Drugs 2
X teratogen means the drug is what
22-26
therapeutic index is
ratio of toxic dose to therapeutic dose
Fasciotomy treats what syndrome
compartment
what position do you put the patient if they have a suspected air emboli?
trendelenburg position (left)
Which drug is more susceptible to addiction?
Schedule 1 or Schedule 2
Schedule 1 (only street drugs never given in clinical setting)
Normal Potassium levels
3.5-5.0
True or False kidney failure would cause Vitamin C levels to decrease which would cause osteoporosis
FALSE
Vitamin D which would cause osteoporosis
You get a prescription that says ACHS. When should you give this to the patient?
before meals and at bedtime
Symptoms of hyperglycemia
polyuria
polydipsia
polyphagia
What does Pacilitaxel treat and what should we watch out for when a patient is administered it
Chemo (treats cancer)
watch out for heart attacks and SOB and bradycardia
Normal phosphorus levels
3.0-4.5
You just resuscitated a patient what does their Lactic acid levels, o2, co2, K, blood pH look like
lactic acid increase
O2 decrease
CO2 increase
K Increase
pH decrease (acidosis)
What systolic blood pressure is an emergency
greater than 180
Brachytherapy vs teletherapy
extra 100 points if you can name a nursing implication that goes along with both
brachy- radioactive implant (bed rest)
tele- radiation beams (hard on skin)
What does vincristine treat and what should we watch out for with a patient who is on it?
peripheral neuropathy (monitor weakness or loss of sensation)
What Hba1c level is attributed to diabetes?
> or equal to 6.5
How do calculate MAP and what MAP level means adequate perfusion?
1/3 sys + 2/3 diastolic bp
minimum of 65= good
Name 2 clean procedures and 2 sterile procedures
Clean- IV, Suctioning GI, Vitals
Sterile-Urinary catheter, Suctioning airway, central line, certain wound dressing changes
What should a patient who just got bypass surgery on their stomach avoid? Why?
carbs, water with meals
Dumping syndrome
Name of the the two drugs mentioned in the study guide that could cause cushing syndrome if they are overused
Dexamethasone and prednisone
What resting fast level is attributed to diabetes
higher than 126
One of your patient has a malignant tumor on their kidney. They are taking chemo. When their uric acid levels go up what do you suspect?
tumor lysis syndrome
What nursing implications do you have to keep in mind when giving a patient ferrous sulphate
must be taken between meals since food can interrupt absorption
drug with lower EC50 is______ compared to a drug with a higher EC50
more potent (half of its maximal effect is acheived at a lower concentration)