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ACC-LVN-1423-LEVEL 1- Weekly Drugs

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What is the generic name for (spironolactone)   show
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show Inhibits sodium reabsorption in the kidney while saving potassium and hydrogen ions(done by antagonizing aldosterone receptors)  
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What is the classification of Aldactone   show
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What are contraindications of Aldactone   show
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What is the nursing implications for Aldactone   show
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show 1.Hyperkalemia 2.Dizziness 3.Erectile Dysfunction 5.Breast tenderness 6.Gynecomastia 6.Agranulosytosis  
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show NTG  
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show Nitrate  
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What is the MOA for NTG   show
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show 1.Monitor BP & Pulse prior to and after administration of NTG. 2.Assess location, duratin, intensity & preception factors of pt's angina pain. 3.If applying NTG ointment do not allow it to come into contact with the hands as can cause vasodilation.  
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show 4.Inform pt to repostion slowly to avoid orthostatic BP. 5.inform that headaches may be present but will go away in time 1 tab at onset of pain, wait 5min, if pain still there take another tab wait 5min  
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How do you instuct pt on how to take NTG   show
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What are the side effects for NTG   show
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What is the drug name for KCL   show
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show 1.Maintain acid-base balance, 2.Maintain sotonicity, 3.mantain electrophsiologic balance of the cell  
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show 1.NEVER ADMINISTER POTASSIUM IV PUSH OR BLOUS!! 2.Administer with meals or after meals to minimize GI irritation, 3.Assess for hypokalemia, 4.monitor BP,Pulse & ECG 5.Monitor serum potassium before & during therapy  
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show Potassium suppliment  
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What are the side effects for KCL   show
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show (Deltasone)  
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show Intermediate acting corticosteroid  
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show Supression ot the infalmmatory and normal immune responses.  
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What are 3 nursing implimentations for Prednisone   show
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What are 2 more nursing implimentations for Prednisone   show
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What are the side effects for Prednisone   show
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show (metoprolol tartrate)  
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What is the classification of Lopressor   show
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What is the MOA for Lopressor   show
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What are 3 nursing implimentations for Lopressor   show
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What are the side effects for Lopressor   show
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show contraindicated in pt with= 1.uncompensated CHF, 2.Pulmonary edema, 3.cardiogenic shock, 6.Bradycardia, 7.and Heart block  
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show (carvedilol)  
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What is the classification of Coreg   show
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show 1.Blocks the stimulation of beta-1 (myocardial) adrenergic receptors. 2.Does not affect beta-2 (pulmonary, uterine, vascular) adrenergic receptors. 3.Also has alpha-1 blocking activity which may result in orthostatic hypotension.  
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show 1.Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to administration of medication. 2.Monitor intake & output 3.monitor daily weights. 4.monitor Bun levels because it may increase BUN levels.  
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What are the side effects for Coreg   show
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What are the contraindications for Coreg   show
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What is the drug name for Lisinopril   show
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show ACE Inhibitor  
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What is the MOA for Lisinopril   show
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What are nursing implimentations for Lisinopril   show
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What are the side effects for Lisinopril   show
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What is the drug name for Altace   show
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show ACE Inhibitor  
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What is the MOA for Altace   show
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show Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to the administration of medication. Assess for signs of angioedema (facial swelling and dyspnea). Monitor BUN and creatinine levels.  
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What are the side effects for Altace   show
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show (Furosemide)  
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What is the classification of Lasix   show
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show Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the loop of Henle and distal renal tubule. Increases renal excretion of sodium, chloride, magnesium, hydrogen, & calcium. May have renal & peripheral vasodilatory effects.  
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show Assess fluid status (i/o, daily weight, edema, lung sounds, skin turgor). Monitor blood pressure and pulse. MONITOR K+ levels (may decrease levels) & monitor BUN, creatinine, glucose, & uric acid levels (may increase these)  
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show Dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, dizziness, hypotension, constipation, muscle cramps. K+ level 3.5-5.0 mEq/  
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show (enoxaparin)  
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What is the classification of Lovenox   show
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What is the MOA for Lovenox   show
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show Assess for bleeding & hemorrhage (bleeding gums,nosebleed,unusual bruising,black,tarry stools,hematuria,fall in hematocrit or BP, positive Guiac).Monitor neurological status frequently,monitor for hypersensitivity, & assess site of injection  
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show Dizziness, headache, anemia, thrombocytopenia, ecchymoses, pruritis, rash, bleeding.  
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What is the drug name for Norco   show
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show Schedule III Narcotic  
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show Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alters the perception of and response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression. Suppresses the cough reflex via a direct central action.  
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show Assess bp, pulse, respirations, pain scale prior to administration. Assess bowel function (slows gastric motility). NTE 4000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours!!  
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What are the side effects for Norco   show
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show (Lanoxin, Digitalis, Digitek)  
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show Cardiac glycoside  
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What is the MOA for Digoxin   show
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show MUST OBTAIN APICAL HEARTRATE FOR ONE FULL MINUTE BEFORE ADMINISTRATION. HOLD FOR HR<60bpm. Slows heart rate and increases cardiac output. Monitor electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, and calcium) as hypo states may increase risk of toxicity.  
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show Fatigue, headache, weakness, blurred vision, yellow or green vision, bradycardia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, hyperkalemia with acute toxicity. Digoxin level 0.5-2 ng/ml  
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show (Aspirin) Acetylsalicylic acid  
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What is the classification of ASA   show
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What is the MOA for ASA   show
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What are 3 nursing implimentations for ASA   show
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What are the side effects for ASA   show
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1 gtt = ? minims   show
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show 15-16 minims  
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show 1t or 1dram  
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240mL = ?cups or ml   show
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show 1000grams  
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What is the drug name for Coumadin   show
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What is the classification of Coumadin   show
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What is the MOA for Coumadin   show
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What are 3 nursing implimentations for Coumadin   show
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What are the side effects for Coumadin   show
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show Beta-Blockers, Ace-inhibitors, Diuretics, and Cardiac glycosides  
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what are some important things about Cardiac Glycosides   show
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show ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors prevent the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II. nurse will want to monitor BP & pulse prior to administration & check BUN/creatinine levels & the potassium level especially for hyperkalemia  
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what are some important things about Diuretics   show
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What are some important things about Cardiac Glycosides   show
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