(Complete) ATI RN Pharmacology Practice A Flashcards.

(Complete) ATI RN Pharmacology Practice A Flashcards. Terms in this set (59) trimethoprim/sulfameth oxazole -Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, to decrease chance of kidney damage from crystallization -should be taken on an empty stomach either 2 hr before or 2 hrs after meals -notify provider if rash develops -store in a light-resistant container Ciprofloxacin learning has taken place -"I have tendonitis, so I haven't been able to exercise"; tendonitis is a contraindication for taking ciproflaxcin due to the risk of tendon rupture -adverse effect is diarrhea -does not affect thyroid function -Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic, patients with sulfa allergies can take this medication Guaifenesin teaching -Increase fluid intake to at least 2 liters each day while taking this medication -diarrhea is an expected adverse effect -store at room temperature -can cause drowsiness Clozapine lab tests -Total cholesterol; medication can cause hyperlipidemia Simvastatin teaching -Report muscle pain to provider -Avoid taking this medication with grapefruit juice -Expect therapy with this medication to be lifelong -Take medication in the evening because cholesterol 2/15/2023 ATI RN Pharmacology Practice A Flashcards | Quizlet production increases overnight -Flushing of the skin is an adverse effect, report to physician When do you know when IV infusion of dopamine has been effective in a patient with heart failure When there is increased cardiac output. Dopamine is an adrenergic that causes a receptor specificity effect, which increases cardiac output and improves perfusion. Acetazolamide adverse effect that patient needs to monitor and report -Tingling of fingers or paresthesia, need to monitor and report -diarrhea, weight loss, and polyuria are all adverse effects. Amitriptyline adverse effect -Urinary retention -constipation -decrease in libido Amphotericin B intermittent IV bolus adverse reaction -Oliguria, can indicate renal compromise -Bradycardia -Hypokalemia -Weight loss overdose antidote -Naloxone: given to reverse respiratory depressive effects of heroin, emergency use but don't give too fast. -Methadone: decrease manifestations of opioid withdrawal and suppresses the euphoria patient feels, not for emergencies -Diazepam: decrease the manifestations of alcohol withdrawal and prevent withdrawal seizures -Bupropion: decrease the manifestations of nicotine withdrawal and ease patient's cravings for nicotine. Furosemide teaching -Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication to reduce gastric irritation -increased risk of hypotension -increase potassium-rich food in your diet -take medication in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances from nocturia 2/15/2023 ATI RN Pharmacology Practice A Flashcards | Quizlet Lethargy and myalgia after taking clozapine for 6 month. what actions should the nurse take? -Obtain WBC with absolute neutrophil count. Patient taking clozapine can develop lethargy and myalgia caused by the adverse effect of agranulocytopenia.