DRUG ORDERS
When do you give a stat order?
IMMEDIATELY
Which is the generic for BENADRYL?
-fexofenadine
- cetirizine
-diphenhydramine
-fluticasone
diphenhydramine is the generic for Benadryl
What does levothyroxine used to replace?
Synthroid is commonly used to replace thyroid hormone.
Name 5 foods that may interfere with anticoagulants
Tomatoes, onions, DARK LEAFY GREEN (High in Vitamin K); Broccoli, bananas, or fish
Name 2 side effects of NSAIDs.
Bleeding and peptic ulcers
What does PRN stand for?
As Needed
If a patient is given diphenhydramine, what findings would determine the medication is effective?
The Benadryl would decrease urticaria (itching)
If a patient is taking Synthroid and starts experiencing signs of arrhythmias, what should you do?
Hold the medication and notify the provider
If a patient on anticoagulants is experiencing hematuria, what other areas should be assessed?
Assess for bleeding of the gums
What should the LPN observe for in patients taking NSAIDs?
Ecchymosis (bruising), black tarry stools, bleeding gums, and burning in the epigastric area.
What does ad lib stand for?
As desired
What does pilocarpine do for glaucoma?
Reduce intraocular pressure
What is the desired outcome for a patient taking albuterol?
The patients' wheezing decreases.
Atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), ischemic stroke, and sometimes myocardial infarction.
If a patient is taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) post op lumbar laminectomy, what symptom could be expected as a result of the drug?
Decreased back spasm and surgical pain.
What is the abbreviation on ointment?
ung
True or False:
Antihistamines are sued to only treat allergies.
False: Antihistamines are used to treat symptoms of allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.
When administering fluticasone (Flonase) for asthma what should you instruct the patient to do?
Teach the patient to rinse their mouth to prevent thrush
What drug is used to counteract anticoagulants?
PROTAMINE SULFATE
True or False: Patients taking a vaginal antifungal can continue their medication during menstration
True
what does gtt/ hr mean?
Drop(s) per hour
What does pilocarpine do for vision?
PILOCARPINE PREVENTS FUUTHER VISION LOSS, BUT will NOT restore the site that has already lost.
Some COPD patients are given steroids' and bronchodilators together. How should these medications be given?
Bronchodilators are given first and steroids' are given at 3 to 5 minute intervals.
If an older patient is receiving an oral anticoagulant and has an IV placed on the back of the hand, what finding should be reported to the charge nurse?
BRUISING that covers the right hand.
Tinea capitis (Ringworm of the scalp) is commonly treated with antifungals. How would you know the treatment is affective?
The area would have a fading and flattening of the lesioned areas.