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What do most OTC analgesics act on?
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Cox Enzymes which are necessary for prostaglandin formation
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Does Cox 1 act peripherally or centrally?
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peripherally
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when Cox 1 is inhibited, what effects are caused?
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gastric ulceration
acute renal failure bleeding tendencies relaxes uterine muscles |
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What are the good effects of Cox 1?
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gastric protection
maintains renal bl. flow causes clotting promotes uterine contractions |
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Does Cox 2 act peripherally or centrally?
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both
peripheral act: causes inflammation central: causes pain & fever |
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Inhibition of Cox 2 causes?
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reduced inflammation, fever and pain
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What are non-narcotic analgestics?
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Salicylates-Aspirin
Para Aminophenol Derivatives: Tylenol/acetaminophen NSAIDs- AIMs- motrin,ibuprophen, aleve Urinary tract analgesic: Pyridium/phenazopyridine |
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Sayicylates/ASA acts by?
Most common adverse effect? |
inhibiting Cox 1 & 2
GI upset, PUD. renal failure |
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Renal failure w/ ASA high doses may occur in pts with?
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Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic headaches
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What are the signs of ASA toxicity?
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dizziness, tinnitus, N&V
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Why are ASAs contraindicated for children under 18?
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Reye's syndrome
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How does para aminophenals-Tylenol/acetaminophens work?
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inhibit Cox enzymes centrally not peripherally
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What is the max dose of Tylenol?
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4 gm/day
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Large doses of Tylenol may cause?
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Hepatoxicity
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What is the overdose antidote for Tylenol?
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Mucomyst
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What are the catagories of NSAIDS?
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non-selective
selective |
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What are the non-selective NSAID?
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AIMS - Aleve, ibuprophen, Motrin
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What are the selective NSAID?
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Celebrex/celecoxib
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What are the adverse effects of NSAIDs?
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GI/PUD
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Which Cox does Celebrex block and which properties does it have?
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blocks 2
pain & anti-inflammatory |
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What are NSAIDs useful in treating?
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Menstrual cramps Post op-pain |
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Drug of choice for pt with renal failure?
alcoholic pt? less effective w/inflammation? |
tylenol
(if no liver problems) |
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Most effective in treating pain in a chronic inflammatory condition?
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NSAIDs - less GI impact
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Urinary tract analgesics like Pyridium are often combined with?
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Bactrim- antiseptic
so sulfa drug and pain drug together-turns urine orange-red |
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What are common Opioids?
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Morphine
Stadol Valium-benzodiazepine barbituates-Luminal Amphetamines-Dexadrine Demerol |
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How do Opioids work?
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bind to opiate receptors in brain and spinal cord
alters pain perceptions |
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Bad side effect of Opioids?
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decreased GI motility-constipation, respiratory depression (<12=hold drug)
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Overdose of Opioids treated with?
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Narcan
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Narcan is contraindicated with?
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chemically dependent pts, will cause withdrawal
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What nursing assessments/interventions should be noted for Opioids?
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respirations
constipation flatulance pain scale |
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Which is a mixed agonist-antagonist Opioid?
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Stadal
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How does Stadal work?
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decreases pain w/o respiratory depression and GI problems, but not as effective to treat pain about the same as tylenol/NSAIDs
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How does Valium work?
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increases neurotransmitter levels, reduces anxiety-anti-anxiety drug, pain drug, muscle relaxant
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What is another anti-anxiety drug?
contraindicated with Another? |
Dalmine
elderly-long half life Luminal/pentobarbital |
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Most common side effect w/ anti-anxiety is?
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sedation
and d/c slowly to prevent withdrawal |
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Most common Barbituate?
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Luminal/pentobarbital
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How is Luminal used?
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treats anxiety, seizures, reduces pain and is a sedative
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The drug effects of Luminal are?
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suppresses REM sleep
raises the seizure threshold |
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What are nervous system stimulants?
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Amphetamines-
Dexadrine/dextroamphetamine |
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How does Dexadrine work?
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increases norepinerphrine, dopamine and serotonin
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Dexadrine causes?
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amp.-euphoria, good side effects
it is what makes them be abused causes: hyperactivity |
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What is Dexadrine/dextroamphetamine used to treat?
How do you know there is an overdose? |
narcolepsy, ADHD & obesity
causes convulsions/seizures, increases HR |
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Do not give amphetamines with?
What happens when you give amps with MAOIs? |
MAO inhibitors-
hypertensive crisis |
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Since amps increase nonepinphine which pts should not get this drug?
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Heart disease, HTN, glaucoma pts
do not give with MAOI's "blocks the blocker"-doubles the epinephrine |
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What are some antidepressants?
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Tricyclic/Elavil
SSRI's-Prozac MAOIs St.Johns Wort |
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What is a typical anti-depressant?
What is a non-typical/atypical anti-depressant? |
Tricyclic agents-Elavil-treats chronic pain & depression
Wellbutron- MAOI's-treat unusual problems such as bulimia |
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Elavil is used to treat what?
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depression & chronic pain
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What are the side effects of Elavil?
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sedation, orthostatic hypotension, wgt gain
anticholinergic effects |
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Most serious side effect of Elavil?
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cardiac toxicity/arrythmias
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Elavil is contraindicated in pts that?
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are suicidal-lethal with 5-10 day supply
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Elavil is contraindicated with what drugs?
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MAOIs, sympathomimetics, anticholinergics
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s.e. of Elavil/Tricyclic is anticholinergic as is MAOI and sympathomimetics so would be senergenic
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SSRI's such as Prozac have what side effects?
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sexual dysfunction, wgt gain, & Serotonin syndrome
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Which drugs are associated with Serotonin syndrome?
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Prozac (SSRI) & MAOI- cannot use together-all anti-depressants can cause-all Opioids-all CNS stimulates (amps)-lithium-illegal drugs
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MAO inhibitors like Wellbutrin are used to treat?
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bulimia, panic attacks, OC disorders
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Main side effects of MAOI's?
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CNS stimulation, hypotension
hypertensive crisis if eat foods with tyramine many drug interactions especially with any serotonions- will cause Serotonin syndrome |
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What is released if you eat foods with tyramine?
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nonepinephrine
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What is main side effect of St. John's Wort?
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photosensitivity
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What is the major mood stabilizer?
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Lithium/Eskalith
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Lithium is what type of mineral?
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salt- can cause fluctuations in renal Na regulation
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Because of renal Na fluctuations in the taking of Lithium, what labs should be done?
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blood serum levels
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Why is written permission required for the taking of Lithium?
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there is a high risk for toxicity
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Major side effects of Lithium that affect 70% of pts?
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tremors, wgt gain, fatigue, edema (w/all its problems)
many drug-drug interactions |
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What do anti-psychotics treat?
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schizophrenia
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What are the antipsychotics?
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typical- Thorazine
Atypical- Resperdal |
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What are the positive effects of schizophrenia?
What drug treats these? |
agitation, delusions, hallucinations, paranoia
Thorazine |
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What are the negative effects of schizophrenia?
What drug treats these? |
blunted affect, poor hygiene, poverty of speech, social withdrawal
Resperdal |
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How do antipsychotics work?
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decrease amts of neurotransmitters, dopamine & serotonin in CNS
could take w/antidepressants with caution by assessing for serotonin symdrome, CNS stimulators |
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Extrapyramidal symptoms are caused by what group of drugs, which drug in particular?
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Anti-psychotics
Thorazine Haldol |
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What are the symptoms of Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
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early symptoms:
dystonia akathisia parkinsonism Late symptoms: Tardive dyskinesia |
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What is dystonia? and which group of drugs cause this?
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spasms, prolonged contractions of muscle groups
When give antipsychotics will cause pts to pull to one side antipsychotics |
can be treated w/Sinemet or Artane (both anti-parkinson)
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What is akathisia? what group of drugs cause this?
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continuous restlessness, inability to sit still
antipsychotics- Thorazine, Haldol |
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What is tardive dyskinesia?
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a late symptom of EPS- a side effect of anti-psychotic drugs like Haldol or Thorazine-lip smacking -usually irreversible "fly catching"
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The most serious of all side effects of antipsychotics are?
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome- lead pipe, sudden high fever & changes in cognition
Dantrium used for treating |
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Atypical Antipsychotic Agents are?
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Rusperidone/Risperdal
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What does Risperdal treat?
What are the side effects of Risperdal? |
it treats the negative symptoms of schizophrenia
orthostatic hypotension, fewer EPS symptoms |
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What group does Respirdal treat well and what does it treat?
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treats the elderly and treats agitation (the negative effects-although agitation is a postive effect?)
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Nursing implications of anti-psychotics are:
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READ the literature
take as prescribed refer to mental health agency monitor pt during 1st few wks report any anticholinergic effects -urinary retention etc |
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Neuromusclar System drugs/skeletal muscle relaxants are which drugs?
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Flexeril
Lioresal/baclofen |
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How does Flexeril and Lioresal work?
What are the side effects? Contraindications? |
relieves acute muscle spasms, (does not treat spasticity)
& Lioresal treats spasticity drowsiness, dizziness do not use w/other CNS depressants |
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What are the antiparkinson agents?
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Anticholinergics- Artane/trihexyphenidyl
Dopaminergic agents-L-Dopa |
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What do anticholinergic/antiparkinson agents do?
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decrease acetylcholine
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Side effects of anticholinergic/Artane are?
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anticholinergic reactions
CNS depression, thick pulmonary secretions |
antiparkinson drug
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What are the side effects of Dopaminergic drugs-L-Dopa?
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NV, orthostatic hypotension
dyskinesia |
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At what time of the day would you take L-Dopa?
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unusual s.e.-gradual loss of effectiveness during day
may lose effectiveness for no reason then lose their effectiveness after 2 yrs |
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What is Sinemet 25/100?
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combination drug for antiparkinson- L-dopa and carbidopa
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What are the anticonvulsant drugs?
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Hydantoins & Barbituates & Tegretol
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What does Dilantin treat?
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anticonvulsant-prevents seizures
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What are the side effects of Dilantin?
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nystagmus, gingival hyperplasia
many drug-drug interactions decreases effect of contraceptives treats epilepsy |
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What does Luminal/phenobarbital treat?
How does it work? |
anticonvulsive-treats seizures
raises the seizure threshold |
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What are the side effects of Luminal?
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drowsiness, dizziness
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What does Tegretol treat?
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seizures-treats better than other drugs but has to have labs done
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What labs are needed when taking Tegretol?
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CBC's need to be drawn
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What is the problem with Tegretol?
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causes hematologic problems
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Anesthesia -what are some of the drugs?
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Penothal/thiopental (barbituate-short acting)
General- Forane/isoflurane Nitrous Oxide- Injectable-ketamine/Ketalar Conscious sedation- Versed/midazolam |
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How does Penothal work?
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neuromusclar blocking agent, opioid, relieves pain
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How does Forane work?
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admin by inhalation
decreases laryngeal reflexes offer precise and rapid control of depth of anesthsia |
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What organ excretes Forane?
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the lungs
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What are the s.e. of Forane?
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hypotension, respiratory suppression, Malignant Hyperthermia (sudden & severe increase in body temp)
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What side effects do any Opioid have?
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respiratory distress, sedation,
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What is the antidote for Forane?
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Dantrium/dantrolene
Also antidote for Thorazine induced NMS |
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How does Nitrous Oxide work?
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relieves pain and numbs conciousness-begins in seconds and last 10 min
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What is the most common injectible anesthesia?
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ketamine/Ketalar "special K"
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How is ketamine/Ketalar used?
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for short term surgery
causes pain relief, sedation, immobility & AMNESIA |
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What is Versed used for?
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anesthesia drug, conscious sedation, minor surgeries and endoscopy, not analgesic so often combined with one
VERY HIGH AMNESIA RATE |
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What are the side effects of Versed?
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respiratory depression & cardiac arrest
Pt MUST BE MONITORED AT ALL TIMES |
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What drug interaction does Versed have?
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when given with opioids must decrease the dosage of the opioids in half-synergises the opioid
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What are some adjuncts of Anesthesia?
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often pain reliever, anticholinergic, and anti-anxiety agents given pre-op
often cholinergic agents are given post-op-Duvoid |
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What are some Emetic drugs?
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Amorphine
Syrup of Ipecac |
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Why must you monitor pts on Amorphine?
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has narcotic effect, do not want pt to throw up while passed out
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How is amorphine given?
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parenteral
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injection or infusion
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What are some nursing implications of emetic drugs?
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do not give to pts w/decreased gag reflex-must be alert
do not give if ingested petro or caustic materials give charcoal after emetic |
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What is the main Antiflatulent drug?
How does it work? |
Simethicone/Mylicon
disperses gas pockets |
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What are some of the digestive agents?
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HCI-
Pancreatic agents-Pancreatin Hepatic agents-bile salts |
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How does HCI work?
How do you admin HCI? Contraindicated in? |
changes pepsinogen to pepsin
by straw PUD |
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What is Pancreatin used for and how is it taken?
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used for replacement therapy (for ex. in Cystic fibrosis) and taken with meals
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What are the uses of bile salts and the contraindications of them?
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stimulates prod. of bile & bile flow from liver
prevents gallstones cont>biliary obstruction |
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What are the two types of antidiarrheals?
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systemic- Paragoric/Lomotil
topical-Kaopectate |
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What type of drug is Paragoric and what is its action?
When is it used? |
it is an opium derivative (creates constipation) and it decreases peristalsis
with acute non-specific diarrhea and in tube feedings |
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What is Kaopectates action?
What does it treat? |
adsorbent, sooths intestine, mild action
bacterial or toxic diarrhea |
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What is a side effect of Kaopectate (topical antidiarrheal)?
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decreases the absorption of some meds.
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What should a nurse look for when given antidiarrheals?
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assess bowel function
Should not use for more than 48 hours |
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What are the types of laxatives?
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1.Hyperosmolar-MOM, fleets, glycerin suppository
2.fiber/bulk -Metamucil 3.Emollient/stool softener-Surfak & colase 4.Stimulants/Irritants-Dulcolax 5.Lubricant- Mineral Oil |
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How do most laxatives work?
In what time period do they work? |
by causing water to be drawn into the bowel and/or by increasing peritalsis
most take 6 hrs and over po or if supp. then 30 min, bulk and stool softerners take a couple of days |
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What must a pt do when taken any type of laxatives?
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drink plenty of water-may cause hypovolemia (low bl. volume) if they do not
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Who should use a stool softener?
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pt that should avoid straining at stool
or with disease of the rectum or anus |
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How does Dulcolax work?
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increase peristalisis
discolors urine can cause rectal fissures |
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What is the problem with Mineral Oil?
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decrease absorption of KADE vitamins
don't use in pts with rectal surgary |
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How do antihistamines cause constipation?
How do decongestants cause constipation? |
it has anticholinergic effects
sympathetic response-slows peristalsis |
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What are the antiemetics?
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Benedryl
Phenergan Emetecon Scopolamine Reglan |
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What do antiemetics treat?
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nausea and motion sickness
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Most antiemetics have the side effects of?
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sedation(except for Emetecon),. anticholinergic effects photosensitivety
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How does Phenergan work?
Emetecon is usually used when? Scopolamine is used for? Reglan works by? |
central acting-blocks CNS receptors
-with anesthesia-inhibits the nausea motion sickness by patch -increasing GI motility & suppresses vomiting center |
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What are some problems with Reglan?
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monitor for respirations, moves quickly through GI tract & constricts cardiac spincture
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What are some of the gastric secretions?
what PH should the gastric tract have? What PH should the Mucous layer have |
HCI, pepsin, intrinsic factor, gastrin
1-2 7.0 |
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What are some intestional secretions?
what is the ideal PH for intestines? |
pancreatic enzymes, bile-creates alkaline
above 7.0 |
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What causes PUD?
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increased HCI production
maybe damage to mucosal layer due to ASA, NSAIDs increased nocturnal acid production |
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How long does it take for the treatment of PUD to take effect?
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4-6 wks
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What are the types of drugs that treat PUD?
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antacids
Histamine H2 receptor antagonists Sucralfate/Carafate Cytotec/misoprostol(NSAID induced pud) Prilosec/omeprazole(proton pump) Antibiotics |
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What are the actions of antacids?
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mixes with stomach contents to raise PH 3-3.5, alkalizes the stomach
stops esophageal ulceratins |
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How should you take antacids?
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on an empty stomach will take 1 hr, on full -3 hrs
but should take round the clock |
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What are some of the side effects of antacids?
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Diarrhea with magnesium
constipation with aluminum electrolyte imbalance |
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What are some of the nursing implications of antacid dosage?
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don't give w/ oral meds
shake chew tablets and then drink water don't give w/enteric coated tablets may speckle stools |
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What are the H2 drugs?
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Histamine receptor antagonists
Tagamet(not a good drug) Pepcid Zantac |
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How does Sucralfate/Carafate work?
What is wrong with scheduling this drug? |
adheres to ulcer site-forms a protective barrier
give 30 min ac (b4 meals) and hs (b4 bedtime) |
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What is the bad side effect of Cytotec/misoprostol?
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induces abortions=PUD drug
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What is Prilosec used for?
How does it work? |
reflux exophagitis
inhibits a step in the acid production process |
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Why would antibiotics be given for treating PUD?
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may be caused by H. pylori-
treated w/Tetracyclines |
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What are corticosteroids?
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all secretions of the adrenal glands, produced cyclically-lrg amt in morning, smlest at night
-works on negative feedback |
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What are the good and bad effects of corticocorticoids?
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may cause atrophy
adrenal crisis (gradually withdraw) inhibits inflammation-increases chances of infection causes edema (w/all effects) including HTN & lower K+ -causes Cushing symptoms GI disturbances Hyperglycemia-breaks down protein which release glucose -has a catabolic effect -CNS effects -Osteoporosis |
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What are the nursing implications of steroids?
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do not use w/pts w/PUD, HTN, infections, diabetes
do not give w/ASA or NSAIDs monitor wgt gain, lab values and many many more |
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When would you use a steriod?
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with allergies, dermatitis, rheumatic diseases
colitis, emphysema, lupus |
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What is a mineralcorticoid?
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glucocorticoid, Aldosterone
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What is the use of Aldosterone?
what is its action? |
replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency
on the kidney to retain Na and water, and excrete K+ |
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What would be s,e. of Aldosterone?
Contradictions of Aldosterone? hint |
edema, hypertension, hypernatremia, hypokalemia
HTN & heart disease |
all steroids will have edema problems-w/edema get high sodium, low K+, hypertension, heart disease
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What should be the nursing implications of
Aldosterone? hint |
encourage foods high in K+, low in Na
monitor those lab values monitor wgt |
is a steroid so edema
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What is the major immunosuppressant used?
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cyclosporine/Sandimmune
anti-rejection agent |
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How is cyclosporine used?
How does it work? |
stops organ rejection sometimes with another immunosuppressant for synergistic effect-
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Problems with cyclosporine?
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highly protein bound
many drug interactions ---no immunizations with any immunsuppressants |
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What are some side effects of immunesuppressants like cyclosporine?
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Nephrotoxity, infection
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What is the nursing implications for immunesuppressants like cyclosporine?
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Nephrotoxicity- monitor creatine & BUN levels, watch for decreased urinary output
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What are the meds for Antigout?
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Benemid
Zyloprim/allpurinol Colchicine |
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How do all three Antigouts work?
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Benemid-increases pee
allpurinol-inhibits enzyme in uric acid synthesis Colchicine (treatment only) stops the inflammation,decreases leucocyte movement into the tissues |
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What are the side effects of Antigout meds?
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GI upset
renal calculi |
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How should Benemid be taken?
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with meals, with plenty of fluids, with vegs but not with ASA
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What is the last choice drug for rheumatoid arthritis?
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gold salts- given w/NSaids
se-diarrhea, stomatitis, alopecia, monitor CBC |
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What are side effects of antiinfectives?
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Toxic effects: nephrotoxicity
hepatoxicity ototoxicity opic nerve damage |
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What drug is given with Penicillin to increase the time it stays in the body?
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Benemid, antigout med
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What should you watch for when giving cillins?
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they are mixed with K+ or Na so can cause renal problems when either electrolyte is higher or lower
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What should nurses look out for when giving cillins and cefs?
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diarrhea called pseudomembranous colitis, caused by opportunistic growth of C.difficile in in the bowel
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What should the pt not use as a fluid to take cillins?
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acidic fluids, destroys cillins
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Are cillins gram negative or gram positive?
Are cefs gram - or gram +? |
gram negative
gram + |
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What antiinfective must you watch out for if you are allergic to cillins?
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cefs-cephalosporins
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What are nursing implication for cefs?
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assess for renal function, Pseud. colitis
thrombophlebitis at IV infusion site |
Cephalosporins
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What are complications of Aminoglycoside/mycin dosage?
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kidney (nephrotoxic) ears(ototoxic)
keep well hydrated follow peak & troughs** do not give more than 10 days effects last even after dose is stopped |
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What is one of the most common mycins/Aminoglycoside?
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gentomyacin-gram negative
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What is the most common Fluoroquinolones/oxacins?
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Cepro
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What age group is not to be given Cepro?
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under 18-cause joint problems
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What are side effects of Cepro?
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photosensitivity
liver dysfunction test: ATL/AST or SGOT/SGLT |
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What does Tetracyclines treat?
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acne
PUD caused by H.pylori various fevers broad spectrum |
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What is contraindicated when taking Tetracyclines?
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do not give with milk or multi vitamins
discolors teeth under 8yrs old decreases eff. of contraceptives can cause suprainfections |
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What is a very toxic anti-infective?
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Chloramphenicol
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What are the toxic effects of Chloramphenicol?
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aplastic anemia
gray syndrome bone marrow depression |
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What anti-infective is used for serious infections?
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Clindamycin
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What is a side effect of Clindamycin?
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pseudomembranous colitis
diarrhea |
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What is one of the most common anti-infectives?
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erythromycin E-mycin
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What does sulfonamides treat?
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most often urinary infections
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What anti-infective causes Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
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sulfonamides
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almost All anti-infectives cause?
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photosensitivity
diarrhea (some P.colitis) must hydrate can be nephrotoxic & ototoxic |
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What drug is used to treat MRSA?
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Vancomycin
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What is the drug resistant strain caused by misuse of Vanomycin?
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VRE
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What are the side effects of Vancomycin?
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very ototoxic & nephrotoxic
RED man syndrome hypotension |
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What is a urinary antiseptics?
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nitrofurantoin/Macrodantin
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What are side effects of Macrodantin?
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turns urine brown or rust colored
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a urinary antiseptic
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What drug is Macrodantin combined with to treat urinary infection?
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Bactrim (sulfa & antiseptic)
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Drugs used to treat TB are?
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INH
Rifampin Ethambutol |
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What is the s.e of INH?
What is the s.e of Rifampin What is the s.e of Ethambutol? |
peripheral neuropathy(tingling)
hepatoxicity/hepatitis -GI upset & red-orange secretions -optic neuritis-cannot see red & green |
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How are most anti-TB drugs used?
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in combination with other TB drugs
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What drug treats infuenza A?
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amatadine/symmatrel-an antiviral agent- an immunization
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What are the s.e. of AZT?
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bone marrow s.e.: anemia, neutropenia
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What antifungal treats severe infections?
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amphortericin B/Fungizone
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What is a bad s.e. of Fungizone?
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very nephrotoxic so should
hydrate, check output |
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With IV admin of Fungizone what should be done pre-op?
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give tylenol, benadryl, corticosteroid or Demerol b/c IV admin causes fever & chills
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Should Fungizone be admin. fast or slow through the IV
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slow with large bore needle, and admin low-dose Heparin
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What anti-fungal treats yeast infections?
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nystatin/Mycostatin
Fungazode treats systemic infections |
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Why is nystatin/Mycostatin given with antibiotics?
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because yeast is an opportunistic infection
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anti-fungal
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What is an Anthelmintic agent?
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kills worms
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What are the s.e of Chemotherapy?
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Neutropenia(wbc)-causes infection
Thrombocytopenia Anemia N&V Stomatitis Alopecia Reproductive effects |
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What should be a normal WBC?
What is NADIR? |
5,000-10,000
on chemo if less than 3,000 red flag -lowest WBC following chemo 7-14 days following -major dose limiting factor |
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What is a normal platelet count?
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150,000 to 300,000 so hold chemo if less than 100,000
bleeding risk if less than 50,000 |
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What are some of the really bad systemic s.e. of chemo?
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Nephrotoxicity-assess creatine, BuN, fluid I&O
Ototoxicity-permanent Pulmonary toxicity/fibrosis (Bleomycin-Bleo lungs) Cardiac toxicity (Adriamycin) Hemorrhagic Cystitis (alkalating agents-usually order 1 L of fluid w/drug) Neurotoxicity(Plant Alkaloids) Extravasation of vesicants given IV which results in necrosis |
Hemorrhagic cystitis- is bad infection in a woman's bladder caused by chemo drugs
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What is a Alkalating agent?
chemo |
Cytoxan-assess for bl. in urine
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What is a Antimetabolite agent? chemo
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Folic acid analogues(methotrexate)
Pyrimidine analogues 5-FU |
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What is an Antibiotic Antineoplastic Agent? chemo
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Bleomycin, Adriamycin
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What are the Hormonal agents used in chemo?
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Antiestrogens, and antiandrogens
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What is a Plant Alkaloid for chemo?
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Oncovin
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What is used to prevent breast cancer?
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Taxol
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The most serious systemic effect of antibiotics is?
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nephrotoxicity
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How do prostaglandins work?
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activate pain receptors and increase the inflammatory response
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Which lab should be checked when there is renal/neprotoxicity problems?
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creatine levels
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Which OTC drugs should you not give if a pt should not take ASA?
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Kaopectate has Aspirin
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What type of drug is Pyridium besides an urinary tract analgesic?
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AZO standard drug-treats pain
lidocaine effect-calms the bladder |
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If a MAO breaks down epinephrine how does a MAOI work?
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blocks the break down of epinephrine so do not give with CNS stimulants
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AIM (not NSAIDs) means?
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Abnormal, involuntary movements
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two more side effects of thorazine are?
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hyperprolactinemia-spontaneous lactation, sexual dysfunction
dyskinesias-movement disorders |
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How is the dosage of Artane given?
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with an intial dose to prevent progression
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What eletrolyte is lost with diarrhea?
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K+
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