Our body and medication
What is digoxin for?
It is a cardiac medication, that slows the heart rate and regulates the beat of the heart.
What vital sign should we take before administering digoxin?
What is a parameter?
A range given on which the vital signs should be.
Anticonvulsants are used for?
To help control seizures
Bronchodilators are used to treat what?
Asthma
What is a glucometer used to measure?
Blood Glucose
What filters your blood?
The Kidneys
Systolic vs Diastolic
Systolic is the top number, and is the higher number.
Diastolic is the bottom number, and is the lower number.
Anticoagulants are for?
Helps prevent blood clots....If someone is on an anticoagulant, what are some signs they may be bleeding?
increase in bruising, bleeding gums, black tarry stool, red or tea colored urine.
Signs of Respiratory distress?
Change in skin color; Gasping for breath; Difficulty breathing when lying flat; Unusual sounds when breathing (grunting, wheezing, high pitch sounds).
You are looking for specifics on a clients diabetic care plan, where should you look?
In the PONS.
Will provide direction to staff regarding the care that is to be provided for that diagnosis. Provide direction on when to call RN or when to call 911.
Constipation can be caused by:
Decrease in fiber; decrease in fluid intake; side effects of medications.
Constipation and Fecal Impaction is not the same.
Hypothermia is a drop in body temperature below...
95 degrees F
Synthroid is prescribed to help what?
To help regulate thyroid function.
Signs of UTI to report to the RN?
Frequent, painful urination, blood tinged urine, odor to the urine, urinary incontinence.
You see your client with diabetes presenting with: PALE, MOIST SKIN, WEAK AND HUNGRY.
You understand these are signs of....
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
What can cause hypoglycemia?
not enough food or too much insulin.
Lithium is used to treat what?
Manic Depression
What can be a serious side effect of an antipsychotic medication?
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) and Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)
Antihypertensives are prescribed for?
To help lower blood pressure.
What is the most common side effect of antianxiety medications? (Ex. Ativan)
Drowsiness
You see your client present with: Warm, Flushed dry skin and a fruity odor to their breath.
You understand these are signs of....
Hyperglycemia.
What can cause hyperglycemia....
Too much food, not enough insulin.
When should you take a diuretic?
In the morning
What is the nervous system made up of?
Brain and Spinal Cord
What are laxatives and antidiabetic medication scripted for?
Laxatives are scripted to help treat constipation.
Antidiabetic medication is scripted to help regulate blood sugar.
What is an aura? Does everyone experience?
No, not everyone experience one.
Common symptoms of diabetes?
Increased thirst, increased urination, feeling exhausted.