In each blank, try to type in the
word that is missing. If you've
typed in the correct word, the
blank will turn green.
If your not sure what answer should be entered, press the space bar and the next missing letter will be displayed. When you are all done, you should look back over all your answers and review the ones in red. These ones in red are the ones which you needed help on. Question: Answer: An antiemetic is a medication used in the treatment and/or prevention of nausea and vomiting.
Dolasetron (Anzemet) (Kytril, Sancuso)
Ondansetron (Zofran) Tropisetron (Navoban)
TRON to the rescue *most antiemetics can cause sedation* Question: of antiemeticsAnswer: Dolasetron (Anzemet)
Granisetron (Kytril, Sancuso)
Ondansetron (Zofran) (Navoban)
TRON to the rescue
romethazine (Phenergan)
prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Metoclopramide (Reglan). WATCH FOR EPS Question: antiemetic side and factsAnswer: most antiemetics can cause so watch out for additive effect if given with narcotic analgesics and protect your client from injury.
Question: Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)Answer: PPIs decrease acid by inhibiting those gastric proton pumps that make the acid – they stop the acid at the pump! Question: of PPI'sAnswer: Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid, Omepral, Omez)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid, , Inhibitol)
Dexlansoprazole (Kapidex, Dexilant)
Esomeprazole (Nexium, Esotrex)
Pantoprazole (Protonix, Somac, Pantozol, Zentro) Question: PPI side and factsAnswer: of a pump in your stomach just churning out the acid –
‘Zole’ is the nice guy who shuts off the pump.
‘Zole’ is very friendly (well-tolerated by most clients)
but can cause vitamin B-12 deficiency with long-term use. Question: Erectile Dysfunction Answer: dysfunction (ED) meds act by increasing nitric oxide which opens and relaxes the blood vessels of the penis causing increased blood flow (helping lead to getting and keeping an erection). Question: types of dysfunction agentsAnswer: (Viagra)
Vardenafil (Levitra)
Tadalafil (Cialis)
I'D LIKE YOU TO MEET 'FIL' Question: ED side effects and Answer: While ‘Fil’ is a great guy(well-tolerated by most)
side effects(with Levitra):HA, flushing, back pain
(with Viagra)temporary vision changes, including vision" Men who have heart problems, uncontrolled BP, HX of CVA, CANT HANG WITH FIL Question: Answer: There are many causes of anemia and the antianemic prescribed will be based upon the cause.
With iron deficiency anemia, iron supplements are commonly prescribed. Beware though - Iron is ‘heavy’ stuff and be taken ‘lightly’! Question: Iron supplement Answer: Iron can cause teeth staining (liquid form). Teach clients to dilute liquid iron with water or juice, use a straw, rinse mouth after. Iron can cause staining of skin with IM. If IM must be used, give IM doses deep Z track technique. Question: Iron supplement drug Answer: coadministration of antacids or tetracyclines reduces of iron. Separate use by at least 2 hr.
Vitamin C increases absorption, but also increases GI complications. Avoid vitamin C intake
Question: Iron intake instructionsAnswer: space doses equally throughout day to most efficiently increase RBC PROD
anticipate a harmless dark green or black color of . increase H2O and fiber intake and to exercise
foods high in iron (liver, egg yolks, muscle meats, yeast).
Question: Answer: used to tx primary hypercholesterolemia, for prevention of coronary events (primary and secondary), for protection against MI and stroke for clients with diabetes, and to help increase HDL levels in with primary hypercholesterolemia. Question: Types of Answer: Atorvastatin(Lipitor)Simvastatin(Zocor)
Lovastatin(Mevacor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Remember LDL is ‘bad’and HDL is ‘good’(HDL helps keep the cholesterol from building up.) you want low LDL & high HDL
Fluvastatin (Lescol) Question: warnings and factsAnswer: protect the liver and muscles 'stat': risk of hepatotoxicity. obtain baseline LFT'S & monitor LFT'S 12 weeks & 6 months. There is also a risk of myopathy and peripheral neuropathy. report muscle weakness/aches/pain/tingling and tenderness. Question: Answer: Anticoagulants prevent the formation of blood clots by interfering with the clotting cascade, thus preventing coagulation. The use of this is contraindicated with active bleeding, such as with bleeding disorders, , or hemorrhagic brain injuries. Question: Answer: Heparin administered IV or SQ.
Enoxaparin (Lovenox)has a longer half-life. administered via SUBQ
Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin.
Administer heparin with MI or DVT.
Risk for
Instruct clients to avoid corticosteroid use, oral h |
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