Diuretics
Time of day best to take a diuretic:
What is morning?
Before giving Atenolol, what should the nurse do?
What is check the heart rate and blood pressure, before administering. Do not give if SBP<90 or HR<60
Aspart, Lispro, and glulisine are what type of insulin?
What is fast/rapid acting insulin. Onset less than 15 min.
What is the most common side effect of SSRIs that nurses should monitor?
What is nausea
What is the most common side effect of albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA)?
What is tremors, nervousness, tachycardia
Foods high in potassium:
What is bananas, nuts, spinach, dried fruits, potatoes, and citrus fruits?
What should the nurse educate a patient taking a Calcium Channel blocker?
What is teaching slow position changes d/t risk of orthostatic hypotension; Do not drink grapefruit juice (can cause severe hypertension); Do not stop abruptly; Do not take if SBP <90 or HR <60.
What is the proper storage of unopened vials of insulin?
What is refrigerator
Which class of psych medications is contraindicated with tyramine-rich foods?
What is MAOI's
Which respiratory medication class can cause dry mouth and hoarseness, requiring patient education on increasing fluid intake?
What is anticholinergics
Type of diuretic first choice when treating hypertension
What is Thiazide diuretics?
Before giving digoxin, what must the nurse assess?
What is assess apical pulse for a full minute. Hold if adult <60; child <70; infant <90-110.
A patient receives regular insulin at 0730. What time should the patient be given breakfast?
Within 30-60 minutes. Fast acting: same time or up to 15 minutes.
What is a critical nursing intervention for a patient taking lithium to prevent toxicity?
What is hydration
What is a critical nursing intervention for a patient using an inhaled corticosteroid such as fluticasone to prevent oral thrush?
What is rinse your mouth after each use / frequent and efficient oral hygiene
Diuretics that can be given via IV:
What is loop diuretics and Chlorothiazide?
What are 2 adverse effects of lisinopril AND what is 1 expected side effect?
What is adverse: Angioedema and elevated potassium. Expected: Cough
All diabetic medications can cause hypoglycemia except what medication?
Metformin.
Which psych medication can cause agranulocytosis, requiring frequent WBC monitoring?
What is Clozapine
Which medication requires monitoring for toxicity due to its narrow therapeutic index and can cause symptoms like GI distress and seizures?
What is Theophylline
This diuretic may cause jaundice or thrombocytopenia in newborn if taken while pregnant
What is thiazide diuretics?
What is the therapeutic range of Digoxin AND what are 2 signs of digoxin toxicity?
What is 0.5-2.0ng/mL. Vision changes, blurred vision, halo effect, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, confusion, irregular pulse
What are 4 s&s of a thyroid storm?
Rapid heartbeat, palpitations, hyperhidrosis, heat intolerance, fever, agitated, confused, irritable, nervous.
What life-threatening syndrome should a nurse monitor for in a patient taking antipsychotics presenting with hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, and altered mental status?
What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Which respiratory medication can cause adrenal suppression if discontinued abruptly?
What is corticosteroids