Final Concept Review Flashcards
Why don’t liquid drugs need to be disintegrated?
they are already in a solution unlike pills and tablets
Why is insulin, growth hormones, and protein-based drugs given parenteral?
to avoid being crushed in the small intestine
Why do some meds need to be given with food?
food increases gastric acid, gastric acid breaks down the meds, so more food =more gastric acid
What do high creatinine or BUN levels indicate?
decreased kidney functions and drugs that need to eliminated through the kidneys should be given in a lower dose
After administering a suppository, what should be done?
have the patient lay on their side for 20 minutes
What can occur with too much albuterol use?
this is a bronchodilator that acts on beta 2 receptors, but using it too much can cause it to act on beta 1 and increase HR and BP
A patient given bethanechol to treat urinary retention is voiding a lot and has loose stool. What is your next action?
this is normal
What do antiparkinsons and anticholinergics treat?
muscle tremors and rigidity
When taking methylphenidate, what should be avoided?
caffeine
When should zolpidem be given?
this is a nonbenzodiazepine sleep aid and should be given 30 minutes before bedtime
Why do benzodiazepines need to be tapered off?
they can cause tremors and muscle twitching if stopped abruptly
A patient just had spinal anesthesia. What is the priority education that should be given?
lay flat for 6-8 hours to avoid losing spinal fluid and getting a headache
How long do anticonvulsants need to be taken?
for a lifetime
What can hydantoins cause?
gingival hyperplasia
What needs to be reported from a pt taking opioids?
urinary retention
