urology/renal
What electrolyte disturbance may occur with this diuretic? Spironolactone (Aldactone)
hyperkalemia
What is the mechanism of action of cephalosporins and penicillins?
breakdown cell wall
kill bacteria
What medication maybe administered prior to a blood transfusion? Why?
Benadryl, Tylenol, solumedrol
prevent allergic reaction from transfusion
What does a hypotonic solution do?
causes cells to swell
NPH insulin: onset, peak, duration
1- 1/2
4-15 hr
16-24hr
Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic potassium sparing or potassium depleting diuretic?
K+ depleting
When assessing for antibiotic hypersensitivity, the nurse would observe for which symptoms?
uticaria
rash
How often is IV tubing changed?
every weds & sun Q72
What does a hypertonic solution do?
causes cells to shrink
Regular insulin: onset, peak, duration
30-60 min
2- 1/2- 5hr
8hr
What electrolyte disturbances may occur with this diuretic? Furosemide (Lasix)
hypokalemia
Administering a large initial dose of antibiotic is given to achieve an effective blood concentration this is known as what?
loading dose
How often are IV dressings changed?
every 7 days on Weds or PRN if soiled
To prevent excessive bleeding into the skin when an IV is discontinued the nurse would?
hold pressure for ~ 1 min, longer if pt has coag issues
How does insulin work?
What is KVO rate at Baptis Health?
25ml/hr
A nurse assesses an IV site and observes swollen, pale skin that is cool to the touch.
The infusion rate has slowed. Which complication has occurred?
infiltration
What is the proper way to draw up a mixture of Regular and NPH insulin?
injection into NPH vial
then Regular
draw up regular
then NPH
" clear to cloudy"
What is an isotonic solution? Example:
has same osmotic as that of body fluids
NS 0.9%
What should a nurse monitor during TPN administration?
monitor blood sugar
electrolytes
What makes Lantus unique?
peakless, not mixed with other insulins can last 24