Meds & Shit - Part Deux Flashcards

1
Q

What are the for drugs for TB?

A

RIPE - Rifampicin, Isoiazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol. Meaning, more than 2 meds!

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2
Q

Benzodiazepines - what do they end in? What do they typically cause?

A

PAM (Diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam) - - all cause liver toxicity.

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3
Q

What is zolpidem? WHen should we take it?

A

Non-benzo sleep aid. Take 30 minutes before bedtime

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4
Q

Lasix - hypotension/hypokalemia/otoxicity/digoxin toxicity?

A

YES

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5
Q

What do aminnoglycosides (like gentamycin) cause?

A

ototoxicity, renal toxicity, and you can’t take them with penicillin.

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6
Q

Tetracycline - causes bad GI discomfort?

A

TRUE

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7
Q

Tetracycline - don’t give to children

A

8

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8
Q

Tetracycline - photosensitivity is a side effect. T/F?

A

True

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9
Q

Tetracycline - DO NOT take with milk, iron, or antacids…

BUT take on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
T/F?

A

TRUE

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10
Q

Isonazid - can cause liver toxicity, but take on empty stomach. T/F?

A

TRUE

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11
Q

Aspirin toxicity - what might be a sign of this?

A

Tinnitus

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12
Q

Ferrous sulfate - give on empty tummy and not an hour before bed. T/F?

A

TRUE

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13
Q

Bubroprion - give with meals. T/F? and store away from heat/light?

A

TRUE/TRUE

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14
Q

Epoetin alfa - do not shake and check BP often?

A

TRUE

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15
Q

Nitroprusside - do we protect from sunlight?

A

YES

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16
Q

Child with methylphenidate - parents should watch for…..

A

Insomnia, palpitations, weight loss - might also include n/v, dizziness, etc.

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17
Q

Most serious side effects of benadryl in school age children?

A

Drowsiness

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18
Q

Vancomycin given IV and patient becomes flushed, dyspneic…what the fuck do we do?

A

Slow the rate

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19
Q

where do you place the sea-sickness patch?

A

BEHIND EAR

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20
Q

Nicotine patch - put on in the AM and take off at night. T/F/

A

TRUE

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21
Q

What is allupurinol for?

A

It will decrease uric acid level

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22
Q

Propranolol and timolol eye drops have a systemic effect of what?

A

Lowering hr/bp - so you might fall!

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23
Q

Skin alergy - what does it look like?

A

Errythmous?

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24
Q

Nitro medication - is it more than likely a long-release capsule?

A

YES, since it is not the patch.

25
Q

Dry cough/patient in office..what drug are they probably on?

A

LISINOPRIL

26
Q

What medication would be contraindicated for the patient with cirrhosis of the liver?

A

Hydrocodone

27
Q

What adverse reaction can be expected in the patient taking levothyroxine?

A

Insomnia - it’s hormone replacement, so it might make you act like you have HYPERTHRYOIDISM

28
Q

What are some s/e of levothyroxine?

A

Fast/irregular HR, fever, sweating, hot flashes, insomnia, changes in menstruation, vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, weight changes

29
Q

Graves disease (hyperthyroid) - when on treatment, what should they expect?

A

Weight loss

30
Q

What is a sign of superinfection related to the tongue?

A

Erythema

31
Q

Patient taking desmopressin - what they might experience?

A

Decrease in urinary output.

32
Q

Transdermal patches - apply at a different time daily?

A

NO - apply in the monring, same time. keep on 12-14 hours.

33
Q

Remove patch at night to prevent risk of tolerance. T/F?

A

TRUE

34
Q

Patches - it’s okay to cut them. T/F?

A

FALSE - do not.

35
Q

Place a patch on the hairless area of the skin and wash that area before applying. T/fF?

A

TRUE

36
Q

Metformin and flipizide (glucotrol) for DM - what should the A1C be below?

A

7%

37
Q

Phenytoin - can cause hirsutism T/F? Avoid what?

A

Hirsuitsm, avoid alcohol/antihistamine

38
Q

Methotrexate - report sores in mouth, take once a week (injectino), it’ll take 4-6 weeks, and report soar throat. T/F?

A

TRUE

39
Q

Isoniazid - take for 6 months and can cause liver problems. T/F?

A

TRUE

40
Q

Amitriptyline (Elavil) - can cause urinary ____.

A

Retention

41
Q

Allopurinol (Zyloprim) - can it be given with warfarin?

A

NO

42
Q

Risedronate for osteoporosis - sit up for 30 minutes, do not take with milk but take in morning - T/F?

A

TRUE

43
Q

Penicillin allergy requires incident report with what symptom?

A

SOB

44
Q

Phenytoin - decreases effectiveness of desogestrel - a what?

A

Oral contraceptive

45
Q

Mannitol (osmitrol) - achieving therapeutic effect because of what?

A

Decreased intraocular pressure for acute closure glaucoma.

46
Q

What’s a side effect of buproprion?

A

Insomnia (stimulant!)

47
Q

what’s an adverse effect of haldol used for vomiting?

A

Akathisia (restlessness)

48
Q

Baclofen - what’s the therapeutic outcome?

A

Reduction of muscle spasms.

49
Q

What should the nurse monitor for someone on prednisone?

A

Blood glucose levels

50
Q

Should the nurse monitor hemoglobin level due to risk of anemia for zidovudine?

A

YES

51
Q

What does sucralfate do for PUD?

A

Form protective barrier around ulcer (mucosal protectant)

52
Q

Warfarin - increase green, leafy vergetables and don’t get your blood drawn regularly. T/F/

A

FALSE - do not intake green, leafy vegetables and get your blood drawn regularly

53
Q

Warfarin - notify doctor if you bleed easily and DO NOT take aspirin/tylenol. T/F?

A

TRUE

54
Q

Procainamide with acute MI and premature ventricular beats - what is happening for a widening QRS complex and long QT?

A

Cardiotxicity

55
Q

Morphine - increase fiber?

A

YES

56
Q

breakthrough pain of 8-10 - what do we give?

A

Hydromormphone (dilaudid) for severe pain - pure opioid.

57
Q

Ferrous sulfate - black stoolsare common, take on empty tummy for absorption, and NO bruising - T/F/

A

TRUE

58
Q

Ranitidine adverse effects - green __ from low stomach PH (Pneumonia)

A

Sputum