Final Countdown! Flashcards
Neostigmine 2 Interactions
Atropine (Atropair) ↓ FX
↓ FX neuromuscular blocking agents
Dopaminergic Medications 4 EX/2 TX
Levodopa, supported by Carbidopa
also MAO-B - COMS
Anti-parkinsons and Dyskinesias
2 KEY Dyksinesia S/S
Tremors and Muscle Rigidity
4 ADFX Dopaminergic Medications
N/V
Dyskinesias
CV effects (r/in Orthostatic Hypotension)
Psychosis (hallucinations)
2 KEY Antihistamine S/S
sedation and drowsiness
Lithium 3 SFX
GI distress
Hypotension
Fine hand tremors
Severe Lithium 2 SFX (Toxicity)
Polyuria
Brain ▲s
3 KEY S/S Brain ▲’s
Blurred vision, tinnitis, seizures
Lithium interactions (2)
Sodium and NSAIDS ↑ toxicity
Anticholinergics r/in GI distress
Theophylline (Methyxanthine) FX/
2 mild ADFX, 2 severe ADFX
Bronchodilation
PO for long-term asthma/COPD control
GI distress and restlessness
Dysrhythmias and seizures
Theophylline 3 interactions
Bad things ↑ adverse FX
PHE meds ↓ FX
Antibiotics (Cimetidine/Ciprofloxacin) ↑ levels
-Thiazide suffix means…?
Thiazide diuretics
Thiazide diuretics 2
normal diuretic ADFX + Hyperglycemia
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Amitriptyline) 2 suffixes and 3 ADFX
-tyline and -pramine
Dysrhythmias, Anticholinergic FX, Orthostatic HypoTN
Digoxin (Glycoside) FX/4 ADFX
counter with…?
HF/Dysrhythmias
Bradycardias r/t Hypokalemia, GI distress/anorexia, Brain ▲’s
Digibind
Estrogen meds prefix and 2 ADFX
Estra-
↑ r/o cancer and MI
ADFX Propranolol
Coughing at night
Infants and monitors (3)
Remove leads when not on monitor
Ensure alarm can be heard throughout house
Avoid co-sleeping w/ newborn
Foods w/ tryramine
Proteins
Chocolate
Fermented things
Implanted Venous Device Actions
Palpate to locate septum
Wipe w/ alcohol
Use noncoring needle
Flush 10mL NSS then 5 mL heparin
PEDS = Low glucose 4 step procedure
4 oz juice, 15 min, recheck BS, give cheese/crackers
Oxygen precautions
Check equipment daily
Wear cotton
Water-based lubricant
Full tanks rightside up
Misoprostol SFX and note w/ women
Diarrhea
Take a serum pregnancy test before beginning medication b/c it induces contractions
4 S/S Severe pre-eclampsia
Oliguria
Blurred vision
Facial Edema
Proteinuria
Total Hip Arthroplasties and toilets
Get a raised seat to prevent flexion
Verapamil and grapfruit r/in
Hypotension
Sickle cell anemia + vaso-occlusive crisis, what to do first?
IV fluids
Mastectomies
Expect drains
Immobilization arm 24 hrs
Amputee flexion contraction prevention
Assist into prone position q4hr
Autism type of environment
quiet to minimize outbursts
Medication type for status epilepticus
Benzo’s, like Diazepam
Fluoxetine 3 ADFX
Headache
Polyuria
Hypotension
-idine
Dry mouth
How to breathe Latent phase labor Transition phase labor Hyperventilation COPD
Slow-deep
Pattern-paced
Cup hands in front of mouth
Pursed-lip
1 cup = oz? = mL
8 oz = 240 mL
Hypo vs Hypernatremia
Tachycardia
Rapid pulse
Headache, confusion, lethargy
Tachycardia
Muscle twitching, ↑ motility
Restless and irritable
Hypo vs. Hyperkalemia
Weakness + cramping
↓ waves/motility
Polyuria
Weakness + irritability
↑ waves/motility
Oliguria
Hypomagnesemia and calcemia
Paresthesias, tetany, +C/T signs, hyperactive DTR
Mg - ↓ bowel sounds
Ca - ↑ bowel sounds
4 S/S Respiratory Acidosis
▲ LoC
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmias
Rapid, shallow breathing
4 S/S Respiratory Alkalosis
Anxiety, numbness
Tachypnea
Dysrhythmias
Rapid, DEEP breathing
4 S/S Metabolic Acidosis
Hyporeflexia
Tachypnea
Dysrhythmias
KUSSMAUL Respirations
4 S/S Metabolic Alkalosis
Hyperreflexia, tingling
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmias
Depressed skeletal muscles
