General Med Info Flashcards

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1
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what is humulin 70/30

A
  • combo of insulin regular and NPH
  • 70 = NPH, 30 = regular
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2
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what are the steps to mixing insulin

A

1) draw air
2) inject air into NPH
3) inject air into R
4) draw up R
5) draw up NPH

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3
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what is the only anti-psychotic that can be given to a pregnant person?

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  • haldol (haloperidol)
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4
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what size needle is used for IM?

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21 G, 1”

(think I = 1)

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5
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what size needle is used for subcut

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25 G 5/8”

(think S = 5)

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6
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how can heparin be given

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IV or subcut

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7
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what is the onset of heparin

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  • immediately
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8
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what is the max amount of time heparin can be given

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3 weeks

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9
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what is the antidote for heparin

A

protaminsulfate

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10
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what lab test is related to heparin

A

PTT

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11
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can heparin be given to pregnant women?

A

yes

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12
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how is warfarin given

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PO only

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13
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how long does it take for warfarin to work

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few days to 1 week

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14
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how long can warfarin be given for

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  • no limit, can be on for rest of life
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15
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what is the antidote for warfarin

A

vitamin K

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16
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what lab is related to warfarin

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INR/PT

17
Q

can warfarin be given to pregnant women

A
  • no
18
Q

potassium wasting diuretics end in…

A
  • _____ide

ex. furosemide, bumetanide

19
Q

what are examples of potassium sparing medications

A
  • spironolactone
  • aldactone
20
Q

what is baclofen

A
  • muscle relaxant
21
Q

what are side effects of baclofen

A
  • fatigue
  • muscle weakness
22
Q

what should you teach a patient taking baclofen

A
  • do not drink
  • do not drive
  • do not operate heavy machinery
23
Q

what is flexeril (cyclobenzrapine)

A
  • muscle relaxant
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