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1
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what is adalimumab’s therapeutic and pharmacologic classification?

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T: antirheumatic
P: DMARDs, immunomodulator

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what med required TB testing before and during therapy?

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adalimumab

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3
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What med cannot be used for children under the age of 4?

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adalimumab

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4
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what are important client teachings of adalimumab?

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store in fridge
rotate injection sites (thigh/abdomen)
avoid live vaccines

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5
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which drugs action is: binds to TNF-alpha to decrease inflammation and decrease ESR levels?

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adalimumab

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what are the classifications of amlodipine?

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T: antihypertensive
P: calcium channel blocker

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7
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which drugs action is: inhibits the transport of calcium into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells which will inhibit excitation and contraction?

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amlodipine

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8
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ceftriaxone classifications

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T: anti-infective
F: third generation cephalosporins

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9
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what is an important side effect to monitor when a patient is prescribed ceftriaxone

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diarrhea associated with clostridum difficile

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10
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important nursing implications of ceftriaxone

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assess for allergy to cephalosporins or penicillin
monitor AST, ALT, BUN, bilirubin, & creatinine

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11
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what drugs action is: binds to bacterial cell wall membranes, causing death. active against both gram + and gram -

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ceftriaxone

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classifications of cephalexin

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T: anti-infective
P: first-generation cephalosporins

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13
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what drug’s action is: to bind to bacterial wall membrane, causing death. Active only against gram +

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cephalexin

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14
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classifications of ciprofloxacin

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T: anti-infective
P: fluoroquinolone

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15
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which drug has the side effects of pseudomembranous colitis, photosensitivity, and tendonitis

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ciprofloxacin

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16
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important nursing implications of ciprofloxacin

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do not crush or chew
obtain specimen for culture and sensitivity
monitor liver labs

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17
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will iron or zinc decreases or increase the absorption of ciprofloxacin?

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decrease
and iron/zinc must be taken 2 hours before or after

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18
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what drugs actions is: inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA gyrase broad-spectrum antibiotic against gram + pathogens

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ciprofloxacin

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19
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classifications of famotidine

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T: anti-ulcer
P: histamine H2 antagonists

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20
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which drug has the side effect of confusion?

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famotidine

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21
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what drug has the action of: inhibits the action of histamine at the H2 receptor site? Results in decreased gastric acid secretion

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famotidine

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22
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fluconazole classification

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T: antifungal

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23
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what drugs action is: inhibits synthesis of fungal sterols, a necessary component of the cell membrane

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fluconazole

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24
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do not exceed ____ mg/hr when infusing fluconazole

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200

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25
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what are the classifications of glyburide?

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T: antidiabetic
P: sulfonylurea

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26
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how can glyburide be administered?

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PO

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27
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side effects of glyburide

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photosensitivity, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia

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28
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should you still take glyburide if you are not able to eat?

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NO

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29
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what drug has this action: decrease blood glucose- stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas and increase the sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites?

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glyburide

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30
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asses for what allergy when giving glyburide

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sulfonamides

31
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classification of insulin glargine

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LONG LASTING
T: anti-diabetic
P: pancreatic

32
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how can insulin glargine be administered?

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SubQ

33
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which drugs have these side effects: hypoglycemia, anaphylaxis, lipodystrophy, pruritus, erythema, swelling

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inulin glargine, insulin lispro, and insulin regular

34
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what drugs have the action of: decreasing blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production, inhibiting lipolysis and proteolysis, enhance synthesis.

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inulin glargine, insulin lispro, and insulin regular

35
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insulin glargine onset, peak, duration

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O: 3-4 hours
P: none
D: 24 hours

36
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insulin lispro classification

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RAPID ACTING
T: anti-diabetic, hormones
P: pancreatic

37
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how can inulin lispro be administered?

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SubQ (injection or infusion pump)

38
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how often should you check blood sugars when using insulin?

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every 6 hours

39
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onset, peak, and duration of insulin lispro.

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O: 10-20 minutes
P: 1-3 hours (adults) 30-90 min. (children)
D: 3-5 hours

40
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insulin regular classifications

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SHORT ACTING
T: anti-diabetic hromone
P: pancreatic

41
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how can insulin regular be administered?

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SubQ (injection or infusion pump)
IV

42
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insulin regular onset, peak, and duration. OF SubQ & IV

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SubQ: O: 30-60 min. P: 2-4 hours D:5-7 hours
IV: O: 10-30 min. P: 15-30 min. D: 30-60 minutes

43
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what are the classifications of metformin?

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T: anti-diabetic
P: biguanide

44
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how is metformin administered?

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PO

45
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what are some specific side effects of metformin?

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unpleasant metallic taste
decrease in B12 levels

46
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what is the peak, duration, and onset of metformin

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O: unknown
P: unknown
D: 12 hours

47
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omeprazole classifications

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T: anti-ulcer agent
P: proton-pump inhibitors

48
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how can omeprazole be administered

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PO

49
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what drug has the action of: decreasing hepatic glucose production; decreasing intestinal glucose absorption, increasing sensitivity to insulin

A

metformin

50
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what drug has the action of: preventing the final transport of hydrogen into the stomach, diminishing stomach acid

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omeprazole

51
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what are the classifications of sitagliptin

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T: anti-diabetic
P: enzyme inhibitor

52
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how is sitagliptin administered

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PO

53
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what drug is known to have the side effect of upper respiratory infection

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sitagliptin

54
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sitagliptin can be used with which other drugs?

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metformin, thiazolidinediones and sulfonylurea

55
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what are is the onset, peak, and duration of sitagliptin

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O: rapid
P: 1-4 hours
D: 24 hours

56
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what are the classification of vancomycin

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T: anti-infective

57
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how can vancomycin administered

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PO, IV

58
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which drug has the side effects of: ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, phlebitis, superinfection, red-man syndrome, rash

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vancomycin

59
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why do you need to monitor the IV site when using vancomycin

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it is irritating to the tissue and cause necrosis

60
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what are the signs of nephrotoxicity

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cloudy, pale, or pink urine

61
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how long should vancomycin infusions run

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over an hour, if the dose is >1g then over 90min.-1hr.

62
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what drug has the action of: increase levels of active incretin hormones- incretin hormones are released by intestine throughout the day and are involved in glucose homeostasis

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sitagliptin

63
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what drug has the action of: binds to the bacterial cell walls, resulting in cell death

A

vancomycin

64
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what drug is active against gram + pathogens, staph, and MRSA

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vancomycin

65
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what lab do you watch when taking vancomycin

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creatinine serum

66
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what drug do you need to monitor 48 hours after?

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metformin

67
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what is the number 1 symptom to monitor that can be life threatening

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respiratory depression

68
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what are the side effects of adalimumab

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reaction at site, agranulocytosis, risk of sepsis

69
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what drug may increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin

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ceftriaxone

70
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which medication may cause black tarry stools

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famotidine

71
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which med has the side effect pale stools and dark urine

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fluconazole

72
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which side effect do you not expect when giving a patient opioids

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tachycardia

73
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what needs monitored when a patient is taking potassium

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labs

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