Antidotes
This drug is used as an antidote to Acetaminophen.
What is Acetylcysteine?
A nurse teaching a patient about taking medication for Hypertension would include this potential adverse effect as a priority in education.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin for stable angina. Angina is described as...
What is chest pain?
A nurse is providing education to a client with a new prescription for diphenhydramine. They advise them to "Chew on sugarless gum or suck on hard, sour candies.", this is due to a common adverse effect of this medication.
What is dry mouth?
8oz equivalent in mL.
What is 240 mL?
This drug is used as a reversal agent for alprazolam.
What is flumazenil(Romazicon)?
When monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy a nurse would be concerned about this adverse effect after a patient fall.
What is bleeding?
A nurse is caring for a client who receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion to treat thrombophlebitis which is caused by this.
What is a blood clot?
A nurse has a question regarding compatibility of two medications for a client. The hospital resource/department they would consult is.
What is the hospital pharmacy/pharmacist?
165 lbs equivalent in kg.
What is 75kg?
This medication is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
A client who is taking 3g or more of acetaminophen daily would be at risk for this specific organ failure.
What is liver failure?
A nurse is providing teaching to a client taking Nystatin, an oral suspension and a swish and swallow medication, that can be stored at room temperature. This medication is used to treat oral candidiasis which is...
What is a fungal overgrowth in the mouth and on the tongue?
Ciprofloxacin causes swelling and inflammation of these connective tissues risking rupture if not discontinued.
What are tendons?
400 tsp equivalent in mL.
What is 80 mL?
This is used to reverse the effects of coumadin (Warfarin).
What is Vitamin K?
A nurse educating a patient with chronic peptic ulcers about medications to avoid, would include this common, non-prescription, over the counter medication.
What is Aspirin?
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin-clavulanate to treat pharyngitis., also known as...
What is a soar throat?
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus congestion as needed. Clients should speak to their physician prior to taking decongestants because of the potential for vasoconstriction, which would aggravate this chronic condition.
What is Hypertension?
40 Tbs equivalent in mL.
What is 600mL?
This medication is used to reverse the effects of heparin.
What is protamine sulfate?
When monitoring a postoperative patient taking opioid pain medication, this potential adverse effect can be visualized by healthcare staff and requires immediate intervention to reverse.
What is respiratory depression or decrease in respiratory rate?
A patient has a new prescription for erythromycin and experiences ototoxicity, also known as...
What is ringing in your ears?
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for a rash. The nurse should ensure the patient understands that when discontinuing glucocorticoids you do this.
What is taper or gradually discontinue over time?
1.45 mL equivalent in cc.
What is 1.45 cc?