Question | Answer |
Aspirin Do not give together w/ other __________. Do not give to what age group? why? | with other anticoagulants. Stop taking Aspirin some days before surgery. Do not give to children with viral infection(Reye syndrome) |
NSAID’s contraindicated for people with what condition? | e.g. Ibuprofen—Take with food; contraindicated for people with GI ulcers |
Morphine hold if resp less than what? | : A respiratory depressant. It should be withheld if the respirations are below 10 |
Dilantin anticonvulsant can cause what s/e? | Causes gum hyperplasia. Advice client to visit dentist frequently |
Predisone | : Causes Cushing like symptoms. Common side effects are immunosupression(monitor client for infection), hyperglycemia |
Heparin Monitor what lab?
:H-E-P-E-R-I-N _ _ _
what is the antidote? | PTT
Antidote i-s protamine sulfate |
Coumadin monitor which lab? Which value, PT or PTT, does heparin influence? Which one does coumadin? Stumped? You can find the right answer by counting to 10 C-o-u-m-i-d-i-n _ _ _
what is the antidote? | PT. Antidote is Vitamin K |
Cogentin | :ANTI-PARKINSONIAN Used to treat EPS |
Sinemet | : Drug is effective when tremors are not observed |
Theophylline/Aminophylline | : Broncho dialator Side effects--Tachycardia |
Digoxin. use. s/e therapetic level ___-___ng/ml | (Lanoxin): Signs of toxicity: Pt will complaint of visual change in colors. Cardiovascular. They would also complain of loss of appetite. |
Magnesium Sulfate | : ANTIHYPERTENSIVE (PRE-ECLAMPSIA)Monitor for deep tendon reflex and respiratory depression |
Hydrochlothiazide-use. monitor what levels? | DIURETICS Monitor potassium levels |
Lasix use. monitor what levels? | : Monitor potassium levels |
Aldactone. class. use. it spares what? | : Potassium sparing |
Lithium Carbonate therapuetic range ___-___mEq/L | :PSYCHOTROPICS Know therapeutic range (0.8 to 1.2mEq). Also know symptoms of toxicity. Adequate fluid and salt intake is important. |
MAOI inhibitors | : PSYCHOTROPICS Have dangerous food-drug interactions. Food with Tyramine should be avoided. For example: aged cheese, wine etc. |
Disulfiram (Antabuse) | : Used for alcohol aversion therapy. Clients started on Disulfiram must avoid any form of alcohol or they would develop a severe reaction. Teach pt to avoid some over-the-counter cough preparations, mouthwash etc. |
Oxytocin | : Assess uterus frequently for tetanic contraction. |
Narcan: Reverses the effects of what class of drugs? | : Reverses the effects of narcotics |
Calcium Gluconate antidote for what? | : Antidote for magnesium sulfate |
Vitamin K antidote for what? | : Antidote for Coumadin |
Tegretol | : Carbamazepine - side effects.Common adverse effects include drowsiness, headaches and migraines, motor coordination impairment and/or upset stomach. Carbamazepine preparations typically greatly decrease a person's alcohol tolerance. |
Atropine What do you do before giving this drug? | check BP |
Epogen. use. moa | : Used in treating anemia because it increases RBC production. |
Acyclovir. class. use | : anti-viral medication used in treating shingles. |
Aminoglycocides | Monitor client taking antibiotics such as Vancomycin for ototoxicity. Pt will complain of tinnitus, room spinning (vertigo) and nausea. |
dilantin. use. therapeutic level __-___mcg/dl | anti-epileptic/anticonvulsant.
10-20mcg/dl |