Lower GI
What class of medications would the nurse expect to see given to a patient with diarrhea from antibiotic therapy?
Probiotic
At what time of day should a patient take their diuretic?
In the morning
Why can sildenafil not be taken with a nitrate?
Risk for significant life-threatening hypotension
When should rapid acting insulin be administered to a hospitalized patient?
Within 15 minutes of mealtime
What are potential adverse effects from taking a sulfonyulrea?
Hypoglycemia nausea, weight gain
Why is it important to take bulk-forming laxatives with a full glass of water?
To prevent esophageal obstruction
This medication when given IV must be given through a filter
Mannitol
Pregnant women should not handle this medication
finasteride
What is the only insulin that can be administered IV?
Regular Insulin
A patient taking a GLP-1 agonist reports abdominal pain radiating to the back. What may be the cause of this?
Pancreatitis
What is a main difference between Lomotil and over the counter Imodium?
Imodium does not cause physical dependence. Lomotil is an opioid medication that may cause dependence.
These diuretics have a rapid onset of action and cause rapid diuresis
Loop Diuretics like furosemide
A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroid and started on replacement therapy isn't feeling better after one week. What should you as the nurse tell her?
It may take several weeks for the full therapeutic effects to occur
When should the nurse administer glargine?
At the same time each day (typically 2100). Administered once a day.
A patient with a sulfa allergy is prescribed glipizide (a sulfonylurea). What action is correct by the RN?
Hold the drug and check with the physician (may have cross-sensitivity)
What type of antidiarrheal medication slows peristalsis in the intestine?
Anticholinergic
What is a major patient teaching point for someone being discharged on furosemide?
Change positions slowly (risk for hypotension)
What is the mechanism of action for propylthiouracil (PTU)
It slows the formation of thyroid hormone
If your patient needs to draw up Regular and NPH insulin in the same syringe, what steps should they take?
Inject air to cloudy, then to clear. Draw up the Clear then the cloudy.
A patient taking metformin is scheduled for a CT with contrast. What should the RN instruct the patient to do?
Hold their metformin for 24-48 hours
What is the therapeutic goal of giving a patient lactulose?
Reduction of ammonia levels from liver failure or hepatic encephalopathy.
Name an expected side effect of phenazopyridine for a UTI?
Orange/Red discoloration of urine
What sites are preferred for application of transdermal testosterone gel?
Shoulders, Abdomen, Upper Arms
What may be a sign of pump site insufficiency for a type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump
Elevated BG level
When should a patient be instructed to take their glipizide?
in the morning, 30 minutes before breakfast