"I Can't Breath"
This opioid antitussive is contraindicated in clients with respiratory depression or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What is codeine sulfate?
Nitroglycerin placed between the cheek and gum is in this form.
What is buccal administration?
This is a common misconception about ACE inhibitors that nursing students should correct.
What is that they do not cause a persistent dry cough?
This adverse reaction should be highlighted when teaching a client about verapamil.
What is constipation or bradycardia?
This risk increases when a client takes tetracycline with antacids.
What is decreased absorption of tetracycline leading to reduced effectiveness?
Before administering diphenhydramine for bronchial irritation, the nurse should prioritize assessing this.
What is the client's respiratory status and history of glaucoma or urinary retention?
Proper application of nitroglycerin ointment at home includes this key instruction.
What is to wear gloves and rotate application sites?
Clients with hypertension are advised to reduce intake of these two substances.
What are sodium and alcohol?
The nurse should investigate this drug first when a client reports nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus.
What is quinidine?
Clients on both fluoroquinolone and corticosteroids are at risk for this condition.
What is tendonitis or tendon rupture?
This route of administration is used for epinephrine during emergent bronchospasms.
What is intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SubQ)?
Hyponatremia caused by diuretic therapy may present with this symptom.
What is confusion or muscle cramps?
This lifestyle modification is recommended to lower hypertension risk.
What is increasing physical activity and using herbs and spices rather than table salt?
These signs should be prioritized when monitoring a client on propranolol for arrhythmia.
What are bradycardia and hypotension?
This adverse effect should be closely monitored when administering fluoroquinolone with ibuprofen.
What is an increased risk of seizures?
Corticosteroids prescribed for pediatric asthma require monitoring of this factor.
What is growth suppression?
This drug is administered to counteract an adverse reaction to heparin.
What is protamine sulfate?
Clients on cholestyramine long-term may need supplementation of these vitamins.
What are vitamins A and D?
This instruction is crucial when teaching a client with renal insufficiency about bumetanide.
What is monitoring for dehydration and electrolyte imbalances?
This intervention is crucial when preparing parenteral penicillin.
What is checking for allergies and performing a skin test if necessary?
When administering theophylline IV, the nurse should prioritize monitoring for this adverse effect.
What are signs of toxicity, such as tachycardia, nausea, or seizures?
Niacin-induced flushing can be managed by prescribing this drug.
What is aspirin?
Propranolol for arrhythmias requires the nurse to monitor this vital sign closely.
What is heart rate?
This drug is prescribed to counter skin flushing and itching caused by niacin
What is aspirin or an NSAID (taken 30 minutes before niacin)?
This adverse effect is a potential risk when taking sulfadiazine with warfarin.
What is an increased risk of bleeding due to enhanced anticoagulant effects?