A
What are the side effects of alendronate?
Dysphagia, blurred vision, heartburn
T/F : Furosemide can cause hypoglycemia.
False
Describe the process to mix insulins.
Inject air into the cloudy (NPH), Inject air into the clear (Regular), Withdraw clear (Regular), Withdraw cloudy (NPH)
The patient is ordered is acetaminophen 500 mg PO every 6 hours PRN pain. The tablets on hand are 250 mg each. How many tablets will you give?
2 Tablets/ Dose
What are potential side effects of clonidine?
Dry mouth, constipation, fatigue, bradycardia, hypotension, mood changes
T/F : Scopolamine can cause urinary retention.
True
What is levothyroxine used to treat?
Hypothyroidism
Hyperexcitation, seizures, and respiratory depression
The order is for 200 mg IM. The vial concentration is 100 mg/mL. How many mL will you draw up?
2 mL/dose
What is IM glucagon used for?
It is used to raise the blood glucose when patients do not have IV access and they are not conscious enough to each.
What must be evaluated prior to administering digoxin?
The apical heart rate must be auscultated for 60 seconds. Hold the drug if the HR is less than 60.
What should clients with CKD taking epoetin alfa increase in their diet?
Iron-rich foods (Beef, liver, leafy greens)
What are some potential side effects of ciprofloxacin?
Achilles tendon rupture, N/V/D, HA, rash, photosensitivity
The doctor orders 10 mL of a liquid antibiotic to be given every 8 hours.
The medication cup only shows measurements in teaspoons (tsp).
How many teaspoons should the nurse give per dose?
2 tsp/dose
What crucial lab is associated with heparin?
aPTT
Patients with this allergy must avoid glipizide and glyburide.
Sulfa allergy
What is the triad of symptoms for opioids?
Respiratory depression, CNS depression, and pinpoint pupils (miosis)
Which laxatives should heart patients avoid taking?
Stimulant and saline laxatives
A provider orders 1,000 mL of Lactated Ringer’s to be infused over 10 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL.
What is the IV flow rate in gtt/min?
33 gtt/min
What medications are used to treat ADHD?
What is the name of the adverse reaction that can occur is vancomycin is given too quickly?
Red man syndrome
What are the uses of oxytocin?
It is used to induce labor and prevent/treat postpartum hemorrhaging
T/F : Misoprostol is safe for pregnant women to take.
False
A healthcare provider orders 500 mL of D5W with 1 gram of cefazolin to be infused over 3 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL.
How many drops per minute (gtt/min) should you set the IV infusion at?
56 gtt/min
What syndrome can be caused by long-term use of steroids?
Cushing's syndrome ("Moon" face, buffalo hump, central obesity)