Electrolytes & IV Fluids
This electrolyte should never be given IV push because it can cause fatal arrhythmias.
What is potassium chloride (KCl)?
Before giving Digoxin, the nurse must do this assessment for one full minute.
What is check the apical pulse?
This short-acting bronchodilator works within 5–15 minutes to relieve acute asthma symptoms.
What is Albuterol?
This oral anticoagulant requires regular INR monitoring with a target range of 2–3.
What is Warfarin (Coumadin)?
This common pain reliever can cause GI bleeding and kidney injury if overused.
What are NSAIDs (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen)?
This IV solution replaces fluids and electrolytes and is commonly used for burns or dehydration.
What is Lactated Ringer’s (LR)?
Patients taking Digoxin should report nausea, vomiting, or visual halos, which are signs of this.
What is Digoxin toxicity?
After using an inhaled corticosteroid like Fluticasone, the patient should always do this to prevent oral thrush.
What is rinse the mouth?
This antidote is used for Warfarin overdose.
What is Vitamin K?
This antihistamine causes drowsiness and dry mouth and should not be taken before driving.
What is Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
A patient on IV potassium reports tingling and muscle weakness — this could indicate this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hyperkalemia?
This potassium-sparing diuretic helps prevent hypokalemia but can cause hyperkalemia if combined with supplements.
What is Spironolactone?
This long-acting beta agonist should not be used for acute attacks.
What is Salmeterol?
This injectable anticoagulant works quickly and is monitored by aPTT levels.
What is Heparin?
This cholesterol-lowering medication should be taken at night and not with grapefruit juice.
What is Atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
When administering IV potassium, the nurse should always use this type of device for safety.
What is an infusion pump?
This loop diuretic can cause ototoxicity if pushed too fast IV.
What is Furosemide (Lasix)?
This cough medication should never be chewed or crushed because it can cause laryngospasm.
What is Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)?
The nurse should not rub the injection site after giving this low molecular weight heparin.
What is Enoxaparin (Lovenox)?
This drug class slows the heart rate and should be held if HR <60 bpm.
What are Beta Blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Propranolol)?
Fluid overload from rapid LR infusion can lead to this respiratory complication.
What is pulmonary edema?
A client taking Nitroglycerin should do this before taking the medication to prevent dizziness.
What is sit or lie down?
When using a bronchodilator and a steroid inhaler together, this medication should always be used first.
What is the bronchodilator?
The antidote for Heparin toxicity is this medication.
What is Protamine sulfate?
This expectorant helps thin mucus and requires increased fluid intake.
What is Guaifenesin (Mucinex)?