Final Flashcards
what s/s occur when a client ingests alcohol and takes Antabuse?
-sweating
-violent vomiting
-h/a
-SOB
-tachycardia
-vertigo
-confusion
which medication would help a client reduce cravings for alcohol?
naltrexone (ReVia)
how would a nurse treat overdose in a client taking lorazepam?
flumazenil (Romazicon) administered IV- onset 1-2 min, full effects in 6-10 min, repeat after 20 min PRN
what dietary restrictions are indicated with the use of lorazepam?
grapefruit juice
therapeutic level of lithium
0.6-1.2 (long-term))
1.0-1.5 (acute manic phase
how often should a lithium level be drawn?
every 1-3 months during therapy
what foods should be avoided when taking MAOI’s?
foods containing tyramine (amine that causes vasoconstriction and raises BP)
examples of food containing tyramine
-herring
-salami
-smoked fish
-cheese
-beer
-wine
what are the s/s of serotonin syndrome?
mild: htn, agitation, tachycardia, tremors, diarrhea
severe: muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, fever, seizures
why should patients with cardiac history avoid tricyclic antidepressant?
anticholinergic effects
early s/s of digoxin toxicity
-n/v
-anorexia
digoxin antidote
digoxin immune fab
later signs of digoxin toxicity
-cardiac arrhythmias
-halos
true facts about ACE inhibitors
-reduces peripheral edema
-increases cardiac output
-first line of treatment for HF
-reduces synthesis of angiotensin-II
side effects of ACE inhibitors
-persistent dry cough
-dizziness
-angioedema
