Anti Coag
misc.
Bowel meds
Anti emetics
Anti psychotics
100

patient education for bleeding precautions

use an electric razor, not a straight razor

soft bristle toothbrush, minimize punctures of skin

100

otc relief of constipation (provides rapid relief)

docusate sodium (colace)
100

CI with pepto bismol

aspirin and aspirin-containing products

100

scopolamine education

will cause drowsiness- dont drive, operate heavy machinery, etc.

100

SE of SSRI's 

weight gain and sexual disfunction

200

labs to monitor with heparin? antidote?

Protamine sulfate 

aPTT and platelets

*safe with pregnancy

200

priority screening before starting patient on antidepressant 

suicidal thoughts or tendencies 

200

education on regular bowel movements for pregnant women 

exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids (2000-3000mls per day), and eat a diet with increased fiber

200

side effects of ondansetron (Zofran)

rarely any; dizziness

200

zoloft can be given for multiple reasons including...

panic attacks, social phobias, bulimia, pain relief 

300

Labs to monitor with Coumadin

PT and INR

300

given to treat peptic ulcers caused by H pylori

antacids neutralize acid but do NOT treat ulcers. antibiotics used to treat underlying cause of peptic ulcers
300

Lactulose treats hepatic encephalopathy by which mechanism

decreases ammonia level through stools

300

Reglan's mechanism of action

promotes gastric emptying by increasing gastric motility

300

examples of tyramine-containing foods? contraindicated in which antidepressant?

CI: MAOIs

cured meats, hard aged cheeses, red wine

400

thrombolytic therapy's adverse effects

bleeding (internal and external)
400

example of a "clot-busting" medication (dissolves already formed clots)

thrombolytic drugs (ex. TPA)

400

nursing interventions with IV protonix

dilute with normal saline, dose (typically 40mg), administer over 2-15 minutes

400

nursing considerations for Zofran administration

infuse 30 minutes in advance of procedures (if possible), infuse over 15 minutes, repeat doses q 4-6 hours

400

Therapeutic effects of risperidone (risperdal) 

control sx of schizophrenia (decreased hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia

500

nursing interventions with TPA therapy

monitor temperature, limit venipunctures, assess neuro status frequently, apply pressure to oozing sites 

500

sx of malignant hyperthermia

unstable blood pressures, fever, tremors, incontinence, decreased level of consciousness

500

antacid for GI upset and kidney failure

calcium based antacid

500

side effects of antihistamines

drowsiness

500

OD of tricyclic antidepressants can result in what life-threatening SE

cardiac dysrhythmias