Module 6
Yes
What are nursing implications for digoxin?
Listen to apical pulse for 1 minute
Monitor potassium levels for toxic effects
Monitor digoxin levels
What should someone's Triglycerides be?
Less than 150
What does hyperlipidemia cause?
Asthecrolosis
Causes the cells to fill with fat
What are signs of hypothyroidism?
Hair Loss
Brittle nails
Cold intolerance
Weight gain
Fatigue
Constipation
What does the nurse want to be prepared to do after shocking V-fib?
Prepare to intubate
IV fluids
Call code team
What should you educate patients to monitor at home when taking Digoxin?
Take their radial pulse for 1 minute
Don’t eat high fiber foods
What is the first line of drugs used for Cholesterol?
statins
What is Somatropin used for?
Growth hormone Deficiency
How do you want to take Levothyroxine?
A 6am on an empty stomach
What is normal Digoxin level?
.5- 2.0
What should someone's total Cholesterol be?
Less than 200
What are the biggest side effects with statins?
Myopathy
GI problems
Rash
Increased LFTs
What are symptoms of Addisons?
Decrease sodium
Decrease Blood sugar
Hyperkalemia
Weight Loss
Dehydration
What are the side effects of Levothyroxine?
Tachy
Dysrhythmias
Angina
Palpitations
Diaphoresis
What is critical level of Digoxin?
Above 2.4
What should someone LDL be?
Less than 100
How long do cholesterol meds take to work?
2-4 weeks
What is the treatment for Addisons?
Fludrocortisone
What do you want to educate on with Thyroid medications?
Do not stop abruptly
What are the signs of Toxicity of Digoxin?
Confusion
Seizures
Halo lights
N/V
Hyperkalemia
What should someone's HDL be?
Over 60
When should you give Cholesterol meds?
1 hour before all other meds
Or 4-6 hours after
What are the signs of Hyperthyroidism
Intolerance to heat
Bulging eyes
Diarrhea
Local edema
Weight loss
What drugs interact with thyroid medications?
Digoxin
Warfarin