Lower Resp
Explain how to use an inhaler?
Shake inhaler, Exhale completely, Press inhaler while inhaling for at least 3 -5 seconds, then hold breathe for up to 10 seconds, release breathe and repeat the whole process after 1 full minute
Which medication should you drink at least 8oz of water
Guaifenesin
Rhabdomyolysis
What are statins
atrial fibrillation
cardizem, digoxin, betablockers
what do you need to assess prior to giving prednisone
What is Blood sugar?
Which inhaler causes tachycardia?
What is Albuterol?
Which cough suppressant places patient as a high fall risk?
Codeine
hypokalemia, hyponatremia
what is loop diuretics/ hctz
Angina
What is Nitroglycerin
anorexia, halos around vision
What is digoxin toxicity?
This medication can cause oral candida
What is beclomethasone spray
This causes rebound congestion & vasoconstriction
What are decongestants Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine
rebound hypertension
what is clonidine
Hypertensive Crisis
What is Nitroprusside
what you need to assess prior to beta blockers, digoxin, calcium channel blocker (diltazem)
pulse rate
Which inhaler do you use first Bronchodilator or steroid?
First bronchodilator then 5 min later Steroid
What are side effects of prednisone?
High glucose, low calcium, increase water & Na retention, increase chance of becoming sick
headache
what is Nitroglycerin
Heart failure
prevents MI, stroke & cardiac death
What are ARB's ( Is: valsartan, losartan)
what lab work is required before taking antilipemic medications?
What is Liver function tests (LFTs)
therapeutic uses for ipatropium
COPD, allergy or exercise induced asthma, rhinitis, bronchospasms
It is a mucolytic & an antidote
What is acetylcysteine?
dry cough
What area ACE inhibitors
Lowers LDL
What is Colesevelam
which medication improves renal dilation?
what is dopamine?
what should you Monitor for when taking Montelukast?
LFt's ; suicidal thoughts or change in behavior
Medical History concerning with Propanolol
What is asthma
Hyponatremia, Hyperkalemia
What is Spirolactone
Lowers VLDL
What is Gemfibrozil
What is one of the most important tasks a nurse should do when receiving a new patient or a change in patient condition?
Assess the patient -
Should not drink caffeine with this medication
Theophylline
Peripheral edema, jugular vein distention, weight gain
Right sided heart failure
Amiodarone, Lidocaine, Verapamil
Medications that treat/ prevent cardiac dysrhythmias
Raises Heart Rate
what are Adrenergic agonists?
ie: Dopamine, Epinephrine
how to administer nitro SL for chest pain
Place 1 tablet below the tongue every 5 minutes x 3 times, as needed only if client has chest pain