Part 1 (anticoagulants, antihyperlipidemic, pain and inflammation Flashcards

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What is the action of Heparin?

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Combines with antithrombin III to inactivate clotting factors 9, 10, 11, and 12

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What is the therapeutic use of Heparin?

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prophylaxis of DVT, PE, MI, management of acute thromboembolic disorders

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What are the adverse effects of Heparin?

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Hemorrhage (blood in stool, hematuria, hematemesis, brain hemorrhage) HIT

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What are the contraindication of Heparin?

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Active bleeding, intracranial bleed, Hx of gastric ulcers

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What are the nursing actions of Heparin?

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Monitor aPPT, protamine sulfate is the antidote, narrow therapeutic range, assess for bleeding

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What are the patient teachings with Heparin?

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If bleeding, apply pressure until it stops (up to 10 mins), fall/bleeding precautions

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What drug class is warfarin in?

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Vitamin K Antagonist

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What is the action of Warfarin?

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Prevents synthesis of Vitamin K clotting factors 2, 7, 9, and 10

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What is the therapeutic use of Warfarin?

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Long -term prevention or management of thromboembolic disorders

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What are the adverse effects of Warfarin?

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Hemorrhage, N/V, abdominal pain, dizziness, joint/muscle pain, urticaria, alopecia,

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What is Warfarin’s BBW for?

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Risk of major hemorrhaging

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what are the contraindications for taking Warfarin?

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GI ulcerations, blood disorders, recent surgery of the eye, spinal cord, or brain

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What the nursing actions for Warfarin?

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Monitor INR, narrow therapeutic range, assess for s/sx of thrombotic disorders, Vitamin K is the antidote

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What are the patient teachings for Warfarin?

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Reduce cardiovascular risk factors, take as prescribed, use an electric razor, fall/bleed precautions, don’t walk barefoot.

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What is the action of Alteplase?

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Catalyzes conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, breaking down blood clots

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what is the therapeutic use of Alteplase?

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acute coronary arterial thromboembolism

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What are the adverse effects of Alteplase?

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Bleeding, symptomatic brain hemorrhage

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What are the contraindications for taking Alteplase?

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uncontrolled severe HTN, aneurysm, intracranial or intraspinal surgery or trauma; no recommended for those over 80 yrs

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What are the nursing actions for Alteplase?

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only experienced personnel can give Alteplase, assess for cardiac dysrhythmias, check INR, aPPT, platelet count, and fibrinogen; IV only

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What drug class is Atorvastatin (statins) in?

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Antihyperlipidemic

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What is the action of Atorvastatin?

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inhibits an enzyme needed for synthesis of cholesterol; CYP450 enzyme is needed for the metabolism in the liver

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What is the therapeutic use for Atrovastatin?

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primary prevention of CAD, CVD, and tx of hypercholesterolemia

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what are the adverse effects of Atorvastatin?

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generally well tolerated – N/D, constipation, HA, rash, hepatic dysfunction, myopathies

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what are the contraindication of taking Atorvastatin?

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Pregnancy, lactation, active liver disease

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What are the nursing actions of Atorvastatin

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Monitor lipid response

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What is the patient teaching for Atorvastatin?

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Best taken with evening meal, don’t drink grapefruit juice, exercises and low-fat diet helps improve cholesterol levels

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what is the action of Niacin?

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increases HDL cholesterol

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What is the therapeutic use of Niacin

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no longer used as a dyslipidemia agent

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what are the adverse effects of Niacin?

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potential risk of hepatotoxicity, potential for hyperglycemia, skin flushing, pruritis, GI irritation, hepatitis

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what are the nursing actions for Niacin?

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Niacin- statin combination increases risk of hepatotoxicity.

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What drug class is Fenofibrate in?

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Fibrates (antihyperlipidemic)

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what is the action of Fenofibrate?

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increase oxidation in fatty acids, decreasing hepatic production of triglycerides, decreases VLDL and increases HDL

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what is the therapeutic use of Fenofibrate?

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reduction of triglyceride values, tx of hypertriglyceridemia.

34
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what are the adverse effects of Fenofibrate?

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GI discomfort, diarrhea, increased risk of gallstone formation

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what are the contraindication of Fenofibrate?

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hepatic or severe renal disease; preexisting gallbladder disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, or persistent liver function abnormalities of unknown origin

36
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what are the nursing actions for Fenofibrate?

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may enhance warfarin; give w/ food to increase absorption, therapeutic effects occur in 1 month

37
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what drug class is Aspirin in?

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salicylate

38
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what is the action of Aspirin?

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inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, prevents platelet aggression; blocks pain receptors, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

39
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what is the therapeutic use of Aspirin?

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relieves mild to moderate pain; decreases inflammation in those with arthritis, reduces fever in adults

40
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what are the adverse effects of Aspirin?

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N/V, GI discomfort, potential risk for GI bleeds, ASA toxicity, bruising

41
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what is the BBW for Aspirin?

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Children and teens with viral illness at increased risk for Reyes syndrome; potentially fetal encephalopathy and fatty liver

42
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what are the contraindication for Aspirin?

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children and teens with viral illnesses, pregnancy

43
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what is the nursing actions for Aspirin?

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do not give with other NSAID’s, assess for ASA toxicity (tinnitus)

44
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what is the patient teaching for Aspirin?

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take w/ food and full glass of water; avoid or minimize alcohol intake, do not take concurrently w/ other NSAID’s

45
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is acetaminophen (Tylenol) an NSAID?

A

NO

46
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what is the action of acetaminophen?

A

act directly on hypothalamus to increase vasodilation and sweating to reduce fever; analgesic

47
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what is the therapeutic use for acetaminophen?

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reduces fever and decreases minor pain

48
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what are the adverse effects of acetaminophen?

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hepatotoxicity, renal failure, myocardial damage

49
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what are the contraindications for acetaminophen?

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cation in pregnany and lactation

50
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what is the nursing actions with acetaminophen?

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give with food

51
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what is the patient teaching for acetaminophen?

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do not exceed recommended dosage, inform HCP in fever or rash develops

52
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is Ibuprofen a NSAID

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YES

53
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what is the action of Ibuprofen?

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blocks prostaglandin synthesis; inhibits inflammatory cells

54
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what is the therapeutic use for Ibuprofen?

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Tx of mild to moderate pain, tx of inflammation, antipyretic

55
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what are the adverse effects of Ibuprofen?

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dry mouth, GI bleed, nauseam epigastric pain, constipation, nephrotoxicity, dyspnea, pharyngitis,

56
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what does Ibuprofen have a BBW for?

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increase risk of CV thrombotic event

57
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what are the contraindications for Ibuprofen?

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allergy to NSAID’s, and salicylates

58
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what is the nursing actions for Ibuprofen?

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assess pain, monitor BUN and CR levels, monitor fot bleeding

59
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what is the patient teaching for Ibuprofen?

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take w/ food, drink plenty of water, report any signs of bleeding

60
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what drug class is Meloxicam in?

A

oxicam derivatives (NSAID)

61
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what is the action of Meloxicam?

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cox1 and cox2 inhibitor

62
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what is the therapeutic use for Meloxicam?

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anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, longer lasting and stronger that Ibuprofen.

63
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what are the adverse effects of Meloxicam?

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dyspnea, bronchospasm (not good for asthmatic patients), bleeding, anemia

64
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what is Meloxicam BBW for?

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Cv events and GI bleeds

65
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what is the contraindications for Meloxicam?

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asthmatic patients, those who have aspirin allergy

66
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what are the nursing actions for Meloxicam?

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salicylates can increase effects of Meloxicam

67
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what is the patient teachings for Meloxicam?

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take w/ food, s/sx of bleeding

68
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what drug class is Celebrex in?

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COX 2 inhibitor

69
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what is the action of Celebrex?

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inhibits COX 2 enzyme

70
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what is the therapeutic use for Celebrex?

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selectively blocks pain and inflammation, RA, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, long-term reducation of colon polyps; medication bypasses stomach

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what are the adverse effects of Celebrex?

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HA, dizziness, insomnia, MI, renal impairment

72
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what are the contraindications of Celebrex?

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known allergies to sulfa, NSAID’s, and ASA

73
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what are the nursing actions for Celebrex?

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assess for anaphylactic reaction, assess for chest pain, SOB, confusion

74
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what is the patient teaching for Celebrex?

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S/sx of MI and anaphylactic reaction

75
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what is the action of Prednisone?

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powerful anti-inflammatory; suppresses immune response

76
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what is the therapeutic effect of Prednisone?

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allergies, asthma, cancer, COPD, adrenocortical insufficiency

77
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what are the adverse effects of Prednisone?

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adrenocortical insufficiency, hypotension, heart failure, hyperglycemia, increased risk of osteoarthritis, decreased immunity

78
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what are the contraindication of Prednisone?

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systematic fungal infection, immune suppressant

79
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what are the nursing actions for Prednisone?

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must tamper usage; increase dose at times of stress

80
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what is the patient teaching for Predisone?

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do not stop abruptly, avoid exposure to infections. report any signs of infection, increase dosage in times of stress.