DIURETICS
THIS CLASS OF DRUGS CAN CAUSE CHANGES TO THE BLOOD PRESSURE. WHAT DO YOU TEACH THE PATIENT?
WHAT IS ORTHOSTATIC CHANGES AND CHANGE POSITION SLOWLY
NAME THREE COMMON COMPLICATIONS OF DOXYCYCLINE
what are yellow/brown teeth, photosensitivity,gi discomfort
teaching the patient about antiepileptic medications include what three actions?
what is monitor plasma levels for therpeutic range, report any adverse effects to provider, refrain from any alert activity such as driving until under control,
what drug is used for status epilepticus in the benzo family?
what is ativan and valium
what is the purpose of calcium supplements?
WHAT IS DEHYDRATION
a broadspectrum antibiotic should have what done prior to beginning
what is culture and sensitivity
three side effects of valproic acid are?
what is hepatotoxicity, GI, thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, CNS effects from hyperammonemia
name the most utilized benzo for sleep and acute anxiety?
what is alprazolam.
foods to avoid when taking calcium supplements?
what is spinach, rhubarb, beets, bran, whole grains,
can decrease absorption
WHAT IS FUROSEMIDE
what is call the provider with any adverse effects, complete the entire cours of therapy, take with food if GI upset
Do not mix gabapentin with ?
what is etoh, benzos, opiods
name a beta blocker used to treat anxiety
what is propanolol
what is monitor bone density, take daily with or without food that does not interfere, monitor therapeutic range 9-10.5, monitor liver functions, teach weight bearing exercise, vita d will increase absorption.
THREE COMPLICATIONS OF THIAZIDE DIURETICS RELATING TO ELECTROLYTES ARE?
what are: hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia
a major complication of aminoglycosides is?
what is ototoxicity
what drug works as an antiepileptic and an anxiolytic and is classified in the benzodiazepine family?
what is clonazapam (klonopin)
safety teaching when using buspirone?
what is take meds with food, can take 2-4 weeks to work, do not stop abruptly, caution with SI in the younger adult.
Bisphosphonates- what to teach for gi ?
what is esophageal ulceration, esophagitis- sit up 30 minutes after taking with 240mL of water.
TO MONITOR FOR EFFECTS OF DIURETICS THE NURSE CAN?
WHAT IS WEIGH THE PATIENT
WHAT IS TAKE V/S BEFORE THERAPY
WHAT IS MONITOR LABS FOR ELECTROLYTES
with urinary tract analgesic Phenazopyridine what would you teach your patient?
what is red-orange urine is normal, take with meals to decrease gi distress, do not take with kidney arf or crf
what is dizzy, drowsy, ataxia, fatigue, nystagmus, peripheral edema
what are benzo's, TCA, SSRI's, SNRI'S
Caution to teach when on calcium?
what is liver and gi function,