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Sucralfate ( mucousal protectant)

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Forms a protective barriers over ulcers in peptic ulcer disease

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What are adverse effects of mannitol

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HF, monitor for peripheral edema
Vomiting
Polydipsia
Muscle cramps

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h2 receptor antagonists

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Decreases stomach acid secretion

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Morphine adverse effects

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Urinary retention
Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Pupil constriction

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Insulins glargine

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Shouldn’t be mixed in same syringe as other insulins
The solution is clear
Administer once per day at the same time
It does not cause a peak it is a gradual insulin

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Acetazolamide adverse effects

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Paresthesia, monitor for tingling of fingers

Hyperglycemia

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Prednisone adverse effects

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Osteoporosis. Which is monitored with bone density scans. ( prednisone is a glucocorticoid)

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What drug decreases a persons serum potassium level

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Sodium polystyrene sulfate

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Why is Doxycycline contraindicated in pregnancy

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Due to its adverse effects on developing bones and teeth

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New hen administering Enalapril what should the nurse monitor for

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Monitor for hyperkalemia due to potassium retention by the kidneys

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What are adverse effects of aspirin

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Salicylate poisoning which causes,respiratory alkalosis in early stages

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What are signs and symptoms of magnesium toxicity

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CNS depression
Lethargy
Decreased BP
depressed deep tendon reflexes

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What are side effects of tamoxifen

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Menstrual irregularities
Hot flashes
Bruising

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What is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose

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Flumazenil

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What is the antidote for opioid tocicity

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Naloxone

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What is the antidote for inhibitor overdose

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Atropine

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What person with Graves’ disease has difficulty doing what

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They have a difficult time functioning. Propylthiouracil increases,the ability to function

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What are signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism

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Increased appetite

Insomnia

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What taking fluoxetine, what should you avoid

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Avoid NSAIDS which increases,the risk of bleeding ( as a substitute, take acetaminophen

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What should you monitor for when administering the anticholinergic benztropine

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Monitor for tachycardia and constipation

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Albuterol

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Relieves bronchospasms during acute asthma attacks

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What does the inhaled corticosteroid beclomethasone do

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Provides long term control of asthma

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What does the mast cell stabilizer nedocromil do

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Provides long term control of asthma

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What does the leukotriene modifier montelukast do

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It provides long term control of asthma and prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm
( it is not for acute asthma attacks)

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While taking metronidazole, what is important to remember

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Do not consume alcohol

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If a person person is suffering from a allergic reaction and has the symptoms of urticaria, dyspnea, anxiety, and hypotension, what should be administered

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Parenteral epinephrine

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What should you educate a pt on who is newly prescribed iron pills ( ferrous sulfate.)

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Educate to take on an empty stomach

Antacids reduce absorption of iron

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What best determines thyroid activity

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Measuring TSH is the most sensitive for determining thyroid activity.
A TSH level of 2 micorunits indicates proper thyroid functioning

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What is sublingual ergotamine used for

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Migraine headaches
Take 1 tab at onset of migraine
Max of 3 tabs in 24 hours

29
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What med commonly causes gingival hyperplasia

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Phenytoin
Notify dentist if taking this med
levels less than 10 can result in seizures
Greater then 20 can produce toxicity

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What should be monitored and reported when taking digoxin

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Yellow tinged skin which is a sign of toxicity

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What are adverse effects of calcium channel blockers

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Pedal edema

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What is indomethacin

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It is a non steroidal anti inflammatory which reduces pain and inflammation

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What do decongestants do

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They can constrict blood vessels

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What is the anticholinergic oxybutynin do

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It is used for urinary incontinence

Monitor for dry mouth, blurred vision, photo phobia, tachycardia and constipation.

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Temazepam

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Treats insomnia

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Mirtazapine

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Treats depression

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Tranylcypromine common side effect

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Orthostatic hypotension

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What is spironolactone

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A potassium sparing diuretic that causes hyponatremia

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What is a indicator of hyperkalemia

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Lethargy

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What can glucocorticoids such as prednisone cause

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They can cause sodium and fluid retention, therefor assess for edema, elevated BS, wt. gain.

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What is modafinil

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It is used for methamphetamine addiction

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What is disulfiram used for

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Alcohol addiction

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What is bupropion used for

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It is used for nicotine addiction

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What are adverse effects of rosuvaststin

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Myopathy which can progress to a fatal condition of rhabdomyolysis

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What is the expected action of pegfilgratim

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It increases a cancer patients WBC count

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What is IV mannitol 25% used for

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It decreases intraocular pressure

47
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What are meds used to treat TB

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Rifampin

Isoniazid

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What is infliximab used for

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Treats severe Crohn’s disease or arthritis

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