TEST 2 Flashcards

1
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MEDICATION USED FOR treatment for endometriocis and fibrocystic breast disease

A

danazol (danocream)

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2
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ANABOLIC STEROIDS CAN CAUSE THIS LIFE THREATENING CONDITION?

A

PELIOSIS OF THE LIVER

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3
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5 α-Reductase Inhibitors ARE GIVEN TO MEN TO REDUCE THIS:

A

PROSTATE SIZE

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4
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2 INDICATIONS FOR 5 α-Reductase Inhibitors

A
  1. DIFFICULTY PEEING

2. ALLOPECIA

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5
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ADVERSE EFFECT OF 5 α-Reductase Inhibitors

A

EJACULATION DISFUNCTION

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6
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NURSING CONSIDERATION FOR FINASTRIDE:

A
  • CAUSES TERATROGENIC EFFECTS

- WEAR GLOVES

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7
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CONTRAINDICATION FOR DRUGS THAT TREAT ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION:

A

NITROGLYCERINE

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8
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ADVERSE EFFECT OF VIAGRA:

A

PRIAPISM (LONG-LASTING BONER)

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9
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NURSING CONSIDERATION FOR INTRAMUSCULAR TESTOSTERONE:

A
  • SHOULD BE GIVEN DEEPLY
  • CHOOSE LANDMARK CAREFULLY
  • OILY SOLUTION
  • GIVE EVERY 2-10 WEEKS
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10
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THIS is always added if patient has an intact uterus to prevent endometrial cancer

A

progesterone

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11
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ADVERSE EFFECT OF FERTILITY DRUGS:

A

DIZZINESS

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12
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BISPHOSPHONATES SHOULD NEVER BE TAKEN ___________ ___________ BECAUSE OF ESOPHAGEAL BURNS

A

LYING DOWN

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13
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NURSING CONSIDERATION WITH BISPHOSPHONATES:

A

ENSURE PATIENT IS SITTING UP FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER DOSE

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14
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE BISPHOSPHONATES?

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FIRST THING IN THE MORNING

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15
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PATIENTS TAKING ESTROGEN SHOULD BE TOLD TO REPORT WHAT?

A

WEIGHT GAIN (2.25 KG)

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16
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_________________ of formulas may cause GI problems - big complications

A

Hyperosmolarity

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17
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_________________ is the biggest problem with enteral nutrition

A

Diarrhea

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18
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WHO needs a high concentration of amino acids

A

BURN VICTIMS

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19
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DEFINITION: provision of food through the GI tract

A

Enteral Nutrition

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20
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DEFINITION:

Nutrients are delivered directly into the circulation by means of an intravenous solution

A

PARENTERAL NUTRITION

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21
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MOST DEVASTATING ADVERSE EFFECT OF PERIPHERAL ADMINISTRATION OF NUTRITION

A

PHLEBITIS

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22
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NURSING CONSIDERATION FOR CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION:

A

USE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE

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23
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WHAT SOLUTION must be given to prevent hypoglycemic if the bag runs out and there is no order for another.

A

5% DEXTROSE

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24
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SIGN OF FLUID OVERLOAD

A

POUNDING PULSE

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25
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WHICH OTCs are restricted and kept behind the counter through pharmacist

A

Schedule III

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26
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TRUE OR FALSE? OTCs may relieve symptoms of a disorder but not the cause

A

TRUE

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27
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PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF NICORETTE?

A

Chew nicotine gum slowly and place gum between cheek, let saliva absorb

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28
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most commonly purchased topical cream

A

polysporin

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29
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WHO ensure safe assess to effective health products in Canada

A

Natural health products directory

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30
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TRUE OR FALSE? NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS ARE SAFE FOR EVERYONE.

A

FALSE

may not be safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, or children

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31
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____________ can cause malignant hyperthermia crisis

A

dantrolene

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32
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HEALTH TEACHING FOR SOMEONE TAKING MUSCLE RELAXANT

A

BE CAREFUL OF FALLS

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33
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ANTIDOTE FOR COUMADIN

A

VITAMIN K

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34
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SIGN OF VITAMIN B2 DEFICIENCY:

A

ANEMIA

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35
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VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY LEADS TO:

A

pernicious anemia

36
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clients that take calcium supplements need to be told to limit foods high in ___________ and ___________ - slows calcium absorption

A

OXALATE & ZINC

37
Q

CALCIUM TOXICITY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF WHAT MEDICATION:

A

tetracyclines

38
Q

what should nurses keep in mind when administering finasteride?

A

bad for pregnant women - teratogenic effects - WEAR GLOVES

39
Q

what should the nurse tell pt on estrogen therapy to report?

A

weight gain more than 2.25kg

40
Q

what is estrogen therapy contraindicated with?

A

pregnancy, allergies, breast cancer

41
Q

medication used to treat primary & secondary ammenorrhea?

A

medroxyprogesterone (depo-provera)

42
Q

Contraindications for estrogen administration:

A

active thromboembolic disorder (e.g., stroke, thrombophlebitis)

43
Q

side effect fertility drugs

A

dizziness

44
Q

method of administration for oxytocin

A

PUMP

45
Q

action of topolytic drug

A

relaxes uterus

46
Q

contraindications of raloxifene

A

BLOOD CLOTS

47
Q

BENIGN LIVER TUMORS CAN BE CAUSED BY WHAT?

A

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

48
Q

indications for bisphosphonates

A

the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

49
Q

instructions to give bisphosphonates

A
  • TAKE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING

- DON’T TAKE LYING DOWN

50
Q

indication of vitamin D

A

is important for people who live in the north

51
Q

deficiency of vitamin D:

A

rickets and osteomalasia

52
Q

deficiency of vitamin A

A

night blindness

53
Q

sign of vitamin D toxicity

A

annorexia

54
Q

signs and symptoms of vitamin A toxicity

A
  • vertigo

* delirium

55
Q

food interaction with calcium supplements

A

people taking calcium supplements should stay away from foods high in oxalate and zinc: nuts, fibre, spinach

56
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nursing consideration for calcium IV

A

don’t give it too fast - CARDIAC ARREST

57
Q

what vitamin is given to newborns within the 1st hour?

A

vitamin K is given to newborns within 1st hour to help with clotting

58
Q

vitamin B1 insufficiency common in what population

A

ALCOHOLICS

59
Q

food high in B1 (thiamine)

A

ORGAN MEATS

60
Q

food high in vitamin E

A

CHICKEN

61
Q

best source of Vitamin A carotene

A

yellow/orange fruits and vegetables

62
Q

most common side effect of nutritional supplements on GI

A

diarrhea

63
Q

formula that provides complex nutrients for the elderly

A

POLYMERIC FORMULATIONS

EG. ENSURE

64
Q

CENTRAL OR PERIPHERAL TPN?

delivers total dietary nutrients to patients who require nutritional supplementation

A

CENTRAL

65
Q

CENTRAL OR PERIPHERAL TPN?
used to supplement nutrients to patients who need more nutrients than their current oral intake can provide or to provide entire daily nutrition.

A

PERIPHERAL

66
Q

adverse effects of TPN that need to be monitored

A
  • HYPERGLYCEMIA

- INFECTION

67
Q

adverse effects of PPN that need to be monitored

A
  • FLUID OVERLOAD

- PHLEBITIS

68
Q

things to do to make sure someone is absorbing a GI feed

A

ASPIRATE
If the volume is more than what has been consistent over the previous 2 hours of continuous feeding, the nurse should return the aspirate, withhold the feeding, and contact the physician; the head of the bed should be kept elevated.

69
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complications of longterm use of peripheral TPN

A

phlebitis

70
Q

if TPN runs out what should you hang up

A

5% dextrose

71
Q

DEFINITION: Feeding tube surgically inserted directly into the stomach

A

Gastrostomy

72
Q

DEFINITION:Feeding tube surgically inserted into the jejunum

A

Jejunostomy

73
Q

DEFINITION: Feeding tube placed from the nose to the duodenum

A

Nasoduodenal

74
Q

DEFINITION: Feeding tube placed from the nose to the stomach

A

Nasogastric

75
Q

DEFINITION: Feeding tube placed from the nose to the jejunum

A

Nasojejunal

76
Q

lipid emulsions: why given in TPN?

A
  • to meet caloric needs
  • prevents potentially harmful conditions, such as hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperosmolarity, that can occur when a patient’s entire caloric needs are being met solely by dextrose
77
Q

side effects of cyclobenzaprine

A

Euphoria, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and muscle weakness are often experienced early in treatment

78
Q

tests to monitor if someone is put on dantrolene

A

LIVER TESTS FOR HEPATOTOXICITY

79
Q

______________ relieve pain, headache, and inflammation by blocking the chemical activity of either or both of the enzymes cycooxygenase (PG pathway) and leukotriene (LT pathway)

A

NSAIDs

80
Q

which medication will have possible interactions with NSAIDs

A

anticoagulants - increased bleeding

antihyperglycemic drugs - reduced blood glucose

asa - increased GI toxicity

corticosteroids - increased ulcer effect

cyclosporine - increased nephrotoxicity

phenytoin

81
Q

side effects of NSAIDs

A

GI PROBLEMS

82
Q

what is allopurinol used for?

A

RELIEF OF GOUT

83
Q

what needs to be monitored with colchicine?

A

increased pain, blood in the urine, excessive fatigue and lethargy, and chills or fever

84
Q

how is gold sodium thiomalate therapy given?

A
  • parenterally administered anti arthritic drug
    • currently available only in an injectable form
    • administered by the intramuscular route only
85
Q

Misoprostol causes what and when do we give it?

A

adverse effects: headache, gastrointestinal distress, and vaginal bleeding

taken four times daily with meals for the duration of NSAID therapy in patients at high risk for ulceration.