Antihypertensives/Elimination
MOA: neither aldosterone nor ADH is released so there is no retention of sodium and water
Therapeutic effects: decreases bodily fluid, leading to a decrease of preload and after load which lowers blood pressure
Side effects: hyperkalemia, angioedema
What are ACE inhibitors?
the therapeutic index for Vancomycin for severe infections
What is 15 - 20 mcg/mL?
Adverse side effects: tachycardia, nervousness, restlessness, palpitations
What is SABA/LABA?
the medication that should be stopped the same day as a contrast IV dye and stopped for the next 48 hours
What is metformin?
a medication that treats open-angle glaucoma
What is pilocarpine?
Therapeutic effects: blocking beta receptors in the heart leads to a decrease in HR which leads to a decrease in B/P
PRECAUTIONS: block symptoms of hypoglycemia; must be tapered; must obtain HR and B/P before administration
What are beta blockers?
the main concern is an allergic reaction to either one or cross-sensitivity; safe for pregnancy and causes C. diff
What is cephalosporins?
The reason why the mouth must be rinsed after use of steroid medication
What is oral thrush?
the only insulin given IV
What is short/regular insulin?
causes pupil constriction
What is miotics?
MOA: blocks the receptors on angiotensin II
What is ARBs?
not safe for pregnancy, causes tooth discoloration; increases chances of sunburn, must sit up after taking it
AVOID calcium products, antacids, and iron
What is tetracyclines?
AIM
What is albuterol, ipratropium, and methylprednisolone?
interventions when a hypoglycemic event occurs
What is check BG levels every 15 minutes after giving 15 grams of carbohydrates?
causes pupils to dilate for eye exams and reduce inflammation
What is mydriatics?
difference between loop diuretics and spironolactone
What is the K+ wasting and K+ sparing?
can lead to RED man syndrome, has a narrow therapeutic index, and trough must be checked 15-30 minutes before next dose or administration
What is vancomycin?
Side effects: risk of adverse neuropsychiatric symptoms
What is leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRAs)?
Consideration giving lispro insulin
What is giving food within 15 mins of giving medication?
proper technique of giving ear drops
What is pull up and back for adults, gently massing the tragus area, and having the client lie down affected side up for 5 mins?
the medication that makes your pee turn burnt orange and treats UTIs
What is Pyridium (generic: phenazopyridine)? aka AZO
the antibiotic that causes prolonged QT intervals leads to dysrhythmias
What are macrolides (eg. erythromycin and azithromycin)
MOA: inhibits the actions of acetylcholine
Side effects: drying effect (dry mouth and eyes);increased IOP in clients with glaucoma, headache, and dizziness
What is anticholinergics? (eg. ipratropium and tiotropium)
Onset: 45 mins-4 hours
What is long-acting insulin? (Glargine/Lantus | Detemir/Levemir)
length of time to wait in between eye drops
What is 5 minutes?