Perfusion
Used for two main reasons: to decrease HTN and decrease edema.
Diuretics
Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from area of low solute concentration to those of high solute concentration.
Osmosis
Used for acute and allergic rhinitis, pruritus, urticaria
Diphenhydramine (Antihistamine)
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine
Side effects of this drug are:gingival hyperplasia, nystagmus, diplopia, HA, dizziness, slurred speech, depression, suicidal ideation
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Antidote for heparin?
Protamine sulfate
Helps keep fluid in the intravascular space through large molecules like proteins.
Oncotic pressure
Act on the cough-control center in the medulla to suppress the cough reflex
Antitussive
Insulin-dependent DM
Type 1 DM
Slows the decline of memory by making more ACh available to the brain.
Donepezil (Aricept)
Sodium Channel Blockers, Beta Blockers, Amiodarone, and Calcium Channel Blockers all belong to this class of perfusion medication?
Antidysrhythmic
By giving this solution you are moving water out of the cell?
Hypertonic
Loosens bronchial secretions by reducing surface tension of secretions. Allows elimination by coughing.
Expectorants
Side effects/adverse reactions of this drug can cause hypoglycemia, nervousness, clammy, cool, confusion, and lack of coordination.
Insulin
Side effects of Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Anticholinergic effects, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nervousness, GI distress, unpleasant taste, dysrhythmias
Side effects are hypotension, HA, dizziness, flushing, weakness, and faintness. You must keep these in a dark bottle
Nitrates
Water moves into and out of the cell equally.
Isotonic
Before administering dephenhydramine to a patient, the nurse must assess the patient for a history of....
narrow-angle glaucoma
Used for inflammation, autoimmune disorders, ulcerative colitis, glomerulonephritis, allergies, drug reactions, anaphylaxis, prevent organ rejection.
Prednisone
For sleep disorders and anxiety we use this class of medications?
Benzodiazepines
Used for failing heart patients because they increase myocardial contraction which increase cardiac output to improve circulation and tissue perfusion
Cardiac Glycosides
This solution will cause water to shift into the cell.
Hypotonic
For bronchospasm associated with chronic asthma or COPD, we give these drugs?
Bronchodilators
Which time frame would be most appropriate for administering sliding scale lispro insulin?
When the food tray has arrived.
This is a medical emergency and treatment must begin immediately, also known as continuous seizing state....
Status epilepticus