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med surg II pharm
cardiac, respiratory, gi, musculoskeletal, gu
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Digoxin classification | cardiac glycoside |
| Digoxin (Lanoxin) | increases tissue perfussion. increases cardio output. |
| Considerations for Digoxin | assess apical for 1 min. if < 60 do not give. |
| Digoxin theraputic level | 0.5-2.0ng/mL |
| Antitussives | suppress the cough reflex |
| Antihistamines | block the effects of histamine |
| Expectorants | thin respiratory secretions |
| Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) | decongestant- causes vasoconstriction |
| signs of Sudafed toxicity | lightheadedness, tachycardia, palpitations, N/V, hallucinations, seizures |
| Codeine Hydrocodone bitartrate (Hycodan) | antitussive- stops cough- opiate = don't give to druga abusers |
| Dextromethorphan | antitussive- suppression of cough reflex- NO ABUSE POTENTIAL |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | antihistamine- blocks allergic response. dry respiratory secretions. |