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Indications for methadone

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heroine withdrawal

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Indication for disulferam

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remaining sobriety of alcohol

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6 rights of med administration

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patient, dose, time, route, drug, documentation

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Medication reconciliations can be used to prevent

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drug interactions

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5
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We should identify patients using

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two identifiers

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Normal magnesium levels

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1.5-2.5

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Nursing interventions for magnesium sulfate

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assess DTR (absence = toxicity) and administer calcium gluconate

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What is ferrous sulfate

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iron

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Ferrous sulfate patient teaching

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take liquid iron through straw and rinse mouth, take with vitamin C. avoid coffee, dairy, tea, antacids. Dark stools are normal. Increase fiber fluids and exercise

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How to recognize beta blockers

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-olol

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Mechanism of actions

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block beta 1 (heart) and/or 2 (lung) receptors

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Indications for beta blockes

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HTN, tachycardia

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Nursing Considerations

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monitor HR and hold if less than 50. HR can block signs of hyperglycemia. Monitor for SI and sexual dysfunction

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Those on any antihypertensive drugs are at risk of ?

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rebound hypertension, orthostatic hypotension

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15
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How to recognize benzodiazepines

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lam and pam

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Indications for benzodiazepines

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generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, seizures (status epilepticus), induce sedation

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Side effects of benzodiazepines

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REM rebound hangover

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adverse effects of benzodiazepines

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toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, paradoxical response, anterograde amnesia

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Withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepine s

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MATH IS TIDY
muscle twitches, anxiety, tachycardia, HTN, insomnia, seizures, tremors, irritability, diaphoresis

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Nursing considerations for benzodiazepines

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flumazenil is antidote, monitor LOC, medication reconciliation (opioid risk)

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Patient teaching

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taper off, avoid alcohol CNS depressants opioids, take at night, avoid grapefruit juice, do not take more than 7-10 days

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Non-benzodiazepines

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zolpidem, zaleplon, the other one

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23
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Indications for zolpidem

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acute insomnia

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24
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What drug is a hydanoitn

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phenytoin

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25
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Indication for phenytoin

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seizures

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Adverse effects of phenytoin

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gingival hyperplasia, osteomalacia, stevens-johnson, blood dyscrasias

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Patient teaching for phenytoins

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take at same time each day, avoid OTC meds and herbs, increase vitamin D and calcium, good oral hygeine and frequent dental visits

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28
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Carbamazepine indications

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seizures

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29
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therapeutic drug level for carbamazepine

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4-12

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30
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Adverse effects of carbamazepine

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blood dyscrasias, SI, hepatotoxicity, stevens johnson

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31
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bbw with carbamazepine

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heart failure, fluid overload, blood dyscrasias

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32
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nursing considerations for carbamazepine

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CBC, SI, serum drug levels. edema and lung sounds. EKG. LFT

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33
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Donepezil indications

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alzheimers and dementia

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34
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Nursing considerations for donepezil

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ask orientation (person, place, time) to evaluate effectiveness…… can also cause cholinergic crisis so keep atropine and crash cart near

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35
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Indications for carbidopa levodopa

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parkinsons

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36
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Patient teaching for carbidopa levodopa

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avoid protein but take with food. maintain good oral hygiene. dark urine is normal. avoid multivitamins

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37
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Indication for neostigmine

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myasathenia gravis

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38
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Side effect of neostigmine

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sludges, muscarinic stimulation

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39
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adverse effect of neostigmine

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cholinergic crisis, myasthenic crisis

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s/s of cholinergic crisis

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SLUDGES, bradycardia, dyspnea, meiosis (pupil constriction)

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41
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antidote for cholinergic crisis

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atropinewhat

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42
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what drug can be used to determine cholinergic crisis or myasthenic crisis

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edrophonium

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43
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What are the central acting muscle relaxants

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baclofen, cyclobenzapine, dantrolene

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Inidctions for central acting muscle relaxants

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muscle spasms / strain or sprain of muscle

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45
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Evaluation for central acting muscle relaxants

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decreased pain or increased ROM = effectiveness

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46
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What are the neuromuscular blocking drugs

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vancuronium, pancuronium, succinylcholine

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47
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Adverse effect of neuromuscular blocking drug

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malignant hyperthermia (rigid muscles, high fever, tachycardia, diaphoresis)

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48
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Treatment of malignant hyperthermia

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dantrolene (O2 @ 100, stop administration, cooling blankets)

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49
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What drugs are typical antipsychotics

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chlorpromazine, haloperidol

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50
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Indications for antipsychotics

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schizophrenia, aggressive patients, drug induced psychosis, manic states

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51
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Adverse effects of typical antipsychotics

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neuroleptic malignant syndrome, acute dystonia, tardive dyskinesia, akathisia, parkinsonism (these are extrapyramidal symptoms)

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symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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rigid muscles, BP fluctuations, diaphoresis, tachycardia, sudden high grade fever, altered LOC

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53
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what symptom of typical antipsychotics has spasms of tongue, neck, and back

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acute dystonia

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54
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Atypical antipsychotic drugs

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clonzapine, olanzapine, respiridone

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55
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Side and adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics

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DAW HADES
diabetes, anticholinergic, weight gain, hypercholesterolemia, agitation, dizziness elevated prolactin, sexual dysfunction (hypotension) (can cause extrapyramidal symptoms but not as much)

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56
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Patient teaching of atypical antipsychotics

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report s/s of diabetes mellitus (3 P’s), report gynecomastia, galactorrhea, seizures, abnormal movements. anticholinergic teaching. hypotensive teaching.

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57
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Adverse effects of benzodiazepines (again)

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withdrawal, paradoxical response, anterograde amnesia, CNS and respiratory depression, sedation

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58
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Patient teaching for benzodiazepines

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BIG ONE IS TAPER DOSE (prevents withdrawal)

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what drugs are SSRIs

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fluoxetine, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, fluvoxamine or something idk

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Indications for SSRIs

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major depression

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Adverse effects of SSRIs

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big one is sexual dysfunction (causes adherence), SEROTONIN SYNDROME, hyponatremia, withdrawal. increase SI during dosages changes

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Symptoms of serotonin syndrome

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confusion, agitation, fever, tremors

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Nursing considerations for SSRI’s

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assess for masked signs of sexual dysfunction, do not drink grapefruit juice, contraindicated with MAOIs and TCAs, pregnancy category c (paroxetine is d)

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What drugs are MAOIs

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phenelzine, isocarboxid, seligiline, tranylcypromine

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Indications for MAOIs

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neurotic or atypical depression

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Interactions for MAOIs

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tyramine foods (aged cheese, aged meats, yogurt, fermented beer and wine)

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What drugs are TCAs

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amitriptyline, nortriptyline

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68
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Side and adverse effects of TCAs

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okay hear me out… think TRIPping makes you sad…. and you trip with your toes….

SAD TOASS
sedation, anticholinergic, decreased seizure threshold, toxicity, orthostatic hypotension, arrhythmias, sexual dysfunction, sweating

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69
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Lithium indications

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bipolar disorder, mood fluctuations

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Advanced lithium toxicity symptoms (2-2.5)

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hypotension –> seizure–> coma–> death. tinnitus, ataxia, involuntary extremity movements, polyuria, blurred vision

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Patient teaching for lithium

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increase fluids (1.5 L) cause dehydration increases risk of lithium toxicity

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What are nsaids

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ibuprofen, naproxen, ketorolac, indomethacin, diclofenac, meloxicam

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73
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Adverse effects of NSAIDs

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nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, gi bleeding,

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74
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Nurisng interventions

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monitor s/s of bleeding, LFT, RFT, avoid alcohol and G herbs. Take with food and water/milk

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75
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Indications for aspirin

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to prevent MI (81 mg baby aspirin) and for pain management

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76
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Drug interactions for aspirin

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warfarin , avoid g herbs , alcohol

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77
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Adverse effects

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nephrotoxicity, bleeding, salicylism, reyes syndrome

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78
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tinnitus while taking aspirin can mean

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salicylism (also headache, dizziness, sweating, fainitng, AMS)

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79
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What is reye’s syndrome

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when child with virus takes aspirin (liver damage, hypoglycemia, cns effects)

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80
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Antigout medications

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allopurinol, cholchicine, probenecid

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81
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Nursing interventions and patient teaching

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increase fluids, avoid purine foods (scallops, red meat, red wine)

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82
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Methotrexate indications

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slow progression of RA

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83
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Contraindications for methotrexate

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live virus vaccines, infection, pregnancy

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84
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What drugs are opioid agonsits

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morphine, fetanyl, codeine, oxycodone

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Adverse effect of opioid agonist

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constipation can become adverse, urinary rention, sedaiton, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, pupillary constriction

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86
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What drug is opioid antagonist

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naloxone

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87
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when to give naloxone

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client too sedated, respirations less than 10

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88
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How to recognize cephalosporins and penicillins

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-cef , -cillin

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89
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Indications for cefs and cillins

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infection (bacterialP

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90
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general adverse reactions and treatment of cephalosporins and penicillins

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mild allergic reaction (rash pruritus hives.. treat with diphenhydramine) advances allergic reaction (angioedema.. treat with epinephrine) superinfections of vagina, mouth, and stomatitis

91
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Nursing interventions for abx

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get C&S before administering abx, monitor for s/s of allergic reaction, monitor for s/s of superinfection, LFT,RFT, cephalosporins monitor for bleeding, increase fluids, take with food

92
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antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of? what should nurses teach

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oral contraceptives ; backup method of birth control

93
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Side and adverse effects of vancomycin

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redman syndrome, thrombophlebitis, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, stevens johnson syndrome

94
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Nursing interventions for vancomycin

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monitor s/s of stevens johnson and redman syndrome. monitor RFTs and iv site. Monitor serum peak and trough levels. infuse over 60 minutes

95
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How to recognize flourquinolones

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-oxacin

96
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Indications of ciprofloxacin

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infection

97
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Adverse effects of flourquinolones

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achilles tendon rupture, arthropathy

98
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What drug is aminoglycoside

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gentamicin

99
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when to take peak and trough levels of gentamicin

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30 minutes after infusion finishes (peak), 30 mins b4 next dose (for trough)

100
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Indications for INH

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tuberculosis

101
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Side and adverse effects of INH

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neuropathy, hepatoxicity

102
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Nursing interventions / patient teaching for INH

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avoid foods high in tyramine (aged cheese and meats) , take b6 and pyridoxine, avoid alcohol (Cus liver) and monitor LFTs

103
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acyclovir indications

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herpes simplex type 1 and varicella zoster (viruses)

104
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fluconazole indications

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vag yeast infections (systemic or superficial mycoses)

105
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Indications for tamoxifen

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stop the spread of breasat cancer cells

106
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adverse effects of tamoxife

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blood clots/ pulmonary embolism, hypercalcemia

107
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Indication for epoetin alfa

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low RBC, CKD anemia, HIV/AIDS, chemo

108
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Adverse effects of epoetin alfa

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hypertension, headache

109
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Indications for oprelvekin

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low platelet count (thromBOcytopenia)

110
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Evaluating effectiveness for oprelvekin

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platelets greater than 50,000

111
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What drugs are decongestants

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phenelephrine, pseudophedrine, oxymetazoline, nafazoline, tetrahydrolazine

112
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Side effects of decongestants

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tremors, tachycardia, nervousness, anxiety, restlessness

113
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adverse effects of decongestants

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htn, palpitations, arrhythmias, convulsions, delusions, hallucinations

114
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Contraindications of decongestants

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HTN, glaucoma, hypothyroidism, cardiac issues (take caution if you have diabetes)

115
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what drugs are methylxanthines

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theophylline, aminophylline

116
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Indications for methylxanthines

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asthma and bronchospasm

117
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drug interactions for methylxanthines

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smoking will decrease effectiveness, caffeine will increase side effects

118
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What drug is a mucolytic

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acetylcysteine

119
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patient teaching for acetylcysteine

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smells like rotten eggs (does not mean its bad)

120
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What drugs are beta 2 agonists

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short acting: albuterol, levalbuterol, pirbuterol

121
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Indications for short acting

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treat acute asthma attack, prevent exercise induced asthma

122
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Long acting beta agonists

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treat asthma and COPD

123
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Short vs long acting bronchodilators

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short acting should only be used 2-3 times a week, long acting can be used every day

124
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adverse effects of bronchodilators

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palpitations, angina, tachycardia

125
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patient teaching for bronchodilators

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use a spacer, take it before corticosteroids, tolerance can occur, side effects diminish over time, avoid caffeine

126
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How to recognize corticosteroids

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end in -sone and triamcinolone

127
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Indications for inhaled corticosteroids

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COPD and asthma

128
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Patient teaching for inhaled corticosteroids

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clean mouth and inhaler after, use a spacer, use after albuterol,

129
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Cardiac glycosides drug

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digoxin

130
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indications for digoxin

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afib, atrial flutter, heart failure

131
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side / adverse effects

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cardio: bradycardia CNS: yellow green halos, diplopia GI: anorexia, NV

132
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Nursing interventions for digoxin

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monitor apical pulse for a full minute, hold if <60

133
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antidote for digoxin

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digoxin immune fab

134
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what lab value can increase risk of digoxin toxicity

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hypokalemia

135
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What drugs are nitrates

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have nitrate somewhere in there

136
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Indications for nitrates

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chest pain

137
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patient teaching regarding patch

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take it off at night to prevent tolerance (nitrate free period) rotate sites

138
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Side and adverse effects of nitrates:

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tolerance, headache, hypotension, weak, syncope

139
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contraindicaitons for nitrates

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PDE5 inhibitors (can cause fatal hypotension)

140
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What are the potassium sparing diuretics

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amiloride, spironolactone, eplerenone, triamterene

141
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Indications for potassium sparing

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HTN, CHF, hypokalemia

142
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Side and adverse effects of potassium sparing

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hyperkalemia, androgen effects, gynecomastia, dizziness, hypotension

143
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Nursing interventions of potassium

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monitor potassium levels

144
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what drug is thiazide

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hydrochlorothiazide

145
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Evaluation for thiazide diuretic

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decreased SOB, edema, hypertension, HF

146
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what drug is loop diuretic

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furosemide

147
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Indications:

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acute HF, hypertension, edema

148
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Patient teaching

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eat foods high in potassium, potassium salt substitutes (need to avoid sodium), hypotensive teaching

149
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Evaluating effectiveness for loop diuretic

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decreasaed edema, htn, SOB, hf

150
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How to recognize calcium channel blockers

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-dipine, verapamil, diltiazem

151
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indications for CCB

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hypertension

152
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Adverse effects of CCB

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peripheral edema, bradycardia

153
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Patient teaching for calcium channel blockers

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avoid grapefruit juice and statins, report s/s of edema, monitor heart rate, taper dose because of rebound hypertension

154
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Nursing considerations for CCB

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statins should be avoided, monitor EKG, VS, HR. Monitor edema

155
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Indications for clonidine

A

hypertension

156
Q

patient teaching for clonidine

A

leave patch on for 7 days

157
Q

how to recognize ACE inhibitors

A

-pril

158
Q

Indications for ace inhibitors

A

hypertension

159
Q

Side effect of ace inhibitors

A

persistent dry cough

160
Q

Adverse effects of ACE inhibitors

A

hyperkalemia

161
Q

Patient teaching for ACE inhibitors

A

avoid k+ foods, BP, change positions slowly, improve diet and increase exercise

162
Q

Cultural considerations for ACE inhibitors

A

not used as monotherapy in African Americans ?

163
Q

What does warfarin treat

A

blood clots? DVT, PE idek

164
Q

Warfarin Labs and ranges

A

PT: 18-24 sec INR: 2-3 , 3-4.5 if mechanical heart valve

165
Q

Interactions for warfarin

A

highly protein bound, g herbs, aspirin, pregnancy category X

166
Q

patient teaching for warfarin

A

use soft bristled toothbrush and electric razor. Avoid G herbs. wear medic alert ID. use backup method of birth control

167
Q

Nursing considerations for warfarin

A

monitor s/s of bleeding, monitor labs, LFTs

168
Q

Warfarin antidote

A

vitamin K

169
Q

What does heparin treat

A

DVT

170
Q

Labs and therapeutic levels for heparin

A

ptt: 120-140
aPTT: 60-80

171
Q

Interactions with heparin

A

other anticoagulants, antiplatelets

172
Q

Antidote for heparin

A

promatine sulfate

173
Q

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

A

-statins

174
Q

Baseline labs for statins

A

creatinine kinase, cholesterol 150-200, LDL<100 HDL>60

175
Q

Nursing interventions for statins

A

monitor for muscle pain, creatinine kinase, cholesterol levels, LFTs, advise patients for yearly eye exams

176
Q

Side and adverse effects of Statins

A

H M G C oa Reductase Inhibitors
hepatotoxicity, myopathy, gi upset, rhabdomyolysis, cataracts

177
Q

What drug is the surfactant laxative

A

docusate sodium

178
Q

indications for surfactant laxatives

A

reduce straining from constipation

179
Q

Mechansim of action docusate sodium

A

reduce surface tension of the stool by increasing water and electrolytes in the stool

180
Q

Lacutlose indications

A

hepatic encephalopathy (reduce ammonia levels)

181
Q

Indications for sucralfate

A

ulcer

182
Q

mechanism of action for sucralfate

A

coats the ulcer and mucosal lining

183
Q

evaluation of sucralfate

A

abdominal pain subsides

184
Q

Misoprostol indications

A

NSAID induced ulcer

185
Q

Mechanism of action for misoprostol

A

secretion of bicarbonate and inhibit release of stomach aid

186
Q

Evaluation of effectiveness for misoprostol

A

reduced abdominal pain

187
Q

What are the different types of antacids

A

magnesium, aluminum, sodium bicarbonate, calcium

188
Q

Patient teaching for antacids

A

take it 1 or 2 hours before or after other drugs

189
Q

H2 receptor blocker drugs

A

famotidine, cametidine

190
Q

Patient teaching for H2 receptor blockers

A

smoking decreases effectiveness, avoid NSAIDs and antacids ?

191
Q

Interactions for famotidine and cametidine

A

smoking decreases effectiveness and alcohol/NSAIDs can increase risk of bleeding

192
Q

How to recognize proton pump inhibitors

A

-prazole (omeprazole)

193
Q

Indications for proton pump inhibitors

A

GERD and acid reflux

194
Q

Adverse effects of PPIs

A

osteoporosis, pneumonia, rebound hypersecretion, hepatoxicity, HYPOMAGnesemia

195
Q

what drugs are antithyroid drugs

A

propylthiouracil, methimazoleEva

196
Q

Evaluation of antithyroid drugs

A

hyperthyroidism symptoms decrease, euthyroid state (0.5-4.2)

197
Q

Levothyroxine indicaiont

A

hypothyroidism

198
Q

Patient teaching for levothyroxine

A

take one hour before breakfast on empty stomach and take four hours before vitamins and other meds

199
Q

Indication for glucocorticoids

A

adrenal insufficiency and addisons disease

200
Q

Adverse effects of glucocorticioids

A

hyperglycemia, infection, osteoporosis, cushings syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, myopathy

201
Q

Patient teaching for glucocorticoids

A

take caution if you are diabetic, monitor for infections, increase calcium and vitamin D, report cushings syndrome symptoms

202
Q

Biphosphonates

A

-dronate

203
Q

Indications of biphosphonates

A

osteoporosis

204
Q

Adverse effects of biphosphonates

A

osteonecrosis of the jaw, esophagitis

205
Q

Patient teaching

A

sit up for 30 minutes after taking, do not take if you have difficulty swallowing, avoid dental work

206
Q

Sulfonylureas

A

start with gly end with ide

207
Q

Indicaitons

A

type 2 dm

208
Q

adverse effects of sulfonulureas

A

hypoglycemia

209
Q

nurisng considerations and patient teachign

A

take it with food, make sure they have meal tray

210
Q

glucagon indications

A

unconscious from hypoglycemia

211
Q

Metformin indications

A

type 2 dm

212
Q

side and adverse effects

A

please be weight loss

213
Q

Insulin mixing

A

inject air into NPH, air into clear, draw clear, draw cloudy

214
Q

rapid insulins (aspart, glulisine, lispro)

A

15-30, 30-2.5, 3-6

215
Q

short acting insulin (regular)

A

30-1hr, 1-5 hours, 6-10

216
Q

intermediate (NPH and Humulin N)

A

1-2 h , 6-14, 16-24

217
Q

Long acting (glargine , determir)

A

70 mins, no peak, 18-24

218
Q

oxybutynin indicaitons

A

overactive bladder

219
Q

Contraindicaitons of oxybutynin

A

glaucoma, urinary retention (think BPH), GI/gu obstruction, paralytic ileus

220
Q

Bethanechol indicaitons

A

urinary retention not caused by obstruction

221
Q

side and adverse effect of bethachol

A

SLUDGES, bradycardia, dyspnea, miosis, hypotension, bronchoconstriction

222
Q

PDE5 inhibitors

A

slidenafil, tadalafil

223
Q

contraindciation of PDE5 inhibitors

A

nitrates (fatal hypotension)

224
Q

what can be used to prevent toxicity in older adult

A

start low and go slow

Pharmacology (12 decks)

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