Drug names
What is apixaban?
This condition is characterized by decreased kidney function over time and often requires monitoring of creatinine and EGFR
What is CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)
This condition presents with SOB, edema and crackles in the lungs
This anticoagulant increases the risk of this major adverse effect.
What is bleeding? (apixaban)
This medication is used in diabetes and works by decreasing hepatic glucose production.
What is metformin?
This chronic respiratory disease is commonly associated with smoking and causes airflow limitation.
This condition presents with flank pain and possible hematuria.
What is kidney calculi? (renal stones)
This medication may cause drowsiness and risk of dependence as side effects.
What is lorazepam/clonazepam?
For a resident on tamsulosin, the nurse should assess for this risk when standing
What is orthostatic hypotension?
This beta-blocker is commonly used for heart rate control and hypertension.
What is metoprolol?
This cardiac condition involves narrowing of the aortic valve, leading to decreased cardiac output.
What is aortic stenosis?
This condition presents with right upper quadrant pain, especially after fatty meals
What is cholelithiasis?
This medication may cause constipation and respiratory depression.
When giving opioids like dilaudid, the nurse must monitor this critical parameter.
What is respiratory rate?
This bronchodilator/steroid combination inhaler is used in COPD or asthma.
What is symbicort?
This condition involves loss of bone density, increasing fracture risk
What is osteoporosis?
This condition presents with confusion, agitation, and progressive cognitive decline.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
This medication may cause weight gain and sedation.
What is mirtazapine or quetiapine?
When administering metoprolol, the nurse must assess this before giving.
What is heart rate and blood pressure?
This calcium channel blocker is used to treat hypertension.
What is amlodipine?
This condition is characterized by high blood glucose due to insulin resistance.
What is type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? (T2DM)
This condition presents with unilateral weakness, slurred speech and facial droop.
What is stroke?
This medication may cause hypotension and dizziness.
What is amlodipine or lisinopril?
For a resident with stroke, this assessment is critical to monitor changes.
What is neurological assessment (LOC, pupils, strength)?