Deck 3 Flashcards
A client starting antithyroid medication (methimazole or propylthiouracil) for their hyperthyroidism should avoid what in their diet?
Shellfish (because it contains high levels of iodine)
What is a common medication used for burns?
Silvadene
A client that has diabetes insipidus is on vasopressin. What indicates that the drug is having a therapeutic effect?
Decrease in urine output
How does glipizide work?
Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin
Your client with hypertension is taking atenolol for their hypertension. They report feeling dizzy. Why could this be occurring!
Atenolol (-lol) = beta blocker → blocks adrenergic response which 1 HR & contractility
• Can cause orthostatic hypotension & \ cerebral perfusion = dizziness
What is a client taking both sulfonylurea and metformin at increased risk for?
Renal damage
Why is it crucial to use placebos in the development of a new drug?
Using placebos in drug development helps researchers understand if the observed effects are due to the drug itself or the placebo effect
What form of medication is most potent / works fastest for relieving pain?
Powder
What medication can you give in crisis for seizures?
Diazepam (valium)
• Lorazepam (Ativan)
Rights of Medication Administration
Right Patient
• Right Medication/drug
• Right Dose
• Right Route
• Right Time
First Pass Effect
The liver processes a drug absorbed from the gut before it enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body.
Half-Life
the time required for one-half (50%) of a given drug to be removed from the body.
