Meds & Shit - Part Deux Flashcards

1
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What are the for drugs for TB?

A

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

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

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

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What is zolpidem? WHen should we take it?

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Non-benzo sleep aid. Take 30 minutes before bedtime

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4
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Lasix - hypotension/hypokalemia/otoxicity/digoxin toxicity?

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YES

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5
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What do aminnoglycosides (like gentamycin) cause?

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

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Tetracycline - causes bad GI discomfort?

A

TRUE

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7
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Tetracycline - don’t give to children

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8

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8
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Tetracycline - photosensitivity is a side effect. T/F?

A

True

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9
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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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Isonazid - can cause liver toxicity, but take on empty stomach. T/F?

A

TRUE

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11
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Aspirin toxicity - what might be a sign of this?

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Tinnitus

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

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TRUE

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13
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Bubroprion - give with meals. T/F? and store away from heat/light?

A

TRUE/TRUE

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14
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Epoetin alfa - do not shake and check BP often?

A

TRUE

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15
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Nitroprusside - do we protect from sunlight?

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YES

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16
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Child with methylphenidate - parents should watch for…..

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

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17
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Most serious side effects of benadryl in school age children?

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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
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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?

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It will decrease uric acid level

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22
Q

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

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Lowering hr/bp - so you might fall!

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23
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Skin alergy - what does it look like?

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Errythmous?

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24
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Nitro medication - is it more than likely a long-release capsule?

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YES, since it is not the patch.

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Dry cough/patient in office..what drug are they probably on?
LISINOPRIL
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What medication would be contraindicated for the patient with cirrhosis of the liver?
Hydrocodone
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What adverse reaction can be expected in the patient taking levothyroxine?
Insomnia - it's hormone replacement, so it might make you act like you have HYPERTHRYOIDISM
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What are some s/e of levothyroxine?
Fast/irregular HR, fever, sweating, hot flashes, insomnia, changes in menstruation, vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, weight changes
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Graves disease (hyperthyroid) - when on treatment, what should they expect?
Weight loss
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What is a sign of superinfection related to the tongue?
Erythema
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Patient taking desmopressin - what they might experience?
Decrease in urinary output.
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Transdermal patches - apply at a different time daily?
NO - apply in the monring, same time. keep on 12-14 hours.
33
Remove patch at night to prevent risk of tolerance. T/F?
TRUE
34
Patches - it's okay to cut them. T/F?
FALSE - do not.
35
Place a patch on the hairless area of the skin and wash that area before applying. T/fF?
TRUE
36
Metformin and flipizide (glucotrol) for DM - what should the A1C be below?
7%
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Phenytoin - can cause hirsutism T/F? Avoid what?
Hirsuitsm, avoid alcohol/antihistamine
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Methotrexate - report sores in mouth, take once a week (injectino), it'll take 4-6 weeks, and report soar throat. T/F?
TRUE
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Isoniazid - take for 6 months and can cause liver problems. T/F?
TRUE
40
Amitriptyline (Elavil) - can cause urinary ____.
Retention
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) - can it be given with warfarin?
NO
42
Risedronate for osteoporosis - sit up for 30 minutes, do not take with milk but take in morning - T/F?
TRUE
43
Penicillin allergy requires incident report with what symptom?
SOB
44
Phenytoin - decreases effectiveness of desogestrel - a what?
Oral contraceptive
45
Mannitol (osmitrol) - achieving therapeutic effect because of what?
Decreased intraocular pressure for acute closure glaucoma.
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What's a side effect of buproprion?
Insomnia (stimulant!)
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what's an adverse effect of haldol used for vomiting?
Akathisia (restlessness)
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Baclofen - what's the therapeutic outcome?
Reduction of muscle spasms.
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What should the nurse monitor for someone on prednisone?
Blood glucose levels
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Should the nurse monitor hemoglobin level due to risk of anemia for zidovudine?
YES
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What does sucralfate do for PUD?
Form protective barrier around ulcer (mucosal protectant)
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Warfarin - increase green, leafy vergetables and don't get your blood drawn regularly. T/F/
FALSE - do not intake green, leafy vegetables and get your blood drawn regularly
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Warfarin - notify doctor if you bleed easily and DO NOT take aspirin/tylenol. T/F?
TRUE
54
Procainamide with acute MI and premature ventricular beats - what is happening for a widening QRS complex and long QT?
Cardiotxicity
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Morphine - increase fiber?
YES
56
breakthrough pain of 8-10 - what do we give?
Hydromormphone (dilaudid) for severe pain - pure opioid.
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Ferrous sulfate - black stoolsare common, take on empty tummy for absorption, and NO bruising - T/F/
TRUE
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Ranitidine adverse effects - green __ from low stomach PH (Pneumonia)
Sputum