Isoniazid/TB
What is this used for?
TB
Best time to take medication?
Morning
What Pharm Classification ?
ACE Inhibitor
What Pharm category is this drug?
Thyroid Prepparation
What are the classic signs of Hypoglycemia?
Sweating, confusion, and tachycardia
What labs MUST you monitor?
Liver Enzymes
What Pharm classification is this drug?
Thiazide Diuretic
What is the most common side effect patient experience with medication?
dry cough (lisinopril cough)
What is this used for?
Hypothyroidiam
After giving NPH, when is the best time for the patient to exercise?
4-8 hours
What Vitamin should the nurse educate a patient to take when on Isoniazid
B6
If a Diabetic patient is taking hydrochlorothiazide, what must the nurse monitor?
Blood Glucose
IF combined with another Anti-Hypertensive, what is the #1 education item nurses must teach patients?
Get up slowly
How will the nurse know if the medication is sub-therapeutic?
Bradycardic, constipation and Dry Skin
When giving Humalog, how much time before the patient should eat?
15-30 minutes
What kind of precautions is TB patient placed in
Resp Isolation, negative pressure room
What should a patient monitor for at home while on Hydrochlorothiazide, daily?
Weight
Other than hypertension, what else is Lisinopril used for?
Treatment of Heart Failure/MI
What's the typical time frame for this medication to start to work?
4-6 weeks
When mixing insulin, what are the two insulins are used? (answer in the order you draw them)
Regular and NPH
Treatment last?
6-9 months
Which electrolyte must be monitored?
Potassium
What is the most life-threatening issue with this drug?
Angioedema
What lab is monitored when a patient is taking this medication to ensure it's therapeutic?
TSH (6-8 weeks)
How long does Glargine last?
16-24 hours