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nursing 212 med list
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acetylcysteine/mucomyst: classification; how can it be given; action as mucolytic; action as antidote | mucolytic, antidote; inhalation, injection; disrupts mucoproteins in purulent and nonpurulant secretions(reomoves secretions; antidote for acetaminophen overdose; |
| Acetylcysteine/mucomyst: if used as mucolytic what should nurse encourage pt to do prior to use; common adverse effects; life threatening adverse effects | to clear airways- cough- prior to use to maximize effectiveness; vomiting; broncho spasms |
| Acetylcysteine/mucomyst: with iv infusion monitor for what; labs to monitor; why suction | fluid overload; abgs, pulmonary functions, pulse ox, serum acetaminophen baselines; increased fluid from respiratory tract may occur |
| Acetylcysteine/mucomyst: why does n/v occur | b/c taste of med is awful |
| Albumin: | |
| Albumin: | |
| Albumin: | |
| Albumin: | |
| amiodarone/Cordarone/pacerone: classification; action; how is it used in afib; who should not use this med | antiarrhthmic, antianginal; prolongs the duration and action potential, decreases peripheral resistance and increases cornonary blood flow; to convert rhythm to sinus rhythm; sinus bradycardia, |
| amiodarone/Cordarone/pacerone: how can it be given; when do GI s/s occur; common s/s; | IV or PO; when high doses are given; muscle weakness, fatigue, dizziness, hypotension, N/V |
| amiodarone/Cordarone/pacerone: why monitor BP during infusion; what lab could change; | b/c BP can slow sig. during admin; thyroid functions test in absence of thyroid abnormality; |
| amiodarone/Cordarone: what CNS symptoms could there be; what should be checked daily; why should pt wear dark glasses | proximal muscle weakness; pulse and B/P; bc of photophobia |
| amlodipine/Norvasc: classification; action; uses; common side effects; | calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive blocker; blocks calcium influx across cell membrane and reduces coronary vascular resistance and increases coronary blood flow; reduces BP and pain from angina; head ache, facial edema; |
| amlodipine/Norvasc: what vs to assess; does edema cause discontinuation of drug; who has dose related palpitations; | BP and pulse; no; women; |
| aspirin/dipyridamole (Aggrenox): | |
| aspirin/dipyridamole (Aggrenox): | |
| aspirin/dipyridamole (Aggrenox): | |
| aspirin/dipyridamole (Aggrenox): | |
| baclofen(lioresal): classification; action; uses; | central-acting skeletal muscle relaxant; depresses reflex activity at the spinal cord so reduces skeletal muscle spasm caused by upper motor neuron lesions; painful spasms of ms, chronic pain, for spinal cord injury pt detrusor sphincter dyssnergia; |
| baclofen(lioresal): common side effects; what can it do to blood glucose; why should walking be supervised; | transient drowsiness; increase it; drug can affect pt ability to stand or walk; |
| baclofen(lioresal): pt should be cautious when using what; increased drowsiness occurs more in what pt; what needs to be done when stopping drug; | alcohol; pt >40; drug should be stopped gradually over time; |
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jmkettel
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