Exam 2
When taking isotretinoin, what do you monitor?
Check for pregnancy, monitor monthly, category x, Ipledge program, check for depression/suicidal idealation (this can increase or cause)
What can interact with digoxin?
Aloe
Creatinine
0.6-1.3
Total Protein
6.3-7.9
PH of Blood
7.35-7.45
What medication is used to treat scabies?
Premetherin (wear gown, gloves and booties)
What do you monitor and give to a patient receiving increased doses of NSAIDS?
Give protonix, PPI's, acid reducers to prevent and heal GI ulcerations
Monitor liver and kidneys
BUN
6-20 (can be slightly higher with older adults (8-23)
Hemoglobin
Men 13.5-17.5
Women 12.0-15.5
Albumin
3.4-5.4
What SPF is needed for sunscreen to be effective for preventing skin cancer?
>15
How do you prevent Reye's syndrome in kids and some nursing interventions
Do not give ASA to kids with influenza (can cause shock or coma)
Nursing Interventions for Reye's: Frequent neuro assessment, hypertonic fluid for ICP, raise HOB, quiet environment, monitor for seizures.
Neuts
1,500-8,000 or 1.5-8)
Hematocrit
Men 38.3-48.5
Women 35.5-44.9
ALT
7-55
What topical tx is used to treat basal cell carcinoma
Flurocoril
Educate: No sun exposure, wash hands and wear gloves, store in high locked cabinet.
RBC's
Men 4.7-6.1 (million)
Women 4.2-5.4 (million per microliter)
PLT's
150,000-450,000
WBC
4,300-10,000 or 4.3-10.0
AST
8-48
Why do we not use hydrogen peroxide anymore?
It damages good cells
Magnesium
1.7-2.2
Sodium
135-145
GFR?
90-120
Billirubin
0.1-1.2