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CENT Donepezil
Used in Alzheimer's disease
improve symptoms, 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, don't remove air bubble
scopolamine instructions
clean skin, behind ear, 4 hours before, change every 72 hours
emergency med for anaphylaxis
epinephrine
side effect of cholestyramine
Gassy
CENT adenosine
antidysrhythmic
causes asystole for a few seconds
IV push
crash cart nearby
Pt lab has elevated INR. What do we do
Hold and call
teach patient to check this before taking metoprolol
pulse
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 down while taking it
wait 5 min between each dose
can take up to 3 doses
match heparin and warfarin with PT and PTT
PT=warfarin
PTT=heparin
statin (Hmg CoA reductase inhibitors) labs to monitor
Liver
Concern with alpha-blockers and erectile dysfunction meds
low blood pressure
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
concerning side effect (and CBC component) of heparin
bleeding (platelets)
signs of digoxin toxicity
halos, GI upset, anorexia
signs of cholinergic crisis (name 2)
SLUDGE
goal of angina treatment
improve blood flow to heart muscle
Main SE of dysrhythmias meds
dysrhythmias
patient teaching for warfarin
diet: consistent vitamin K intake
NSAIDS: avoid taking aspirin
labs: monitor PT and INR
goal of anticoagulation therapy
prevent clot formation