What is Anticoagulant?
This brand name is commonly used interchangeably with the generic name warfarin.
What is Coumadin?
Analgesic opioids work by changing the brain's perception of this.
What is pain?
This insulin is a slow, steady stream that's taken to cover a person's baseline insulin needs throughout the day.
What is Lantus?
This class of drugs, which includes lisinopril, works by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
What is ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor
Non formulary medication brought to the hospital from home
What is TNF?
An INR value below a patient's goal range puts them at an increased risk of this.
What is a blood clot?
I can be on for 12 hours and off for 12 hours
What is Lidocaine patch?
When teaching about hypoglycemia, the nurse should make sure that the patient is aware of early signs of hypoglycemia including
What is Irritability, dizziness & diaphoresis?
A diet high in this mineral can increase blood pressure
What is sodium?
Hold tube feeding for 2 hours before and after drug administration
What is carbidopa/Levodopa?
An INR value above a patient's goal range puts them at an increased risk of this.
What is bleeding?
Tylenol for a pain scale of 1 to 3 &
Norco for a pain scale from 4 to 10
What is a medication order?
Peak time for rapid- acting insulin
What is 1 hour?
These are a type of vasodilator that dilates the venous system more than the arterial system and are useful in patients with cardiac ischemia.
What are nitrates?
Interacts with calcium and iron in tube feeding
What is Levothyroxine?
If a patient misses a dose of warfarin, this is the recommended action if they remember on the next day.
What is to skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regularly scheduled time?
This common OTC relieves pain and fever but does not reduce inflammation.
What is acetaminophen?
This is a type of protein hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the cells for energy.
What is insulin?
This is a serious hypertensive crisis caused by the sudden withdrawal of certain blood pressure medications, such as clonidine
What is rebound hypertension?
What to do when receiving home medication and dose is due when pharmacy is not present
What is verify and administer dose?
Antidote for warfarin
What is vitamin K
How do you document pain medication reassessment
What is at the current time of assessment?
This type of insulin is called "intermediate acting" and can take 2 to 4 hours for its onset.
What is NPH insulin?
Common side effect of ACE
What is a dry cough?
Form completed for pharmacy to verify patients medication from home
What is Medication Authorization Form?