FLUIDS & ELECTROLYTES
This type of IV fluid causes fluid to move out of cells, making it useful for cerebral edema.
include type of saline and percentage
hypertonic (3%)
This class of diuretics is most effective but places patients at risk for hypokalemia and ototoxicity.
furosemide
This opioid antagonist has a shorter half-life than opioids, requiring repeat monitoring.
naloxone
This autoimmune disease causes symmetric joint inflammation and deformity.
rheumatoid arthritis
This antihistamine causes drowsiness due to anticholinergic effects and is used for motion sickness.
Dimenhydrinate
A patient receiving hypotonic IV fluids is at increased risk for this serious neurologic complication.
Cerebral edema / increased intracranial pressure
This anticholinergic medication is used to treat overactive bladder but may worsen glaucoma.
oxybutynin
Long-term use of this glucocorticoid requires tapering to prevent adrenal crisis.
prednisone
This DMARD suppresses immune activity and requires routine CBC and liver monitoring.
Methotrexate
Extrapyramidal symptoms require immediate discontinuation of this prokinetic drug.
metoclopramide
The nurse is caring for a client with hyperkalemia. Which medication might the nurse anticipate to help shift potassium into the cells?
insulin with dextrose
Orthostatic hypotension is a key safety concern when starting this alpha-1 blocker for BPH.
tamsulosin
NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting this enzyme responsible for prostaglandin synthesis.
COX1/COX2
SERMs like raloxifene reduce fractures but increase risk for this complication.
DVT
This class of drugs works by irreversibly blocking gastric acid secretion.
PPIs
what electrolyte imbalances are treated by calcium gluconate?
hypermegnesemia
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia
Combining potassium-sparing diuretics with ACE inhibitors increases risk for this electrolyte imbalance.
hyperkalemia
A fever and rash in a patient taking allopurinol may indicate this life-threatening reaction.
hypersensitivity
This condition is contraindicated in alendronate
esophagitis
Bone-marrow suppression is a serious adverse effect of this drug used in ulcerative colitis.
sulfasalazine
State normal ABG.
explain different ABG abnormal findings
pH= 7.35-7.45, PaCO2= 35-45, HCO3= 22-26
metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis.
The priority nursing intervention before giving bethanechol is to assess for this contraindication.
Urinary obstruction or GI obstruction
This opioid agonist provides analgesia by binding to mu receptors but depresses respirations.
morphine
Hypocalcemia must be corrected before administering this hormone used to treat osteoporosis.
calcitonin
Pernicious anemia requires lifelong replacement of this vitamin.
B12