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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
Q

When is a TB patient most contagious?

A

2-3 weeks from the initial period the illness was diagnosed.

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2
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B6 should be taken with what medication

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INH( Isoniazid: Used to treat TB). B6 prevents peripheral neuropathy.

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3
Q

TB spreads through what type of transmission

A

droplets

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4
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Adverse effect of tetracycline is

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photosensitivity

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5
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steven johnsons syndrone effects the

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skin

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6
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What antibiotic causes archilies tendon rupture?

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fluroquinolones.

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7
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  1. Administering medication for bone marrow. Closely monitor what?
A

CBC and platelet levels

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8
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Antidote for anaphylactic shock

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Epinephrine

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9
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Red man syndrome caused by

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Giving vancomycin too fast.

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10
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Adverse Reaction: Prolonged QT (waves on the monitor) caused from

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Erythromycin

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11
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Sulfonamides treat

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Treats UTI’s

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12
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Elderly patient admitted for thrombophlebitis. They are taking a Enoxaparin (LMWH). What statement shows patient understands medication use?

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The medication will increase risk of bleeding.

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13
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Antidote for Warfarin is

A

Vitamin K

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14
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Patient taking anticoagulants. What is a statement of understanding?

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This medication will keep clots from forming in the blood.

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15
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Antiplatelet Clopidogrel is used for

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myocardial infractions.

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16
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Patients taking anticoagulants should watch for

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signs of bleeding.

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17
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Patient taking Warfarin should eat what foods in moderation?

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Leafy greens due to vitamin k.

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18
Q

Test used to monitor Heparin?

A

aPTT

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19
Q

Test used to monitor Warafin?

A

INS

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20
Q

Blood test used to monitor coumadin?

A

PT/INR

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21
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Antidote for Heparin

A

Protamine sulfate.

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22
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Enoxaparin can only be given which route?

A

subcutaneously.

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23
Q

Alteplase breaks down what?

A

blood clots

24
Q

Normal INR range

A

Between 2-3

25
Q

Monitoring a patient on antithrombolytic therapy who has had a heart attack. What adverse effect will you see?

A

An irregular heartbeat.

26
Q

Patient is bleeding from an incision of heparin. Antidote is

A

Protamine Sulfate.

27
Q

Corticoid steroids are taken after what?

A

Bronchodialators.

28
Q

Patient taking theloxin should stop what habit?

A

Stop Smoking

29
Q

Adverse effect of albuterol is

A

tachycardia

30
Q

Salmeterol can only be administered by what route?

A

Inhaled BID

31
Q

Educate asthma patient from getting yeast in their mouth

A

Rinse mouth out after each use.

32
Q

A short-acting Beta 2 antagonist medication for an upper respiratory infection is

A

Albuterol

33
Q

Reason for taking corticoid steroids is to

A

Reduce airway inflammation

34
Q

What are some triggers for asthma attacks?

A

Exercise, medications, allergies and smoking

35
Q

Patient with TB take alot of drug because

A

It prevents the TB from becoming drug resistant.

36
Q

Patient is on long term INS therapy. What do we monitor?

A

Liver enzymes.

37
Q

Patient has had a history of an allergic reaction to a medication. What will the nurse ask?

A

Tell me about the medication and the symptoms. you experienced.
What happened?

38
Q

Patient prescribed INH for treatment. What should the patient not do the prevent liver damage?

A

No drinking alcohol.

39
Q

Patient taking TB medications, What color symptom can they experience?

A

Urine discolored. saliva is orange.

40
Q

Patient needs to drink what with penicillin?

A

WATER

41
Q

Patient is administered vancomycin. What must be checked?

A

Check patient creatine and BUN levels for renal function.

42
Q

Female client taking Rifampin (for TB) and on birth control pills. What will you tell them?

A

They need to switch to another form of medication because they can get pregnant.

43
Q

Patient on aminoglycosides IV therapy report ringing in their ears. what should the nurse do?

A

Stop the line.

44
Q

Patient on Aminoglycosides. medications may need to be adjusted is nurse observers changes in what system?

A

Renal system. we don’t want renal failure.

45
Q

MRSA is resistant to

A

antibiotics.

46
Q

Fluoroquinolones can be administered by what route?

A

Orally

47
Q

C. Diff. patient given B6 before the fluoroquinolones. Why is that?

A

B6 protects the normal flora in the body.

48
Q

What needs to get measures for INS?

A

Liver Enzymes

49
Q

How long does it take for a TB patient to get better?

A

6-24 months

50
Q

Patient is on vancomycin. What function must the nurse monitor?

A

Renal function

51
Q

Health care associated Infections

A

healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) include central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Infections may also occur at surgery sites, known as surgical site infections.

52
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Super infection

A

(1) An infection occurring during antimicrobial treatment for another infection, resulting from overgrowth of an organism not susceptible to the antibiotic used. (2) A secondary microbial infection that occurs in addition to an earlier primary infection, often because of weakening of the patient’s immune system function by the first infection

53
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Tetracyclines used for

A

.Gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
-Chlamydia
-syphilis
-Lyme disease
-Rickettsia
-Rocky Mountain spotted fever
-Doxycycline can be used in prevention and treatment of anthrax and malaria

54
Q

cephalosporins used for

A

Gram Positive bacteria
-Better gram negative coverage in later generations

55
Q

quinolones used for

A

Gram-negative bacteria
-Complicated urinary tract, respiratory, bone and joint, GI, skin, and sexually transmitted infections
-Anthrax (ciprofloxacin)

56
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Sulfonamides used for

A

-Gram negative and gram positive bacteria
-UTIs
-Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
-Upper respiratory tract infection

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