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4739 Exam 1 Drugs
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
01/31/2015

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What are some nephrotoxic drugs?
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aminoglycosides, -myocins, cyclosporin, prograf
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Describe the use of kayexalate to treat hyperkalemia
Definition
promote exchange of K for Na in GI system; need to hear bowel sounds prior to administration
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Describe the use of insulin and glucose to treat hyperkalemia?
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uptake of glucose into the cell brings K with it
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Describe the use of alkalinizing agents to treat hyperkalemia
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increase pH causing temporary K shift; bicarb
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What should be avoided if digoxin toxicity is suspected?
Definition
Ca
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What are the meds for CRF and why?
Definition
epoetin alfa (anemia), iron (prevent small pale RBCs), darbepoetin (stimulates erythropoeisis)
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What drug can stimulate appetite?
Definition
megase
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What are the phosphate lowering agents used in treating CRF?
Definition
calcium acetate, ca carb, calcitriol, sevelamer
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What types of meds may potentially affect the hematologic system?
Definition
antibiotics, blood thinners, nsaids
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what are the mouth care products for compromised host patients?
Definition
nystatin/mycostatin (swish and swallow), mycelex troche, peridex (contains alcohol)
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what drug is given to neutropenic patient if fever persists?
Definition
vanc
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What antifungals are given to neutropenic patients?
Definition
amphotericin B, amblicet, diflucan
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What are the 3 anticoag therapies that are an alternative to coumadin?
Definition
dabigatran, xarelto and eliquis
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What are 4 antiplatelet meds?
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plavix, ECA (entero coated aspirin), Persantine, integrilin
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What is an important side effect of erythropoietin use?
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increased risk of blood clots; monitor WBC and ANC; ANC will decrease, then skyrocket
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Describe the administration of erythropoietin
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SQ; DVT prophylaxis should be used; allow medication to warm up so it doesn't burn
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What is the purpose of Neupogen?
Definition
granulocyte colony stimulating factor for aplastic anemia treatment
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What are the side effects of neupogen use?
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bone pain, thrombocytopenia, anemia
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What is another name for dilaudid?
Definition
hydromorphone
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What are the CNS depressants?
Definition
barbituates (benzos, valium, versed, -pam, -lan)
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What are 5 types of adjunctive therapy for sickle cell pain?
Definition
antihistamines, sedatives, antiemetics, laxatives, and non pharmacolgic approaches
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What are 3 main drugs used in treatment of sickle cell?
Definition
penicillin (helps fight infection fom spleen loss), folic acid (healthy blood cell production), and hydroxyurea (anticancer drug to reduce pain)
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How does hydroxyurea work?
Definition
causes large increase in fetal hemoglobin which carries more O2; takes a long time to work
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What type of condition does allopurinol treat?
Definition
hyperuricemia (gout)
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What are the 3 types of steroids for management of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?
Definition
prednisone (PO), solumedrol (IV), Decadron (both)
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What drug used to treat DIC is also used to treat hemophilia?
Definition
amicar
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What is the drug name for FActor 8 concentrate?
Definition
cryoprecipitate
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Describe desmopressin acetate
Definition
DDAVP; synthetic vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone)
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What is the main risk associated with amicar?
Definition
increased risk of thrombosis
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What is a side effect of too much tylenol
Definition
liver toxicity
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What is an option for parenteral anticoag treatment
Definition
idraparinux sodium; taken once per week
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