Med admin & monitoring
This type of medication is used to treat ADHD
What is Stimulants?- e.g methylphenidate (ritalin), adderall
This type of precaution is required for patients with tuberculosis.
What is airborne precautions? N95, gown, gloves
This common over-the-counter pain reliever is recommended after minor surgery due to its lower bleeding risk.
What is acetaminophen?
This thyroid medication should be taken before breakfast for best absorption.
What is levothyroxine?
How to prevent UTIs when wiping in the bathroom?
What is wipe front to back?
This opioid reversal agent is used for respiratory depression and overdose.
What is naloxone?
This medication is known to turn a patient's urine, sweat, and tears orange.
What is rifampin?
This type of anesthesia numbs a specific area but does not cause unconsciousness
What is local anesthesia?
This medication is commonly prescribed for urinary tract infections and can turn urine bright orange.
What is phenazopyridine?
What signs and symptoms are an allergic reaction?
What is rash, hives, itching (pruritus), and angioedema?
Taking NSAIDs long-term increases the risk of ulcers in what population
What is older adults? >65yrs of age
What should pts be told to not take metronidazole with?
What is alcohol?
This type of anesthesia is commonly used for labor and orthopedic surgeries, blocking sensation below the injection site
What is regional anesthesia?
Rifampin and the penicillin class of medications reduce the effectivess of contraception. What should be recommended to pts taking these medications?
What is barrier methods? Condoms
What is the best way to teach a patient who has a kinesthetic learning style?
What is show the procedure or repeat it back?
Patients taking fluoroquinolones should avoid excessive sun exposure due to this adverse effect.
What is photosensitivity?
This common childhood infection is caused by small worms and requires proper hand hygiene to prevent reinfection.
What is pinworm infection?
This class of drugs relaxes muscles but can cause drowsiness and should not be combined with alcohol or CNS depressants.
What are skeletal muscle relaxants?
Patients taking this osteoporosis medication should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking it to prevent esophageal irritation.
What is alendronate?
Tetracycline should be taken on an empty stomach, true or false?
What is true?
This antibiotic class is known for causing both nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, requiring careful peak and trough monitoring.
What are aminoglycosides?
This class of antibiotics should be avoided in children under 8 years old due to the risk of permanent tooth discoloration.
What are tetracyclines?
This drug, commonly used for migraines, causes vasoconstriction and should be avoided in patients with heart disease.
What is sumatriptan?
This medication is a mast cell stabilizer used to prevent allergic reactions and asthma but is not a rescue inhaler.
What is Cromolyn?
Give an example of directly observed therapy?
What is watching a pt take their medications to ensure adhearance?