Endocrine
This is the appropriate action to take when a person with diabetes becomes unconscious due to severe hypoglycemia
Administer glucagon
When alcohol is consumed while taking this medication, a severe reaction may occur, potentially leading to headache, chest pain, seizures, nausea and vomiting, heart failure, myocardial infarction, or even death.
what is disulfiram
This is the definition of positive chronotropy
what is increased heart rate
A nurse caring for a patient receiving benzodiazepines notes shallow respirations and unresponsiveness. What should the nurse administer?
What is Flumazenil
Imbalance between this excitatory neurotransmitter and dopamine contributes to Parkinsonian symptoms
What is acetylcholine
The peak of insulin glargine
Trick question! there is no peak for this type of insulin
What should be included in patient education for MAOIs (phenelzine/Nardil)? (SATA)
A. Avoid aged cheese and red wine
B. Monitor for hypertensive crisis
C. Use OTC decongestants for colds
D. Do not stop abruptly
E. Report severe headache immediately
What is A B D E
A. Avoid aged cheese and red wine
B. Monitor for hypertensive crisis
C. Use OTC decongestants for colds
D. Do not stop abruptly
E. Report severe headache immediately
This is the common indication for phentolamine
what is extravasation
This CNS stimulant promotes wakefulness by increasing norepinephrine and dopamine, commonly used for ADHD and narcolepsy
What is methylphenidate (or amphetamine)
This is the BBW for valproate
what is pancreatitis
This lab is monitored with taking PTU
CBC, specifically WBCs, watching for agranulocytosis
What teaching points should the nurse emphasize for a patient taking lithium? (sata)
A. Maintain consistent salt and fluid intake
B. Take doses all at once at bedtime
C. Blood levels must be monitored regularly
D. Stop taking the drug if mild tremor occurs
E. Takes several weeks for therapeutic effect
What is A C E
A. Maintain consistent salt and fluid intake
B. Take doses all at once at bedtime
C. Blood levels must be monitored regularly
D. Stop taking the drug if mild tremor occurs
E. Takes several weeks for therapeutic effect
At high doses, this drug causes strong vasoconstriction, helping raise blood pressure in shock.
what is dopamine
This is the priority lab to monitor when taking cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms
what is LFTs/liver function
This is the priority assessment for patients receiving IV levetiracetam for T-C seizures
what is acute psychosis
A patient has just started on insulin therapy to manage Type II diabetes. What is the most dangerous side effect of insulin that the nurse should teach them about?
Hypoglycemia
Before starting disulfiram, patients must be alcohol-free for this minimum number of hours.
What is 12 hours
These types of beta blockers should be avoided in asthma and COPD because they block both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors
What are nonselective beta blockers
“The nurse reinforces which teaching points for a patient taking CNS stimulants for ADHD?”
Select all that apply:
A. Take the medication in the morning.
B. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants.
C. Report chest pain or palpitations.
D. Expect increased appetite and weight gain.
E. Monitor for insomnia.
What is A B C E
A. Take the medication in the morning.
B. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants.
C. Report chest pain or palpitations.
D. Expect increased appetite and weight gain.
E. Monitor for insomnia.
This vitamin decreases the effects of levodopa
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
A patient with diabetes insipidus is started on desmopressin (DDAVP). Two weeks later, he reports headache and confusion. Which complication should the nurse anticipate? (*hint: electrolyte related)
Hyponatremia
This benzodiazepine is contraindicated for concurrent use with opioids due to its additive CNS and respiratory depressant effects
What is Librium (Chlordiazepoxide)
High doses of anticholinergics can cause confusion, hallucinations, and tachycardias; the antidote is this medication
What is Physostigmine
This drug class depresses the CNS by enhancing GABA activity and is used short-term for anxiety, insomnia, and procedural sedation.
What are benzodiazepines
“These medications are used to increase or maintain dopamine levels in the brain for Parkinson’s disease.”
Select all that apply:
A. Levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)
B. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
C. Entacapone (Comtan)
D. Tolcapone (Tasmar)
E. Benztropine (Cogentin)
What is A B C D
A. Levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)
B. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
C. Entacapone (Comtan)
D. Tolcapone (Tasmar)
E. Benztropine (Cogentin)