Class
This medication class is used to increase production of urine and decrease blood volume
Diuretics
How can the nurse monitor fluid in the patient taking diuretics?
I &Os, daily weights
what is the procedure for counting narcotics between shifts
count with 2 nurses to verify it
common side effects of opioids include:
sedation, constipation, depressed respirations, dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision
this drug class is used to alter the brains perception of pain
Opioids
How can the nurse prevent overdose of Opioids?
Monitor/Assess sedation, respirations, pain, and vital signs before giving
A patient on diuretics should be checked for what electrolyte imbalance?
potassium
when is the best time for patients to take diuretics?
In the am
spironolactone or aldactone
how does furosemide (Lasix) work to lower b/p
it decreases the circulating blood volume to lower it
A patient with an Opioid overdose is given what medication
Narcan
what interactions might increase the chance of an overdose for patients? what should they avoid?
alcohol, muscle relaxers, CNS depressants, MAOI's
Name an opioid medication
morphine, meperidine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, maloxone (often end in "ine" or "one"
which type of diuretic might cause hyperkalemia
potassium sparing
before giving a narcotic, the pyxis will require the nurse to do what?
count the medication
what should be reassessed an hour after giving pain medication?
pain, for effectiveness
what medication should herbal chamomile, kava kava, and valerian not be given with?
Opioids
what should be done if a patient on a diuretic becomes hypotensive
Hold and notify MD
What are s/s of opioid overdose
sedation, decreased LOC, hypotension, bradypnea, bradycardia
what are signs of hypo or hyperkalemia that should be reported?
weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, dizziness