Antibiotics
A patient is receiving vancomycin - what new physical assessment would make the nurse reconsider giving the medication?
Decrease urinary output
A patient is prescribed amitriptyline - what should be reported first after a head to toe assessment?
Tachycardia
A patient is prescribed a laxative - what medical condition would we question for this prescription?
What is bowel obstruction
What is ondansetron used for?
Nausea
If a patient is diagnosed with liver failure what lab value are we going to assess?
AST/ALT
A patient is receiving a steroid - what lab values are we going to monitor?
Blood glucose, potassium, BP/HR
A patient is prescribed a new anti-anxiety medication - what are some education points to review with this patient
May cause weight gain, contact HCP if anxiety gets worse, continue to take medication
What is a potential side effect for magnesium hydroxide for acid reflux?
Diarrhea
the ear, vomiting, nausea
What is a physical assessment correlated with kidney failure?
decreased urinary output
What is therapeutic effect of anticonvulsants?
Decreased seizure activity
When administering xanax - what is the primary vital the first should assess?
Respirations
What are side effects of pepto bismol?
constipation, dark stools, black tongue
What medications do we cautiously use together?
CNS depressants and opioids
NSAIDs can cause _______ especially in the older population
GI bleeds
Pop, coffee
MAOIs - aged cheese, pickled or fermented foods, processed/smoked/cured/tenderized meats, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, sour cream and yogurt, soybean products such as soy sauce, tofu
What are some side effects related to the scopolamine patch?
Drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, decreased sweating
What medication is used for smoking cessation or weight loss as well as depression?
Wellbutrin
What diuretic is contraindicated for hyperkalemia?
Potassium sparing
photosensitivity - avoid the sun and use sunscreen
-take with food
What is sumatriptan prescribed for?
Migraine
SSRIs can lead to ______
serotonin syndrome, Sexual dysfunction, Stomach issues
What substance should be avoided with muscle relaxants?
Alcohol, drugs
Antacids can cause?