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what med has antitussive properties

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codeine

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what med is commonly prescribes for iron deficiency anemia

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ferrous sulfate

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which meds side effects cause nervousness or restlessness

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albuterol

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what is the therapeutic classification for acetaminophen

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antipyretic and non opioid analgesics

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what is the therapeutic classification of folic acid

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antianemic

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what med is commonly used for constipation

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docusate

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what med is given for prophylaxis tia and mi

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acetylsalicylic acid (asprin)

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what is the amount of time given between albuterol inhibitor puffs

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1 minute

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which meds action inhibits Cox-2

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celecoxib

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what is the narcotic (opioid) antidote

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Naloxone or narcain

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what meds causes dark stools

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ferrous sulfate

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what is the therapeutic class of albuterol

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bronchodilator

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what is the client teaching to promote regular bowel habits

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water, diet high in fiber, exercise

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what med is needed for bone strength and cardiac function

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calcium carbonate and vitamin d

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what is the antidote for acetaminophen

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N- acetylcysteine

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what med is not recommended for people under the age of 18 unless a physicians order

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acetylsalicylic acid

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what organ is acetaminophen hard on

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liver

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when administering calcium carbonate with vitamin d what client teaching do we have to give

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do not administer 1-2 hours of other medications

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what med is commonly used for mild to moderate pain

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codeine

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which meds side effects cause cause tinnitus

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acetylsalicylic acid

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what is a common side effect of opioid analgesics

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sedation, constipation, respiratory depression

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what lab is monitored with ferrous sulfate

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hemoglobin and hematocrit

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what is the pharmacological class for celecoxib

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cox-2 inhibitor

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what is the maximum dosage of acetaminophen in 24 hours

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4,000 mg

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what assessment for a patient taking an opioid analgesic does the nurse need to do
bowels, pain level, vital signs
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what is celecoxib commonly prescribed for
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
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what is the action of acetylsalicylic acid
decreases platelet aggregation and inhibits production of prostaglandins
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what med draws water into stool
docusate
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what does the nurse need to assess on a patient receiving albuterol
lung sounds, respirations, O2
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client teaching for enteric coated tablets
do not crush or chew
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what destroys folic acid in foods
heat
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what is the antidote for fentanyl
naloxone
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what group is encouraged to take folic acid
women of child bearing ages
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what does folic acid prevent
neuro tubal defects
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what foods are high in folic acids
vegetables, fruits, organ meats
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what vitamin is essential for calcium absorption
vitamin d
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what med causes intense yellow pee
folic acid
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ibuprofen client teaching
sit up for 15-30 minutes take with a full glass of water take as ordered do not mix with alcohol, acetaminophen, aspirin, or other over the counter meds
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side effects of hydrocodone and APAP
confusion, sedation, hallucinations, headaches, blurred vision, miosis, respiratory depression, hypotension, bradycardia, constipation
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Action of furoseminde
inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the loop of henle and distal tubule; increases excretion of water, sodium, potassium, and calcium
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nursing implications for ketorolac
clients who have asthma and aspirin- induced allergy are at increased risk for developing hypersensitivity reactions assess for pain level assess liver function test may cause prolonged bleeding assess platelet count
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action of morphine sulfate
binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alters the perception of and response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression
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Side effects of naloxone
hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting
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hydrochlorothiazide client teaching
monitor blood pressure, weight and edema, change positions slowly, foods high in potassium (potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach)
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what are the vital sign parameters for metoprolol
do not administer if hr < 60 or systolic pressure is <100
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nursing implications for loperamide
assess bowel function, fluid and electrolyte balance, turgor
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Antidote for morphine sulfate
naloxone
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therapeutic classification for hydrochlorothiazide
diuretic, antihypertensive
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action of ketorolac
inhibits prostoglandin synthesis
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what med neutralizes gastric acid
magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide
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what symptoms would indicate you need to administer magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide
GI complaint: indigestion, GERD, Heartburn, peptic and gastric ulcers
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action of ibuprofen
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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nursing implications for hydrocodone & APAP
assess blood pressure, pulse, respirations if respirations <10 min. assess level of sedation assess bowel function assess type, location, and intensity of pain may lead to dependency
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pharmacologic classification for magnesium sulfate
mineral/ electrolyte
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action of loperamide
inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time by direct effect on nerves in the intestinal muscle wall
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hydrocodone & APAP client teaching
take medication as directed instruct on how and when to ask for pain medications advise client to call for assistance when ambulating change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension
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what labs need to be monitored with furosemide
potassium
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pharmacologic classification for metoprolol
beta blocker
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what type of diuretic is furosemide
loop
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hydrochlorothiazide is prescribed for
hypertension and edema associated with CHF
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theraputic classification of loperamide
antidiaherreal
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what is ibuprofen commonly used for
mild to moderate pain dysmenorrhea (period cramping)
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side effects of hydrochlorothiazide
dizziness, hypotension, hypokalemia, dehydration
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signs and symptoms of gastric bleeding
abdominal pain, vomiting, coffee ground emesis or tarry stool
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signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity
depression or absence of reflexes, oliguria, respiratory depression, hypotension, muscle relaxation, decreased LOC, cardiac arrest
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Therapeutic classification for magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide
antiulcer agent
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therapeutic classification of hydrocodone & APAP
allergy, cold, cough remedies
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what is the action of naloxone
competitively blocks the effects of opioids
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Side effects of magnesium sulfate
depressed respirations, hypotension, sedation, confusion, dizziness, constipation, urinary retention, itching, risk for dependency
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therapeutic classification for furosemide
diuretic
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what is metoprolol prescribed for
hypertension, angina, heart failure
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pharmacologic classification for hydrochlorothiazide
thiazide diuretic
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why is hydrocodone and APAP prescribed
to decrease severity of pain without significantly altering the level of consciousness
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what is loperamide given for
acute and chronic diarrhea
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ibuprofen side effects
headache, dizziness, renal failure, GI bleeding, constipation, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting
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side effects of furosemide
dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia (sodium), hypovolemia (losing lots of fluids)
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can ibuprofen be given to children <6 months old
no
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therapeutic classification of ketorolac
nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory, nonopioid analgesic
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nursing implications for furosemide
assess fluid status during therapy (blood pressure, daily weight, I/O amount and location of edema, lung sounds, turgor, mucous membranes) assess elderly for fall risk assess client for tinnitus and hearing loss monitor electrolytes, renal, and hepatic function
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what is the action of hydrocodone & APAP
binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. alters the perception and response to pain while producing generalized CNS depression, also suppresses cough reflex
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ketorolac is used for
short term management of pain, less than 5 days
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pharmacologic classification for naloxone
opioid antagonist

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