NCLEX PN Notes 2 Flashcards
- NMS is like S&M;
- you get hot (hyperpyrexia)
- stiff (increased muscle tone)
- sweaty (diaphoresis)
- BP, pulse, and respirations go up &
- you start to drool
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS):
I kept forgetting which was dangerous when you’re pregnant; regular measles (rubeola), or German measles (rubella), so remember:
-never get pregnant with a German (rubella)
When drawing up regular insulin & NPH together, remember:
-RN (regular comes before NPH)
Tetralogy of fallot; remember HOPS
Think DROP(child drops to floor or squats) or POSH
- Defect, septal
- Right Ventricular hypertrophy
- Overriding aorts
- Pulmonary stenosis
MAOI’s that are used as antidepressants: weird way to remember, I know. pirates say arrrr, so think; pirates take MAOI’s when they’re depressed.
- explanation;
MAOI’s used for depression all have an arrr sound in the middle (Parnate, Marplan, Nardil)
easy way to remember MAOI’S! think of PANAMA! PA - parnate
NA - nardil
MA - marplan
Autonomic dysreflexia: potentially life threatening emergency
- elevate head of bed to 90 degree
- loosen constrictive clothing
- assess for bladder distention and bowel impaction (triger)
- Administer antihypertensive meds (may cause stroke, MI, seisure )
-check pulse, less than 60 hold, check dig levels and potassium levels.
Digoxin
tx of GERD and kidney stones….watch out for contipation.
Amphojel:
tx of anxiety and also itching…watch for dry mouth. given preop commonly
Vistaril:
given for conscious sedation…watch for resp depression and hypotension
Versed:
- prevention of thyroid storm
PTU and Tapazole
tx of parkinson…sweat, saliva, urine may turn reddish brown occassionally…causes drowsiness
Sinemet:
tx of parkinson..sedative effect also
Artane:
tx of parkinson and extrapyramidal effects of other drugs
Cogentin:
tx of postop n/v and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis
Tigan:
-tx of gluacoma
Timolol (Timoptic)
antibiotic..dont take if allergic to sulfa drugs…diarrhea common side effect…drink plenty of fluids
Bactrim:
Probenecid (Benemid), Colchicine, Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Gout Meds:
-tx of HTN or CHF, Report flu-like symptoms, rise slowly from sitting/lying position; take with meals.
Apresoline(hydralazine)
tx of irritable bowel….assess for anticholinergic side effects.
Bentyl:
calcium channel blocker: tx of HTN, angina…assess for constipation
Calan (verapamil):
tx of duodenal ulcers..coats the ulcer…so take before meals.
Carafate: