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nursing intervention to do when removing nitroglycerin ointment

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remove prior dose before applying the new one

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after measuring nitroglycerin ointment dose with the applicator paper, how many inch should you spread it over the paper

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2.5-3.5 inches

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What should you avoid doing when apply nitroglycerin ointment

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avoid touching the ointment with your hands

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Where should you apply the nitroglycerin ointment

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clean, hairless area over the body, then cover w/ a clear plastic wrap

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how do you administer enteric-coated medication

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swallowed whole, NEVER CRUSH IT!

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What is Rifampin for?

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Antibiotic to treat TB given in combination with another antituberculosis med to help prevent antibiotic resistance

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What are complications of Rifampin?

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  • Orange color of the urine, saliva, sweat, or tears

- Jaundice, fatigue, mild abdominal discomfort (anorexia)

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How should you administer Rifampin?

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1 hour before or 2 hours after meal with a full glass of water

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Contraindications for Rifampin?

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  • Pregnancy/lactation

- Liver dysfunction

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What should be monitored when taking Rifampin?

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  • Liver function

- PT/INR

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Patient education when taking Rifampin?

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  • Avoid alcohol
  • Monitor for anorexia, fatigue, and malaise
  • When taken with food it decreases the absorption of the medication
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What happens when Rifampin interacts with an HIV medication?

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The HIV medication dose increases

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How will you know Rifampin was effective?

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  • Clear breath sounds
  • No night sweats
  • Increased appetite, decreased temp
  • 3 negative cultures for TB
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How will you administer multiple medications through an enteral feeding tube

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Administer each medication separately, do not mix the medications with enteral feeding

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How to crush medications through an enteral feeding tube

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Dissolve crushed medications in 15 to 30 ml of sterile water priority tp administration via enteral feeding tube

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How to prevent clogging with an enteral feeding tube

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Flush the tube before/after each medication with 15 to 30 ml of warm sterile water

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What to do after administering ALL medications through enteral feeding tube

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Flush with another 30 ml of warm sterile water

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What is Enoxaparin

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An anticoagulant, used to treat/prevent DVT and pulmonary embolism

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What should you not do when drawing Enoxaparin in a syringe

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Do not expel the air bubbles unless dose adjustment needs to be made

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If Enoxaparin prefilled syringe is not available, what size gauge should you use to withdraw the medication?

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20-22

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After withdrawing Enoxaparin medication you should then change to what size needle to inject?

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25-26, ½-⅝ long

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Where should you administer Enoxaparin subcutaneously

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In the abdomen, two inches from the umbilicus, do not aspirate and you should always rotate sites

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What should be monitored when administering Enoxaparin subcutaneously

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  • Bleeding
  • Bruising
  • Abdominal pain
  • Coffee ground emesis
  • Tarry stool
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What should be avoided when taking Enoxaparin

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  • NSAIDs
  • Aspirin
  • Anything containing salicylates
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How to shave a patient taking Enoxaparin
Use an electric razor
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What toothbrush should a patient taking Enoxaparin use
Soft-bristled toothbrush
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What is levothyroxine used for
Hypothyroidism
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What are complications of Levothyroxine
- Tachycardia, chest pain, nervousness, palpitations - Anxiety, tremors - Fever, diaphoresis, weight loss - Abdominal cramping
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What is a contraindication when taking Levothyroxine
Myocardial infarction
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What reduces the absorption of Levothyroxine
Binding agents
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What should be used cautiously when interacting with Levothyroxine
Catecholamines (neurotransmitter)
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What increases the risk of hypoglycemia in a patient taking Glyburide
Concurrent use of insulin, glipizide, glimepiride with Glyburide
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What can taking Glyburide cause
Hypoglycemia
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How should you store nitroglycerin tablets
Original bottle, in a cool dark place
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What is Fexofenadine for
Seasonal allergies such as rhinitis, motion sickness, anaphylaxis, insomnia (blocks histamine)
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What are side effects of Fexofenadine
- GI discomfort (constipation) - Tachycardia - Sedation, dry mouth - Urinary retention, pupil dilation
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What is a contraindication for Fexofenadine
Pregnancy
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What are negative interactions with Fexofenadine
CNS depression, therefore avoid alcohol
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What is a nursing intervention of fexofenadine
Be aware of sedating effects and instruct the patient to avoid driving
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When should the patient take Fexofenadine
At night to decrease daytime side effects
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How should a patient treat the negative side effect of dry mouth when taking Fexofenadine
Suck on sugarless candy
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Patient education about fluids in a patient taking Fexofenadine
Take sips of water and maintain 2 to 3 liters of water a day
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How will you know Fexofenadine was effective
- Relief of motion sickness (decreased nausea, vomiting) | - Improvement of allergic reaction (absence of urticaria, rhinitis)
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What is Prednisone
A steroid
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What is Prednisone for
- Prevents inflammation | - Reduction in airway mucosal edema
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What can happen if prednisone is administer for more than 10 days
- Adrenal glands become suppressed - Bone loss, infection - Myopathy, peptic ulcer disease - Hyperglycemia, glycosuria (reduced glucose in urine) - Increased appetite, weight gain
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How long is Prednisone used for
Short term use
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What should be monitored when taking prednisone
Blood glucose, the dose should be tapered when weaning off of the medication
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What should be administered with prednisone
Food such as an increase with calcium and vitamin D
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What should the patient report if they experience when taking prednisone
- Muscle weakness | - They should perform weight-bearing exercises
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What are S/S of aspirin toxicity
Tinnitus and hearing loss
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What can increase the absorption of aspirin
Caffeine
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When a patient is taking aspirin when will they be able to take an NSAID
2 hours after taking the aspirin
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What is a contraindication of taking aspirin
- Feverfew - Garlic, ginger, glucosamine - Ginkgo biloba - Saw Palmetto THESE ALL INCREASE THE RISK OF BLEEDING W/ ASPIRIN
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What can happen when taking a corticosteroid with Aspirin
- Increase aspirin excretion - Decrease the aspirin's effect - Increase GI bleeding
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What are complications when taking acetaminophen
- Liver damage - Sweating, coma, death - Abdominal discomfort (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
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Contraindications when taking acetaminophen
- Liver, kidney impairment - Chronic alcohol use disorder - Malnutrition
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What is the dose that should not be exceeded in a day when taking acetaminophen
- 4 grams - 3 grams for malnourished patient - 2 grams for alcohol use
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What is diphenhydramine used for
Cough suppression, seasonal allergys
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Contraindication when taking diphenhydramine
Lactation
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How will you know that diphenhydramine was effective
- Improvement of allergic reaction (rhinitis, urticaria) | - Relief of cough nausea and vomiting
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What to watch for when taking diphenhydramine
- Sedating effects - Do not drink (Same as fexofenadine)
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Adverse effects of diuretics
- Dehydration - Hypotension - Hyponatremia (decreased sodium) - Hypokalemia (decreased calcium) - Hypochloremia (decreased chloride) - Hypomagnesemia (decreased magnesium) - Hyperglycemia (increased glucose) - Hyperuricemia (increased uric acid) - Increase LDL levels - Hirsutism (excessive growth of dark hair) - Ototoxicity
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What is captopril
ACE inhibitor
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What does captopril treat
- Hypertension | - HF, MI
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Complications of captopril
- Hypotension - Hyperkalemia - Neutropenia - Angioedema, rash, dysgeusia (altered taste) - First dose orthostatic hypotension, cough
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Contraindications for captopril
Pregnancy, lactation
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What to monitor for when taking captopril
Blood pressure after first dose for 2 hours for hypotension
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When should you take captopril with food
One hour before meals
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When should the patient notify the provider when taking captopril
Development of cough, rash, dysgeusia
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What should the patient do when taking captopril
Rise slowly when sitting
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What activities should be avoided when a patient is taking captopril
Activities that require alertness until the effects of captopril are known
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What medication is a contraindication for hypertension
-Decongestants such as phenylephrine, Ephedrine Naphazoline Pseudoephedrine -Antihistamines which end in -INE plus dimenhydrinate
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What is Furosemide
Diuretic
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What does furosemide treat
Fluid retention and swelling caused by heart failure, kidney/liver disease, hypertension
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Contraindication for furosemide
- Pregnancy, lactation | - Auria (no urine output)
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Complications of Furosemide
- Dehydration - Hyponatremia, hypotension, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypochloremia - Hyperglycemia, ototoxicity
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What can occur if hypokalemia occurs in a patient taking Furosemide
Digoxin toxicity
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When taking furosemide with lithium carbonate what can happen
Increased lithium carbonate
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What happens when you take furosemide with an NSAID
Decreases blood flow to the kidney
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When should you notify the provider and a patient taking Furosemide
Chest pain, calf pain, pelvic pain occurs
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What should you monitor for in a patient taking Furosemide
Dehydration, lightheadedness, dizziness (postural hypotension)
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What medication should be avoided in a patient taking Furosemide
Ototoxicity medication such as gentamicin
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What should a patient notify the provider that has occurred when taking Furosemide
Tinnitus
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What should a patient monitor when taking Furosemide
Blood glucose
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What are signs of hypokalemia that should be reported in a patient taking Furosemide
- Nausea, vomiting, fatigue | - Leg cramps, weakness
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How will you know furosemide has been effective
- Decrease in edema - Decrease in blood pressure - Weight loss - Decreased calcium level - Increase in urine output

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