Practice 2016 B Flashcards
cromolyn - when to take it
this is for exercise induced asthma - take 10-15 mins prior to exercise to relieve bronchospasms
tx warfarin overdose
vit K
tx parkinsonian a/e of antipsychotic meds
benztrophine
chlordiazepoxide and alcohol
take to prevent delirium tremens during acute alcohol withdrawal
ASA, lithium, and ibuprofen
lithium is okay to take with asa but not with ibuprofen
ergotamine (tx migraine headaches) take when
1 tablet at onset of migraine
isosorbide mononitrate
nitrate used for clients with angina; leads to vasodilation
heparin OD s/s
5
- blood in urine
- bruising
- hematomas
- hypotension
- tachycardia
positive chvostek’s sign is seen in clients who have
2
- hypocalcemia
2. hypomagnesemia
isoniazid and photosensitivity
photosensititivy is not an a/e
sucralfate
forms a protective barrier over ulcers
forms a protective barrier over ulcers
sucralfate
famotidine function
decreases stomach acid secretion
decreases stomach acid secretion
famotidine
rx to reverse cholinergic toxicity
atropine
the estrogen receptor blocking action of tamoxifen commonly results in
hot flashes
tamoxifen tx
breast cancer
tamoxifen a/e
5
- hot flashes
- vaginal discharge
- uterine cancer
- NV
- chest pain
betamethasone
stimulates surfactant production
serum creatinine level above what can indicate a kidney disorder
above 1.3
docusate mechanism of action
surfactant that softens stools by reducing surface tension, allowing water to penetrate more easily into the stool
glycerin suppositories
osmotic laxatives - lubricate the lower colon and initiate reflex contractions of the rectum
bisacodyl
stimulant laxatives - stimulate the intestinal wall to cause peristalsis by pulling water into the intestines
stimulant laxatives - stimulate the intestinal wall to cause peristalsis by pulling water into the intestines
bisacodyl
buproprion function
tx nicotine withdrawal
enalapril and K
can cause hyperkalemia due to K retention by the kidneys
enalapril cardiac effects
3
- hypotension
- tachycardia
- dysrhythmias
allopurinol and eyes
prolonged use can cause cataracts
allopurinol and water
drink at least 2 L /day to prevent renal stone formation and kidney injury
filgrastim
stimulates the bone marrow to produce neutrophils
stimulates the bone marrow to produce neutrophils
filgrastim
creatinine kinase CK levels rise in response to
enzymes released with muscle injury - signaling rhabdo (think statins)
bumetanide
loop diuretic - watch K levels
benzo OD
give flumazenil
leucovorin
form of the vitamin folic acid, and is used to treat methotrexate toxicity
indication of salicylism
4
- tinnitus
- sweating
- headache
- dizziness
risedronate tx
osteoporosis
risedronate - how to take
sit up for 30 minute after taking
metoclopramide
antiemetic - can cause tardive dyskinesia
methylprednisolone and K
decreases potassium levels through urinary excretion
s/s of digoxin toxicity
6
- yellow skin
- nausea
- vomiting
- anorexia
- fatigue
- (high level) cardiac dysrhythmias
anticholinergic - eyes
3
blurred vision
dry eyes
mydriasis (pupil dilation)
how to administer dantrolene via IV bolus for malignant hyperthermia
dilute with 60 ml of sterile water without bacteriostatic agent and inject rapidly