Side Effects
Med that causes green eyes to turn brown
latanoprost
Give ear drops to kids and adults
warm drops, tilt head, kid- pinna down, adult- pinna up, cotton ball, massage tragus
what is oseltamivir used for treating and when should it be started?
Treatment and prevention of flu
should be started within 48 hours of symptoms onset
Flo knows these are contraindications (and significantly increased risk) for women using estrogen
>35 yrs of age, smoking/tobacco use, history of clotting disorders (ex. thrombosis, emolisms, etc.)
patient education about medication management and patient goals
these meds will not treat the disease but will help by improving the symptoms
PD med that causes orange body fluids
entacapone
labs show that HIV meds are effective
Viral load is undetectable
CD4 count is normal
How can I prevent medication resistance?
take doses as prescribed and don't miss doses
Flo knows she must check this test result before starting a patient on oral contraceptives
pregnancy tests must be negative
contraindication of carbidopa/levodopa
glaucoma
adverse effects of zidovudine
bone marrow suppression
Med used to help diagnose eye injuries
fluorescein sodium
How do this help with diagnosis?
precautions with finasteride
should always be handled with gloves and not be handled by pregnant women (or women trying to get pregnant)
what should the nurse assess prior to administering ear drops?
intact TM and any obstructions (i.e. excessive earwax which could interfere with absorption)
What is the benefit of COMT inhibitors with parkinsons patient's?
Bonus: what is the "wearing off" phenomenon?
Sildenafil plus nitrates equals this serious side effect
severe hypotension
Topical administration of acyclovir
gloves, may cause transient burning
where should eye drops be applied?
conjunctival sac
at what degrees can 3 injection types be administered?
TD= 15*
SQ=45*
IM= 90*
How can a patient demonstrate dyskinesia?
inability or increased difficulty with voluntary movements, uncontrolled shaking, muscle tics and tremors
serious side effects of alendronate
erosive esophagitis
to avoid: sit up 30 minutes post admin, take with 8oz of water, and on empty stomach
why might a patient be prescribed an antibiotic and glucocorticoid otic drops?
corticosteroids -> decreased inflammation, and helps with pain
antibiotics-> treat the infection (if bacterial)
How should needles be disposed of?
sharps container ideally (or a non penetrable container)
What are primary safety concerns with medication passes with IV medications?
two patient identifiers, right medication and rate, compatibility of infusions or of med with IV fluid
what should the nurse assess prior to administering oral medications to the patient? (safety)
swallow assessment