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Side effects of TB Medications

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neurotoxicity, hepatoxicity, numbness of hands and feet, n/v/d, confusion

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What medication turns urine orange

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Rifampin

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Action of Epoetin Alpha

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Increases red blood cells

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Primary use for Filgrastim

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Chronic neutropenia or neutropenia secondary to chemotherapy

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What is the only hematopoietic growth factor that enhances platelet production

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Oprelyekin

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Blood cell booster medications

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Oprelyekin, Filgrastim, Epoetin Alpha

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Signs of IV infiltration

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Redness, swelling, puffy and hair skin, pain around the site, blanching

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Vincristine side effects

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Neurotoxicity, numbness and tingling of the limbs, muscle weakness, pain

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Tamoxifen side effects

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Initial “tumor flare”, thromboembolism, PE, DVT, edema, hot flashes, n/v

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Action of Leucovorin

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For severe bone marrow suppression (usually give with chemo)

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Antidote to Methotrexate

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Leucovorin

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Drugs that interact poorly with grapefruit

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lopinavir with ritonavir (Kaletra), Calcium channel blockers: nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, amlodipine, Antitussives nonopioid: dextromethorphan, Statins (atorvastatin), Macrolides (ERYTHOMYCIN),Immunosuppressants (CYCLOSPORINE

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Side effects of Ferrous Sulfate

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Common adverse effects-GI upset, nausea, constipation, dark stools, teeth staining- (liquid form), hypotension (IV route)

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Disorder in which blood has reduced capacity to carry oxygen because of hemorrhage, excessive erythrocyte destruction, or insufficient erythrocyte synthesis.

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Anemia

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decrease in bone marrow activity that results in reduced production of blood cells

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Myelosuppression

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What can fluconazole do to blood glucose

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raises blood sugar

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Side effects of nitroglycerin

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headache*, flushing, fainting, dizziness, tingling

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What vitals should you check before giving a beta blocker

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Heart rate and BP (hold if HR is below 60)

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Schedule that has the highest potential for physical and psychological dependency (heroin, LSD)

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Schedule 1

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Schedule that has the high potential for dependency (oxy, cocaine)

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Schedule 2

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Schedule that has moderate potential for abuse (codeine)

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Schedule 3

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Schedule with lower potential for abuse and dependency (clonazepam, lorazepam)

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Schedule 4

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Schedule with lowest potential for abuse

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Schedule 5

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Normal BP range

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120/80

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Slightly elevated BP Range

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120-129/80

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Stage 1 hypertension range

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130-139/80-89

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Stage 2 hypertension range

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140 and up/90 or higher

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Hypertensive crisis range

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180 or higher/120 or higher

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Lifestyle Changes for hypertension

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Eating healthy, exercise, low salt, no alcohol or smoking, stress management

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How do loop diuretics work and affect sodium levels

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Block reabsorption of sodium

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How do potassium-sparing diuretics work and affect potassium and sodium levels

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Block action of aldosterone causing water retention and the body retains more potassium and excretes sodium

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How do osmotic diuretics work and affect potassium and sodium levels

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Increase osmotic pressure, the water is then reabsorbed by the kidney and excreted out of the body with sodium and potassium

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How do you address medication contradictions

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Read them before administering, read BBW, check med history, monitor for adverse affects

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Antidote for opioids

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Naloxone (Narcan)

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Antidote for benzos

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Flumazenil

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Antidote for pressor extraversion

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Phentolamine mesyltate

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General labs to monitor before medications

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AST, ALT, BUN, CBC

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Lab values that would indicate dehydration

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Raised serum urea,Raised creatinine, Reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), Increased urea:creatinine ratio, Hypernatraemia (loss of water greater than salt loss), Raised serum or urine osmolality, Raised urine specific gravity.

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Medications that adversely effect the liver

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Methotrexate
Risperidone (Risperdal) and quetiapine (Seroquel)

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Normal sodium levels

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136-145

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Normal potassium levels

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3.5-5

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Normal calcium levels

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9.0-10.5

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Normal Magnesium levels

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1.3-2.1

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Normal chloride levels

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98-106

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Normal phosphorus levels

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3.0-4.5

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What patients more often receive diuretic medications

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Pts with edema, heart failure, kidney failure, cirrhosis of the liver, high blood pressure

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What foods are rich in potassium

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Bananas, spinach, potatoes, avocados, sweet potatoes, nuts, carrots, green leafy veggies, orange/melon

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Signs and symptoms of hypervolemia

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edema, tachycardia, bounding pulse, hypertension, SOB, cough

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Signs and symptoms of hypovolemia

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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, confusion, tachycardia, decreased urine output

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Signs and symptoms of acidosis

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Metabolic Acidosis- nausea, vomiting, fatigue, tachypnea/deep breathing
Respiratory acidosis- headache, confusion, shallow/slow breathing

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Signs and symptoms of alkalosis

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cognitive impairment, tingling/numbness in extremities, twitching, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia

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