Uses
drugs that are used of HTN and 2 examples
What is diuretics, furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), spironolactone (Aldactone), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), metoprolol (Lopressor), carvedilol (Coreg), clonidine (Catapres), nifedipine (Procardia XL), hydralazine (Apresoline)
a major side effect of alendronate (Fosamax)
what is GI/esophageal irritation
Have pt remain upright for 30-60min after administering, take with full glass of water
what is pregnancy (X), serious liver disease, breastfeeding, and elevated liver enzymes
most important nursing assessment when administering morphine
what is respiratory assessment
the organ used for absorption
what is the stomach and small intestine
drugs used for angina
what are nitrates, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers
what is flushing, hot flashes, and hypotension
reason a diuretic is contraindicated
what is anuria
teaching related to administering fluticasone (Flovent)
what is rinsing mouth after use due to oral candidiasis, must be taken daily (Preventer), must be taken after a bronchodilator
initial treatment of suspected of MI
what is MONA
morphine, oxygen, nitrates, aspirin
drugs used for Parkinson's Disease
what are levadopa-carbidopa (Sinemet) & benztropine (Cogentin)
the major side effects for prednisone (Meticorten)
what is hyperglycemia, sodium and water retention, HTN, mood swings, anxiety, GI bleed, and insomnia
contraindications for nifedipine (Procardia XL)
what is heart failure because of weakening LV and within 2 weeks after MI
order of administering ranitidine (Zantac) and aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
what is administering antacids and H2 blockers 1-2 hours apart
the class of amiodarone (Cordarone)
what is potassium channel blocker, class III anti-dysrhythmic
herb that is used to BPH
what is saw palmetto
the major side effect of naloxone (Narcan)
what is pain
antidote for opioids
contraindications for digoxin (Lanoxin)
what is renal disease, hypokalemia, and elevated digoxin blood level
antidote- digibind
based on the type of insulin, the RN knows that insulin aspart (Novolog) should be administered at what time
what is 15 minutes before a meal is eaten
rapid acting, onset-15min, peak-1hr, duration-4hr, insulin lispro (Humalog)
short, onset-30-60min, peak-2-4hr, duration-5-7hr, insulin regular (Humulin R, Novolin R)
intermediate (cloudy), o-1-2hr, p-4-12hr, d-18-24, insulin isophane(NPH, Humulin N, Novolin N)
long, o-1hr, p-3-8hr, d-24hr, insulin detemir (Levemir), insulin glargine (Lantus), don't mix
what are ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, thrombophlebitis, Red-man syndrome, superinfection
drugs to prevent DVT in hospitalized patients
what is heparin, enxoaparin (Lovenox),
what is allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins
you walk into your patients room and find them confused, sweaty, and complaining of double vision. based on this you plan to administer
what is glucagon, dextrose
how to take nystatin (Mycostatin)
what is "swish & spit" and "swish & swallow"
for oral candidiasis