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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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show Monitor the patient for seizure activity.  
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show Assessing patient for nervousness  
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The nurse is caring for a child taking methylphenidate for ADHD. Assessment reveals a heart rate of 110, and the child is complaining of chest pain. What is the nurse's best action?   show
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show Ask the patient if he or she has been taking the medication regularly  
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show Apply the patch to a non-hairy area of the upper torso or arm  
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show Client states pain is 0 out of 10  
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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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show the client stat that she has not chest pain  
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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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show apply the nitro patch for 14 hours and remove it for 10 hours at night  
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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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show I should sit or lie down after I take a nitro tablet to prevent dizziness  
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What instruction should the nurse provide to the client who needs to apply nitroglycerin ointment?   show
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show Decrease the intravenous nitroglycerin by 10 mcg/min  
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The nurse is monitoring a client taking digoxin (Lanoxin) for treatment of heart failure. Which assessment finding indicates a therapeutic effect of the drug?   show
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A client's serum digoxin level is drawn, and it is 0.4 ng/mL. What is the nurse's priority action?   show
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show Evaluate digoxin levels  
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show Loss of appetite with slight bradycardia  
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show To administer digoxin immune FAB  
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A client is to begin treatment for short-term management of heart failure with milrinone lactate (Primacor). What is the priority nursing action?   show
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show Rapid IV bolus of Adenosine (Adenocard)  
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show Crackles in the lungs  
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show Continuous blood pressure and presence of chest pain  
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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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A nurse admits a client diagnosed with pneumonia. The client has a history of chronic renal insufficiency, and the health care provider orders furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg twice a day. What is most important to include in the teaching plan for this client?   show
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show Fish ...Fish is an appropriate dietary choice, because it is low in potassium.  
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Which client would the nurse need to assess first if the client is receiving mannitol (Osmitrol)?   show
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show A decrease in arterial pH  
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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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A client is prescribed Thalitone (chlorthalidone). What is the most important information the nurse should teach the client?   show
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show Decreased aldosterone Spironolactone (Aldactone) is the direct antagonist for aldosterone.  
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show Lungs clear . . Furosemide (Lasix) is a potent, rapid-acting diuretic that would be the drug of choice to treat acute pulmonary edema.  
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show Decreased intracranial pressure...is osmotic diuretic that pulls fluid from extravascular spaces into the bloodstream to be excreted in urine..decreases intracranial pressure, decrease urine osmolality, and increase serum osmolality.  
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Which intervention will the nurse perform when monitoring a client receiving triamterene (Dyrenium   show
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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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client taking prazosin has a blood pressure of 140/90. The client is complaining of swollen feet. What is the nurse's best action?   show
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A calcium channel blocker has been ordered for a client. Which condition in the client's history is a contraindication to this medication?   show
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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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Which assessment finding will need intervention and is related to the client's use of aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel   show
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Which client needs immediate intervention?   show
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show Assess for metabolic alkalosis.  
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show Potential risk for bleeding related to thrombocytopenia ....A serious side effect of famotidine (Pepcid) is thrombocytopenia  
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Which statement demonstrates to the nurse that the client understands instructions regarding the use of histamine2-receptor antagonists?   show
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A client is prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan) and a glucocorticoid during chemotherapy treatments. What is the nurse's best action   show
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A nurse is caring for a client who is unable to tolerate oral medications. The nurse anticipates that the client may be prescribed which proton pump inhibitor to be administered intravenously?   show
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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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show Brush your teeth and gargle to help with dryness in your mouth...  
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show Monitor signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance  
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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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A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has been ordered insulin aspart (NovoLog) 10 units at 7:00 AM. What nursing intervention will the nurse perform after administering this medication?   show
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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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The nurse is monitoring the client receiving an IV infusion of insulin. What intervention is essential for this client?   show
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The nurse is teaching the client how to administer insulin. What information is essential to include in the plan?   show
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show For the most consistent absorption, inject the insulin into the abdomen.”  
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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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show Sulfonylurea increases beta-cell stimulation to secrete insulin, and with your type of diabetes, the beta cells do not contain insulin. This medication will not work for you.  
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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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The nurse would include which statement when teaching a client about insulin glargine?   show
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show Administer glucagon..Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis, raising serum glucose levels. The client is showing signs of hypoglycemia  
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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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show activated charcoal.. There is no antidote for barbiturates. The use of activated charcoal absorbs any drug in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing absorption.  
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show Assess muscle tone.  
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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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toradol   show
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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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show removed nightly (8-12 hours rest) ...duration action is 24 hours  
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Nitro patch   show
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THROMBOLYTICS - clot busters!!!!!   show
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show streptokianse, urokinaxe,alteplase, reteplaxe(retavase) and tenecteplase (TKNase)  
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show hemorrhage  
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Thromobolytic (antidote)   show
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show CVA, Active bleeding, sever hypertension, and antigoagulant therapy  
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Do NOT give asprirn with Thrombolytics   show
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show diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, (GI upsets)  
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AMARYL   show
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show decreases glucose levels  
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Actos   show
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show contraindication with Heart Disease  
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antiplatelets   show
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show to prevent MIcardio Infarction (MI)or stoke clients.... also prevention of TIA's  
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antiplatelets =   show
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Zantac is used to treat   show
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Zantac is taken with an antiacid ....   show
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show the first injectable NSAID..a non-opiod pain killer(short) ..can cause GI upset  
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show antiemetic --- causes drowiness, headach, blurred vision...hypotension, muscle cramps, and extrapyramidal movements !!!!  
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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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digoxian toxicity   show
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digoxian toxicity   show
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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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Nitro patch   show
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THROMBOLYTICS - clot busters!!!!!   show
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show streptokianse, urokinaxe,alteplase, reteplaxe(retavase) and tenecteplase (TKNase)  
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Thromobolytic - major complication   show
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Thromobolytic (antidote)   show
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show CVA, Active bleeding, sever hypertension, and antigoagulant therapy  
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Do NOT give asprirn with Thrombolytics   show
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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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antiplatelets   show
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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 use to treat "stable and variant Angina", dysrythmia and HYPERTENSION !!!  
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show decrease cardiac contractility, after load, and peripheral restance .... reduces the workload of the heart ....which in turn reduces the need for Oxygen.  
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show Verapamil(calan) nifedipin (procardia, diltiazem (cardizem) ...not use in patients with AV block or HF  
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show S/E tachycardia, hypotension, perpheral edema.  
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CCB   show
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protein binding durgs   show
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low Protein binding drugs   show
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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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show three (3) TYPES classic (stable) unstable(pre-infarction) variant - occurs durring rest  
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Classic angina   show
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show cause by vessel spasum (common to have both)  
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Unstable Angina   show
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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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show Rhabdomyolysis - muscle pain and weakness!!!! muscles cramp and breakdown or apart  
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Crestor =   show
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show Pregnancy catg. = X  
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cholesterol   show
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Triglycerides HDL   show
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show <100  
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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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Calcium Channel Blocker are used on   show
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Nitrate for all types   show
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Ginko - Morphine reaction   show
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show increase cerebral arterial dilation, and uptake of Oxygen  
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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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Spirva   show
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Spirva (Tiotropium) inhaler   show
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show use for Bronchospasms of COPD  
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Spriva   show
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show loop- high ceiling-diuretic  
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show Hypokalemia can result  
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Must increase potassium uptake (supplements)   show
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use to treat   show
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show severe electrolyte inbalances, hypovolemia (low) hepatic coma, ....life threating RENAL failure  
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show EKG readings, BUN, blood urin glucose.  
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show do not use with a potassium wasting drug !!!!  
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Anaphylaxis shock   show
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show severe and mild severe = anaphylaxis shock requrie ephinepherine, brochodilator, antihistamine  
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Barbituate refusal   show
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show determine the reason for refusal, documnet, notify Heath provider, try to get the client to take medication  
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show administartion require SEPARATE line for IV meds.  
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show highly irratable to veins, and can crystalize in solution  
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Nurse must always use   show
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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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always flush the tubing   show
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Antibotic Therapy   show
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Antibiotic Therpay   show
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show must be infused slowly to avoid pain... PHELBITIS!!!!  
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show take the entire regiment - most important  
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Theraputic levels can be maintained   show
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A Culture should be taken   show
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Dialantin   show
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show 10-20  
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show use for migraine pain relief to prevent or abort a migrane attack  
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Migranol can be given   show
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show X  
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Narcan =   show
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Naloxone   show
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Naloxone   show
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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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show usually decreases over time!!!! analgesic are titrated downward  
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nubain adverse effects =   show
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nubain life threating effect   show
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show is an opioid antagonist !!!!  
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show can be given for pain during labor!!!  
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show not used for cancer pain ...  
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show monitro liver and urine, peak 30 minuter, duration 5 hours  
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bactrium   show
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show to treat rheumatic fever, burns  
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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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