I got the sugar!
You gave you 10 units of regular insulin at 730am. What time should my food arrive that you don't have to worry about me becoming hypoglycemic.
What is 30 minutes to 1 hour?
A type of antacid that may contribute to the development of kidney stones, fluid retention, diarrhea or constipation
What is Calcium-carbonate, magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide?
Another term for intestinal flora modifier that restores normal flora growth.
What are probiotics?
Lactobacillus acidophilus (Probiotic)
Name one type of laxative that softens and lubricates the stool but can take up to three days before it starts to work.
What are is docusate calcium, docusate sodium
The primary action of this drug is to stimulate peristalsis in the GI tract for the purpose of decreasing the amount of time that food is in the stomach.
What is Metoclopramide (Reglan)?
I don't play well with digoxin or insulin so much so that you need to get more of them (digoxin and insulin) to reach a therapeutic effect.
What are potential medications that can interact adversely with levothyroxine?
I don't need to be refrigerated anymore. You can leave me out for 30 days from the time you open me.
What is insulin?
The type of acid controlling drugs that should be taken QD 30-60 minutes before meals. (Name the category and one example)
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
The type of antidiarrheal drug that acts by coating the walls of the GI tract, and binding to the causative bacteria or toxin to allow elimination via the stool.
What is
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)?
State the laxative that increases osmotic pressure in the GI tract, increasing water content and resulting in adverse effects such as abdominal bloating and distention. It can be given with juice, water or milk.
polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (Miralax)
commonly used for nausea but an adverse affect of headache occurs when I take analgesics with it.
What is Ondansetron?
State 4 client education requirements when a client is receiving radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer
Stay 6 feet away
Don't share utensils
Avoid children or pregnant women
Dispose of all bodily waste separately
Increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day.
My onset is 1-4 hours but my duration is 24 hours in controlling serum blood glucose.
What is glargine insulin?
I suppress secretion of gastric acid, can be used to relief heartburn but adverse effects can cause me to become impotent. Please don't give this me if I'm taking theophylline or warfarin.
What are H2 blockers?
Cimetidine, Famotidine
I should be taken 30-60 minutes before each meal so that I can increase the digestion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. This will prevent my stool from floating to the top.
What is pancrelipase?
I work best to remove serum ammonia by stimulating the nerves that supply the intestine, resulting in increased peristalsis with a potential to clear out bowels within 6-12 hours after taking it. Because I'm so sweet my adverse effect can be vomiting.
What is Lactulose?
For patients undergoing chemotherapy, antiemetics are most effective against nausea when given at this certain time frame.
What is 30-60 minutes prior to chemotherapy administration?
All these foods are rich in what
What is Iodine?
My adverse effect is hypoglycemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, and lactic acidosis.
What is metformin?
The type of acid controlling drugs that may cause confusion in the elderly and those with renal or hepatic impairment (Name the category and one example)
What are Histamine 2 (H2) Receptor Antagonists?
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Name 3 adverse effects of opiate anti-motility drugs.
What are...Diphenoxylate with atropine sulfate
•Drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy
•Nausea, vomiting, constipation
•Respiratory depression
•Hypotension
•Urinary retention
Chronic use of hyperosmotic laxatives can cause this type of imbalance.
What is electrolyte imbalance?
NA= altered mental status
K= muscle weakness, fatigue, cardiac dysrhythmias
This antiemetic has anticholinergic effects that will require me to teach the client to suck on a hard candy, increase fluids, and void q 4 hours
What is Scopolamine?
Agranulocytosis, Hypothyroidism are my adverse effects. I can sometimes lead to hypothyroidism if you are not careful as I take about 1-2 weeks before you see some benefit and 3-12 weeks for the full effect of me.
What is PTU?
I reduce glucose output by the liver, increase peripheral sensitivity to insulin, and stimulate the release of insulin from the functioning beta cells of the pancreas.
What are sulfonylureas? Think GG girls
Glyburide, Glipizide and Glimepiride
This drug should be given 1 hour before breakfast, lunch dinner and evening snack. All other drugs must wait for 2 hours before or after I'm taken po.
What is Sucralfate?
When diphenoxylate (Lomotil) is taken in larger doses, it causes this side effect. State the direct cause of this side effect.
What is tachycardia caused by atropine added to diphenoxylate?
Identify the type of antidiarrheal drug that is a form of aspirin and provide one example.
What is adsorbent and Pepto-Bismul?
State the class and name of one drug that has a risk for cardiac dysrhythmias due to prolonged the QT interval.
What are serotonin blockers and Ondansetron (Zofran)?
My adverse effect focuses on the creating liver injury or hepatitis. Be very careful if you are pregnant or of childbearing age I should be handled with caution. Review my labs CBC.
What is PTU?