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| bolus of mag sulfate side effects |
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Definition
| facial flushing; loss of DTR or resp depression should be reported |
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- 12 mg IM 24 hrs apart for labor between 24-34 wks
- corticosteroid
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| propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine) |
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Definition
- used to reduce secretions & spasms of the GI tract with diverticulitis
- take 30 min before meals & at bedtime
- food interferes with action & absorption
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| head injuries & pain management |
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- Tylenol good
- opioids may cause sedation that masks neurological changes
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| most accurate way to calculate safe dosages for children |
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- anticoagulant (heparin)
- calcium agonist and/or nitrates to reduce coronary artery spasm
- not antihypertensive
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| corticosteroid side effects |
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Definition
- hirsutism
- adrenal suppression
- acne
- mood swings
- osteoporosis
- delayed growth
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- tricyclic antidepressant
- takes 2-4 wks for full effects
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Definition
- bronchodilator
- relaxes smooth muscles of bronchioles
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Definition
| used to restore blood pressure in normololemic pts |
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| first line of treatment for nephrotic syndrome |
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Definition
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| peak action of regular insulin |
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Definition
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| peak action of intermediate insulin (Novolin N) |
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Definition
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| treatment of rheumatic fever |
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Definition
| montly penicillin injections to prevent recurrence |
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Term
| risperidone (Risperdal) side effects |
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Definition
| elevated blood sugar, menstrual irregularities, dizziness, decreased libido |
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| amitriptyline (Elavil) response |
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Definition
| antidepressant; initial response happens in 1-3 weeks -> more energy -> higher suicide risk; optimal response takes 1-2 months |
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| Thorazine (chlorpromazine) adverse effect |
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Definition
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| mannitol to get rid of it; ataxia, confusion, large output of dilute urine, blurred vision, clonic movement, seizures, severe hypotension, coma, death |
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| benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) |
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Definition
| treats EPS side effects of Haldol, like stiff stooped posture |
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Definition
| increased BP, tachy, EPS, diarrhea, ab pain |
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| slow acting; can be used in alcohol withdrawal; can stabilize vital signs; used in conjunction with benzodiazepine; alpha-blocker anti-hypertensive |
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Definition
| long term alcohol abstinence |
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Definition
| Vancomycin, metronidazole (Flagyl) |
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Definition
| must be written out (no MSO4) |
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| "do not use" abbreviations |
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Definition
| cc, Q.D. (write daily), Q.O.D. |
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Definition
| anti-anxiety/anti-seizure |
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Term
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Definition
| may also have allergy to cephalosporins (like cefoxitin (Mefoxin)) |
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Definition
| caustic, may cause phlebitis; 2nd generation cephalosporin |
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Definition
| admin q2min until adequate respiratory function returns & response to stimuli |
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| possible side effect of Thorazine |
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Definition
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Definition
| 18-27 G, 1-1.5 inches long, 1-3 mL |
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Term
| 1st line meds for older adults with nerve pain/neuropathies |
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Definition
| topical anesthetics; then maybe Cymbalta (12 wks) |
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Term
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Definition
| can wear up to 3 at once; 12 hrs on, 12 hrs off; wear during waking hours |
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Term
| adverse effects of clopidogrel (Plavix) |
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Definition
| GI bleeding; thrombocytopenia |
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Definition
| ease in swallowing (angina causes neck muscles to tighten) |
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Term
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Definition
| anti-seizure; helps chronic migraines; causes birth defects |
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Term
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Definition
| anti-migraine; vasoconstricts neural area; best taken during aura; potentially increase fetal deaths |
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Term
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Definition
| for 15+ migraines a month; may be used q12 weeks; preg Cat C |
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Term
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Definition
| intermediate; peaks at 8 hrs |
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Term
| penicillins & aminglycosides |
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Definition
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Definition
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| levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) & pregnancy |
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Definition
| dosage may change; thyroid gland triples in size during pregnancy |
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Term
| aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) |
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Definition
| for peptic ulcer & GERD; binds with digoxin, lowering its effectiveness, may need higher dose of digoxin; binds with warfarin, may need higher dose; may cause constipation |
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Definition
| proton pump inhibitor; decreases amount of gastric acid secreted; give 30 min before meals; for PUD & GERD |
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Definition
| may increase blood glucose; causes adrenal insufficiency after 7 days, so DON'T STOP SUDDENLY; emotional lability, anxiety, insomnia, overwhelming fatigue, avoid alcohol |
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Definition
| inhibits drug metabolizing enzyme, leading to elevated levels of some meds |
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Definition
| heat increases vasodilation = more drug into system |
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Definition
| replace q3days; takes 24 hrs to reach full effect; place on upper torso |
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Definition
| paste goes on side of patch with numbers |
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| foods that interfere with absorption of iron |
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Definition
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| vasopressor for shock & heart failure; increases CO, contractility & renal perfusion; tachy is adverse effect; side effects include hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias |
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