NSG 349 Final Exam With
Complete Solution
Acetaminophen (tyleonl) - ANSWER ANALEGISIC + ANTIPYRETIC
- not an nsaid
- ae= hepatotoxicity
- max 3000 mg/day
- for mild to moderate pain (1-4)
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) - ANSWER NSAID
- contraindicated by kidney disease or GI bleeding
- blood thinner bc of platelet inhibition
- can cause Reye's syndrome in children with flu-like symptoms
Adenosine (Adenocard) - ANSWER ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC
- used to convert SVT to sinus rhythm
- try vagal first before giving in order to slow HR
- 1/2 life is very short (not a long term med)
- administer via IV push... push super fast w/ force
, - expect asystole for a few seconds!!!
Albuterol (proventil) - ANSWER LOWER RESPIRATORY- SABA
- rescue inhaler
- always have on hand! never know when a patient will have an asthma attack
- side effects after administering= increased HR, shakiness... because
stimulating the beta adrenergic system
Amiodarone (Cordarone) - ANSWER ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC
- for V. tach and V fib in emergency
- for A. fib if taken routinely
- K channel blocker
- very longgg 1/2 life .... will continue to have effects for 2-3 months
- must put on heart monitor because it can cause a dysrhythmia
- ae= pulmonary toxicity (cough and dyspnea and proarrhythmic)
Amphotericin b (Ambisome) - ANSWER ANTIFUNGAL- polyenes
- tx for systemic fungal infections
- LOTS of adverse effects so premedicate for with antiemetics,
antihistamines, antipyretics, and corticosteroids
Complete Solution
Acetaminophen (tyleonl) - ANSWER ANALEGISIC + ANTIPYRETIC
- not an nsaid
- ae= hepatotoxicity
- max 3000 mg/day
- for mild to moderate pain (1-4)
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) - ANSWER NSAID
- contraindicated by kidney disease or GI bleeding
- blood thinner bc of platelet inhibition
- can cause Reye's syndrome in children with flu-like symptoms
Adenosine (Adenocard) - ANSWER ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC
- used to convert SVT to sinus rhythm
- try vagal first before giving in order to slow HR
- 1/2 life is very short (not a long term med)
- administer via IV push... push super fast w/ force
, - expect asystole for a few seconds!!!
Albuterol (proventil) - ANSWER LOWER RESPIRATORY- SABA
- rescue inhaler
- always have on hand! never know when a patient will have an asthma attack
- side effects after administering= increased HR, shakiness... because
stimulating the beta adrenergic system
Amiodarone (Cordarone) - ANSWER ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC
- for V. tach and V fib in emergency
- for A. fib if taken routinely
- K channel blocker
- very longgg 1/2 life .... will continue to have effects for 2-3 months
- must put on heart monitor because it can cause a dysrhythmia
- ae= pulmonary toxicity (cough and dyspnea and proarrhythmic)
Amphotericin b (Ambisome) - ANSWER ANTIFUNGAL- polyenes
- tx for systemic fungal infections
- LOTS of adverse effects so premedicate for with antiemetics,
antihistamines, antipyretics, and corticosteroids
