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Peds drug quiz lilk8tob

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Give Flagyl over   1 hour  
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Zantac (Ranitidine) is used for   short term treatment of active duodenal ulcers & benign gastric ulcers, GERD, and in conjunction w/ corticosteroids for anti-inflammatory preventino of stress ulcers  
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Pts on Garamycin or other aminoglycosides need to have:   a drug level evaluated on a regular basis, due to the nephrotoxic and ototoxic side effects of these drugs  
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Drug interactions with aminoglycosides (4):   penicillins, cephalosporins, neuromuscular blocking agents, and loop diuretics  
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Gentamicin is incompatible with: (1)   penicillin  
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Gentamicin shoudl be given at least one hour before or after:   other antibiotics  
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Valproic acid is used for   anti-seizure. is used because it has a lower incidence of lethargy.  
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Depakene is used for   anti-seizure because it has a lower incidence of lethargy  
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Dilantin can cause   gingival hyperplasia  
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This is given with an oral iron preparation ot increase the absorption in infants & children   Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)  
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Using Coumadin with ___ may decrease the anticoagulant effect and should be monitored carefully   Vitamin K  
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On Coumadin, leafy green vegetables can cause:   decrease in prothrombin time and lead to therapeutic failure of the medication.  
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Foods pt on Coumadin should avoid:   alfalfa, asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, green tees, lettuce, spinach  
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Pancrelipase (Cotazym) is a :   Pancreatic enzyme given as replacement therapy in the treatment of malabsorption syndrome caused by pancreatic insufficiency  
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Pancrelipase (Cotazym) is inactivated by:   acids, so use microencapsulated products to permit better dissolution of enzymes in the duodenum, thus allowing the digestion of protein, starches, and fats.  
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Side effects of Pancrelipase (Cotazym):   nausea, cramps, constipation, diarrhea  
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Patient teaching for Pancrelipase (Cotazym)   Do not chew capsules, take with or before meals  
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Do not use this drug during sickle cell pain crisis   Meperidine - chance for seizure activity induced by accumulation of the drug through repetitive dosing  
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Corticosteroid meds used for   anti-inflammatory properties  
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Corticosteroids used systemically- warning:   An awareness of fatalities that have occurred due to adrenal insufficiency if the drug is not tapered gradually before discontinuing  
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Ways to check for discharge teaching understanding   utilization of return demonstrations, charts, written instructions, verbalization of understanding by the patient and caregiver  
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Instructions for child w/ asthma:   continue administering preventative meds even when the child has no symptoms.  
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When using asthma rescue meds:   Administer meds that will open the bronchioles before giving the corticosteroids  
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Pharmacotherapy of asthma recognizes the disease is:   a chronic disorder with recorrent episodes  
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PPD stands for   Purified protein derivative  
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PPD given:   intradermally, then checked 48-72 hours later  
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Positive TB looks like:   Induration of 5mm+. Redness alone is not positive  
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Therapy for TB:   Isoniazid (INH), rifampin, pyrazinamide (PZA)  
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List the long term oral asthma control meds:   Methylprednisolone (Medrol), Prednisolone (Prelone, Prediapred, or Orapred)  
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List the long-term MDI asthma control meds:   Cromolyn Sodium (Intal), Nedocromil sodium (tilade)  
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Other corticosteroids for long-term asthma control   Beclovent, Vanceril, Pulmicort, Aerobid, Flovent  
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Quick relief Meds for Asthma (short-acting, inhaled beta 2 agonists):   Albuterol, Bitolterol, Levalbuterol, Pirbuterol (Maxair)  
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Side effects of all short-acting beta-2 agonists:   tremor, tachycardia, HA  
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Quick asthma relief? Pirbuterol   Yes  
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Quick asthma relief? Cromolyn Sodium (Intal)   No  
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Quick asthma relief? Nedocromil sodium (tilade)   No  
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Quick asthma relief? Levalbuterol (Xopenex)   Yes  
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24 hour IV fluid maintenance requirement   100 ml/kg for first 10 kg, 50ml/kg for the second 10kg, 20ml/kg for each additional kg  
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Prepare toddlers for meds or procedure:   immediately prior  
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prepare preschoolers by:   simple explanations and use of doll play to help explain and answer questions  
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Prepare young school-age children by:   offering reassurances, brief limits set, and honest answers w/ calm demeanor  
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Why are neonates at high risk for drug toxicity?   They have poor drug metabolizing capabilities in the liver & kidneys  
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_____ is an essential component of maintenance IV fluids for an infant   Dextrose  
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Why is Dextrose an essential component of maintenance IV fluids for an infant?   They have a high metabolic rate and less fat reserves.  
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A young infant should receive no more than ___ml per injection site   0.5 ml  
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For younger children, this is the preferred site for IM injections   the vastus lateralis  
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