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Antidote for heparin is
What is protamine sulfate?
Heparin Prevents....
What is......Thrombin from converting fibrinogen to fibrin. Heparin prevents thromboembolism. The therapeutic dose does not dissolve clots but prevents new thrombus formation.
Warfarin prolongs clotting time and is monitored by... (Think labs)
What is.... PT and INR
Normal PT is....
What is.... 11-12.5 seconds
The normal INR is
What is .081-1.2
- read page 685 3. INR to have a better understanding
What is the primary concern for those taking an anticoagulant, thrombolytic, or antiplatelet medication
What is bleeding...
Describe how digoxin works?
What is cardiac glycosides inhibit the sodium- potassium pump, thus increasing intracellular calcium which causes the heart muscle fibers to contract more efficiently.
While on digoxin we want to monitor the ____ pulse for one full minute. If pulse is lower than ____ beats/min the medication will be withheld.
What is the Apical Pulse.
Apical pulse is located at the 4th intercoastal space.
What is the primary concern with administering potassium sparing diuretics
What is Hyperkalemia..
Name 4 classifications of diuretics
What is loop diuretics, osmotic diuretics, potassium-retaining diuretics and thiazide diuretics.
What classification of medication prevent peripheral vasoconstriction by blocking conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
What is the most common compliant for those taking ACE inhibitors
What is...... a persistent dry cough
What pain medication is administered as a priority for managing pain in a client who is experiencing an MI
What is Morphine Sulfate
Instruct the client using nitroglycerin tablets to check expiration date on the medication bottle because expiration may occur within
what is 6 months
If two different inhaled medications are prescribed, instruct the client to wait ____ minutes following the administration of the first before inhaling the second.
what is 5 minutes
_______________ relax the smooth muscle of the bronchi and dilate the airways of the respiratory tree making air exchange and respiration easier for the client.
What is Bronchodilators
_____________ act as anti-inflammatory agents and reduce edema of the airways; this is used to asthma, and other inflammatory respiratory conditions
what is glucocorticoids
Nasal decongestants should not be used longer than _______ hours
What is 48 hours
- Nasal congestions can cause tolerance and rebound nasal congestion (Vasodilation) as a result of irritation of the nasal mucosa.
Many TB medications can cause toxic effects such as
what is hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, optic neuritis, or ototoxicity
Long-term consequence of rheumatic fever
What is valvular heart disease?
The client with a peanut allergy would not take Ipratropium (anticholinergic) products because they contain
what is soy lecithin, which is in the same plant family as peanuts.
Diphenhydramine has an anticholinergic effect and needs to be avoided in clients with
What is narrow angle glaucoma
_________ reverses respiratory depression in opioid overdoes.
What is opioid antagonists
Some TB medications can cause ____-____ body secretions
what is red orange
Name the position/area where the chest tube drainage system must be in order to optimize drainage and reduce complications
What is below the level of the chest?