Final Review Flashcards
Acetaminophen use
Pain, fever
Acetaminophen pre admin assessment
Pain, LFTs, vs
Acetaminophen max dosage
4g/day
Older adults 3g/day
Acetaminophen antidote
Acetylcysteine
Acetaminophen monitoring
Monitor for:
-n/v
-constipation
-rash
-s/s of liver toxicity (jaundice, itching, pain in R upper abdomen, fatigue, n/v, rash, fever, weight loss, dark/tea colored urine
Acetaminophen teaching
Avoid alcohol
Acetaminophen contraindications
Liver disease, caution if renal disease
List common NSAIDs (4)
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Aspirin
Celecoxib
NSAID use
Pain, fever, inflammation
NSAID assessment
Pain
renal Fx
LFTs
vs
bleeding
NSAID admin with food?
Can administer with food
NSAID side effects
GI upset, constipation, headache, edema, GI BLEED
NSAID cautions
Heart failure, renal disease, older adults, liver disease
NSAID contraindications
Pregnancy weeks 20 to 30
Opioids list (8)
Morphine sulfate
Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone w/apap
Oxycodone
Oxycodone w/apap
Hydromorphone
Codeine
Fentanyl
Methimazole teaching
Improvement will take several weeks
Why lactulose for pt w/ cirrhosis of liver?
Lowers elevated ammonia levels
Teaching re: antacids
Antacids interfere with the absorption of other meds including barbiturates, anticholinergics, some antibiotics, and cardiac meds
H. Pylori medications
Amoxicillin
Tetracycline
Pantoprazole
Metronidazole
Bismuth subsalicylate
Med to produce a bowel movement within 1 hour
Bisacodyl suppository
Allopurinal MOA
Decreases uric acid production
Furosemide priority side effect to monitor for
Hypokalemia
Pre-administration assessment for IV vancomycin (5)
Creatinine for renal
BUN for renal
Trough to make sure kidneys are clearing med
Hearing to check for ototoxicity
Check iv site for phlebitis
Tetracycline admin consideration
Give at least an hour before ingestion of milk products
Clopidigrel adverse effect
Epistaxis
Priority check before admin of furosemide
Review potassium levels
Teach Patients taking digoxin
Take radial pulse daily and write it down
Call HCP if pulse irregular or less than 60
Call HCP if vision changes occur
Patient on digoxin reports vision changes
Must be seen by HCP. may need to d/c digoxin
Sumatriptan contraindication
Coronary artery disease because promotes coronary artery vasoconstriction
Purpose of metoclopramide give before chemotherapy
To stimulate peristalsis of upper GI tract
First line Parkinson disease med
Carbidopa-levodopa
Most common side effect of azithromycin
Diarrhea
Lab to assess effect of epoetin
Hemoglobin
Medication interaction between warfarin and phenytoin
Warfarin inhibits the metabolism of phenytoin
Priority side effect of iv phenytoin to monitor for
Cardiac dysrythmia
Avoid this if taking acetaminophen routinely
Alcohol
Teaching about acetaminophen
Be careful about OTC cold meds
Sucralfate teaching
Take on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals
Sucralfate indication
Duodenal ulcers not caused by h.pylori
Sucralfate moa
Formal protective coating
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) administration
Monthly injection
Life threatening complication of high dose or long- term ibuprofen
GI bleeding
Zolpidem indication
Sleep aid
Enoxaparin admin site
Abdomen
MOA for famotidine
Inhibit gastric acid secretion
Warfarin antidote
Vitamin K
Teratogenic effect of nitrofurantoin
Cleft palate
Fastest acting insulins (2)
Lispro
Aspart
Client taking omeprazole has significant diarrhea
Get stool sample to check for c.diff
Most significant teaching re: antibiotics
Do not skip any prescribed doses
Elevated concern for elderly taking antibiotics
Toxicity
Prophylactic antibiotics given before dental work in patients w/ hx of heart surgery to prevent ________?
Endocarditis
Ginkgo biloba purpose
Age related memory impairment
First line treatment for c. diff
Metronidazole
Fluticasone nasal spray teaching
Use on a regular basis, not PRN
Clear nasal passages before using med
D/c if nasal infection develops
Clonidine side effect
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
Ophthalmic solution that is contraindicated for patients with glaucoma
Atropine because it dilates the pupil, increasing IOP
Teaching for pediatric prednisone
Should be stopped gradually
How fast do nitroglycerin sublingual tablets work
1 to 3 minutes
First action if patient reports sudden onset of chest pain that feels like a pressure or weight
Check BP AND HR
Anti diarrheal med
Loperamide (inhibits peristalsis)
Purpose of heparin in patient who develops thrombophlebitis in calf
Prevent extension in clot
Client teaching for etanercept IV
Report site reaction
Monitor for after naloxone administration
Symptoms of the heroin overdose may return after the naloxone is metabolized
Teaching for trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole given for cystitis
Drink 8 - 10 glasses of water daily
Long term aspirin teaching
Take aspirin with food
Report ringing in ears
Monitor and report excessive bleeding and bruising
Avoid OTC pain meds that contain aspirin
Indication of sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Decrease serum potassium
Antihypertensive class that can cause cough
ACE inhibitors (angiotensin- converting enzymes)
ACE inhibitors that are appropriate for client w/ liver dysfunction
Captopril
Lisinopril
Metoprolol for hypertension adverse effect to monitor for
Bradycardia
Patients taking spironolactone should avoid eating what large amounts of
Food high in potassium like potatoes, cantaloupe, bananas, avocado, oranges, apricots, dates, and raisins
This is to avoid hyperkalemia because spironolactone is a calcium-sparing diuretic
Teaching for patient taking finasteride
Wear a condom if having intercourse with a pregnant woman
Older patient with osteomyelitis prescribed gentamicin. What should be checked before administering? (4)
BUN
Creatinine
Electrolytes
Urinalysis
Adverse effects of Albuterol prescribed for severe asthma
Tremors
Palpitations
Patient with sudden onset of severe Dypsnea, coughing, wheezes, what medication treatment is priority?
Albuterol with nebulizer
Monitor for patients prescribed losartan
Blood pressure
Safe analgesic the week before surgery planned
Acetaminophen
Causes Reye’s syndrome in children
Aspirin
Calcitonin action is opposite what?
Opposite parathyroid hormone
Monitor for patient taking raloxifene
Liver Fx
Complication if sildenafil taken while taking isosorbide dinitrate
Severe hypotension
Amlodipine side effect patients should report
Difficulty breathing
MOA for propylthiouracil (PTU) for hyperthyroidism
Interferes with synthesis of thyroid hormone
Treatment for myxedema coma
IV levothyroxine
IV normal saline
Why patient with renal failure take vitamin D and calcium supplements
A decrease in active metabolite of vitamin D in the body
GERD med treatment that is teratogenic
Misoprostol
If patient taking vancomycin monitor for?
Elevated BUN, because vancomycin is nephrotoxic
Side effects of carbidopa-levodopa to monitor for
Vomiting
Involuntary movements
Changes in mood
Contraindicated when taking warfarin
Acetylsalicylic acid can cause decreased platelet aggregation, and thus more bleeding
Drink with ferrous sulfate
Orange juice because the ascorbic acid in it enhances iron absorption
MOA when lorazepam given for status epilepticus
Depresses CNS
Immediate action required in patient on morphine if observed
Unconscious
Bradycardia
Bradypnea
Highest risk time period for hypoglycemia when patient taking insulin
When insulin at peak
Teaching for sulfonamide
Stop when symptoms subside
Opioid assessment
VS
LOC
Pain
Sedation
Bowel status
Opioid administration
Start at low dosage
Document (controlled substance)
Administer with stool softener
Have naloxone available (antidote)
Opioid contraindications /cautions
-Contraindicated if Bowel obstruction
-Caution if renal/liver impairment or impaired LOC
Opioid side effects
Nausea
Constipation
Respiratory depression
Urinary retention
Bronchodilators:
Example of short-acting
Albuterol (a Beta2 adrenergic)
Bronchodilators:
Examples (3) of long-acting
Salmeterol (a Beta2 adrenergic)
Tiotropium ( an anticholinergic)
Ipratropium ( an anticholinergic)
Bronchodilator indication
Asthma
COPD
Bronchodilator administration
Use spacer with Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Bronchodilator SE
Tachycardia
Nervousness
Palpitations
Bronchodilator teaching
Avoid caffeine
Report sputum changes
Inhaled corticosteroids examples (4)
Fluticasone nasal
Beclomethasone inhaler
Prednisone oral
Methylprednisolone IV
All end in -sone
Inhaled Corticosteroids indication
Asthma
COPD
Not a rescue med;
Inhaled corticosteroids administration
-Take oral dose in AM to prevent insomnia
-teach to rinse mouth after inhaler use
-check mouth for sx of thrush
Corticosteroid side effects
Thrush
Throat irritation
Osteoporosis
Infection
HYPERGLYCEMIA
Diuretics types (3) and examples
Loop: furosemide
Thiazide: hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Aldosterone Antagonists: spironolactone (potassium sparing)
Diuretic indications
Hypertension
Heart failure
Diuretics side effects
Low BP
Electrolyte imbalances
Diuretics assessment and administration
Check BP/labs
Monitor for K levels, urine output
Monitor for edema
Patient must change positions slowly
Give dose early in day for safety
Special considerations for spironolactone
NIOSH safe handling
Gynecomastia
Watch for Increased K, watch K in diet
Take with food
Special consideration for HCTZ
Photosensitivity
Antihypertensives types and examples
ACE inhibitors: lisinopril (-pril)
ARBs: Losartan potassium (-sartan)
Calcium Channel Blockers: diltiazem, amlodopine, nifedipine
Antihypertensive indications
Hypertension
Heart Failure
Do not give ACE inhibitors and ARBs at the same time
ACE inhibitor and ARBs
assessment and teaching
Monitor BP
Monitor electrolytes
Teach slow position changes
Assess for orthostatic hypotension
ACE inhibitors assessment
Cough
Hyperkalemia
Angioedema
Renal failure
Do not use in pregnancy
ARBs advantage compared to ACE inhibitors
Less coughing than ACE inhibitors
Antihypertensives
Calcium channel blockers indication
HTN
Angina
Calcium channel blockers (antihypertensive)
Assessment
BP, labs
Antihypertensives
Calcium channel blockers
(Diltiazem, amlodipine, nifedipine)
Cautions/contraindications
Caution: elderly, liver failure
Contraindicated: heart block
Antihypertensives
Calcium channel blockers
(Diltiazem, amlodpine, nifedipine)
Side effects
Flushing
Dizziness
Headache
Edema
Nausea
Constipation
Arrhythmia
Antihypertensives
Calcium channel blockers
Teaching
Avoid grapefruit juice
Antihypertensives
Beta blockers
Example
Metoprolol (-olol)
Metoprolol (beta blocker)
Indications
HTN
HF
Angina
Metoprolol (beta blocker)
Assessment
Check:
-BP
-HR (hold if <60)
-labs
Metoprolol (beta blocker)
Teaching
Slow position changes
May mask hypoglycemia
Metoprolol (beta blocker)
Side effects
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Dizziness
Fatigue
SEVERE: HF, HYPOGLYCEMIA
Metoprolol (beta blocker)
Cautions/ contraindications
Caution: DM, liver disease
Contraindications: heart block
Antihypertensives
Alpha blockers
Examples
Doxazosin
Tamsulosin
Antihypertensives
Alpha blockers (doxazosin, tamsulosin)
Indications
HTN
BPH
Antihypertensives
Alpha blockers
(doxazosin, tamsulosin)
Assessment and administration
Monitor BP
First dose effect: teach to not drive when first taking
Take at bedtime
Antihypertensives
Alpha blockers (doxazosin, tamsulosin)
Side effects
Reflex tachycardia
Ejaculatory problems
Dizziness
Headache
Rhinitis
Antihypertensives
Alpha blockers (doxazosin, tamsulosin)
Warning on interaction
Significant hypotension if taken with sildenafil or hypotensive meds
Antihypertensives
Nitrates (antianginal), vasodilator
Examples
Nitrates:
Nitroglycerin (NTG)
Isosorbide mononitrate
Vasodilator:
Hydralazine
Antihypertensives
Nitrates (antianginal), vasodilator
Indications
Treat HTN
Relieve CP
Antihypertensives
Nitrates (antianginal), vasodilator
Assessment and administration
-Assess BP before giving
-NTG: give one dose, assess for pain and BP, repeat if necessary up to 3 doses
Antihypertensives
Nitrates (antianginal), vasodilator
Side effects
Headaches
Dizziness
Hypotension
SE hydralazine only: reflex tachycardia
Antihypertensives
Nitrates (antianginal), vasodilator
Teaching and interaction
Teach: keep NTG in original container, nearby
Interactions: do not take with ED meds
Anti arrhythmic
Cardiac glycosides
Example
Digoxin