Antibiotics
Which antibiotic causes C.Diff?
Clindamycin (auntie clinda is very stinky)
what are the mild opioid analgesics?
Codene, hydrocodone, tramadol
Which drugs cause rhinitis medicamentosa?
Pseudoephedrine and oxymetazoline
Which drug is indicated in serum triglyceride over 500?
Fenofibrate?
What are the symptoms of LAST?
metallic taste, agitation, numbness of mouth, twitching, seizures, CNS depression
Which antiviral may cause bone marrow suppression and was the first approved for HIV/AIDS?
Zidovudine
What are the strong opioid analgesics?
Fentanyl, meperidine, hydromorphone, morphine
Ipatropium is used to treat which conditions?
bronchospasm, COPD, and acute exacerbation of asthma
Which drug can cause rhabdomyolysis and how do you know if the pt has it?
Statin; coca cola colored pee
what adverse affect for nitrous oxide?
PONV (post operative nausea and vomiting)
What is a normal side effect of rifampin?
red body fluids
Nursing Implications for butorphanol?
Ceiling effect, schedule IV: less potential for abuse, not to be given concurrently with full opioid agonists
What is the black box warning for Montaleukast?
Pysch effects
Important lab values?
LDL over 160
HDL below 40
TG 200 or above
What is an indication for dexmedetomidine?
Infusions greater than 24 hrs associated with tolerance and dose-related adverse effects
Indication of Ribavirin?
Treatment of RSV, used for treatment of hepatitis C in oral form
Nursing implications for meperidine?
rarely used and not recommended for long term pain treatment, caution in elderly or those with kidney disfunction, may cause seizures
Which drug is used for acute asthma attacks?
Albuterol
Cholestyramine does what? And which vitamins are needed to supplement?
decreases LDL, reduces efficacy of statins, bile sequestrant
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Which drug can cause malignant hyperthermia and what is the antidote?
Desflurane, dantrolene sodium is the antidote
Which antibiotics treat HSV1, HSV2, and Varicella?
Acyclovir & Valacyclovir
Feverfew uses?
Headache, menstrual cramps, inflammation, fever
Which 1st generation antihistamine causes sedation and crosses the blood brain barrier?
Diphenhydramine
What are some nursing implications for fenofibrate?
Increased risk of bleeding
contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment and liver disease
Which Non-depolarizing drugs use anticholinesterase drugs as their antidote?
they are also adjunct to anesthesia
rocuronium, vecuronium