MEDS
Naloxone
reversal agent for opiates
pH 7.35-7.45
normal range of pH
antibiotics don't work on this type of infection
viral
phantom limb pain
pain associated with a limb amputation
skin and/or sclera color when too much bilirubin collects in the blood
jaundice
Overdosing on this pain med can result in the need for a liver transplant
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
pH 7.40, PCO2 40, Bicarb 24
normal ABG
warmth, redness and swelling
cardinal signs of inflammation
Constipation is associated with treating acute pain with this category / type of med
opiate
tachycardia, hypotension, distended neck veins and muffled heart sounds
signs of cardiac tamponade
The timing of when a trough level of a med should be drawn
just before hanging the IV med
pH of 7.55
alkalosis
C. Diff
adverse effect of antibiotics
Severe flank pain
symptom of a kidney stone
a diabetic patient who is started on prednisone may need more of this
insulin / hypoglycemic meds
Why giving nitroglycerin to someone taking sildenafil is contraindicated
it can cause severe hypotension
pH of 7.20, PCO2 20, bicarb 18
metabolic acidosis
Empiric antibiotics
given with a suspected bacterial infection of an unknown organism
Visceral pain cause parasympathetic stimulation which will result in
bradycardia / hypotension
Painful blisters developing as an adverse effect of a med can indicate
Steven-Johnson syndrome
diminished hearing and/or nephrotoxicity
adverse effects of aminoglycosides
pH 7.35 PCO2 50, Bicarb 30
compensated ABG
confusion, respiratory rate 24, tachycardia
early indicators of sepsis
Chest pain that is relieved when the person sits up and leans forward suggests this condition
pericarditis
If a local anesthetic is inadvertently injected into a blood vessel and the patient develops a seizure, it is a sign of
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