Morphine
an assessment must a nurse do before administering morphine
what is a respiratory assessment
the therapeutic affect of theophylline
what is bronchodilation by relaxing smooth muscles of the bronchi
the therapeutic affect of this drug
what is vasoconstriction of swollen membranes
the RDA for calcium
what is 1000-1200 mg/day
treats hypothyroidism
what is the therapeutic affect of levothyroxine
Hold morphine and call the provider if this happens
what is the respiratory rate is under 12
the three "Ts" of theophylline
what is toxicity, tonic clonic seizures, and tachycardia
happens when pseudoephedrine is used for more than 3-5 days
what is rebound congestion
tachycardia, hypertension, and muscle weakness
what are symptoms of hypercalcemia
thyrotoxicosis (hint: symptoms)
what is tachycardia, angina, tremors, insomnia, and sweating
Five side effects of morphine
what is respiratory depression, sedation, urinary retention, constipation, and cough suppression
the serum level goal for theophylline
what is 5-15 mcg/mL
caution indicated for patients taking theophylline with these problems
what is hypertension, CAD, arrhythmias, or cardiovascular disease
drugs that decrease calcium absorption
what are proton pump inhibitors
administration teaching
what is take on an empty stomach first thing in the morning before any food or meds
Nursing care for a patient on morphine (hint: at least 3 actions)
what is have naloxone and resuscitation ready at bedside, monitor bowel movements, and encourage fluid, fiber, and physical activity
what is serum levels over 30 mcg/mL
why pseudoephedrine is not sold OTC
what is potential for abuse
this increases the absorption of calcium
what is vitamin D
the timeline a patient is on levothyroxine for
what is life long
Morphine is contraindicated for this client
what is a client with a cholecystectomy
a patient on zafirlukast
what is a contraindication of theophylline
drugs contraindicated for pseudoephedrine
What are MAOIs and TCAs
the GI function of calcium carbonate
what is neutralize gastric acid in the stomach
patients are not allowed to interchange
what are different brands/formulations of levothyroxine