Unit 6 Nursing Process: Apply the Why Flashcards
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Why? Assess history/medication/OTC Why? vital signs Why? Intake and output Labs: CBC, Electrolytes potassium, magnesium and glucose Monitor blood sugar Assess weight Check peripheral extremities Assess signs and symptoms hypokalemia Photosensitivity
2
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Furosemide / Lasix
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Gather history/medications Assess vital signs Intake and output Weight Labs; CBC, electrolytes potassium, magnesium and glucose Check blood sugar Observe signs for hypokalemia
3
Q
Mannitol
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Why?Gather history and medications Vital signs Intake and output Weight Lab values: electrolytes potassium, magnesium and glucose Assess lung sounds
4
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Spironolactone
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Gather history/medications Vital signs Intake and output Weight Labs: electrolytes potassium, magnesium and glucose , CBC Photosensitivity Assess skin Assess blood sugar
5
Q
Metoprolol
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Obtain medical history, medication, OTC, herbs
Obtain vital signs
Check lab values: BUN, Cr, liver function, CBC,
Assess drug interactions
Raise slowly
Cultural considerations African American, taking diuretic help increase effectiveness of drug
Assess lung sounds
6
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Propranolol
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Why assess client history/medication/OTC/Herbs Vitals signs Intake and output Labs Focus assess Client teaching
7
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Lisinopril
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Obtain medical/drug history/OTC
Obtain vital signs
Check lab: BUN, Cr, potassium, WBC, potassium, magnesium and glucose
Educate not to discontinue
Raise slowly
Cultural considerations, African American
Check blood sugar
8
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Nifedipine
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Obtain history/medications Obtain vital signs Intake and output Raise slowly Assess extremities
9
Q
Valsartan
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Obtain history/medications/OTC Obtain vital signs Intake and output Assess drug interactions Check lab values: liver function, BUN, Cr, Raise slowly
10
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Prazosin
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Obtain history/medication/OTC Obtain vital signs Check urine output Check weight Raise slowly Check labs: liver Cultural considerations
