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Medications Flashcards

1
Q

Why is Digoxin given to patients? (2)

A

to Slow and Strengthen the HR

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2
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What medication is a Cardiotonic?

A

Digoxin

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3
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For how long should the patient’s apical pulse be checked prior to Dig admin?

A

1 min

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4
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What HR value will be cut off to hold Dig admin?

A

<60 bmp unless otherwise ordered by MD

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5
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What s/s will indicate Dig toxicity?

A 
Anorexia, N/V, Diarrhea, 
SWELLING OF EXTREMITIES PALPITATIONS
"YELLOWING" or BLURRED VISION, Altered LOC
DEPRESSION
UNUSUAL FATIGUE
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6
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What is Phenergan (promethazine) used for? (3)

A

Antiemetic
Sedative
Treat various allergic conditions

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7
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What can develop when using Phenergan?

A

Tissue necrosis

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8
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How do you give Phenergan IV?

A

Mix with 25 mL NS by pharmacy and administer IVPB

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9
Q

How to give Phenergan IM?

A

Deeply into the muscle

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10
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What is Narcan (naloxone) used for?

A

Reverse the effect of narcotic pain relievers

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11
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What is Lovenox used for? (3)

A

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
DVT prophy
Tx of acute DVT

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12
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(T/F) When giving a Lovenox shot the bubble inside the syringe needs to be expressed

A

False

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13
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Do you rub the injection site after a Lovenox shot?

A

No. Rubbing will increase bruising

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14
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What is Tamoxifen? (3)

A

Antineoplastic agent
Estrogen Receptor Antagonist
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator

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15
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What is Tamoxifen used for?

A

Tx of Metastatic Breast Cancer

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16
Q

What are SE of Tamoxifen? (3)

A

Hair loss
Hot flashes
Loss of libido

17
Q

Patients need to notify MD when taking Tamoxifen, when what s/s appear? (4)

A

Menstrual irregularities
Vaginal bleeding
Intolerable hot flashes
Swelling or Pain in the calves

18
Q

What labs need to be monitored when given Warfarin (coumadin) to a pt?

A

Prothrombin Time (PT) and INR

19
Q

What is a diet consideration when taking Warfarin?

A

Don’t make major changes in diet that can increase Vit K intake (Green vegetables, mayonnaise)

Pre-Employment Med Study Guide (2 decks)

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