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Final: Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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What happens when you take ibuprofen and warfarin together?

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Taken together increases bleeding risk

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What is the mechanism of action for cephalosporins?

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Interfere with cell wall synthesis

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What are some adverse effects of cephalosporins?

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Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, vaginal yeast infections

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What type of infection is Piperacillin used for?

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Infections from pseudomonas

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What is Amphoterecine B used for?

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People with AIDS who have fungal infections

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What is an adverse effect of Amphotericine B?

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Hematuria and hypokalemia

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What should the nurse report if a patient is taking Amphotericine B?

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Loss of hearing, dizziness, ringing in the ears

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What is Acyclovir used for?

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Used for the herpes simplex virus

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What should the nurse monitor when caring for a patient taking Acyclovir?

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Monitor for BUN, creatinine, and CBC

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What is hydrocortisone used for?

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Inhibits the inflammatory process

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What are corticosteroids used for?

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Prevent the immune system from rejecting the implant

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What should the nurse monitor with a patient taking corticosteroids?

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Glucose levels

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What advice should the nurse give to a patient taking corticosteroids?

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Avoid crowds and others with respiratory infections
Avoid falling or any other injuries to bones
Take with food

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What advice should a nurse give to a patient taking NSAIDS?

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Call if you have lightheadedness
Avoid alcohol
And don’t use a cereal spoonful to measure

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What are some adverse effects of Methylprednisolone?

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Hyperglycemia, fluid retention, osteoporosis, mental status changes

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What advice should a nurse give to someone taking Ampicillin?

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No oral contraceptives
Empty stomach
Diarrhea or fever= call

17
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What are signs of red man’s syndrome when taking Vancomycin?

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Reddening, hypotension, reflex tachycardia

18
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What should the nurse inform the patient taking Tetracycline?

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Take on an empty stomach
It can cause photosensitivity
Vaginal yeast contraceptives

19
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Why are Macrolides like Erythromycin used instead of things like Penicillin?

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Longer half-life
Safest
Fewer GI problems

20
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What are some adverse effects of Aminoglycosides?

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High pitched tinnitus, vertigo, nausea and vomiting (no rash)

21
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What drug do aminoglycosides interact with?

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Succinylcholine

22
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What are used to treat systemic and superficial fungal infections?

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Azoles (all of them)

23
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What 3 drugs are used to treat just systemic fungal infections?

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Amphotericine B, Flucytosine, Caspofungin

24
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What can happen if Phenytoin is stopped abruptly?

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Withdrawal seizures

25
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What should you take care of when taking Phenytoin?

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Frequent oral hygiene care

26
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What is dantrolene sodium used for?

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Reverses malignant hypothermia

27
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What should the nurse monitor when someone is taking dantrolene soidium?

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Liver function tests

28
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What does Allopurinol used for?

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To reduce the formation of uric acid with gout

29
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When should someone seek medical attention if they are taking Levodopa?

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Spasmodic muscle twitching

30
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How should someone take Levodopa?

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Take with low protein food or milk

31
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What is succinylcholine used for?

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Intubation

Electroconvulsive therapy

32
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What are some symptoms on a child taking Levetiracetam?

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Fighting
Not sitting still
Tearfulness

33
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What should you take with carbamazepine?

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Apple sauce and mashed potatoes

34
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What are some adverse effects of colchicine?

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Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea

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