Cromolyn is used to treat - ANSexercise induced asthma
Simvastatin is a - ANSHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lipid lowering agent
simvastatin can treat - ANShigh cholesterol and triglycerides
Furosemide side effects - ANSSkin (SJ syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)
assess for rash frequently
Fentanyl is used to treat - ANSbreakthrough pain in cancer patients >18 yo
fentanyl side effects - ANSrespiratory depression
fentanyl has drug interactions with - ANSBenzos
CNS depressants
fentanyl is contraindicated in pt with - ANSseizures
hypotension
nitroglycerin is used to - ANSprevent angina (chest pain)
ferrous gluconate is - ANSan iron supplement used to prevent or treat iron deficiency
lithium carbonate is a ____ and used to treat - ANSanti-manic used to treat bipolar disorder
Desired Lithium Level - ANS1 to 1.5
The nurse gives metformin instead of metoprolol, what should the nurse monitor for? -
ANSBlood sugar
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has a prescription for furosemide. The
nurse should plan to include which of the following statements in the teaching? - ANSDrink a
glass of milk with each dose of medication
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSAdminister the medication outside the 5-cm (2in)
radius of the umbilicus
, A nurse is planning to teach about inhalant medications to a client who has a new diagnosis of
exercise-induced asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to instruct
the client to use prior to physical activity? - ANSCromolyn
cromolyn works by - ANSStabilizes mast cells, which inhibits the release of histamine and other
inflammatory mediators
A nurse is caring for a 28 year old female client who has a prescription for isotretinoin for severe
nodulocystic acne vulgaris. Before the client can obtain a refill, the nurse should advise the
client that which of the following tests is required? - ANSpregnancy test
A nurse is teaching about self-administration of transdermal medication with a male-client who
has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following
statements by the client indicated an understanding of the teaching? - ANSremove the patch
after 14 hours
A nurse is planning to teach about the use of a spacer to a child who has a new prescription for
a fluticasone inhaler to treat chronic asthma. The nurse should include that the spacer
decreased the risk for which of the following? - ANSoral candidas
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil for treatment of Grave's disease.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has
been effective? - ANSincreased ability to focus
A nurse is instructing a client on the application of nitroglycerin transdermal patches. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? - ANSI will
remove patch after my evening meal
Amphotericin B is an - ANSanti fungal
with amphotericin B, avoid - ANSalcohol
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), can treat - ANSdepression
anxiety disorders (OCD)
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Metformins brand names - ANSGlumetza, Glucophage, Fortamet
therapeutic range for digoxin - ANS0.5-2.0
Pt education for ferrous sulfate - ANSdrink with straw to prevent staining of teeth
dilute in juice/water
rinse mouth after