Endocrine/Elimination
Take this drug for hypothyroidism first thing in the morning on an empty stomach
What is levothyroxine?
Give this for diarrhea symptoms caused by bacterial toxins
What is bismuth salicylate?
What is hyperkalemia?
First step for a weight-based math problem
What is convert weight to kg and round to tenths?
What are AST and ALT (liver enzymes)?
This condition develops if you take too much levothyroxine
What is hyperthyroidism?
this med is for bladder spasms and can cause dry mouth, urinary retention and hypertension
What is oxybutynin?
Dont drink this while taking amlodipine
What is grapefruit juice?
These two words will be in a weight based problem if you have to divide the final answer
What are the words "day" and "divided"?
This diuretic is for patients with HTN who have a low potassium level
What is spirinolactone?
TSH is high and T3 and T4 are low.
What is hypothyroidism?
jerky, involuntary movements caused by certain medications such as metoclopramide
What are EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms)?
Low TSH and High T3 and T4 -Medical name
This is left out in a reconstitution dosage problem
What is the diluent or liquid added to the vial?
If patient has COPD, asthma or emphysema, which classification of drug for high BP would the nurse question
What is a beta blocker?
Nurse's response to a patient when they ask "How long do I have to take levothyroxine?"
What is always or forever?
Take this to add bulk to your stools to decrease constipation
What is psyllium fiber?
Important teaching for a patient who is taking endocrine drugs and states that this pill looks different
What is don't switch brands?
Hold this prokinetic drug if patient starts having EPS
What is metoclopramide?
Do not give furosemide and this drug at the same time due to both work in the kidneys
What is aliskiren?
a decreased TSH with a high T3 and T4
What is hyperthyroidism?
Use this osmotic laxative if you are going to have a colonoscopy
What is polyethylene glycol ES?
This med is needed for a patient who is pregnant with Grave's Disease
What is propythiouracil (PTU)?
This is good for the symptoms of traveler's diarrhea
What is bismuth salicylate?
These set vital sign limits for giving antihypertensive medications
What are hemodynamic parameters?
This thyroid medication should be given to a pregnant patient with hyperthyroidism
What is propythiouracil (PTU)?
Never give a laxative to a patient with this bowel condition
What is a bowel blockage?
The patient taking methimazole is at high risk for what
What is infection?
A syndrome caused by statin drugs where the patient experiences muscle pain and discomfort
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Don't take this classification of laxative daily
What is a stimulant laxative (bisacodyl or senna)?
Do not take this classification of laxatives every day due to developing cathartic dependence
What are stimulant laxatives?
This endocrine med should not be taken with an anticoagulant
What is levothyroxine?
This drug classification can cause your fat soluble vitamins to be absorbed-use cautiously in pregnant and breastfeeding patients
What are bile acid sequestrants?
Medical name of disease that has these symptoms: bradycardia, goiter, cold intolerance, brittle hair and nails
What is Hashimoto's?
this drug turns your urine reddish orange
What is phenozypyrodine?
Give this to a patient going for a colonoscopy
What is polyethylene glycol ES?
We want this cholesterol test to be normal to high
What is HDL test?
Medical name of disease with diarrhea, racing heart, weight loss, increased sweating, heat intolerance, nervousness, and anxiety
What is Grave's disease?
If patient has dysuria and is taking a urinary analgesic for pain, what else should they be taking
What is an antibiotic?
What is 8 oz of any clear liquid?
This is the first-line drug or drug classification for a patient diagnosed with hypertension
What are lisinopril or thiazide diuretics?
The symptoms are bleeding from nose and in vomit after taking radioactive iodine
What is radiation sickness?
Don't take morning meds with this fiber laxative
What is psyllium fiber?
Osmotic laxative
What is polyethylene glycol?
this is used for hypertensive crisis and if you don't protect me from light I can turn into cyanide
What is nitroprusside?