IV fluids/Digestive Enzymes
This type of solution contains large molecules that do not pass through semi-permeable membranes and remain in the vessels.
Colloid solutions
These are the three phases of general anesthesia.
Induction, maintenance, and emergence
This is the reversal agent for heparin + enoxaparin.
Protamine sulfate
(Note: does not completely neutralize LMWHs, but may reduce bleeding)
The body requires a sufficient amount of this in order for epoetin alfa to be effective.
Iron (Patient may need to take a supplement)
This generation of antipsychotics generally displays lower risk of extrapyramidal adverse effects and tardive dyskinesia.
This medication is used to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
pancrelipase (Creon)
Propofol is contraindicated in patients with these food allergies.
Eggs and soy
This lab test is used to monitor the anticoagulation effects of heparin.
PTT/aPTT
The nurse would notify the provider if a patient on filgrastim had an ANC greater than...
10,000 cells/mm3
This condition is marked by involuntary actions such as lip smacking, tongue protrusion, facial grimaces and random movements of trunk and limbs
Tardive dyskinesia
This hypertonic solution can be used to lower ICP after a hemorrhagic stroke.
Mannitol
The actions of this drug may persist after anesthesia, leading to residual neuromuscular blockade.
vecuronium
List three potential foods or herbs that may interact with warfarin.
Chamomile, cranberry juice, garlic, ginkgo, green tea, turmeric, ginseng, St. John's wort
High in Vitamin K - broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, lettuce, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, brussels sprout
List three potential topics you would include in your education for a patient who is receiving cytotoxic antineoplastics.
• Keep all appointments
• Avoid infections #1
• Try to improve nutrition
• Bleeding precautions
• Hair loss but will grow back
• Inform all providers you are on chemo
• Use contraception
A person experiencing this potentially fatal adverse effect may develop fever, muscle rigidity, respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, and confusion.
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
This IV solution can be considered as both hypotonic and isotonic.
D5W
The nurse should closely monitor these two vital signs in a patient receiving dexmedetomidine.
BP, HR
These are two advantages of rivaroxaban over warfarin.
Fixed dosing + does not require monitoring of INR
The functioning of this organ is frequently monitored in a patient taking amphotericin B.
KIDNEYS
These are the two drug classes of the combination medication naloxone-buprenorphine.
opioid antagonist (naloxone) and opioid partial agonist (buprenorphine)
This solution is considered first-line fluid resuscitation option for burn and trauma patients.
Lactated ringers (LR)
Isoflurane produces these effects in anesthesia.
Amnesia, skeletal muscle relaxation, and hypnosis
A patient asks, "How far in advance should I stop taking my clopidogrel before surgery?"
5-7 days
In addition to headaches and skin rashes, a patient taking fluconazole might experience...
elevated liver enzymes, hepatotoxicity, N/V/D, alopecia (with prolonged, high-dose tx)
These are three cases in which disulfiram is contraindicated.
the drug should not be given to a patient who has consumed alcohol in the past 12 hours, heart disease, psychosis