Monitoring/Preparing/Administering Medications
Anti infective Meds
Gastrointestinal Medications
Renal Medications
Mental Health Meds
100
Which needle would the nurse select to give an insulin injection?
25 gauge, 5/8-inch length Correct
100
1Which patient requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
- Receiving tetracycline and was exposed to sunlight
- Receiving amoxicillin and takes aspirin
- Receiving vancomycin and reports ringing in the ears
- Receiving erythromycin and reports diarrhea
- Receiving vancomycin and reports ringing in the ears (Ototoxicity)
100
Given to decrease ammonia levels in Cirrhosis patients, to treat hepatic encephalopathy (cloudy brain)
Lactulose
100
Non obstructive urinary retention specifically neurogenic bladder, where clients with Neuro issues, get loss of strength in the urinary muscles
Bethanechol
100
Inhibits the REuptake of Serotonin keeping MORE around. So Serotonin levels are INCREASED
Treats
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD
Sertraline
200
What are the 9 rights of patient medication administration?
200
This Anti infective is bacteriostatic and retards bacterial growth
Penicillin
200
Given to decrease HIGH pottasium (over 5.0)
Sodium Polystyene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)
200
Urinary retention with enlarged prostate - BPH - benign prostatic hyperplasia
Terazosin
Tamsulosin
200
Med used:
1. Schizophrenia
2. Tourettes - to control motor movement
Haloperidol
300
Extremely serious reaction that usually occurs immediately after drug administration. This requires immediate medical intervention to raise the BP and improve breathing. Can be fatal if not treated immediately.
Anaphylactic shock
300
Which anti-infective is classified according to generations?
Cephalosporins
300
IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) with many loose stools per day
Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
300
Shrinks the prostate
Finesteride
300
Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective who are NOT responding to other antipsychotics
Risperidol
400
Allergic reaction
manifested by collection of fluid in
the subcutaneous tissue. Most
commonly affects the eyes, lips,
mouth and throat.
Angioedema
400
Which drug is the drug of choice for the prevention and treatment of anthrax exposure?
Ciprofloxacin
400
Stress ulcer prevention, GERD, heart-burn
Proton Pump Inhibitor “-prazole
Omeprazole
Protonix
400
Overactive bladder • Decreases urgency, frequency & nighttime bathroom visits
Oxybutynin
400
Med used to treat Bipolar mania, acute psychosis & agitation
Ziprasidone
500
Toxic levels build
up in the body when the body
cannot excrete the drug
Toxic Reaction
500
This Medication causes:
Ear Damage “Ototoxicity” - Vertigo (loss of balance) - Tinnitus (ringing of the ears)
Kidney Damage “Nephrotoxic”
REPORT Signs of Toxicity
Creatinine OVER 1.3 = Bad Kidney BUN Over 20 Urine output 30ml/hr or LESS = Kidney Distress
Vancomycin
500
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Crohn disease Ulcerative Colitis
Sulfasalazine
500
This drug may cause a reddish-orange discoloration of the urine and tears and may stain fabrics or contact lenses. This is normal. Take the drug after meals. Do not take this drug for more than 2 days if you are also taking an antibiotic for the treatment of a UTI.
Phenazopyridine
500
Med Used to treat Bipolar, Schizoaffective disorder, and given for long term treatment.
Toxicity Over 1.5
Lithium