💊 Pharmacology
This medication class ends in '-pril' and is used for blood pressure.
What are ACE inhibitors
This electrolyte imbalance increases risk for dysrhythmias
What is hypokalemia
Normal oxygen saturation for most adults
What is 95-100%
The expected finding with an ear infection
What is otalgia (ear pain)
erythema, drainage or bulging accepted
The normal adult Glasgow Coma Scale score
What is 15
A Key adverse effect of lisinopril that you should monitor for.
What is a dry cough (or angioedema)
A priority NURSING intervention for a client with suspected MI
What is administer oxygen
(MONA framework)
Morphine - (need an order) relieves chest pain and reduces anxiety overall decreasing cardiac workload
Oxygen - given to improve delivery to the heart tissue
Nitroglycerin - (Needs an order) dilates blood vessels
Aspirin - (needs an order) prevents further clot formation
A sudden drop in oxygen saturation after surgery most likely indicates this complication
What is atelectasis
A client with epistaxis should be positioned this way
What is leaning forward
Unequal pupils after a head injury indicate this complication
What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
This medication requires INR monitoring
What is Warfarin
A client in atrial fibrillation is at highest risk for
What is a stroke (thromboembolism)
High CO₂ and low pH indicate this acid-base imbalance
What is respiratory acidosis
Clear drainage from the ear after a head injury indicates this complication
What is a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak
The priority medication for an active seizure
What is lorazepam (Ativan)
This drug is the antidote for opioid overdose
What is naloxone
This medication is held if the apical pulse is below 60
What is beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol) or digoxin
Absent breath sounds on one side with tracheal deviation indicates this condition
What is tension pneumothorax
After tonsillectomy, this is the priority complication to monitor for
What is bleeding (hemorrhage)
A client with a head injury becomes agitated, then suddenly quiet and unresponsive. This pattern most strongly suggests
What is impending neurologic failure (brain injury progression)
Medication class that should not be taken with grapefruit juice
What are statins.
Pink, frothy sputum and severe dyspnea in a heart failure client indicate this condition
What is acute pulmonary edema
A pneumonia patient develops hypotension, confusion, and tachypnea, indicating this complication
What is sepsis (or septic shock)
Difficulty swallowing, drooling, and muffled voice indicate this life-threatening condition
What is epiglottitis
A client post–stroke has difficulty swallowing and coughs when drinking water. This indicates
What is dysphagia