Mixture: Study Deck

Question 1

Antiviral that is used for HSV + VZV; HARD ON KIDNEYS

Answer 1

Acyclovir

Question 2

if a baby is born VAGINALLY during an active HSV breakout, what would be given to the baby to prevent infection spreading to baby

Answer 2

Acyclovir

Question 3

this medication is given during pregnancy to prevent the spread of an active HSV, VZV infection to the baby

Answer 3

Acyclovir

Question 4

this med is given to children by IV only & must be given SLOWLY + they must be hydrated during entire course of medications

Answer 4

Acyclovir

Question 5

monitor for phlebitis (inflammation of veins) during the administration + after administration of this medication

Answer 5

Acyclovir

Question 6

controls postpartum hemorrhage

Answer 6

Hemabate (carboprost tromethamine)

Question 7

safest choice for hemorrhage for patients that have HTN (HYPERtension)

Answer 7

Hemabate (carboprost tromethamine)

Question 8

high risk for C.Diff

Answer 8

Clindamycin (Cleocin)

Question 9

in pediatric patients, you know this medication is working IF their urine output has increased. (this is because the ejection fraction causes increased kidney function)

Answer 9

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 10

toxicity from this drug, in children, is severe nausea + vomiting

Answer 10

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 11

this medication is a laxative/stool softener

Answer 11

Docusate Sodium (Colace)

Question 12

even though this medication is used to help ease a BM, if diarrhea occurs then the medication needs to be stopped.

Answer 12

Docusate Sodium (Colace)

Question 13

generally given with pain meds, because pain meds generally cause constipation

Answer 13

Docusate Sodium (Colace)

Question 14

this medication is used in patients that undergo a episiotomy (tearing) during birth

Answer 14

Docusate Sodium (Colace)

Question 15

used to lower BP but is NOT OK in pregnancy

Answer 15

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Question 16

monitor for persistent cough and inform patient to tell provider if persistent cough is present while taking this medication

Answer 16

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Question 17

common severe side effect of this medication is angioedema, mainly in the face + hands

Answer 17

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Question 18

this medication is NOT OK in pregnancy because it can cause elevated potassium levels

Answer 18

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Question 19

this medication has risk for renal failure, especially in patients with Hx of renal issues/diseases

Answer 19

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Question 20

this medication should require a pregnancy test in a sexually active female due to the fact that she could be pregnant and this medication CANNOT be given to pregnant women

Answer 20

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Question 21

duramorph

Answer 21

Epidural Morphine Sulfate

Question 22

this medication is commonly given during labor/delivery as a spinal analgesic

Answer 22

Epidural Morphine Sulfate (Duramorph)

Question 23

this medication commonly causes urinary retention

Answer 23

Epidural Morphine Sulfate (Duramorph)

Question 24

when this medication is given it is normally given as a ONE TIME, CONTINUOUS dose; and is used to numb not treat pain

Answer 24

Epidural Morphine Sulfate (Duramorph)

Question 25

it is a LAW to give this medication to every baby in Texas

Answer 25

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 26

before administration of this medication, you should wipe/clean babies eyes with gauze + sterile saline

Answer 26

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 27

this medication is applied to the conjunctival sac - inner > outer canthus

Answer 27

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 28

can be given 1 - 2 hours after delivery, and CAN be delayed until after the first breastfeeding session to help promote mother/baby bonding

Answer 28

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 29

common side effect of this medication is red + puffy eyes

Answer 29

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 30

it is a LAW to give this medication to every baby in Texas

Answer 30

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 31

before administration of this medication, you should wipe/clean babies eyes with gauze + sterile saline

Answer 31

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 32

this medication is applied to the conjunctival sac - inner > outer canthus

Answer 32

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 33

can be given 1 - 2 hours after delivery, and CAN be delayed until after the first breastfeeding session to help promote mother/baby bonding

Answer 33

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 34

common side effect of this medication is red + puffy eyes

Answer 34

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (Illotycin)

Question 35

this is commonly given during vaginal deliveries in patients that have a opioid tolerance

Answer 35

Fentanyl (Sublimaze) patch

Question 36

this medication is hard on the ears + kidneys; pay attention to kids that complain of ringing in their ears, can be a sign of tinitis

Answer 36

Gentamicin sulfate (Gentamicin)

Question 37

if a patients urine output is LOW and they are on this med, hold the med + notify the provider

Answer 37

Gentamicin sulfate (Gentamicin)

Question 38

this medication is an anti-infective & common side effects include pyrogenic effects: fever, chills & HYPOtension

Answer 38

Gentamicin sulfate (Gentamicin)

Question 39

when a patient is taking this medication, inform patient they cannot take additional acetaminophen(Tylenol)

Answer 39

Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab/Norco)

Question 40

pediatric patients UNDER 6 months of age cannot receive this medication

Answer 40

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Question 41

this medication cannot be given to pediatric patients with certain viral illnesses, such as chickenpox

Answer 41

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Question 42

this can cause renal failure or nephrotoxicity

Answer 42

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Question 43

GI LINING DAMAGE CAN OCCUR WITH THIS MEDICATION, upset stomach can occur when given on empty stomach

Answer 43

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Question 44

this medication works like an opioid, however it isn’t an opioid; has the same effects of NSAIDs

Answer 44

Ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol)

Question 45

this medication can only be given for 5 total days, notify PCP before giving longer

Answer 45

Ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol)

Question 46

this medication is given for pre-eclampesia/pre-term labor; w/ pre-eclampesia this medication prevents seizures, increases seizure threshold, calms the brain

Answer 46

Magnesium sulfate (Infusion)

Question 47

this medication PROVIDES FETAL NEURAL PROTECTION in pre-term labor

Answer 47

Magnesium sulfate (Infusion)

Question 48

this medication can lead to toxicity QUICKLY and a common s/s of toxicity is the wet noodle effect: hot, flushed, sweaty + floppy

Answer 48

Magnesium sulfate (Infusion)

Question 49

DO NOT give this medication to at pt with HTN (HYPERtension), this medication is not used to induce labor + is used to control postpartum bleeding; AFTER other measures like hemabate

Answer 49

Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine)

Question 50

make sure NOT TO CONFUSE mother + baby dose; used to counteract opioids

Answer 50

Naloxone (Narcan)

Question 51

this medication is given to PREVENT BLEEDING but can cause HYPERbilirubina

Answer 51

Vitamin K, injectable (Aquamephyton, phytonadione)

Question 52

DO NOT GIVE THIS IV; give this medication in the vastus lateralis (thigh)

Answer 52

Vitamin K, injectable (Aquamephyton, phytonadione)

Question 53

what type of drugs are phenobarbital + valproic acid

Answer 53

Antiepileptic Drugs (AED)

Question 54

this type of drug CANNOT be stopped abruptly + is a sedative, monitor patients & report non-responsivness to provider

Answer 54

Antiepileptic Drugs (AED)

Question 55

this medication tastes bitter to children + they commonly spit it out/up. Commonly given IV first (which stops seizure) and then transitioned to oral when discharged.

Answer 55

Phenobarbital

Question 56

this AED medication CAN be given to littles, pediatric patients younger than 3

Answer 56

Phenobarbital

Question 57

this AED medication CANNOT be given to littles younger than 3

Answer 57

Valproic Acid