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Chapter 1 - Patient Care Common Latin Abbreviations Drugs Quiz 2 Phcy 481 drugs 15-20 EBVM -
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A 62 year old Male comes to the ER with a Dig toxicity because this Dx causes hypokalemia to occur when taken for a long time.
long hx of daily digoxin and
furosemide(lasix), What is most likely the SE
he is experiencing?
Albuterol SE are: it can stimulate the heart by increasing HR, nervousness, etc.
Are heparin sodium and hep-lock solution No
interchangeable?
Before surgery HCP should be notified anticoagulant/antiplatelet Dx, may need to be put on hold
about what type of drugs and what should
happen?
Digoxin toxicity may be increased by what low K+ or Mg levels
lab levels?
Duragesic interactions? MAOIs, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, other CNS depressants
Fluticasone is a what, given for what, and glucocorticoid, for prevention of acute asthma, BID,
how many times?
Heparin is a high-alert medication, which two nurses are required to check dosage.
means?
How can the risk of renal failure be by dilating renal blood vessels, which can improve renal perfusion
reduced?
How do use nitroglycerin transdermal remove patch at night to allow 8 hours w/o patch
patch, patient teaching?
How do you assess for Digoxin Always take AP for a full minute
How do you evaluate effectiveness of HDL increases, LDL and total cholesterol decreases
statins?
How is a Epi-Pen administered? Single dose injected IM into the middle of the outer thigh (even through clothes).
, How is KCl administered? Always w/ infusion pump never IV push,
How is Spiriva given, and instruction? given in inhaler, rinse mouth after use
How is the effectiveness of Mannitol By the decrease of ICP (intracranial pressure)
determined?
How long do you have to infiltrate and 12 hours, immediate and conspicuous local hyperemic changes in the area.
treat the dopamine extravasation, what
happens with treatment?
How long do you use decongestants, SE? no longer that 3-5 days, rebound congestion
How should all NSAIDs be given and why? w/meals or a snack, because they can cause gastric irritation
How should Regitine be administered when A syringe w/ fine hypodermic needle, the solution should liberally infiltrate
treating extravasation due to dopamine? throughout the ischemic area.
If dopamine extravasation occurs what The area must first be treated w/ 10-15 ml of saline solution containing 5-10 ml of
must you do to prevent necrosis from Regitine.
occuring, according to FDA?
In what treatment is the dopaminergic the treament of shock
effect exploited in?
Nitroglycerin transdermal patch is to treat? Angina (chest pain)
Potassium-sparing diuretics can be taken edema, HTN, CHF
w/ thiazide diuretics to treat?
A Pt in CCU is receiving nitro drip, the pt Decrease rate of nitro drip
becomes hypotensive, what is the nurses
next step?
CNS depression, respiratory depression, constipation, pruitus, urinary retention,
Some opioids SE are:
decrease BP, and HR
Usage of Duragesic? one patch at a time, last 24 hours
Vitmain K foods are: greens- spinach, mustard greens, swisschard, etc.
W/ double opioids be aware of what? LOC and RR
What are alpha 1 blockers -zosin? anti-hypertensives
What are mydriatics used for? to produce dilation of pupils for eye exams and ocular surgery
What are new potent anticoagulants that Pradaxa, Eliquis, Xarelto, increase risk of bleeding
require no monitoring of labs, what is a
major SE?
What are NSAIDs therapeutic uses? anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, dysmenorrhea, treatment, of RA, OA, GA
What are Prasugrel and Clopidogrel? Antiplatelet Dx
Increase HR, Dyspnea, Bradycardia, Stronger heartbeat, pallor, dizziness, weakness,
What are SE of Epi-Pen?
N/V, shakiness, cephalgia, apprehension, nervousness/ anxiety.
What are SE of NSAIDs? GI bleed, peptic ulcer, Tinnitus, Stomach pain, heartburn, increase BP,
What are some drugs that contain Lorcet: Hydrocodone and acet, Perocet: oxycodone and acet, Fioricet: butalbital
acetaminophen and should be careful not and acet, Ultracet: tramadol and acet.
to double dose w/ acetaminophen?
What are some foods that are a good Bananas, Dried fruits, Leafy Veggies, Squash, Beans, Nuts, Potatoes, Dairy products,
source of K+? Nuts, Meats
What are some NSAIDs? Toradol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, and Zipsor
What are some opioids? Morphine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Dilaudid