and regular
insulin IV secondary line. Once glucose drops 200-300 then change primary fluid to
D5NS OR D5 1/2NS
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) CORRECT ANSWERS A blood clot in a deep vein, most
often an extremity. Treated with heparin or LMWH
esophageal varices CORRECT ANSWERS swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus that
are especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage.