Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Drugs: Lipidemics, Coagulants, Lax/Carth, Vit/Min, Opthal, Immun, AD, Wt. Mgmt

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
COAGULANTS -AE/Antidotes/Monitoring/Considerations   AE: Bleeding Antidotes: -Warfarin: potassium (K+) -Heparin: protamine sulfate* *adv effect: incl. serious CV/Pulm. effects Monitor Blood Levels: -Warfarin: INR -Heparin: aPTT *exc.⇓mol.wt.heparins (enoxaparin/Lovenox)  
🗑
CLOT FORMATION -Risk factors/Effects of ABNORMAL clot formation   Arterial (Thrombi): Atherosclerosis: obstruct BV -> tissue necr. Venous (Thrombi): -Stasis of blood flow: local swelling -If clot brks loose => Lungs(PE) => sud. death  
🗑
ANTICOAGULANTS: General -Action/Uses/Prototypes   Action: - to prevent formation of new clots and ext. of existing clots Uses: - to prevent/tx thrombophlebitis, DVT & PE Prototypes: Warfarin, Heparin  
🗑
DYSLIPIDEMIAS: Bile Acid Sequesterants (cholecystramine) -Action/AE/Pt. Teaching/Other   Action: - ⇑ brkdwn of cholesterol Adverse Effects: - GI - Interferes w/ absorp. of many po meds Pt. Teaching: - take other meds 1 hr a or 4 hr p cholestyramine ** Often Rx w/  
🗑
DYSLIPIDEMIAS: Fibrates -Action/Use/AE/Caution   Action: -⇓ hepatic prod of TG/VLDL's; ⇑HDL's Use: - to ⇓ TG Adverse Effects: - GI CAUTION: ⇑serum Warfarin levels ⇒ Warfarin must be ⇓  
🗑
DYSLIPIDEMIAS: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) -Action/Adverse Effects/Pt. Teaching   Action: ⇓ synth. of cholesterol Adverse Effects: -GI* -serious, but rare: hepatotoxicity/myopathy Pt. Teaching: -promptly report muscle/tenderness  
🗑
ANTICOAGULANTS: Anti-Platelet Drugs -Action/Protypes   Action: Inhib. platelet activation, adhesion aggregation or procoagulant activity. Prototypes: - Aspirin: used to prevent MI, CVA & tx inflammation. - clopidogrel (Plavix): prev. platelet aggreg.; prevent MI, CVA & vascular  
🗑
ANTICOAGULANTS: Thrombolytics -Use/Prototypes   Use: to restore blood flow via dissolving clots Prototypes: streptokinase/urokinase  
🗑
BLOOD COAGULATION -Thrombus/Embolus/Hemostasis/Plasmin   Thrombus: blood clot Embolus: an unattached thrombus in bloodstream Hemostasis: cessation of bleeding via an injured BV. Plasmin: enzyme that dissolves blood clots p bleeding ceases  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: -How do they differ?   Laxatives: mild effects; elim. of soft, formed stool Cathartic: strong effects and elim. of liquid or semi-liquid stool * Diff. depends more on dose, so may be used interchangable  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Surfactants   Allows water & fat to penetrate/soften stool. Little true laxative effect.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Saline   Osmotic; distends bowel and stimulates peristalsis. May cause F&E d/o's.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Bulk-Forming   Adds mass to feces -> stim. peristalsis/defecation. Best for Long-term use.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Stimulant   Irritates GI mucosa, draws water, stimulates peristalsis. May cause electrolyte imbalances.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Polyethelene Glycol   Distends the bowel causing rapid emptying. Used for bowel cleansing/GI procedures.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Lubriprostone (Amitiza)   ⇑ intestinal fluid; used for chronic idiopathic constipation.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Lactulose   Osmotic; draws water into colon. Softens stool/stimulates peristalsis. Used to treat hepatic encephalopathy.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Sorbitol   Promotes expulsion of potassium-resin complex. Used w/ Kayexelate to tx hyperkalemia.  
🗑
LAXATIVES/CATHARTICS: Lubricant   Lubricates fecal mass. Can ⇓ absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.  
🗑
ANTICOAGULANTS: Direct-Thrombin Inhibitors Use/Feature/Prototype   -Newest anticoagulants!! -Short-term use (i.e., venous TE, AF) -Prototype: lepirudin  
🗑
ANTICOAGULANTS: Implementation/Teaching   -use electric razor -avoid trauma incl. invasive procedures -watch for bleeding -carry a MedicAlert card and/or bracelet -avoid large amts. of K+-Rich veggies -check INR a each dose; withold warfarin if INR >3.  
🗑
OPTHALMIC DRUGS: Uses/Forms/Labels/Other   Uses: tx d/o of eye; dilate/constrict pupils Forms: solutions, suspensions, ointments *Wait > 5 min b/t drugs when >1 eye Rx ordered Labels: color-coded -some pts. take >1 opth. drug; adhere closely to scheduled time for ea  
🗑
OPTHALMIC DRUGS: Classes   -Anesthetics -Anti-inflammatory agents -Anti-microbials -ANS drugs -Diuretics -Lubricants * Opthalmic Beta-blockers** => Glaucoma * some opth. drugs absorb.⇒system effects * some pts >1 opth. drg; adh. clos 2 sched time  
🗑
OPTHALMIC DRUGS: Administration of topical drops   -Confirm exp. date -Tilt head back; look up -Pull lower lid down ⇒ create pch conjunctiva -Admin drops/thin line oint ⇒pouch w/o ->med cont ⇒eye/skin -Look ⇓(sevl secs) -⇓syst ⇒cls eye p instill; ap pres tear dct,3-5m  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Types   * Treats skin/mucous membranes -Antimicrobials -Antiseptics -Corticosteroids -Emollients/Moisterizers -Enzymes -Immunosuppressants -Keratolytics -Retinoids  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Features   -Sign. absorption can occur esp. if covered w/ occlusive dressing - Do NOT cover w/ an occlusive dressing topical steroids unless specifically ordered. -Acne is tx w/ topical/systemic ANTIMICROBIALS and RETINOIDS.  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Antiseptics   kills/inhibits growth of microbes; MOST PREVENTATIVE.  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Corticosteroids   Tx inflammation  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Antimicrobials   Tx infections  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Emollients/Moisturizers   Tx dry skin/pruritis  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Enzymes   To debride necrotic tissue  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Immunosuppressants   Tx inlammatory conditions (i.e., sun damage)  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Keratolytics   Tx keratin containing conditions  
🗑
DERMATOLOGIC DRUGS: Retinoids   Retinoids such as Accutane, acne initially becomes worse, than improves. *isotretinoin (Accutane): -teratogenic -female pt must use contracepion during and a use -Liver fx mst b mnitrd -Advised to report depression/suicidal th  
🗑
IMMUNIZING AGENTS: Features   -Used to protect against infectious dz -Active immunity req admin of an antigen to induce pts immune serum (contains antibodies) from people who are immune to the antigen. -Depending on vaccines rec'd in childhood, young/middle adults hav dif vacc needs  
🗑
IMMUNIZING AGENTS: Older Adult Immunizations   Include: -Tetanus-diptheria booster (DPT): q 10 yrs -Annual influenza vaccine -Pneumococcal vaccine (usu. one time) -Shingles prevention vaccine  
🗑
IMMUNIZING AGENTS: Adverse Effects   -Pain, tenderness @ inj site -Fever, muscle aches -Anaphylaxis: when giving immunizations, have epi avail for subcutaneous use for STAT tx. * LIVE VACC SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO PTS W/ ACTIVE MALIGNANT DX!  
🗑
ANTIDIARRHEALS: Non-Specific Tx   -addresses the sx Most Effective Prototypes: -opiates/opiate derivatives *diphenoxylate w/atropine (Lomotril) *loperamide (Imodium) *both above: contraindicated in kids under age 2  
🗑
ANTIDIARRHEALS: Specific Tx   - Addresses the CAUSE of the sx (i.e., diarrhea) *Enzymatic replacements *Antimicrobial Agents  
🗑
ANTIDIARRHEALS: When to administer anti-diarrheals   -Main AE: constipation -Prototype: * Alsoetron (Lotronex)- used in women w/ severe diarrhea predominant IBS. -Serious AE include: *GI obstruction, perf, hemmorage, ischemic colitis *Contraind. w/ numerous d/o *A pt-physician agreement req'  
🗑
DRUGS ASSOC W/ WEIGHT GAIN:   -Antidepressants -Antidiabetic drugs -Antiepileptic Drugs -Statins -Corticosteroids -PPI's -Lithium **Drug therapy for obesity should be part of a program diet, physical activity and behavior modification.  
🗑
DRUGS ASSOC W/ WEIGHT GAIN: Approved for Long-Term Use   *Sibutramine (Merida) -ACTION: ⇑ serotonin/epinephrine -EFFECTS: ⇑satiety, ⇓food intake, ⇑metabolic rate -AE: ⇑HR, ⇑BP -CONTRA: CVD, Renal or Liver Dz -Many drug interactions  
🗑
DRUGS ASSOC W/ WEIGHT GAIN: Approved for Long-Term Use   *orlistat (Xenical, Alli) -ACTION: ⇑ serotonin/epinephrine -EFFECTS: ⇑satiety, ⇓food int, ⇑metab. rate -AE: flatulance, fecal urgency/incont., fatty stools -usu. subside p few weeks -Interf. w/absorp. fat-soluble vit; multi-vits needed (2hrs a/p use)  
🗑
DYSLIPIDEMIAS: Niacin   - Most effective drug: ⇑ HDL levels - ⇓ serum TG/LDL's - AE: itching, hepatoxcity, flushing * Flushing can be ⇓ via: - starting w/ ⇓ dose, and gradually ⇑ - taking w/ meals - taking aspirin (325mg), 30 min a niacin  
🗑
DYSLIPIDEMIAS: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor (ezetimibe)   - Inhibits absorption of cholesterol - AE: allergy, rash, nausea  
🗑
DYSLIPIDEMIAS: Key Points   - Works via inhibiting absorption of dietary lipids/⇓ cholesterol synthesis via the liver - Most common SE: GI - Niacin causes flushing - Statins cn cause dmg - Drg Interactions: *Admin cholestyramine 1hr a/4hrs p othr drgs *Fibrates enhance Warfa  
🗑
Why is mineral oil NOT advised to be administered w/ fat-soluble vitamins?   Mineral oil absorbs vitamins, prev. systemic absorption.  
🗑
VITAMINS/MINERALS (ELECTROLYTES)    
🗑
VITAMINS/MINERALS (ELECTROLYTES)    
🗑
VITAMINS/MINERALS (ELECTROLYTES)    
🗑
VITAMINS/MINERALS (ELECTROLYTES)    
🗑
Why is mineral oil NOT advised to be administered w/ fat-soluble vitamins?   Mineral oil absorbs vitamins, prev. systemic absorption.  
🗑
Why should undiluted Potassium (K+) never be administered intravenously (IV)?    
🗑
VITAMINS/MINERALS (ELECTROLYTES)   Oral Niacin causes vasodilation ⇒ may result in injury.  
🗑
The Z-tecnique is used to give iron dextran to prevent...?   -Discomfort/staining of subQ tissue/skin  
🗑
Nutrients can be obtained orally, enterally, parenterally or is best obtained...?   -From diet (food)  
🗑
Nutrient deficiencies are common in people with...?   -Health problems  
🗑
Who can benefit from daily vitamins?   -Most people  
🗑
Large doses of vitamins can be dangerous, therefore....   -DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DOSE.  
🗑
What difference is there between synthetic and natural vitamins?   None  
🗑
   
🗑
Nutrient deficiencies are common in people with...?   -Health problems  
🗑
Who can benefit from daily vitamins?   -Most people  
🗑
Large doses of vitamins can be dangerous, therefore....   -DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DOSE.  
🗑
What difference is there between synthetic and natural vitamins?   None  
🗑
   
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: rprefume
Popular Miscellaneous sets