Mix it up
The process of reviewing medications someone takes at home and what they will take when they go home
What is medication reconciliation
This laxative is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy due to cirrhosis
trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ/Bactrim) can cause crystallization and kidney damage. This nursing care is indicated to prevent this complication?
What is aggressive hydration
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is an antitumor antibiotic given for many cancers. There is a lifetime cumulative dose and to prevent complication, patients must have this test done periodically
What is an echocardiogram
Jack has been sick for the past 4 days and tests positive for influenza. He wants to get Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) so he can go back to work. Why won't he get a prescription?
What is oseltamivir must start no more than 2 days after symptoms start
The route of administration for enoxaparin (lovenox)
What is subcutaneous
This antiemetic can cause prolonged QT interval on an EKG
What is ondansetron (zofran)
This group of antibiotics is notorious for causing tendon injury
What is fluoroquinolones
A drug given to prevent rejection of organ transplants, is highly toxic, and must be monitored through blood levels
What is tacrolimus (prograf)
This is an intravenous medication approved for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 (aka COVID-19), which is given for 3-10 days.
What is Remdesivir?
The two calcium channel blockers that affect the heart rate
verapamil (Calan) and diltiazem (Cardizem)
When giving an anticholinergic medication such as oxybutynin, the nurse should monitor the patient for these symptoms.
(There is more than one answer)
What is dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, and urinary retention
An antibiotic or group of antibiotics that kill bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis
(there is more than one answer)
What is: penicillin, cephalosporin, carbapenems, vancomycin
Someone reveiving cisplatin for the past few months shouls be monitored for n/v and dysfunction of which sensory organ
What is the ear
To prevent or manage the toxicities of amphotericin B for an invasive fungal infection, appropriate nursing care may include this. (There may be more than one answer)
What is:
-monitor BUN/CR, strict intake/output, daily weights, additional IV hydration around doses
A potassium sparing diuretic
What is Spironolactone (Aldactone)
A medication that is used for opioid-induced constipation, administered through subcutaneous injection
What is methylnaltrexone (Relistor)
This antibiotoc is given as an alternative to people who have an allergy to penicillin
What is erythromycin
Priority assessment for a patient on medications to prevent rejection of a transplant
What is signs of infection
Nystatin liquid suspension is ordered for someone with oral candidiasis and esophagitis. The administration instructions will include what directions:
What is swish and swallow the solution
A medication (or group of med) that would be given to someone for an acute asthma attack
short acting beta agonist, SABA, or albuterol
The mechanism of action of sucralfate (Carafate) in treating peptic ulcers
What is the creation of a protective coating/barrier against acid and pepsin
When narrowing antibiotic treatment, this information is needed.
Culture (correct organism) and sensitivity (susceptibility)
A general effect of chemotherapy (there is more than one answer)
what is bone marrow suppression (anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia), infertility, stomatitis, mucositis, alopecia, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, etc
The acronym for the meds given for the first line treatment of tuberculosis.
RIPE
Rifampin, isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol