Patient Education
Check OTC drugs labels for ingredients
Check ALT, AST, Lipase
Do not take more than 4g and only up to 3g with hepatic failure/disease
What do we monitor for when taking acetaminophen?
The side effects of this gastro medication are Dizziness, headaches, erectile dysfunction, weakness, insomnia, diarrhea
What is Pepcid?
These are medications that interact with theophylline
What dilantin, lithium, beta blockers, and digoxin?
Warmth, Swelling, redness, loss of function, pain
What are signs of inflammation?
Insomnia, nervousness, Tacchycardia, Flushing of the skin
What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
These are contraindications and cautions for decongestants.
What are High blood pressure, hypothyroidism, diabetes, heart disease, closed-angle glaucoma, inability to empty bladder?
Avoid operating heavy machinery or driving
Avoid other depressants when taking this
Be aware of confusion and low blood pressure
Dry mouth may occur
What is education for antihistamines?
This medication will improve breathing and heart rate during an allergic reaction
What is Epinephrine?
Wrong medication
too low of dose
Treating viral infection with this med
Not taking as prescribed
Too frequent use
What puts the patient at risk for developing antibiotic bacterial resistance?
This is the first treatment for someone who reports mild constipation
What are increasing fluids and fiber?
Don't smoke or drink alcohol
Eat when taking motrin
Avoid spicing up foods or too hot foods
Sleep elevated and don't eat right before bed
Don't wear tight clothing
What are educational pieces for patients with GERD that are reluctant to take medications?
The nurse should monitor for this when the patient is taking levothyroxine and diabetic medicaitons
What is hyperglycemia?
The correct way to take anticholinergics when taking antacids
What is taking the medications 2 hours apart?
This medication is used for maintenance treatment of COPD.
What is Montelukast used for?
This route of med administration is used to prevent first pass metabolism.
What is sublingual?
Do not stop taking abruptly
Make lifestyle changes
may take multiple meds to be effective
This medication may make you light headed-be safe
What is education that you would give to someone taking blood pressure medications?
This is the proper way to take simvastatin
What are reporting muscle aches or weakness, Take at nighttime for best effects, and get repeat labs every 3-6 months?
This should only be given when other risk factors have assessed for children with developmental delays
What is the way growth hormones should be given to children?
Insulin resistant
risk factors of obesity and heredity
Most common type of disease
Circulatory disease
What are characteristics of DM2?
These types of diuretics have a drug interaction with digoxin of decreased potassium
What are thiazides and loop diuretics?
Subcutaneously inject at 45 to 65 degree angle
how do you administer insulin?
The patient will have more formed stools and not as many.
What is the goal of treatment for excessive diarrhea?
This is the treatment when there is ingestion of cuastic substances such as kerosene, toilet cleaner, chlorine bleach or petroleum dissillates
What is activated charcoal?
Removal of excessive fluid volume quickly during heart failure exacerbation
What is an IV loop diuretic used for?
This expected side effect is often treated with tylenol when receiving this medication.
What is nitrate?