Unit 4 Activity Flashcards
Define asthma
inflammation and bronchospasms
What is Loratadine used for?
as an antihistamine
Explain the mechanism of action for dextromethorphan? It’s use?
acts on the cough center as an antitussive
Before administering dextromethorphan, the nurse should monitor?
for a cough
Levothyroxine action and potential contraindications?
recent MI
Explain the use of glucocorticoid and an adverse reaction that you will monitor the patient for?
hyperglycemia
What is finasteride used for? PT education and possible adverse effect
for prostate; cannot be used in pregnant women; reduced libido
A possible adverse effect for androgenic steroids?
blood clots
Indication for the use of oxytocin?
stimulation of contraction during labor
What is alendronate (Fosamax) used for? When should the pt take this medication?
“I will take it in the morning with an 8-ounce glass of water”
Lab test most important before beginning contraception?
pregnancy test
Adverse effect of fertility drugs such as clomiphene (Clomid)?
tachycardia
Contraindication for estrogen drugs?
woman w/ pulmonary embolism
Metformin (glucophage) pt education
take the medication w/ food to reduce GI effects
Treatment for hypoglycemia for a patient who had a finger stick glucose level of 30 mg/dL
administer glucagon
Insulin safety
only regular insulin can be administered intravenously
Which lab test to evaluate the patients adherence to the anti-diabetic therapy over the past few months?
Hemoglobin A1C level
Early signs of hypoglycemia
confusion and sweating
How long short acting insulin will last?
6-10 hours
Insulin lisper (Humalog) will start to have an effect within which time frame?
15 minutes
Indicates the mechanism of action for guaifenesin?
loosens and thins respiratory secretions
Codeine produces which adverse effect
sedation
Explain the use of Levothyroxine?
thyroid gland is not functioning
Propylthiouracil is used to treat?
hyperthyroidism
