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1
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Mineralocorticoids are responsible for the balance of what?

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fluid and electrolytes

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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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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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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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What type of medication is Infliximab?

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A tumor necrosis factor antibody medication, which has immunosuppressive properties

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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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What type of drug is Celecoxib?

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An NSAID

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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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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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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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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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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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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?

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Administer Dextrose 10% in water to prevent hypoglycemia

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17
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Acetaminophen
Antidote/Reversal Agents?
Toxic Drug Levels?

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Acetylcysteine

Toxic Drug Levels <250mcg/mL

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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Benzodiazapine

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Flumazenil

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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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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Heparin/Enoxaparin

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Protamine Sulfate

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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Iron

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Deferoxamine

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Antidote/Reversal Agents:
Magnesium Sulfate

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Calcium Gluconate 10%

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Antidote/Reversal Agents: Warfarin
Phytonadione (vitamin K)
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Aminophylline Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
10-20 mcg/mL Therapeutic >20 mcg/mL
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Therapeutic Drug Levels: Carbazepine
5 to 12 mcg/mL
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Digoxin Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
0.8 to 2 ng/mL Therapeutif >2.4 Toxic
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Therapeutic Drug Levels: Gentamicin
5 to 10 mcg/mL
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Lidocaine Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
1.5 to 5.0 mcg/mL Therapeutic >5 toxic
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Lithium Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
0.4-1.4 mEq/mL Therapeutic >2 toxic
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Magnesium Sulfate Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
4 to 8 mg/dL Therapeutic >9 mg/dL Toxic
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Phenobarbital Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
10 to 40 m g/mL Therapeutic >40 Toxic
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Phenytoin Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
10 to 20 mcg/mL Therapeutic >30 Toxic
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Salicylate Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
100 to 200 mcg/mL Therapeutic >300 Toxic
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Theophylline Therapeutic Drug Levels? Toxic Drug levels?
10 to 20 mcg/mL Therapeutic >20 Toxic
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Therapeutic Drug Levels: Tobramycin
5 to 10mcg/mL
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Trough Drug Levels: Gentamicin
1-2 mcg/mL
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Trough Drug Levels: Tobramycin
1-2 mcg/mL
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Trough Drug Levels: Vancomycin
15-20 mcg/mL (only one of the micin/mycins thats different)
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Drug Suffixes: -dipine
Ca+ Calcium Blocker
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Drug Suffixes: -afil
Erectile dysfunction
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Drug Suffixes: -pril
ACE inhibitor
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Drug Suffixes: -caine
Anesthetics
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Drug Suffixes: -pam, -lam
Benzodiazapines
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Drug Suffixes: -statin
Antilipidemic
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Drug Suffixes: -asone, -solone
Corticosteroid
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Drug Suffixes: -olol
Beta Blocker
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Drug Suffixes: -cilin
Penicillin
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Drug Suffixes: -ide
Oral hypoglycemic
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Drug Suffixes: -prazole
Proton Pump inhibitor
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Drug Suffixes: -vir
Antiviral
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Drug Suffixes: -ase
Thrombolytic
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Drug Suffixes: -azine
Antimetic
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Drug Suffixes: -phylline
Bronchodilator
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Drug Suffixes: -arin
Anticoagulant
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Drug Suffixes: -Tidine
Antiulcer
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Drug Suffixes: -zine
Antihistamine
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Drug Suffixes: -cycline
Antibiotic
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Drug Suffixes: -mycin
Aminoclycoside
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Drug Suffixes: -floxacin
Antibiotic
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Drug Suffixes: -tyline
Tricyclic Antidepressants
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Drug Suffixes: -pram, -ine
SSRIs
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What is the main adverse effect of Ace inhibitors and what is the treatment?
Administer 0.5 mL of epinephrine
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In what patient populations are calcium channel blockers are contraindicated in?
Heart Failure Heart Block Bradycardia Also grapefruit juice
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What expectorant is given in the AM?
Guaifenesin
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