Function
Function of Enoxaparin, low weight molecular heparin.
What is anticoagulation?
PO/SC
What is by mouth or subcutaneous?
Using a needle to insert medication at 45 degrees.
What is a subcutaneous injection?
They control arrythmias of the heart.
Bonus: Common ones include
What are antiarrythmics?
Digoxin, CCB adalat, phenytoin four classes
Can be given in small doses for prophylatic treatment of clots or larger doses for mild to moderate pain.
What is ASA/ aspirin?
Iron supplements main side effect?
What is constipation?
Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in loop of henle, proximal and distal renal tubules.
What is lasix, helps decrease edema?
IM BID
What is intramuscular twice daily?
Topical absorption of medications are affected by these 3 things.
What are drug concentration, hydration and size of the area?
Category of drug that helps treat heart failure.
What are digitalis glycosides? Digoxin and nitro
When taking Warfarin and Heparin the labs that go with them.
What are warfarin with INR and Heparin with PT/PTT?
Prednisone used long-term can cause this.
What is facial rounding, moonface and hair thinning?
This med helps with transmission of nerve impulses, cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction and helps maintain acid-base balance.
What is potassium/slow K?
SSRI
What is selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor?
When considering medications and the age of our patients, what is the motto?
What is start low and increase slowly?
Eliminate living microorganisms that are pathogenic to patients.
What are antiinfectives or antimicrobials?
This drug decreases HR, cardiac output and BP for HTN, MIs, angina pectoris and heart failure.
What is a Beta blocker called metoprolol?
Common side effect of magnesium based antacids.
What is diarrhea?
Multifaceted medication that helps with psychosis, agitation, mood and anxiety.
What is quetiapine/seroquel?
Rules for abbreviations include.
Daily bonus: What other document could you use?
What are only use facility allowed abbreviations directed by policy and procedure and that are listed on the approved abbreviations list?
DO NOT USE Abbreviation list
This medication is the fastest absorbed.
What is a nebulizer/inhaler?
They are used in combo with physical therapy, rest and analgesics to relieve muscle spasms associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
What are skeletal muscle relaxants?
Rules for giving nitrates.
What is give one SL spray or tablet every 5 minutes up to 3 doses then call doctor if unrelieved?
Lithium side effects include.
What are decreased sodium leading to dehydration?
Benzodiazepines main function.
What is decrease and prevent anxiety?
MAR AMP NARC CT
What is medication administration record, ampoule, narcotic count?
Doctor's order includes these things.
What are the date, time, medication, dosage, route, frequency, reason and signature with designation?
These increase urine production by the kidneys, decrease blood volume thru urinary excretion of water and electrolytes.
What are diuretics?
These decrease vascular resistance, decrease BP, increase cardiac output as well as exercise intolerance. An ACE inhibitor.
What is ramipril?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome can be seen as dystonia, akathisia, pseudoparkninsonism and tardive dyskensia related to.
What are antipsychotics?