Oncology
This medication has been proven to relieve nausea in cancer patients
What is ondansetron (Zofran)?
The nurse is administering an otic drop to a 3 year old, the action the nurse should implement
What is gently pulling the ear down and back?
A patient has overdosed on alprazolam, the nurse will anticipate administering this antagonist
What is flumazenil?
efavirenz (Sustiva) may extend life expectancy but will not cure this disease
What is HIV?
This medication is used to produce a local anesthetic effect
What is lidocaine?
The patient with fever, chills and sore throat should be monitored for this condition
What is leukopenia?
This can be caused by an antibiotic used for a prolonged period of time
What are superinfections?
The patient with a history of seizures should not be prescribed this medication for nicotine cessation or as an antidepressant
What is Wellbutrin?
All pregnant women should avoid coming into contact with this patient as well as those without immunity to varicella
What is Shingles?
These agents remove calluses, warts and corns.
What are Keratolytic drugs?
A patient taking this chemotherapy agent should be monitored for cardiotoxicity
What is doxorubicin (Adriomycin)?
Administering an otic drop at room temperature will prevent this condition
What is dizziness?
The patient taking phelezine (Nardil) a MAOI medication should avoid foods containing this agent
What is tyramine?
Those with an allergy to yeast should avoid this vaccine
What is hepatitis B?
For severe nodular acne,
(Not to be used if pregnant or planning to give blood while taking)
What is isotretinoin or Accutane?
When cancer cells rapidly reproduce, this medication may counteract the increase in uric acid
What is Alopurinol?
When administering optic drops it is best to do this to prevent systemic absorption
What is pressing on nasolacrimal duct?
The patient newly diagnosed with influenza must take this medication within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
What is oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
The patient reports red-orange stain on toilet paper when they urinate from this tuberculosis agent?
What is rifampin? (RED)
Avoid exposing women to the gel or areas of the skin where the gel has been applied
What is testosterone?
Drugs that can result in tissue necrosis or formation of blisters when accidentally infused into tissue surrounding a vein
What are vesicants?
Timolol drops have been ordered, these instructions should be anticipated due to potential of a systemic effect?
What is monitoring blood pressure and heart rate?
haloperidol and quetiapine are typically used for this problem
What is psychosis?
These are live vaccines use as a weakened (or attenuated) form of the germ that causes a disease.
What is Mumps, Measles, rubella (MMR) and varicella?
This condition is reason why a female patient should not take a conjugated estrogen
What is thrombophlebitis (DVT)?