Meds to Know Flashcards

1
Q

what is the trade name of metoprolol

A

Toprol XL

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2
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what is metoprolol used for

A

hypertension, angina, heart failure, arrhythmias

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3
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what to monitor on pts taking metoprolol

A

blood pressure, heart rate, potassium levels

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4
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what is the most important pt education for metoprolol

A

do not stop taking

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5
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what is the brand name of warfarin

A

jantovin

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6
Q

what is warfarin used for

A

treat and prevent DVT and embolisms

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7
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what to assess in pts taking warfarin

A

INR ratio (should be 2-3)
-normal people are less than 1

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8
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pt teaching for warfarin

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-take the same time every day
-careful dosing
-go to the hospital if a fall

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9
Q

what is metformin used for

A

management of type 2 diabetes

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10
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pt assessment taking metformin

A

pain levels
-vitals: BP, HR, R
-monitor HGBH1C levels (long term effect)

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11
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pt teaching with metformin

A

-metallic taste
-can interact with IV contrast –kidney and liver effect
-not used in hospital often

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12
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What is heparin used for

A

used to prevent and treat DVT and PE

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13
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pt assessment for heparin

A

-check for hypersensitivity
-lab values for coagulation
-risk in smokers and women over 60

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14
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pt education for heparin

A

bleeding risk

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15
Q

what is digoxin used for

A

HF, Afib, tachycardia

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16
Q

assessments for pts taking digoxin

A

-take the apical pulse
-decreased potassium levels
-yellow vision

17
Q

what is the name brand for furosemide

A

lasix

18
Q

what is furosemide used for

A

edema, normally related to HF, renal, or hepatic issues

19
Q

assessments for pts taking furosemide

A

I&O and daily weight
edema
lung crackles and o2
decreased potassium
assess for hearing loss

20
Q

pt teaching for furosemide

A

fall risk and increased urination

21
Q

what is morphine used for

A

pain control

22
Q

assessments for pts taking morphine

A

pain assessment
medical history: respiratory conditions, renal/hepatic impairment, and substance abuse
vital signs
neuro assessment

23
Q

what is insulin used for

A

type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia

24
Q

assessments for pts taking insulin

A

blood glucose monitoring
diet/activity

25
Q

pt education for insulin

A

administration, regular screenings

26
Q

pt education for morphine

A

can effect neuro status