NAME THAT DRUG
This drug must be held before contrast and has a risk of ___ specifically.
What is Metformin and lactic acidosis?
This finding in a patient taking levothyroxine requires immediate provider notification.
What is chest pain?
This is the priority action when a patient on sulfonylureas skips a meal.
What is hold the medication?
Patient is experiencing dehydration
What is Fluids(IV or oral)?
Patients taking docusate should be taught this to improve effectiveness.
What is increase fluid intake?
This drug coats ulcers
What is Sucralfate?
This symptom in a patient taking methimazole indicates agranulocytosis.
What is sore throat or fever?
This is the correct timing instruction for repaglinide administration.
What is take before meals?
Patient is experiencing severe hypoglycemia this medication begin administered immediately.
What is glucagon?
Patients taking methimazole should report this symptom immediately.
What is sore throat or fever?
This drug causes fluid retention
What is Pioglitazone?
This life-threatening condition is associated with metformin and requires the drug to be stopped.
What is lactic acidosis?
This is the priority nursing action for a patient with hypoglycemia who is conscious.
What is give 15 g of carbohydrates?
Nurse should stop pioglitazone if these symptoms occur.
What is Edema and Heart Failure?
Patients taking prednisone should be taught to do this with their medication.
What is not stop abruptly (taper dose)?
This hormone is given IM when a patient is unconscious from hypoglycemia.
What is glucagon?
This adverse effect is most associated with glipizide and glyburide.
What is hypoglycemia?
This is the priority nursing action for a patient with severe hypoglycemia and no IV access.
What is administer glucagon IM?
This is the most concerning finding in a patient with hyperthyroidism.
What is tachycardia (risk for thyroid storm)?
Patients taking PPIs like pantoprazole should be monitored for this long-term risk.
What is infection ( speciffically C. diff)?
This thyroid replacement medication is taken in the morning on an empty stomach.
What is levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
This complication is a major concern with long-term prednisone use.
What is infection risk or hyperglycemia?
This instruction is essential when administering antacids with other medications.
What is separate administration times?
This vital sign change in a patient taking promethazine requires immediate intervention.
What is respiratory depression (RR < 12)?
Patients taking ginger root use it for this condition.
What is nausea relief?