Lecture

Question 1

Increased Magnesium (toxicity)

Answer 1

Everything goes down

Decreased HR
Decreased RR
Decrease urine output
Absent reflexes
Altered LOC

Question 2

Magnesium antidote

Answer 2

Calcium gluconate

Question 3

Decreased Magnesium

Answer 3

Everything goes up

Hypertension
Hyperreflexia
Tachycardia

Question 4

Hypomagnesemia can cause:

Answer 4

Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Question 5

Magnesium is dangerous to what organ:

Answer 5

Kidneys

Question 6

What lab values do you monitor when administering Coumadin?

Answer 6

PT
INR

Question 7

What lab value do you monitor when administering heparin?

Answer 7

aPTT every 4 hours
Platelets

Question 8

Antidote for heparin?

Answer 8

Protamine sulfate

Question 9

Antidote for warfarin?

Answer 9

Vitamin K

Question 10

What do you monitor when administering steroids?

Answer 10

Glucose

Question 11

What supplements do you take when you’re on glucocorticoids?

Answer 11

Calcium

Question 12

Why do you take calcium supplements while on glucocorticoids medications?

Answer 12

Prevent osteoporosis and risk fractures

Question 13

Adverse effect of morphine

Answer 13

Bladder distention
Urinary retention

Question 14

Osteoporosis medications:

Answer 14

Alendronate
Risedronate
Biphosphate
Raloxifene

Question 15

Risedronate client teaching when to take medication:

Answer 15

Take medication with FULL cup of water on EMPTY stomach

Question 16

Risedronate - report if experiencing:

Answer 16

Jaw pain
Blurred vision
Dysphagia

Question 17

Raloxifene contraindicated for:

Answer 17

Patients with deep vein thrombosis

Question 18

Raloxifene adverse reaction:

Answer 18

Sudden onset of dyspnea

Question 19

After taking osteoporosis medications, it is important to:

Answer 19

Sit up for at least 30 minutes
Prevent esophageal obstruction

Question 20

Take iron pills with _____ to facilitate absorption

Answer 20

Orange juice

Question 21

After taking ferrous gluconate client teaching

Answer 21

Sit up for 15 minutes after administration

Question 22

Risperidone: what symptom do you report?

Answer 22

Visual disturbances

Question 23

Clozapine

Answer 23

Antipsychotics

Question 24

Clozapine look out for:

Answer 24

Sore throat
Vaginal yeast infection

Question 25

When do you not give clozapine?

Answer 25

WBC < 3,000

Question 26

Dantrolene

Answer 26

Muscle relaxant

Question 27

Lithium toxicity signs

Answer 27

Increased thirst Vomiting Diarrhea Tremors

Question 28

Levothyroxine toxicity

Answer 28

Tremors Anxiety

Question 29

Gentamicin (antibiotic) Monitor:

Answer 29

Creatinine

Question 30

Nephrotoxicity

Answer 30

Watch out for proteinuria

Question 31

Gentamicin side effects

Answer 31

Ringing of the ears Dizziness

Question 32

Statins: monitor -

Answer 32

Liver enzymes

Question 33

Epoetin Alfa what do you monitor? And why?

Answer 33

Monitor BP CAUSES HYPERTENSION

Question 35

Soft diet examples

Answer 35

Oatmeal Apple sauce

Question 36

Vancomycin adverse effect

Answer 36

Hearing loss

Question 36

Full liquid diets examples

Answer 36

Grape juice Ice cream

Question 37

Soybeans are complete

Answer 37

Proteins

Question 38

Lithium toxicity: report

Answer 38

Slurred speech

Question 39

What drug may mask the effects of hypoglycemia?

Answer 39

Propranolol

Question 40

Calcium channel blockers are contraindicated for clients with:

Answer 40

Heart failure Heart block Bradycardia

Question 41

Do not consume ________ with calcium channel blockers.

Answer 41

Grapefruit

Question 42

Propranolol contraindications for

Answer 42

AV block Sinus bradycardia

Question 43

What agent treats HIV infections

Answer 43

Antiretroviral

Question 44

Saw Palmetto purpose

Answer 44

Prevents benign prostatic hypertrophy

Question 45

Saw Palmetto increases

Answer 45

Bleeding risk with anticoagulants ** DC before surgery

Question 46

Valerian root treats

Answer 46

Insomnia Migraines Menstrual cramps

Question 47

While on valerian root,

Answer 47

Avoid driving & long term use

Question 48

St John’s wort treats

Answer 48

Depression Seasonal affective disorder Anxiety

Question 49

St John Worts interacts with:

Answer 49

Digoxin Warfarin Oral contraceptives Antidepressants

Question 50

Ginger root treats

Answer 50

Relieves vertigo and nausea