Pain
This analgesic also works as an anticoagulant. What is the action in the body.
Aspirin. Prevents Platelet aggregation.
What conditions may indicate the use of a diuretic.
HF, Hypertension, Edema.
This drug needs to be stopped 5 days before surgery and may need a dose of Phenazopyridine in emergent situations.
Warfarin
This drug is used for symptom management of Alzheimer's. What cant it do
Donepezil. Cure Alzheimers.
What is the antidote for Opioid overdose. Priority Nursing consideration.
Naloxone(Narcane). Pt will need monitored for reoccurrence of OD symptoms.
This drug given for cystitis discomfort may cause Orange urine.
Phenazopyridine.
This Drug should be taken prior other inhaled medications to promote an open airway
Albuterol
Why is Carbidopa given with Levodopa. What dose it Treat
Carbidopa prevents Levodopa from becoming dopamine before it crosses the blood brain barrier. Treats PD.
What are assessments/considerations for a nurse when administering Morphine.
Respiration Rate, Constipation, Nausea, Sedation, Pain level, Synergistic Effects, Education.
What class of drug is used to treat BPH, what is it called.
Alpha 1 Blocker. Tamsulosin.
This drug is contraindicated in patients taking male sexual dysfunction drugs
Nitrates
What are Two Important pieces of education that go with Phenytoin.
report Gingival hyperplasia, Take at the same every day and do not stop without talking to the provider.
Why do NSAIDS cause gastric ulcers. How can you decrease the risk of NSAID related ulcers.
They breakdown the mucosal barrier and disrupt mucosal protection. Take with food
What Drug therapy is used for the Treatment of PUD.
PPI tripple therapy. 1 Protone Pump Inhibitor(Omeprazole). 2 Anti invectives(metronidazole and tetracycline or clarithromycin and Amoxicillin). Sometimes Bismuth.
What class of drug will decrease HR and cardiac output. What VS values Would contraindicate its Admin.
Beta-Blockers. 60/90 rule.
What is the Role of corticosteroids in Cushings vs Adisons.
Addisons can be caused by cessation of long term Corticosteroid use, and corticoid steroids are used to treat. Cushings can be caused by long term corticoidsteroid use for treating another condition.
What is Meperidine. What is its Trade Name.
A Synthetic Opioid. Demerol.
Where dose each of the 3 major diuretics effect a nephron.
Loop End of Loop of Henley, Thiazide the Distal convoluted tubule, K+ sparing End of distal convoluted tubule near collecting duct.
What 3 classes of drug can be given to reduce cardiac preload during HF
Diuretics, Vasodilators(Venous), Morphine Sulfate.
This medication is prophylactic drug the decreases the body's production of uric acid. What is it called and what dose it treat.
Allopurinol, Gout.