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CENT Donepezil
For alzheimer’s, tx sx (not a cure)
severe side effect of atorvastatin
rhabdomyolysis
hold metoprolol and digoxin for what VS finding?
P < 60
instructions to administer enoxaparin
SQ, alternate sites 2cm from belly button, don't remove air bubble
scopolamine instructions
Anti-nausea med: apply on clean skin, place behind ear, apply 4 hours before activity, change every 72 hours
emergency med for anaphylaxis
epinephrine
side effect of cholestyramine
Gassy
CENT adenosine
Antidysrhythmic, administered as fast IV push, half-life <10 seconds, crash cart & intubation kit at bedside
Pt lab has elevated INR. What do we do
Hold med and call provider
teach patient to check this before taking metoprolol
HR & BP
goal of Tamsulosin
increase regular voiding
Beta-blockers interact with which type of meds
oral diabetic meds that cause hypoglycemia
Pt teaching for SL nitro (name 2)
Sit before taking, let it dissolve under the tongue, wait 5 min b/t doses, take up to 3 doses, carry it with them, keep away from the light, sealed container, discard after 3 months of opening
match heparin and warfarin with PT and PTT
PT=warfarin
PTT=heparin
statin (Hmg CoA reductase inhibitors) labs to monitor
liver enzymes
Concern with alpha-blockers and erectile dysfunction meds
massive vasodilation and low BP
adenosine order: give 6 mg IVP stat
On hand adenosine vial: 12 mg/4 ml
2 ml
Why do we dose statins (Hmg CoA reductase inhibitors) at bedtime
to maximize efficacy - it has to do with the fat of the food you eat
concerning side effect (and CBC component) of heparin
bleeding (platelets)
signs of digoxin toxicity
yellow-green vision changes, seeing halos, anorexia, n/v, headaches
signs of cholinergic crisis (name 2)
SLUDGE: S: Salivation, L: Lacrimation, U: Urination, D: Diarrhea, G: Gastrointestinal cramps, E: Emesis (vomiting)
goal of angina treatment
improve blood flow to heart muscle
Main SE of dysrhythmias meds
more dysrhythmias
patient teaching for warfarin
diet (be consistent with vitamin K consumption), NSAIDS, labs, bleeding risks
goal of anticoagulation therapy
prevent clot formation