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1
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Mineralocorticoids are responsible for the balance of what?

A

fluid and electrolytes

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2
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What type of insulin is used in a subq insulin pump?

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Short acting insulins such as regular, lispro, aspart or glulisine

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3
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If administering telavancin parentally, what should the nurse be monitoring the patient for?

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pruritus-this can occur when the medication is infused to rapidly

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4
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How should a patient take Alendronate sodium?

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With a full glass of water on an empty stomach to decrease the risk of esophagitis, and sit or stand for at least 30 minutes

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5
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What type of medication is Infliximab?

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A tumor necrosis factor antibody medication, which has immunosuppressive properties

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6
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What are the current guideline for a patient with RA to being taking methotrexate?

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Within three months of initial diagnosis to prevent or delay joint degeneration

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7
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What type of drug is Celecoxib?

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An NSAID

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8
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The Rotavirus vaccine is contraindicated in infants with what?

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Intusseption

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9
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What is the treatment for IV infiltration?

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Stop infusion
Remove peripheral catheters
apply cold compress
elevate extremity
insert new catheter in opposite extremity

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10
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What is the treatment for IV extravasation?

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Stop infusion
Discontinue Administration
Aspirate drug if possible
Apply cold compress
Document condition of site

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11
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What is the treatment for phelbitis/thrombophlebitis?

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Stop infusion
Remove Peripheral IV cath
Apply Heat compress
Insert new catheter in opposite extremity

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12
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What is the treatment for a hematoma from an IV infusion?

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Remove IV cath
Apply light pressure if bleeding
Monitor for signs of phlebitis and treat

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13
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What is the treatment for a catheter embolus?

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Immediately apply tourniquet high on extremity to limit venous flow
Prepare for removal under x-ray

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14
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How often do you monitor blood glucose for a patient undergoing TPN administration?

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Every 4-6 hours

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15
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How often do you change TPN fluid and tubing?

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Every 24 hours

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16
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If TPN administration is temporarily unavailable, what is the next course of action?

A

Administer Dextrose 10% in water to prevent hypoglycemia

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17
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Acetaminophen
Antidote/Reversal Agents?
Toxic Drug Levels?

A

Acetylcysteine

Toxic Drug Levels <250mcg/mL

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18
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Benzodiazapine

A

Flumazenil

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19
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Curcare

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Edrophonium

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20
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Digitalis

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Digoxin immune FAB

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21
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Ethylene Posioning

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Fomepizole

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22
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Heparin/Enoxaparin

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Protamine Sulfate

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23
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Iron

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Deferoxamine

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24
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Magnesium Sulfate

A

Calcium Gluconate 10%

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25
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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Warfarin

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Phytonadione (vitamin K)

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26
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Aminophylline
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

10-20 mcg/mL Therapeutic
>20 mcg/mL

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27
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Therapeutic Drug Levels:
Carbazepine

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5 to 12 mcg/mL

28
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Digoxin
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

0.8 to 2 ng/mL Therapeutif
>2.4 Toxic

29
Q

Therapeutic Drug Levels:
Gentamicin

A

5 to 10 mcg/mL

30
Q

Lidocaine
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

1.5 to 5.0 mcg/mL Therapeutic
>5 toxic

31
Q

Lithium
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

0.4-1.4 mEq/mL Therapeutic
>2 toxic

32
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Magnesium Sulfate
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

4 to 8 mg/dL Therapeutic
>9 mg/dL Toxic

33
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Phenobarbital
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

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10 to 40 m g/mL Therapeutic
>40 Toxic

34
Q

Phenytoin
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

10 to 20 mcg/mL Therapeutic
>30 Toxic

35
Q

Salicylate
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

100 to 200 mcg/mL Therapeutic
>300 Toxic

36
Q

Theophylline
Therapeutic Drug Levels?
Toxic Drug levels?

A

10 to 20 mcg/mL Therapeutic
>20 Toxic

37
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Therapeutic Drug Levels:
Tobramycin

A

5 to 10mcg/mL

38
Q

Trough Drug Levels:
Gentamicin

A

1-2 mcg/mL

39
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Trough Drug Levels:
Tobramycin

A

1-2 mcg/mL

40
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Trough Drug Levels:
Vancomycin

A

15-20 mcg/mL

(only one of the micin/mycins thats different)

41
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-dipine

A

Ca+ Calcium Blocker

42
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-afil

A

Erectile dysfunction

43
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-pril

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ACE inhibitor

44
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-caine

A

Anesthetics

45
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-pam, -lam

A

Benzodiazapines

46
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-statin

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Antilipidemic

47
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-asone, -solone

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Corticosteroid

48
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-olol

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Beta Blocker

49
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-cilin

A

Penicillin

50
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-ide

A

Oral hypoglycemic

51
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-prazole

A

Proton Pump inhibitor

52
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-vir

A

Antiviral

53
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-ase

A

Thrombolytic

54
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-azine

A

Antimetic

55
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-phylline

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Bronchodilator

56
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-arin

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Anticoagulant

57
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-Tidine

A

Antiulcer

58
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-zine

A

Antihistamine

59
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-cycline

A

Antibiotic

60
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-mycin

A

Aminoclycoside

61
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-floxacin

A

Antibiotic

62
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-tyline

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

63
Q

Drug Suffixes:
-pram, -ine

A

SSRIs

64
Q

What is the main adverse effect of Ace inhibitors and what is the treatment?

A

Administer 0.5 mL of epinephrine

65
Q

In what patient populations are calcium channel blockers are contraindicated in?

A

Heart Failure
Heart Block
Bradycardia

Also grapefruit juice

66
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What expectorant is given in the AM?

A

Guaifenesin

67
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