PHARM 101 Pharmacology Final Exam 2020 – Lincoln Technical Institute

PHARM 101 Pharmacology Final Exam 2020 – Lincoln Technical Institute PAIN: It is whatever the patient says it is they are the best reporters of the pain where it is, how it feels, how intense it is. It’s defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. NURSING ASSESSMENT OF ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS: Patient may experience hypotension which may cause dizziness putting the patient at risk for falls and injury. Could ultimately pass out. THIAZIDE DIURETICS-ADVERSE EFFECTS: SKIPPING HEARTBEAT- HYPOKALEMIA (abnormal heart rhythms, sodium can be low) LANOXIN-DIGOXIN: For A-Fib, check apical heart rate for one full minute, and watch for complaints of blurred vision- hold medication- call provider could be sign of toxicity. (adverse effect- blurred vision, very common side effect; have to check apical pulse for 1 full minute before giving) MAGNESIUM SULFATE- SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea which may lead to fluid loss. (diarrhea, tell client to expect it) (Lactulose- brings down ammonia levels- expect diarrhea) ANTILIPIDEMIC-CLIENT EDUCATION: Report signs of Rhabdomyolysis - muscle breakdown- especially muscle pain, aches, or weakness. This medication is taken for life. (muscle breakdown is common, life long medications, complaints of muscle complaints you should hold drug and call HCP) ATROVASTATIN-LIPITOR: Medication is life long,- STATIN- lowers blood lipid levels. Watch for signs of Rhabdomyolysis. Muscle pain, aches, weakness, vomiting, liver problems. Obtain baseline creatinine and BUN to test kidney function because kidney failure can be a sign of rhabdomyolysis. Continue to test creatinine and BUN periodically. ELEVATED LFT WITH-HOLD MED-LIVER TOXIC PHENYTOIN- DILANTIN: Can cause overgrowth of the gums- see dentist regularly. For seizure control- start at lowest dose then increase to reach therapeutic effects. (normal side effect- GI upset, gum overgrowth; hold and call HCP & check blood levels if toxic) TUBERCULOSIS DRUGS- LIVER TOXIC: (Take all the medication that is prescribed – it is not life- long treatment. Cant stop even if you feel better; not life long though, just have to finish out course) CYCLOBENZAPRINE: FLEXERIL: Skeletal muscle relaxer-Can cause sedation- avoid alcohol. Relaxes muscle, reduces muscle spasm, increases mobility of affected muscles. Can have anticholinergic side effects- dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, urinary retention. (Muscle relaxer) IBUPROFEN-NSAID: Can increase the risk for bleeding, avoid taking with Warfarin, take with food. (do not take if you are going for surgery- blood thinner) MEDS GOUTY ARTHRITIS: Class- Uric acid synthesis inhibitors-they reduce blood uric acid levels.