Med Admin Test Flashcards
3 med check
Check MAR to patient chart
- When pulling med
- When preparing med
- Before administration
Rules for subq injections
- 1” away from umbilicus
- 90° if > 1in adipose
- 45° if
Lopressor generic name
Metoprolol
Lopressor classification
Anti-hypertensive/beta blocker
Lopressor action
Lower bp by:
Blocking beta and adrenergic receptors
Lopressor side effects
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Lopressor assessments
Check bp and hr
Hold if systolic below 100
Hold if hr below 50
Digoxin generic
Lanoxin
Digoxin classification
Anti-arrhythmic
Digoxin action
Lowers hr
Strengthens contractions
Digoxin side effects
Bradycardia
Digoxin assessments
Check apical pulse
Hold if below 60
Lasix generic
Furosemide
Lasix classification
Loop diuretic
Lasix action
Blocks sodium reabsorption
Lasix side effects
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Dehydration
Lasix assessments
- Check K (3.5-5.5)
- Check bp
- Monitor I/o and weight
Keflex generic
Cephalexin
Keflex classification
Antibiotic/anti-infective
Keflex action
Attaches to cell membrane
Keflex side effects
Anaphylaxis
Keflex assessments
- Check for allergies to penicillin and cephalosporins
Check for SOB, itching, rash, wheezing for 72 hrs
Signs of hypoglycemia
Cold sweats Nausea Anxiety Shakiness Weakness Tachycardia Delirium
How fast does short acting insulin work?
30 min