antibiotics
Your client is suffering from red man syndome, which antibiotic do you suspect has caused this condition?
a client is taking metoprolol for a dysrhythmia, what therapeutic effects will the nurse monitor for?
heart rate
what is the definition of pharmocology?
the study of medications
what is a side effect of a client taking morphine?
respiratory depression
a client with type II diabetes is prescribed metformin, which lab would be MOST pertinent to assess prior to administration?
BUN, creatinine
Your client is taking doxycycline, what would you include in patient education?
avoid sun exposure
a client is experiencing acute chest pain, which medication should a nurse administer
nitroglycerin
Due to the physiological changes with older adults, what labs should the nurse monitor prior to medication administration?
creatinine, BUN
which substance should the client avoid when taking opiods?
alcohol (CNS depressants)
a client is diagnosed with gout, what labs would be indicative of this condition?
uric acid
penicillins
Which medication is contraindicated if taking nitroglycerin?
sidenafil
what is an example of prophylactic therapy?
PPI
a client sprained her wrist and is complaining of 2/10 pain, which medication would be MOST appropriate for this client to take
ibuprofen
what medication would the nurse administer for a client presenting with an acute asthma attack?
albuterol
your client is taking an amino-glycoside, which adverse effect would the nurse monitor for?
ototoxicity
a client is taking digoxin, the nurse understands that the therapeutic range for this medication is?
0.5-2
when the drug gets metabolized by the body resulting in a reduces concentration?
first pass effect
which population of clients should the nurse caution with the use of opiods due to fall risks?
elderly patients
a client received lidocaine due to a dysrhythmia, which adverse effect will the nurse monitor for?
CNS S/S
a client is taking an antibiotic for a UTI, and has a history of vaginitis, what patient education would the nurse provide?
take a probiotic
a client is taking lisinopril for hypertension, which adverse effects will the nurse educate the client on?
hypotension, dry cough, angioedema
What medication did Radonda Vought administer instead of midazolam?
vecuronium
in regards to diet, what patient education should the nurse provide to a client taking opiods?
increased fluid intake, increased fiber intake, increased mobility, stool softener
have you enjoyed pharmacology this semester?
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