Working, working
best choice for loosening thick respiratory secretions
guaifenesin
antidote for warfarin and heparin
warfarin- vit K
heparin- protamine sulfate
major risk after beginning an SSRI
suicide
Purpose of thrombolytics
prevent clots
monitor which lab for heparin
PTT or aPTT
Therapeutic effect of risperdone
improved symptoms of schizophrenia (I would be able to recognize these symptoms)
extrapyramidal symptoms
abnormal involuntary movements
Risk of thrombolytic therapy
bleeding
why not use a laxative long-term
may lead to dependency
hold a laxative for a patient with this
absent bowel sounds, acute abdomen, abdominal pain of unknown origin, nausea and vomiting
Best choice for painful gas
simethicone
finding with tricyclic overdose
cardiac dysrhythmia
rebound congestion
How long for ssri's to kick in
4-6 weeks
chose this class for chemotherapy related nausea
serotonin blockers (ondansteron)
Treatment for c-diff
probiotics or fecal transplant
the timing of other meds and antacids
at least 1 hour apart!
Confusion is a risk with this GI med
cimetidine (H2 blockers)
why warfarin and heparin together
heparin is needed until the warfarin reaches therapeutic levels
every 3 days
Lactulose also works for this condition
liver failure to help decrease ammonia levels
why we would give a patient a proton pump inhibitor while they have an NG tube
Prevent stress ulcers
Risk of blue gums and black stools with this med
bismuth subsalicylate
No nsaids with this category
thrombolytics
bulk forming