Larkin Old Content - Final Flashcards
1
Q
Rifampin indication?
A
Active TB
2
Q
Describe nursing considerations and specific patient education for Rifampin.
A
- vitamin K supplementation
- avoid ETOH
- discoloration of tears, sweat, saliva, and urine (red/orange)
3
Q
Ethambutol indications?
A
Active TB
4
Q
Describe nursing considerations and specific client education for Ethambutol.
A
- Assessments of visual function
- w/ food or milk
- may be crushed and mixed with apple juice or sauce
5
Q
What is diphenhydramine used for?
A
- relief or prevention of histamine-related allergies
- motion sickness
- tx of Parkinson’s disease
- promotion of sleep
- management of anaphylaxis
6
Q
Heparin indication?
A
Prophylaxis & tx of various thromboembolic disorders
7
Q
Warfarin indication?
A
- Prophylaxis & tx: venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, a-fib
- Management of MI
- Prevention of thrombus formation after prosthetic valve replacement
- Antidote for overdose/toxicity is Vitamin K
8
Q
What are some Hydroxymethylglutaryl–coenzyme A (HMG–CoA) reductase inhibitors?
A
- atorvastatin
- simvastatin
- lovastatin
- (also referred to as “statins”)
9
Q
What is an adverse effect of Lovastatin?
A
- myopathy leading to rhabdomyolysis
10
Q
What are some ACE-I?
A
- Captopril
- Lisinopril
- Enalapril
11
Q
What is Lisinopril used for?
A
- HTN
- HF
- slow progression of left ventricular hypertrophy after MI
- renal protective effects in clients with DM
12
Q
What is an example of an Anticholinergic?
A
scopolamine
13
Q
What does scopolamine treat?
A
- N/V
- motion sickness
- post-op N/V
14
Q
What is an example of a Mood-Stabilizer?
A
Lithium
15
Q
What is Lithium used for?
A
bipolar disorders (alleviate symptoms of acute mania)
