Which needle would the nurse select to give an insulin injection?
25 gauge, 5/8-inch length Correct
1Which patient requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
Given to decrease ammonia levels in Cirrhosis patients, to treat hepatic encephalopathy (cloudy brain)
Lactulose
Non obstructive urinary retention specifically neurogenic bladder, where clients with Neuro issues, get loss of strength in the urinary muscles
Bethanechol
Inhibits the REuptake of Serotonin keeping MORE around. So Serotonin levels are INCREASED
Treats
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD
Sertraline
What are the 9 rights of patient medication administration?
This Anti infective is bacteriostatic and retards bacterial growth
Penicillin
Given to decrease HIGH pottasium (over 5.0)
Sodium Polystyene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)
Urinary retention with enlarged prostate - BPH - benign prostatic hyperplasia
Terazosin
Tamsulosin
Med used:
1. Schizophrenia
2. Tourettes - to control motor movement
Haloperidol
Extremely serious reaction that usually occurs immediately after drug administration. This requires immediate medical intervention to raise the BP and improve breathing. Can be fatal if not treated immediately.
Anaphylactic shock
Which anti-infective is classified according to generations?
Cephalosporins
IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) with many loose stools per day
Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Shrinks the prostate
Finesteride
Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective who are NOT responding to other antipsychotics
Risperidol
Allergic reaction
manifested by collection of fluid in
the subcutaneous tissue. Most
commonly affects the eyes, lips,
mouth and throat.
Angioedema
Which drug is the drug of choice for the prevention and treatment of anthrax exposure?
Ciprofloxacin
Stress ulcer prevention, GERD, heart-burn
Proton Pump Inhibitor “-prazole
Omeprazole
Protonix
Overactive bladder • Decreases urgency, frequency & nighttime bathroom visits
Oxybutynin
Med used to treat Bipolar mania, acute psychosis & agitation
Ziprasidone
Toxic levels build
up in the body when the body
cannot excrete the drug
Toxic Reaction
This Medication causes:
Ear Damage “Ototoxicity” - Vertigo (loss of balance) - Tinnitus (ringing of the ears)
Kidney Damage “Nephrotoxic”
REPORT Signs of Toxicity
Creatinine OVER 1.3 = Bad Kidney BUN Over 20 Urine output 30ml/hr or LESS = Kidney Distress
Vancomycin
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Crohn disease Ulcerative Colitis
Sulfasalazine
This drug may cause a reddish-orange discoloration of the urine and tears and may stain fabrics or contact lenses. This is normal. Take the drug after meals. Do not take this drug for more than 2 days if you are also taking an antibiotic for the treatment of a UTI.
Phenazopyridine
Med Used to treat Bipolar, Schizoaffective disorder, and given for long term treatment.
Toxicity Over 1.5
Lithium