This therapy doubles the success rate of smoking cessation.
When a child is on dextroamphetamine, what is the number one concern to monitor
Growth and development
Name the difference between antihistamines and example of a first generation and second generation
First generation crosses BBB- Diphenhydramine
2nd generation- Cetirizine- less CNS side effects
This medication is often used with dilating the eyes at opthamology appointments
Atropine
This medication is first line for acute asthma attacks
Albuterol
This medication decreases nicotine cravings while the other medication is a nocotinic receptor agonist.
Bupropion vs. Varenicline
This medication can cause activation of malignant melanoma
This medication elevates the cough threshold, but can be addictive
Codeine
This med class can be used for open angle glaucoma or htn
Beta blockers
Describe the stepwise approach to inhaler administration.
1. Shake well immediately before use
2. Remove the cap from the mouthpiece
3. Exhale to the end of a normal breath
4. With the inhaler upright position, use your lips to form a tight seal or hold the mouthpiece approximately two finger-widths from the open mouth
5. While pressing on the inhaler, take slow deep breaths for 3-5 seconds and hold your breath for approx. 10 seconds, and exhale slowly
6. Wait 3-5 mins. Before taking the second inhalation of the drug
7. Rinse mouth after each use
8. Rinse mouthpiece and store inhaler away from heat
This med class is appropriate for acute alcohol withdrawal phase
Benzodiazepines like chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, lorazepam.
Name the indications for Bethanechol versus Oxybutynin
Bethanechol is a muscarinic agonist to help clients urinate
Oxybutynin is a muscarinic antagonist that prevents client from urinating too much
This medication thins respiratory secretions
Acetylcysteine
This medication can be used for open angle or closed angle glaucoma. It is an oral medication
Acetazolamide
Monitor for oral thrush
Rinse Mouth after use
Assess growth in children
CI if the client had live vaccines
Caution with children, DM, HTN, hyperglycemia, PUD, kidney dysfunction, osteoporosis
Beclomethazone patient teaching
These meds are appropriate to maintain sobriety or reduce cravings
Disulfiram
Acamprosate
Naloxone
Toxicity symptoms include Ataxia, hand tremor, slurred speech
Phenytoin
This medication thins mucus and increases cough productivity. The client is encouraged to take this with a full glass of water
Guaifenesin
When administering an ear drop to a child under three what is your patient teaching
Lie on unaffected side
Shake med
Pull ear down and back
apply drops
keep client lying down for 5-20 minutes
Pruritus
Inspiratory/ Expiratory Wheeze
Key symptoms of an Anaphylaxis reaction.
This medication can assist with withdrawal from opioids
Paralytics vs IV anesthetics priority nursing interventions
Succinylcholine-
resuscitation equipment ready
continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring
Reverse with Neostigmine
Propofol
-Continuous monitoring
-Breeds bacteria due to lipid solution
-Does not relieve pain
Midazolam
-long acting
-continuous monitoring
-needs a driver
You must show your id when purchasing this OTC med
Sudafed
Name the lab monitoring for Tretinoin users
CBC, Lipid, LFT, pegnancy test
T- tremors
O- Overstimulation, seizures
X- Xtra (GI upset, nausea, vomiting, anorexia)
I- Insomnia
C- Cardiac dysrhythmias
Symptoms of Theophylline toxicity