BREATHE
The most important data to collect prior to administering morphine is ______
Respiratory Rate
When should a parent administer montelukast to their child
before bed
List 2 antibiotics that treat H Pylori.
amoxicillin, bismuth, clarithromycin, tetracycline
An adverse effect of lactulose
diarrhea
dimenhydrinate will treat allergies and ______ _____
motion sickness by reducing nausea
List 2 patient education for at-home oxygen use
have "no smoking" signs posted, must notify the local fire department, do not use any product containing petroleum jelly, attach oxygen canisters to a stationary object
What is the best method of medication administration for infants?
a needleles syringe
Name the mucosal protectant and explain what it does.
sucralfate. provides a protective barrier that adheres to an ulcer
An adverse effect of metoclopramide that the nurse monitors is
diarrhea, sedation, tardive dyskinesia
Cimetidine treatment can last up to ____.
6 weeks.
The adverse effect of beclomethasone, if the client does not rinse their mouth post administration, is
candidiasis
List at least 2 therapeutic effects of albuterol
prevents wheezing, opens airways, decreases coughing, prevents exercise-induced asthma, clear breath sounds, return to WNL respiratory rate
Name two SE of aluminum hydroxide, an antacid, is
electrolyte imbalances, fluid retention, alkalosis, constipation, diarrhea
Can a patient with a bowel obstruction take a laxative and why or why not?
NO. It is contraindicated to prevent perforation
List one disorder that uses pancrelipase, what is it, and what is its effect on stool
cystic fibrosis, pancreatic enzyme, decreases fat
What is the cause of rebound congestion as it relates to the use of decongestants?
use longer than 3 - 5 days.
In order for a child to receive the full dose of a MDI, it is recommended that they use a _______
spacer
When does the client take sucralfate?
60 min before meals
Loperamide is in what class
antidiarrheals
Orlistat is used for ____ _____ and causes ____ ____.
weight loss. fecal leaks/spotting that is of an oily consistency
This medication is used for long-term control of asthma is
theophyline
Name at least 2 glucocorticoids
beclomethasone, prednisone, fluticasone, prednisolone
Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E analog that treats
prevents gastric ulcers in those taking NSAIDs long-term
Probiotics should be taken ___ apart from antibiotics/antifungals
2 hours
Medication that treats opiate-induced constipation that is not relieved by stool softeners or laxatives is
methylnaltrexone