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05/06/2017

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Term

Anticholinergic

SE:

 5

SUCH D

Definition

these side effects are related to the blocking of acetylcholine in the parasymphatetic. 

 

Sweating (decreased) 

Urinary retention

Constipation

HR increase

Dry mouth

Term

Nifedipine

(Procardia XL)

 

SE:

9

Cant Date First Has have Pie

Definition

Cough/ SOB

Dizz/Drowsiness

Flushing

HA

HF & Arrythmias

Peripheral edema 

Term

Furosemide (lasix)

 

from quiz

Definition

CV collapse

postural hypotension

leukopenia

muscle spasms

ototoxcity

Term

Digoxin

(Lanoxin)

SE:

 

Definition
NV, gi upset
Bradycardia,
HA,
Visual disturbances
weakness
drowsiness
arrythmias 
Term

Amiodarone

(Nexterone)

Definition

Anorexia

Ataxia

Bradycardia

dizziness

Fatigue/malaise

Hypotension/hypothyroidism

involuntary movements

 

 

 

Term

Morphine

SE:

Definition

arrythmias

Confusion

Cardiac Arrest

Hypotension

RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION

Sedation

Schock

 

Term

Phenobarital

SE:

Definition

Hangover, hypotension

ANGIOEDEMA & serum sickness & LARYNGOSPASM

dependence,delirium,depression, drowsiness

phlebitis

hives (uticarial)

Term

Theopylline

Class:

Routes:

Use:

SE:

Labs: 

Serum range:

NI:

Definition
SE: Arrythmias Seizures and tachycardia, N/V/D, Resp Arrest and epgastric pain
Term

Barbiturates

SE

(HI LAB)

Definition

HyPOtension

Impaired thinking

Laryngospasm

ataxia

bradycardia

Term

Meds and nursing responsibilities

 

AAIPM

Definition

Administer medications

Assess drug effects

Intervening to make drug regimen more tolarable

Provide pt teaching about the drug and regimen

Montior the overall pt care plan to prevent med errors

Term
acetylcysteine NI
Definition
Term
Furosemide teaching?
Definition

Monitor: BP, I&O, blood glucose

Teach about Orthostatic hypotension

 

Term

Heparin Nursing interventions?

4

Definition

-Another RN MUST check: Order, calculation,

infusion pump setting

- Dont confuse heparin vial with insulin vial

-Avoid IM meds

-Inform Personnel taking care of pt of anticoagulant therapy

Term

NI for corticosteroids? 

PO?

 

Definition

-Adm in the AM to coincide with the body normal secretions of cortisol.

PO: adm with meals to minimize gastric irritation

Term
Somatropin effects
Definition

- Replaces human GH

-Stimulates: 

Skeletal growth, internal organ growth and protein synthesis

Term
What hormone increases calcium levels?
Definition
Parathyroid hormone: It stimulates osteoclasts which break down bone and it releases calcium into the blood.
Term
What hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex?
Definition

- Glucocorticoids; cortisol= increases blood glucose

-Mineralcorticoids; aldosterone= Na retention & K excretion

-Adrenal Adrogens; DHEA & Testosterone

Term
What stimulus causes the contraction of the gallbladder?
Definition
If fat is present in the bolus, gallbladders is going to contract and release bile into the SI.
Term
Actions of antiacids?
Definition

- they neutralizes/reduces stomach acids by direct chemical reaction. 

-Resulting in an increase in gastric pH, which inhibits the proteolytic (breakdown of protein) activity of pepsin.

 

Term
Ipeac
Definition

is a syrup, that is no longer recommended, was used as an emetic drug. 

 

Term
Use of pancrelipase?
Definition

Action: It replaces pancreatic enzyme to aid in digestion & absorption of F, C & P. 

It is use as a replacement therapy for pt that have; cystic fibrosis, chronic ductous obstruction, pancreatic  inssuficiency and malabsorption syndrome. 

Term
Diet for Hepatic encephalopathy
Definition

no alchy

no protein from meat but yes veggies

limit intake of sugar, salt and fats

Cals: 1800-2400 calories or 2000-3200 calories

Drugs (neomycin and lactulose)

Term

intradermal injections

where is it delivered?

Syringe size and needle?

Angle of needle?

Definition

deliver meds btw epidermis and dermis

its tb syringe 25-26, 1/2, 5/8, 3/8 in holds 1 ml

needle inserted at 10-15 degrees

 

Term

Subq injections

type of syringe?

gauge?

length?

Definition

-they absorb slowly

-tb iml or 3ml

-25-26

-3/8 to 5/8

- upper arm, lower back, abd, vastus lateralis

Term
Mannitol adm
Definition

IV only.

May need filtered needle or tubing. 

if solution has crystals warm it with water and let it cool in room temp.

Term

Thyroid hormones

t3

Definition
thriiodothyronine, given in the synthetic form of liothorinine
Term

thyroid glands

t4

Definition
thyroxine, given in the synthetic form of levothyroxine
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