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The parent of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) asks the nurse how a drug like methylphenidate (Ritalin), a CNS stimulant, can help the child. What is the nurse's best response?   show
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What is a priority nursing action when taking care of a patient who is prescribed a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant?   show
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When assessing for side effects expected in a client taking analeptics, what is a priority nursing action?   show
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show Assess for over-the-counter medication use  
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show Ask the patient if he or she has been taking the medication regularly  
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A client is to be discharged home with a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which instruction will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?   show
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A nurse is monitoring a client with angina for therapeutic effects of nitroglycerin. Which assessment finding indicates that the nitroglycerin has been effective?   show
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The nurse is monitoring a client during IV nitroglycerin infusion. Which assessment finding will cause the nurse to take action?   show
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Which statement made by the client demonstrates a need for further instruction regarding the use of nitroglycerin?   show
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Which client assessment would assist the nurse in evaluating therapeutic effects of a calcium channel blocker?   show
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show the medication will work for 24 hours and you will need to change the patch daily.  
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What will the nurse instruct the client to do to prevent the development of tolerance to nitroglycerin?   show
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Before the nurse administers isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur), what is a priority nursing assessment?   show
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show It’s best to keep it in its original container away from heat and light  
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Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client understands sublingual nitroglycerin medication instructions?   show
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show Apply the ointment to a nonhairy part of the upper torso  
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show Decrease the intravenous nitroglycerin by 10 mcg/min  
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show Heart rate 58 beats per minute  
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show Administer ordered dose of digoxin.  
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A client is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg. When the nurse enters the room, the client states, "There are yellow halos around the lights." Which action will the nurse take?   show
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show Loss of appetite with slight bradycardia  
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The nurse reviews a client's laboratory values and finds a digoxin level of 10 ng/mL and a serum potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. What is the nurse's primary intervention?   show
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show Monitor blood pressure continuously.  
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show Rapid IV bolus of Adenosine (Adenocard)  
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show Crackles in the lungs  
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What must the nurse monitor when titrating intravenous nitroglycerin for a client?   show
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show Fasting blood glucose level of 140 mg/dL  
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What is the best information for the nurse to provide to the client who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix) therapy?   show
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The nurse is assessing a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix). The client's potassium level is 3.4 mEq/L, chloride is 90 mmol/L, and sodium is 140 mEq/L. What is the nurse's primary intervention?   show
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show The fact that Lasix has shown efficacy in treating persons with renal insufficiency  
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show Fish ...Fish is an appropriate dietary choice, because it is low in potassium.  
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show A 47-year-old client with anuria  
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A nurse is caring for a client receiving acetazolamide (Diamox). Which assessment finding will require immediate nursing intervention?   show
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A client is ordered furosemide (Lasix) to be given via intravenous push. What interventions should the nurse perform?   show
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show Wear protective clothing and sunscreen while on this medication..Adverse effects associated with Thalitone include photosensitivity  
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A client with hyperaldosteronism is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). What assessment finding would the nurse evaluate as a positive outcome?   show
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A client with acute pulmonary edema receives furosemide (Lasix). What assessment finding indicates that the intervention is working?   show
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Which assessment indicates a therapeutic effect of mannitol (Osmitrol)?   show
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show Assess potassium levels....Triamterene (Dyrenium) is a potassium-sparing diuretic. The nurse should monitor potassium for potential hyperkalemia.  
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The client asks the nurse why the health care provider prescribed acetazolamide (Diamox), a diuretic, to treat gout. What is the nurse's best response?   show
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show I will check my blood pressure daily and take my medication when it is over 140/90.  
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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and develops a dry, nonproductive cough. What is the nurse's priority action?   show
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The nurse is reviewing a medication history on a client taking an ACE inhibitor. The nurse plans to contact the health care provider if the client is also taking which medication   show
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A client is prescribed a noncardioselective beta1 blocker. What nursing intervention is a priority for this client   show
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show The client who has stopped taking a beta blocker due to cost Abrupt discontinuation of the antihypertensive drug may cause rebound hypertension.  
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The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension who is prescribed Clonidine transdermal preparation. What is the correct information to teach this client?   show
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The client taking Methyldopa (Aldomet) has elevated liver function tests. What is the nurse's best action?   show
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show Determine the client’s history..The desired therapeutic effect of prazosin may not fully occur for 4 weeks.  
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show Hypotension...Calcium channel blockers cause vasodilation and thus a drop in blood pressure  
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show “Increasing fluid and fiber in your diet can help prevent the side effect of constipation.”.... Constipation is a controllable side effect of clonidine (Catapres).  
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During assessment of a client diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, the nurse auscultates a blood pressure of 210/110 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action?   show
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show Alteration in cardiac output related to effects on the sympathetic nervous system... Circulation is always a priority over fatigue, pain, and knowledge deficit.  
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show Client has not had a bowel movement in 3 days  
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show Client taking magnesium-containing antacids who has renal failure  
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show Assess for metabolic alkalosis.  
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Which nursing diagnoses is appropriate for a client receiving famotidine (Pepcid)?   show
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show Smoking decreases the effects of this medication, so I should look into cessation programs.”  
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show Administer the medications and assess the client for relief  
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show pantoprazole (Protonix  
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show Decrease in gastric motility.... Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) acts on the smooth muscle of the intestinal tract to inhibit gastrointestinal motility  
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show Administer 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime  
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In developing a plan of care for a client receiving an antihistamine antiemetic agent, which nursing diagnosis would be of highest priority   show
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What instruction is most important for the nurse to teach a client who is taking an anticholinergic agent to treat nausea and vomiting?   show
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Which assessment is most important for the client who is taking stimulant laxatives   show
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show Administer just before meals...Ranitidine (Zantac) should be given just before meals to decrease food-induced acid secretion, or at bedtime.  
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The health care provider prescribes lansoprazole (Prevacid) to a client. Which assessment indicates to the nurse that the medication has had a therapeutic effect?   show
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show Make sure the client eats breakfast  
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The client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been ordered insulin glargine (Lantus). What information is essential for the nurse to teach this client?   show
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show Make sure the pump is set to the correct rate.  
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show  
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administer insulin. What information is essential to include in the plan?   show
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The nurse administers NPH insulin at 8 AM. What intervention is essential for the nurse to perform?   show
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What is the most important information for the nurse to teach the client who has been prescribed an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor?   show
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The client with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks "Why can't I take a sulfonylurea like my friend who has diabetes?" What is the nurse's best response?   show
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The nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes and hypertension. The client currently takes insulin and Inderal. What is the most important information for the nurse to teach this client?   show
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show You cannot mix this insulin with any other insulin in the same syringe.”  
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The nurse finds a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus unresponsive, cold, and clammy. What is the nurse's best action?   show
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The health care provider orders doxapram hydrochloride (Dopram) for a client in the emergency department. What is the most important nursing intervention for this client?   show
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A client is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a benzodiazepine. Which antidote will the nurse administer?   show
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A client is admitted to the emergency department with an overdose of a barbiturate. The nurse immediately prepares to administer which medication?   show
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The client's chart notes the administration of dantrolene (Dantrium) immediately postoperatively. What will the nurse need to do to monitor the effect of this medication?   show
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Zantac is used to treat   show
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show 1 hour apart from each other --is H2 blocker  
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show the first injectable NSAID..a non-opiod pain killer(short) ..can cause GI upset  
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Tigan - used during pregnancy   show
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ORAL hypoglycemics   show
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H2 ..action in GI   show
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show take before meals and at bedtime... reduce dosage for older adutls  
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show cause anorexia, nausea, vommiting, blurred vision, cardia dysrhythias, premature ventricular contractions, visul illusions, (white, Geen, Yellow hallos)  
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show use digibind  
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show used to control angina pectoris pain  
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show removed nightly (8-12 hours rest) ...duration action is 24 hours  
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show taper off over weeks ...to prevent rebound effect or severe pain...due to MI  
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THROMBOLYTICS - clot busters!!!!!   show
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thormobolytics include   show
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Thromobolytic - major complication   show
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show AMICR (I am i the car...to strop the bleedig)  
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show CVA, Active bleeding, sever hypertension, and antigoagulant therapy  
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show give tylenol  
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Amaryl   show
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show is used to manage type II diabetes melitus,  
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amaryl   show
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Actos   show
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Actos is   show
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show used to prevent thrombosis - .. by surpressing platelet aggrigation  
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antiplatelets are used   show
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show aspirin, Plavix (discontiune dong quai, feverfew, garlic ginko at leat 7 days b-4 surgery)  
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show peptic ulcers, and GERD, and stress ulcers avoid smoking and alcohol, caffeom  
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show 1 hour apart from each other --is H2 blocker  
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show the first injectable NSAID..a non-opiod pain killer(short) ..can cause GI upset  
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Tigan - used during pregnancy   show
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show are synthetic drugs --that stimulate insulin release ....alter the metabolic response to hyperglycemia  
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H2 ..action in GI   show
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H2 blocker   show
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show cause anorexia, nausea, vommiting, blurred vision, cardia dysrhythias, premature ventricular contractions, visul illusions, (white, Geen, Yellow hallos)  
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show use digibind  
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show used to control angina pectoris pain  
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Nitro patch   show
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Nitro patch   show
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show 3 hours within a sroke, 4 hours after acute MI  
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thormobolytics include   show
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Thromobolytic - major complication   show
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Thromobolytic (antidote)   show
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Thromobolytic contraindications   show
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Do NOT give asprirn with Thrombolytics   show
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Amaryl   show
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AMARYL   show
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show decreases glucose levels  
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show hypoglycemic drug ---must monitor Liver enzymes..... cause Blood Glucose to fall!!!!  
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show contraindication with Heart Disease  
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antiplatelets   show
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antiplatelets are used   show
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antiplatelets =   show
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Calcium channel blockers   show
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CCB   show
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show Verapamil(calan) nifedipin (procardia, diltiazem (cardizem) ...not use in patients with AV block or HF  
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CCB   show
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show alwasy monitor Liver enzymes  
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show two strong PB drgus will compete... this more free drug exist in serem blood  
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show also allows free drugs to stay in serem blood ...leading to toxicity  
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show Natrual = without previous exposure Acquired = with prior exposure  
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Antibotic resistance is caused by   show
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Angina   show
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Classic angina   show
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variant   show
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show impending MI..... ****emergency****  
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show avoid heav meals, smoking, extereme weather changes, strenous excercise, emtional upset  
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preventing angina -nonmpharmacological   show
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crestor - Strong STATIN drug   show
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Crestor =   show
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crestor = serious complications   show
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Crestor =   show
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Crestor =   show
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cholesterol   show
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show 40-50  
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LDL   show
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THE PRIORITY OF DRUG ADMINISTATION FOR ANGINA   show
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Beta Bloicker are used   show
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show variant (unstable) angina  
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show in this order: Nitrates, Beta Blocker, Calcium Channel Blockers  
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show ginko effects the CNS past the blood brain barrier,  
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Ginko   show
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Ginko   show
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Phenergan (Promethazine) major side effect   show
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show 6x's more powerful than Morphine - fever hypnotice effects, less GI distress  
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Dilaudid - always monitor   show
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Dilaudid also causes   show
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Dilaudid ... the classic sign for toxicity   show
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show physical and psychological dependence may occur  
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show in NOT for irritable Bowell syndrome  
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show used with COPD  
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show 1 capsule = daily inhaler  
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show use for Bronchospasms of COPD  
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show is the FIRST long acting inhaled ANTI-cholingeric drug ---for COPD treatment  
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Lasix (LOOP) (LOOP)   show
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show Hypokalemia can result  
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show with Lasix  
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use to treat   show
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Contraindication   show
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Lasix will alter   show
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LASix   show
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Anaphylaxis shock   show
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TWO kinds of allergic reactions   show
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Barbituate refusal   show
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Barbituate... the nurse must   show
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Manitol   show
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Manitol=   show
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show a FILTER needle when administoring ... because crystals may form and inadvetedly injected!  
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show is highly Individualize!!!!  
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MANITOL   show
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Manitol   show
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show vefify the compatability of the IV solution and the drug!!!!!  
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show before administering and after administering  
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show is given IV,PO, IM  
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show if you miss a dosage ......DO not double the next!!!!!  
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show must be infused slowly to avoid pain... PHELBITIS!!!!  
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Antibotic compliance.   show
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show by monitoring of peaks and troughs ...to avoid toxicity!!!!!  
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show before administering antibotic therapy ....to identify the bacteria!!!!!!!  
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Dialantin   show
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show 10-20  
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Migranol   show
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show IV, Intrnasal, IM  
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Pregnancy cat   show
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show Naloxone  
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Naloxone   show
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show should be given if concurrent opioid use is suspected (over dose)  
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Naloxone   show
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show also used in neonatl respiratory depression  
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post op pain   show
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post op pain   show
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show bradycardia, tachycardia, hypotension, dyspena, hallucinaitons  
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show respiratory depression  
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show is an opioid antagonist !!!!  
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nubain   show
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nubain   show
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nubain   show
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bactrium   show
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Bactium is used   show
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show inhibition of protein synthesis of nucleic acids bactericial effect  
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Bactium S/E   show
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show sore throat - from hematologic reaction !!!!  
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Bactium (timethoprim-sulfamethoxazole)   show
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Macrodantin - adminstration   show
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Macrodantin   show
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show well absorbed in GI tract, taken with food  
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show moderatly protein bound, with renal function drug is rapidly eliminated(short half life)  
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