My Achy Breaky Heart
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Nursing Considerations
100

Before administering heart medications, a nurse should measure the apical pulse for this length of time.

60 seconds

100

Although TUMS taste like candy, they're not! Taking too many can result in this condition, caused by an excess of a certain mineral.

Hypercalcemia

100

"Roses are red, violets are blue." In medical terms, if red skin is erythematous, what is the term for blue skin?

Cyanosis

100

If you're "Bleeding Love" while brushing your teeth, it's time to switch to a soft-bristled toothbrush! It's because you're taking this medication.

Anticoagulant (e.g. Warfarin, Heparin)

100

What are the 6 rights of medication administration?

1. Right patient; 2. Right medication; 3. Right dose; 4. Right Time; 5. Right route; 6. Right documentation

200

These antihypertensive drugs work by inhibiting angiotensis-converting enzymes.

ACE inhibitors

200

Why do we space antacids 1-2 hours apart from other medications?

They can interfere with medication absorption.

200

Yellowing of the skin, nails, and eyes refers to this condition, indicating hepatotoxicity.

Jaundice

200

If "I can see your halo," it probably means that I'm experiencing toxicity of this medication.

Cardio/cardiac glycoside (Digoxin)

200

Daily use of anti-inflammatory eye drops may result in this ocular condition which causes a loss of lens transparency.

Cataracts

300
Patients may switch from ACE inhibitors to this type of antihypertensive because, unlike ACE inhibitors, this medication lowers the blood pressure without all the coughing.

ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers)

300

H2 receptor blockers work by reducing gastric acid secretion. Which medical conditions are they used to treat?

GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease

300

Partially-digested blood, resulting from an upper GI bleed, would result in emesis of this color.

Black, "coffee ground"

300

"I am so lonely. I have nobody. I'm on my own." If your patient is feeling this way, perhaps they could take this type of anti-depressant, which works by inhibiting serotonin reuptake.

SSRIs (e.g. sertraline, fluoxetine)

300
Medications in this pharmaceutical classification are the reason why elderly patients keep "Grandma candies" in their pockets and purses. 

Anticholinergics

400
Grapefruit juice is not a part of a complete breakfast when you're on this cardiac med because it can increase the levels of the medication. Drink plenty of water instead, because this med can cause constipation.

Calcium channel blockers

400
Snap, crackle, pop! Long-term use of this GI med can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

e.g. Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Esomeprazole

400

P-U! Yellow or green wound drainage, indicating an infection, can be described as this medical term.

purulent

400

You might hear this aptly-named hit by My Chemical Romance while receiving anti-neoplastic medications, which are used to treat this condition.

Cancer

400

If a patient is on Warfarin, now is not the time for them to channel their inner Popeye! This mineral, which is abundant in leafy greens such as spinach, is the antidote to Warfarin.

Vitamin K

500

Instruct patients to keep this cardiac medication in its original container, and to toss any unused tablets after 3 months. Time and exposure to sunlight can reduce its potency.

Nitrates/Nitroglycerin tablets

500

Discontinuing antacids after prolonged use can result in this condition.

Acid rebound

500

This is not an allergic reaction. Rather, it's a dermal reaction to a rapid IV infusion.

Red Man Syndrome

500

"Here comes the sun (do do do do)." This type of antibiotic can cause photosensitivity, so wear eye protection and sunscreen.

Fluoroquinolones/Quinolones

500

If your patient is on a MAOI, direct them to avoid beer, cured meats, and aged cheeses. They contain this compound that increases the risk for Serotonin Syndrome.

Tyramine

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