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NUR 325 exam 4 Flashcards

1
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biggest concern with anticoagulants

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bleeding

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how to monitor for bleeding

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H&H, vitals (increased HR, decreased BP)

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anticoagulants moa

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inhibits action or formation of clotting factors
prevents clots

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antiplatelet moa

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inhibit platelet aggregation
prevents the platelet plug from forming

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antiplatelet indications

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prevent stoke and heart attack

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heparin moa

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activates antithrombin
inactivates thrombin and factors Xa
inhibits fibrin formation

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heparin indication

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prompt anticoagulation activity
(stoke, pe, massive dot, open heart surgery, dialysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation)

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heparin side effects

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bleeding, hematoma, thrombocytopenia

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how we dose heparin

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based on clotting time labs (anti-Xa and aPTT)

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10
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heparin routes

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IV or subQ

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heparin onset

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quickly

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heparin antidote

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protamine sulfate

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13
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heparin nursing considerations

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caution in spinal epidural anesthesia

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14
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enoxaparin class

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low molecular weight heparin

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15
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enoxaparin moa

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only inactivates factor Xa (not thrombin)

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enoxaparin indications

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prophylaxis and treatment

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17
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enoxaparin nursing considerations

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don’t need labs
slower onset, longer 1/2 life
leave air bubble in syringe
caution in spinal epidural anesthesia

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enoxaparin side effects

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bleeding, thrombocytopenia, HIT

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19
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enoxaparin route

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subQ
can be given at home

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20
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enoxaparin antidote

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protamine

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warfarin class

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vitamin k inhibitor

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warfarin moa

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prevents synthesis of 4 coagulation factors (VII, IX, X, prothrombin)

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warfarin indications

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prevent DVT/VTE/PE, thrombotic events with afib, heart valves, MI, TIA

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24
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warfarin side effects

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bleeding, lethargy, muscle pain, purple toes

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25
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warfarin nursing considerations

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given PO at 5pm
hold before surgery
many drug, alcohol, food (vitamin K) interactions

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warfarin onset

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24hr onset, 2-5 day duration

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27
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warfarin lab monitoring

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PT/INR
normal range- 1
therapeutic for warfarin- 2-3.5
monitor monthly after therapeutic

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heparin induced cytopenia

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decreased platelet and increased thrombi
caused by antibody development
monitor platelet labs
stop heparin if platelet <100,000

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apixaban / rivaroxaban moa

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directly inhibits factor Xa

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30
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apixaban / rivaroxaban indications

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prevents strokes with afib
postop thromboprophylaxis
DVT/PE

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apixaban / rivaroxaban side effects

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bleeding, hematoma, dizziness, rash, gi upset, peripheral edema

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apixaban / rivaroxaban bbw

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spinal hematoma with epidural
risk of thrombosis if stopped abruptly

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apixaban / rivaroxaban nursing considerations

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many drug interactions
no routine monitoring
monitor liver function

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34
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apixaban / rivaroxaban antidote

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andexxa

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35
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aspirin moa

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blocks prostaglandin synthesis through cox enzyme pathway
prevents platelet aggregation

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36
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aspirin indication

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prevent MI / ischemic stoke

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37
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aspirin side effects

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bleeding, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion

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38
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aspirin nursing considerations

A

chew baby aspirin for acute event
Reye’s syndrome (not for children with viruses)

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39
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aspirin antidote

A

DDAVP

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40
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clopidogrel / ticagrelor class

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anti platelet ADP inhibitor

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41
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clopidogrel / ticagrelor moa

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alter platelet membrane so it can’t receive the signal to aggregate

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clopidogrel / ticagrelor indications

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risk of stroke, prophylaxis of TIA, post MI

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clopidogrel / ticagrelor side effects

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chest pain, edema, flu-like symptoms, gi upset, rash, itching, nosebleed

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44
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clopidogrel bbw

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increases cardiovascular event risk with genetic abnormalities

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45
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ticagelor bbw

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risk for bleeding with aspirin over 100mg

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46
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clopidogrel nursing consideration

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decreased effectiveness with certain other drugs

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47
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clopidogrel / ticagrelor antidote

A

DDAVP or platelet transfusion

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argatroban / bivalrudin class

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direct thrombin inhibitors

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argatroban / bivalrudin moa

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inhibit thrombin (factor IIa)

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argatroban / bivalrudin indications

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treat HIT, procedures with high risk for HIT

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51
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argatroban / bivalrudin side effect

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bleeding

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52
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argatroban / bivalrudin route

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IV only

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53
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argatroban nursing considerations

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not for patients with hepatic dysfunction

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54
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argatroban / bivalrudin labs

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monitor anti-Xa, H&H, platelet

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55
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glucocorticoids

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hydrocortisone, prednisone, dexamethasone

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56
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glucocorticoids moa

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mimic cortisol

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57
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dexamethasone use

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checks function of adrenal gland

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58
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glucocorticoids acute side effects

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increased intraocular pressure
fluid retention
increased bp
mood swings
weight gain
cataracts
high blood sugar

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glucocorticoids chronic side effects

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risk of infection
osteoporosis
suppressed adrenal gland
slowed wound healing

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60
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glucocorticoids nursing considerations

A

don’t stop abruptly
take at same time throughout the day
monitor weight and blood sugar

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61
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fludrocortisone class

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mineralocorticoids

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62
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fludrocortisone indication

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used with glucocorticoid replacement for salt wasting despite proper kidney function

63
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adsorbents

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bismuth subsalicylate
activated charcoal

64
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adsorbants moa

A

coats wall of gi tract
binds to causative agent for elimination

65
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adsorbants indications

66
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bismuth subsalcicylate side effects

A

increased bleeding time (form of aspirin)
constipation
dark stools/dark tongue

67
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anti motility drugs

A

loperamide
diphenoxylate

68
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anti motility moa

A

slows peristalsis
drying effect

69
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antimotility side effects

A

urinary retention
bradycardia, hypotension
flushing, dry skin

70
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probiotics

A

lactobacillus organisms
saccharomyces boulardii

71
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probiotics moa

A

replenish bacteria and restore normal flora

72
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lactobacillus organisms indication

A

diarrhea from antibiotic use

73
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saccharomyces boulardii indication

A

diarrhea from cdiff

74
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psyllium class

A

bulk forming

75
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psyllium moa

A

similar to dietary fiber
absorbs water into intestine, increasing bulk
distends bowel, initiating bowel movement

76
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psyllium indication

A

constipation (ok for long term use)

77
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psyllium side effects

A

impaction above strictures
fluid/electrolyte imbalances
gas formation
esophageal blockages

78
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decussate sodium class

79
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emollient moa

A

lubricates fecal wall and material

80
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decussate sodium indication

A

opioid induced constipation

81
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emollient side effects

A

rash
decreased vitamin absorption

82
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mineral oil class

83
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mineral oil indication

A

fecal impaction

84
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mineral oil route

85
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hyperosmotics

A

glycerin
lactulose
polyethylene glycol

86
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hyperosmotics moa

A

increases water content in feces

87
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hyper osmotic indication

A

clean out bowel before diagnostic procedures

88
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hyperosmotics side effects

A

abdominal bloating
rectal irritation
electrolyte imbalance

89
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saline (a class of laxatives)

A

magnesium citrate
magnesium hydroxide
magnesium sulfate
fleet enema

90
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saline (a class of laxatives) moa

A

increase osmotic pressure, drawing water into the colon

91
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saline (a class of laxatives) side effects

A

magnesium toxicity
electrolyte imbalance
cramping/diarrhea

92
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bisacodyl / Senna indication

A

constipation
total bowel evacuation

93
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bisacodyl / Senna side effects

A

nutrient malabsorption
gastric irritation
electrolyte imbalance

94
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epinephrine moa

A

inhibits the release of cell mediators from mast cells

95
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epinephrine indications

A

severe allergic reactions
cardiac arrest
severe asthma attacks

96
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epinephrine cardiac side effects

A

angina
arrhythmias
hypertension
tachycardia

97
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epinephrine cns side effects

A

nervousness
restlessness
tremor

98
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epinephrine route

A

usually subQ
anything but PO

99
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epinephrine nursing considerations

A

overdose can be fatal

100
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phenazopyridine class

A

urinary tract analgesics

101
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phenazopyridine moa

A

unknowns
topical analgesic on urinary mucosa

102
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phenazopyridine indication

A

uti pain relief

103
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phenazopyridine side effect

A

reddish orange urine

104
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mirabegrin class

A

urinary antispasmodic

105
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mirabegron moa

A

stimulates beta 3 receptors, relaxing smooth muscle of the bladder

106
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mirabegron indications

A

overactive bladder

107
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mirabegron side effects

A

HTN
urinary retention / uti

108
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oxybutynin class

A

anticholinergic

109
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oxybutynin moa

A

blocks action of acetylcholine

110
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acetylcholine normal function

A

activates smooth muscles to contract

111
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oxybutynin indications

A

overactive bladder
incontinence

112
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oxybutynin side effects

A

dry mouth
constipation

113
Q

anxiety and depression meds nursing considerations

A

SSRIs and SNRIs are first line
assess for suicide risk
monitor for 4-8 weeks for efficacy

114
Q

fluoxetine class

115
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fluoxetine moa

A

inhibits serotonin reuptake at nerve endings
more serotonin

116
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fluoxetine side effects

A

weight gain
gi upset
sexual dysfunction
suicide risk
serotonin syndrome
withdraw symptoms

117
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fluoxetine neonatal effect

A

risk or pulmonary HTN and abstinence syndrome in baby

118
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serotonin syndrome

A

altered mental status 2-72 hours after med treatment

119
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venlafaxine class

120
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venlafaxine moa

A

blocks neuronal activity of norepinephrine and serotonin

121
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venlafaxine side effects

A

withdraw
sexual dysfunction
blurred vision
increased LFTs

122
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amitrytaline class

A

tricyclic antidepressants

123
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amitrytaline moa

A

blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin

124
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amitrytaline indication

A

anxiety/depression
neuropathic pain
nocturnal enuresis

125
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amitrytaline side effects

A

too hot
dry mouth
blurred vision
red skin
confusion

126
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amitrytaline nursing considerations

A

FATAL overdose (HTN crisis)

127
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phenelzine class

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitor

128
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MAOI moa

A

inhibits MAO, increasing neurotransmitters at nerve endings

129
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MAO normal function

A

inactivates norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine

130
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MAOI indication

A

atypical / refractory depression

131
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MAOI side effects

A

HTN crisis when taken with tyramine (aged cheese, smoked meats, yeast, wine)
drug interactions

132
Q

burproprion moa

A

unclear
stimulant effect
decreases appetite
similar structure to amphetamines

133
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burproprion side effects

A

seizures, agitation, tremor

134
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ketamine indications

A

extreme pain
rapid help with suicidal thoughts

135
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ketamine side effects

A

perceptual disturbances
dissociation

136
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ketamine nursing considerations

A

low dose intranasally

137
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trazadone moa

A

blockade of serotonin reuptake

138
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trazadone indications

A

anxiety
insomnia
not depression

139
Q

benzodiazepines

A

alprazolam
diazepam
lorazepam

140
Q

benzodiazepines moa

A

enhance inhibitory effects of GABA in the CNS

141
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benzodiazepines indications

A

GAD
panic disorder

142
Q

benzodiazepines side effects

A

cns depression (decreased loc)
withdraw effects
respiratory depression

143
Q

benzodiazepines nursing considerations

A

teratogen
do not mix with other meds that decrease loc
short term use only

144
Q

benzodiazepines antidote

A

flumazenil

145
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methadone moa

A

synthetic opioid
analgesic and mu agonist

146
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methadone indication

A

medication assisted treatment
for symptoms associated with opioid withdraw

147
Q

methadone side effects

A

light headedness
hives
chest pain
tachycardia

148
Q

methadone nursing considerations

A

lower potential for abuse than other opioids
dosed daily from a “methadone clinic”

149
Q

Suboxone

A

buprenorphine and naloxone

150
Q

buprenorphine moa

A

blocks receptors to prevent cravings

151
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naloxone moa

A

opioid antagonist

152
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Suboxone indications

A

help patients recover more quickly from addiction

153
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Suboxone nursing indications

A

some potential for abuse but lowest of the meds we talk about

154
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suboxone route

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sublingual or buccal

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