Quiz 4 Retake Flashcards
What vaccine are pregnant women advised to get?
Influenza
What occurs when thiazide diuretics and digoxin are given together?
There is a risk of digoxin toxicity bc thiazide causes hypokalemia
A patient is presribed digoxin but presents with low HR and blurred vision. What should be done with their dose of digoxin?
It should be held
Why does spironactone cause hyperkalemia?
It is a potassium sparing diuretic
What is the systolic and diastolic range for prehypertension?
Systolic is 120-139 and diastolic of 80-89
Why shouldn’t beta blockers be taken with alcohol?
They increase hypotensive effects
A patient taking an ACE inhibitor, captopril, has a constant irritated cough. What is your next action?
Discontinue the drug and switch to ARB
Why should patients taking dimenhydrinate be cautioned against driving?
It causes drowsiness
Clients with low potassium levels should avoid taking what medicine?
Digoxin
What occurs with furosemide and aminoglycosides taken together?
Ototoxocity
How would you treat hypertension in African Americans if beta blockers do not have a good response?
Beta blockers and diuretics
What education should be given with antihypertensives?
-decrease sodium
-taper
-get up slow
What beta blocker is less likely to go cause bronchospasm?
Metoprolol
What effect does calcium channel blockers have on arteries?
It relaxes them
Why should you wear gloves with nitroglycerin paste?
It causes vasodilation leading to headaches
What med. is prescribed for clients with ICP?
Mannitol
A diabetic patient is taking oral meds and is started on hydrochlorothiazide. What should you be assessing for?
Check for hyperglycemia
How do you know that lasix has removed fluid from lungs?
Decreased crackles
What can occur if you push lasix too fast?
Ototoxicity
What pulse should you take before giving digoxin?
Apical
What are some side effects of steroids?
Weight gain, increased risk for infection, hyperglycemia, increased appetite
What patients need flu and pneumothorax vaccination?
Clients with obstructive lung disease
What is the antidote of acetaminophen?
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
What is the antidote for warfarin?
Vitamin k ( dark green leafy vegetables)
What is the antidote for heparin?
Protamine sulfate
