Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 3

Action Taken/Client teaching for patch Medication - Remove patch before applying new one. Assess skin to identify breakdown (if any). Adverse effects of Antiemetics - dry mouth; dizziness; use metoclopramide with caution if client has Parkinson's Disease or asthma; Promethazine can cause respiratory depression and apnea Adverse effects of Statin drugs - Rhabdomyolysis decreased liver function Assess/Monitor before administering Digoxin - Assess for Bradycardia Listen to Apical Pulse for 1 minute Withhold if HR is below 60 BPM Best places for IM injections on the adults, children, and infants - Infants - Vastus Lateralis Children - Vastus Lateralis and Ventro Gluteal Adults- Vastus Lateralis, Ventro Gluteal, and Deltoid Classification of Atrovnet, uses, whta conditions does it treat? - Anticholinergic Bronchodilators, treats COPD, Bronchitis, and Emphysema. Client teaching for after using an inhaler, especially Corticosteroids - Rinse mouth out after using an inhaler Client teaching for antacids - Wait two hours before or after taking any medications so it won't prohibit absorption of the medication Cordarone Adverse Effects - Hypotension and Respiratory Depression Correct use of an inhaler - Hold the inhaler 1 1/2 - 2 inches from mouth Expel all air for the lungs Inhale slowly and deeply Deploy mist, continue to inhale and hold breathe for 10 seconds