Diabetes & Insulin
This oral diabetes medication works by reducing hepatic glucose production.
What is metformin?
Estrogen hormone replacement therapy is most appropriate for a client having these symptoms.
What are severe vasomotor symptoms?
This drug class used for BPH works by decreasing the size of the prostate
What are 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?
Direct-acting cholinergic agonists work by binding these receptors.
What are muscarinic receptors?
Succinylcholine is this type of paralytic.
What is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
This type of diabetes occurs when there is a deficiency of insulin as a result of autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
What is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
In women receiving progestin as part of hormone replacement therapy, this clinical finding must always be evaluated before continuing treatment, as it may indicate an endometrial disorder.
What is unexplained vaginal bleeding?
This organ's function must be assessed prior to the initiation of tamsulosin.
What is kidney function?
Indirect cholinergic agonists work by inhibiting this enzyme.
What is acetylcholinesterase?
This life-threatening complication can occur after administering succinylcholine.
What is malignant hyperthermia?
A client becomes anxious, sweaty and shaky.
What are symptoms of hypoglycemia?
A major adverse effect of estrogen therapy that must be reported immediately.
What is leg pain or swelling (possible thromboembolism)?
This common side effect of sildenafil results in a persistent and prolonged erection.
What is priapism?
These symptoms (bradycardia + drooling) suggest this dangerous condition.
What is cholinergic crisis?
The definitive treatment for malignant hyperthermia.
What is dantrolene?
This insulin can be mixed with NPH.
What is regular insulin?
This contraceptive contraindication involves neurological symptoms.
What are migraines with aura?
Sildenafil must never be taken with this type of medication.
What are nitrates?
This is the antidote for cholinergic crisis.
What is atropine?
This is the priority assessment when administering NMJ blockers.
What is respiratory status / airway?
This important safety step must be taken before and after giving IV contrast dye to a client who takes metformin, due to the risk of kidney injury and lactic acidosis.
What is holding metformin the day of the procedure and for 48 hours after?
This medication works by inhibiting or delaying ovulation and is one of the most widely used forms of post-coital contraception.
What is progestin only oral contraceptive pill?
Testosterone therapy is contraindicated in this cancer.
What is prostate cancer?
Cholinergic agonists are contraindicated in this respiratory condition.
What is asthma?
These early signs of malignant hyperthermia require immediate action.
What is muscle rigidity + rapidly rising temperature?