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Meds & Shit - Part Trois Flashcards

1
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A patient is taking zyrtec (cetirizine)…might might they have as a side effect?

A

Drowsiness

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Prednisone - diabetic should increase amount of daily Humulin NPH insulin. T/F?

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TRUE

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3
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A client is receiving bethanecol (urecholine) - the nurse realizes that the actin of the drug is to treat what?

A

Urinary retention.

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4
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What are some possible adverse effects of morphine?

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Constipation, respiratory depression/urinary retention, sedation, orthostatis HOTN, cough suppression

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5
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Methotrexate - what are we most concerned about?

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Bone marrow suppression.

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6
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Nurse should hold cephalosporin for patients with an allergy. T/F?

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True

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7
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More education needed when the patient says they will use morphine FOR SEVERE pain - why?

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We want to stay ahead of the pain.

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8
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Allergy testing - should avoid benadryl 14 days before testing. T/F?

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TRUE

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9
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When taking warfarin, avoid high amounts of cabbage of broccoli. T/F?

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TRUE

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10
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Acyclovir - helps prevent herpes breakouts. T/F?

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True

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11
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PTT - 70 for heparin. T/F?

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True

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12
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Patient is taking heparin for pulmonary embolism - what should we monitor for?

A

crackles in the lungs!

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13
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UC - contraindication for acetaminophen?

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YES

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14
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Nitro - store in dark area at room temp?

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YES

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15
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Diabetic medication - watch for excessive saliva?

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YES

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16
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Desmopression - what does it decrease?

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Decreases urine?

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17
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For a question about arthroplasty, take the __ out of the syringe. T/F?

A

True

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18
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Older lady with fentanyl patch and she has bad pain - what should she pain?

A

Hydrocodone

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19
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Statins - should watch for muscle aches and pains. T/F?

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TRUE

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20
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Albuterol-inhaled short acting

Formoterol, salmeterol-inhaled long acting.

Terbutaline-oral - long acting.

T/F?

A

True

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21
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What are some adverse effects of asthma meds?

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Tachycardia, angina, tremors, etc.

22
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Beta-blockers - do we give with asthma meds?

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YES

23
Q

Beclomethasone - inahled or oral?

Prednisone - inhaled or oral?

A

Bec = inhaled.

Pred = oral.

24
Q

what is the action of a glucocorticoid for asthma?

A

Prevent inflammation, suppress airway mucus production and promote responsiveness of beta2 receptors in the bronchial tree

25
Q

Anaphylactic reaction - epi, bronchiodiolators, antihistamine, provide respiratory support, inform provider?

A

YES

26
Q

Digoxin - can it cause hypokalemia?

A

Yes (watch for nausea, vomiting, weakness)

27
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Quinidine - increases risk of digoxin toxicity. T/f?

A

TRUE

28
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Should a patient take digoxin at the same time each day AND observe for signs of digoxin toxicity?

A

YES & YES.

Signs = fatigue, weakness, vision changes, GI effects.

29
Q

What are some tricyclic antidepressants?

A

Amitryptiline, imipramine, doxepin, nortriptyline, amoxapine, trimipramine

30
Q

What are TCA’s used for?

A

Depression, depressive episodes of bipolar disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, insomnia

31
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Orthostatic hypotension - side effect of TCA?

A

YES

32
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TCA - can they have anticholinergic effects like blurred vision, dry mouth, etc?

A

YEs

33
Q

TCA - photophobia doesn’t happen. T/F?

Void before taking?

Constipation risk?

A

FALSE, it does -wear sunglasses.

YEs - it can cause anticholinergic effects/retains your pee.

Constipation risk for sure!

34
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TCA - take when?

A

At bedtime r/t risk of sedation.

35
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TCA - toxicity s/s?

A

Dysrhythmia’s, mental confusion, agitation, seizure, coma, death, monitor vitals, baseline ECG, notify provider if toxicity is present, decreased seizure threshold

36
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TCA - concurrent use with MAOI’s and St John’s worth leads to what?

A

Serotonin syndrome.

37
Q

TCA - avoid alcohol, antihistamine’s, and anticholinergic’s - t/f?

A

TRUE

38
Q

Levothyroxine - can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin by breaking down vitamin K. T/f?

A

true

39
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What are some drugs for irritable bowel?

A

Alosetron, Lubiprostone

40
Q

Heparin - APT normal level + __ to __ seconds, PT = __ - __ seconds, INR =

A 
60-80 = apt
18-24 = PT
INR = 2-3
41
Q

What’s the antidote for HEPARIN?

A

Protamine

42
Q

Fursemide - what kind of diruetic is it?

A

High ceiling, so it blocks reabsorption of soidum and chloride to prevent reabsorption of water so you pee a TON

43
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What are some side effects of furosemide?

A

dehydration, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypotension, ototixicity (avoid gentamicin!!!), hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, decreased ca/mag levels

44
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What are some CNS stimulants for children?

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Methylphenidate, dexmethylpehnidate, dextroamphetamine, amphetamine mixture, lisdexametamine

45
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CNS stimulants for kids - these meds increase levels of what? WHat are they used for?

A

increase NE, serotonin, dopamine - used for ADHD/conduct disorder.

46
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What are some S/e of CNS stimulants? Give when?

A

CNS stimulation (insomnia/restlessness) so give after 4pm!!!!!!

47
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CNS stimulants - should we monitor for weight and compare to baseline?

A

YES

48
Q

CNS stimulants - monitor vitals/ECG and observe for effects that aren’t good. T/F?

A

True

49
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CNS stimulants - what should we do if the patient is hallucinating?

A

D/C med and report it

50
Q

CNS stimulants - do we stop them suddenly?

A

NO

51
Q

Hypersensitivity skin reaction - should we remove CNS patch and notify doctor?

A

YES

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