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BSN students must educate patients starting a selective Calcium Channel Blocker (like nifedipine) to avoid consuming this specific fruit juice due to toxic drug accumulation.
What is grapefruit juice?
This drug is the primary choice for anaphylactic shock and is administered via intramuscular injection in the vastus lateralis
What is Epinephrine?
This loop diuretic is a first-line treatment for acute fluid volume overload in heart failure, but the nurse must monitor closely for hypokalemia.
What is furosemide? (Lasix)
This short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) is the gold-standard rescue inhaler used during an acute asthma attack.
What is albuterol?
This is the specific reversal agent for a severe Heparin overdose.
What is protamine Sulfate?
If an IV vasopressor like norepinephrine extravasates into surrounding tissue, the nurse knows this can occur?
What is tissue necrosis?
Aspirin and Clopidogrel belong to this group.
What is anti-platlets?
Beta-blockers like metoprolol require the nurse to monitor closely for these two vital sign drops.
What is bradycardia and hypotension?
To prevent the development of oral candidiasis (thrush), the nurse must instruct patients to do this immediately after using a fluticasone inhaler.
What is rinsing the mouth with water and spitting?
This reversal agent is used to counteract the effects of Warfarin (Coumadin) when the INR is dangerously high or bleeding occurs.
What is Vitamin K?
This positive inotrope is frequently used in cardiogenic shock to increase myocardial contractility without significantly increasing the heart rate.
What is dobutamine?
This aldosterone-antagonist diuretic is frequently prescribed in heart failure for its cardioprotective benefits, but it can cause hyperkalemia and gynecomastia.
What is spironolactone? (Aldactone)
Yellow-green halos, visual disturbances, and nausea are classic signs of toxicity with this medication.
What is Digoxin toxicity?
This inhaled anticholinergic drug is commonly paired with albuterol (Combivent) to treat bronchospasms in patients with COPD.
What is ipratropium?
When administered at higher doses (greater than 10 mcg/kg/min), this naturally occurring catecholamine primarily stimulates alpha-1 receptors to cause severe vasoconstriction.
What is Dopamine?
Breaks down existing clot.
What is a thrombolytic?
Patients taking potassium-sparing diuretics or ACE inhibitors must be educated to avoid salt substitutes containing high amounts of this electrolyte.
What is potassium?
What is Montelukast? (Singulair)
This is the treatment for hypovolemic shock.
What is volume replacement? (Blood, fluids)
Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, tachycardia.
What is anticholinergic effects?
Accompanied by a rapid ventricular rate.
What is A-fib with RVR?
Blocking the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II.
What is ACE inhibitors effect on the body?
Expected side effect following albuterol administration.
What is tachycardia and tremor?