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PNS and Opioids

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What drug classifications consist of the Holy Trinity? Benzodiazepines, muscle relaxer, and an opioid. It is used when several drugs have been used and the patient has overdosed.
What neurotransmitter has a depletion in párkinson patients that causes párkinson disease? Dopamine
How long does it take for NSAIDS to be effective in the patient’s system? 2-4 weeks
What medications do you give an unconscious type 1 diabetic patient? Glucagon/dextrose
What are the benefits of scopolamine patches? How long do they last? Where should they be placed? They help with nausea and vomiting. Especially with motion sickness. They will last up to 72 hours. Should be placed behind the ear. Rotate sites.
What is a patient controlled analgesic pump (PCA)? A machine (pump) that allows patients to control their medication. The pump has settings that will prevent patients from getting too much medication.
What medication is used for opioid overdose? Narcan
What medication is used for Tylenol overdose? Mucomyst
What adverse reactions can occur with taking baclofen (Lioresal) a skeletal muscle relaxant? Drowsiness Seizures Hypotension
What is the therapeutic levels for Dilantin? 10-20
A wound that requires stitches would require what type of anesthesia? Local
When teaching a patient to use an Epipen, where should the injection be administered? In the thigh
The medication Bethanechol is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is BPH? What is the benefit of using this medication for these patients? It’s an enlarged prostate. The goal is to improve bladder function.
What is the goal of epinephrine being used during a code blue? To increase the blood flow to the heart and brain.
The medication Tensilon is used to diagnosis what disease? Myasthenia gravis
What is rebound congestion? A condition that develops from the overuse of nasal decongestant sprays or drops. The stuffy nose worsens b/c of the use of nasal products so much.
Should patients take erectile dysfunction medications with BPH? No
What are the most common adverse reactions for Levodopa? Dustonic reactions, choreiform movements, and increased hand tremors
As the nurse, when the physician orders a narcotic, what else should you make sure is ordered? A stool softener
When patients are prescribed stool softeners, what patient teaching should you include? To eat plenty of fiber and drink water or fluids
What is a side effect for patients taking salicylism? Tinnitus
What is the maximum amount of Tylenol a patient should receive in a day? How about a patient with liver disease? 4 grams or 4000 mg 2 grams or 2000 mg
What narcotic medication will be therapeutic in treating a patient with a cough and headache? Codeine
A seizure patient or patients taking opioids or anxiety medications are at higher risk for Falls. Safety will be the nurses primary concern.
What classification of medication can cause gingival hyperplasia? Anti-seizure medications
Who’s wishing you the best on your test Monday? Ms. Davis.....love you guys!!!
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