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NCLEX MEDS TO KNOW

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CHOLESTRAMINE (QUESTRAN)   show
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show -VIR (in name) Tx: HIV,viral infections, HSV, HEP C, Chicken pox, RSV Ex: Ritonovir (Norvir)  
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BENZOS   show
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BETA BLOCKERS   show
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CCB   show
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GLUCOCORTICOIDS/CORTICOSTERORIDS   show
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show -DINE or TIDINE Decreased secretion of gastric acid Tx: Acid Reflux, GERD, Heart burn, prevent ulcers Adverse Rxn: dizziness, hallucinations, sleepiness Ex: Semetadine (Tagament)  
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NITRATES   show
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PPI   show
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show -contains SULF Suppresses bacterial growth Tx: Infections Ex: Sulfasazine  
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THIAZIDE DIURETICS   show
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THROMBOLYTIC   show
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THYROID HORMONE   show
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BRONCHODILATORS   show
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ABX   show
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REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE or ANTIHYSTAMINE   show
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show -ZINE Adverse fx: EPS Tx: schizophrenia, N/V (phen and comp)  
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show -OXIN Tx: CHF and Heart Arythmias  
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show -OPINE EX: Atropine SE: can't see, pee, sit, poo (Activates SNS-flight or fight) NO with GLAUCOMA = Icreases IOP  
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show -Increases BP, HR, RR -Decreases GI, UO (constipation and urinary retention) -dilated pupils (blurry vison) -constricted blood vessels and dry mouth (FLIGHT OR FIGHT)- acts on Increased ACH  
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show -decreased HR -constriced pupils -Relaxed -Increased sex drive -warm, dry skin REST AND DIGEST- acts on Decreased ACH  
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Is DIG K sparing or wasting?   show
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show K SPARING  
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What can sudden stopping of TEGRETOL cause?   show
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show (Most Benzo, vir meds, depression meds) -BUSPAR -VARAPAMIL -TEGRETOL (CARBAMAZEPINE)  
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show -CA med -30% can cause OTO TOXICITY -drink 8-10 glasses of water  
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ANALGESIC   show
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show -CAINE  
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show Tx: Heart problems (Ventricular arrhythmia's) caused by MI  
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ANTI-ULCER   show
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show -MIDE -ZIDE  
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show -IDE  
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show -SONE  
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show -NIUM anesthesia to produce paralysis (inhibits AcH)  
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show OLD & YOUNG (greater risk of toxicity) - Absorption -Excretion -Distribution -Metabolism  
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show Breastfeeding and Pregnancy  
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show Antacids (affects the absorption of med)  
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What can RN do in regards to medications?   show
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What kids of meds should not be taken with other prescribed mediations (unless MD approved)?   show
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show -Oral Hypoglycemic (decreaseds glucose production) -given in combo with repglinidine Adverse Fx: Muscle Pain  
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METOCLOPRAMIDE (Reglan)   show
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ANTICOAGULANT   show
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ANGIOTENSION RECEPTOR   show
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show -OLOL Tx: Decrease BP, P, CO, Migraines , Glaucoma  
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AMINOGLYCOSIDES   show
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show Tx: for Depression, anxiety, OCD  
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show UNSTABLE ANGINA  
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show -1 every 5 min for 3 min -if not relieved go to ER DONT give if BP is below 90/60  
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show Think Alice in Wonderland -HOT -LOC Changes -RED (flushed face) -DRY/THIRSTY  
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What kids of Meds are COLCHINE and ALLOPURINOL   show
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VERAPAMIL (Calan)   show
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What med is given for ASYTOLE (no heart beat)?   show
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show ACE  
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What med is given for ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK?   show
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show VALIUM ATAVAIN  
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What med is given for BIPOLAR?   show
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show AMIODARONE  
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show Massive cell destruction following chemo = Inc. uric acid levels SE: allopecia, decreased resistance to body Need to contact MD before getting vaccinations -NO ASA or ETOH Ex: Elspar, Tamoxifen, Megestrol, alduphosphamide, Busuifan, Vincristine, Beomy  
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TDL of LITHIUM   show
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TDL of DILANTIN (Phenytoin)   show
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TDL of DIGOXIN (Lanoxin)   show
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show Tx: Hypothyroidism/Myexedema May take several weeks to work. Affects PT time Adverse: Chest pain, nervousness, tremors, D, insomnia, heat intolerance Take on EMPTY STOMACH in AM. -w/h if P is above 100  
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show 10-20 Toxicity: Restless, dizziness, Insomnia, seizure, HA Tx: Asthma/COPD bronchospasms (works by relaxing smooth muscle)  
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Antidote of IRON   show
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show N-ACETYLCYSTEINE (MUCOMYST) Liver failure possible for 4 days  
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show LIBRIUM -bad N/V will occur with any ETOH consumption or products (lotions, cough syrup)  
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show VIT K PT 10-12 sec (control)  
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Antidote of HEPARIN/LOVENOX/DALTEPARIN   show
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show DIGIBIND -K will make it worse  
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show CALCIUM GLUTAMATE  
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Antidote to NARCOTIC ADDICTS   show
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MAOI Drugs   show
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show Tx: Parkinsons and EPS of other drugs Adverse fx: Increased T, confusion and visual hallucinations SE: Constipation, Increased HR, blurry vision, decreased UO NO in GLAUCOMA  
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show TDL: 10-20 BRONCHODILATOR (give 1st) -Increases the risk of DIG TOX -Decreased effect of LI and DILANTIN, L K & Mg Tx: Ashtma and COPD Give W/FOOD SE: GI upset, Increased HR, HTN, N/V  
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show BRONCHODILATORS (before glucocorticoids)  
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show Tx: TB Risk: Phenotoin TOX if taken w/ DILANTIN, peripheral neuritis, hepatic, Jaundice -take vit B6 to prevent neuritis (monitor LFT's) -BP will Decrease then return  
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PREDNISONE   show
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show Tx: Seizures TDL: 10-20 SE: wght gain, hyperplasia of gums, RED URINE Adverse: **RASH-STOP MED** (not abruptly) DONT give with THEOPHYLLINE (decreased effectiveness) or INH (phenytoin tox) **DONT STOP ABRUPTLY **  
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DIGOXIN   show
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show ANTIDOTE for TYLENOL (Acetaminophen) -most common poisoning in children -Admin Orally Sx of Toxic Tylenol: Jaundice, penia, Rash, hypoglycemia  
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RIFAMPIN (Ridadin)   show
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What SE do ALL PSYCH meds have? What one is DIFFERENT?   show
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Mg SULFATE   show
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SINEMET (Levodopa and Carbidopa)   show
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show Surfactant/Steroid Tx: Lung expansion -give 2nd (bronchodilator 1st-open up lungs) Ex: Glucocorticoid inhaler  
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show ASPRIN/NSAID -Associated with Reyes Sx (occurs after viral infection) Sx: V, lethargy, irritability (Baby-D & Increased K) -GIVE TYLENOL  
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When should this med be taken: CARAFATE (Sulcrafate)?   show
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When should this med be taken: most ABX?   show
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When should this med be taken: ZOCOR?   show
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When should this med be taken: VIBRAMYCIN?   show
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When should this med be taken: NSAIDS?   show
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show WITH MEALS  
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show WITH MEALS  
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show WITH MEALS  
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show WITH MEALS  
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When should this med be taken: **THEOPHYLLINE**?   show
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show WITH MEALS (daily dose) **BEDTIME** (once daily dose) -H2 antagonist Tx: GERD, Heartburn, Ulcers  
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show WITH MEALS Tx: HTN or CHF  
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When should this med be taken: ACYCLOVIR?   show
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When should this med be taken: **K SUPPLEMENTS**?   show
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show WITH MEALS Tx: Acid Indigestion (antacid) Take 1-2 hrs before Tetracycline (will Dec effectiveness of Tetra) Ex of Tetra: Doxycycline and Vibramycin (Bacterial genital infx)  
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show WITH MEALS in PM Tx:Coronary Artery Dz, Hyperlipidemia (decreases Cho) Adverse: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness esp. when with malaise or fever Tx: CA (Chemo med)  
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show WITH MEALS Tx: Cerebral Edema, SHOCK, adrenal insufficiency, MS Adverse: Adrenal insufficiency (fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, fever, anorexia, N, SOB, dizziness, fainting)  
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show WITH MEALS Tx:RA & Gouty Arthritis -NSAID (decrease inflammation, pain & Temp) Adverse: GI bleed, chest pain, SOB, weakness, slurred speech  
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show DOXYCYCLINE/VIRBAMYCIN/TETRACYCLINE HCL Tx: Bacterial genital infections (gonorrhea, syphilis, rectal infx), Anthrax, Acne, H.pylori, roseasa) -Take WITH MEALS -Avoid direct sunlight/UV, wear protective clothing/sunscreen  
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When should this med be taken: TETRACYCLINES?   show
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show AM MED Tx: Anti-Immflammatory  
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When should this med be taken: DIURETICS?   show
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show AM MED Tx: Alzheimers -AVOID OTC Sleep or Cold meds (increase anticholinergic fx) -Tell MD before receiving ANETHESIA  
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show AM MED Tx: ADHD & Narcolepsy -DONT drink fruit JUICE with oral solution -Decreases SEIZURE threshold, report Seizures  
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When should this med be taken: ANTACIDS?   show
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show AFTER MEALS (2 hrs) **or 1 hr BEFORE**  
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When should this med be taken: GROWTH HORMONE?   show
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show PM MED & BEFORE MEALS Tx: Peptic Ulcer  
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What meds cause RED FLUIDS?   show
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What is the Tx for EPS?   show
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show ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDS -Atypical won't cause Most Common: Haloperidol (Schizophrenia), Thorazine  
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What are EPS symptoms?   show
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What can you NOT take with MAOI?   show
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What can you NOT take with EGG allergies?   show
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What interferes with Dilantin (Phenytoin)?   show
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What can you NOT take with LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA (Sinamet)?   show
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If you are ALLERGIC to BAKERS YEAST what VACCINE can you NOT get?   show
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If you have an MI what med can you NOT use?   show
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If you have GLAUCOMA what drugs can you NOT take?   show
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What drugs DECREASE EFFECTIVENESS of THEOPHYLINE?   show
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What INCREASES the risk of DIGOXIN TOX?   show
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What med should INH be taken with?   show
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show SICKLE CELL CRISIS (severe pain, trouble breathing, anemia) Tx: Pancreatitis  
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What med can you NOT give if you have PANCREATITIS?   show
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show DEMORAL **DONT give MORPHINE**  
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show Mg SULFATE  
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What BEVERAGES can you NOT have if you are taking ANTIPSYCHOTICS?   show
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What DZ can you NOT give ISOTONIC solution to?   show
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show -NS (w/blood prod) -LR (burns-more E) -D5W -D5 1/4 NS Goes into the VASCULAR space Makes FV and BP go UP Tx: N/V, sweating, burns, hemm, trauma  
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What are HYPOTONIC Solutions?   show
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What DZ can you NOT give HYPOTONIC Solution to?   show
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show Volume Expander(particles)= PULLS from CELLS into VASCULAR -D10W -3% NS -5% NS -TPN -ALBUMIN You can add E to Iso/Hypo = Hyper Tx: Dec Na, 3rd spacing (edema, burns, acities) RETURNS volume to VASCULAR space  
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show HYPERTONIC (would increase fluid in vascular space which is already increased since they have pulmonary edema) -watch for FVE  
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show -GINKO -GINGER -GENSING -GARLIC  
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show -GO INTO SURG -PLAVIX -ANTIPLATLET  
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show VIT C Tx: Gout  
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What VS should you HOLD NITROGLYCERINE?   show
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What med should you NOT take if you are going into SURGERY?   show
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show -PREGNANT -STEROIDS -ACTIVE INFECTION -IMMUNOCOMPROMISED -ALLERGY to GELATIN or NEOMYCIN  
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What is DILAUDID used for?   show
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ASA poisoning SX and TX?   show
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4 Actions of Glucocorticoids   show
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show Increases= PTH (parathyroid) Decreases = Calcitonin If there is no PTH the pt can have a seizure due to hypocalcemia (too low Calcium)  
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show In the lungs it is a potent vasoDILATOR (think O --> Open )  
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What is the category for Coffee, Tea, ETOH, cigarettes?   show
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show AE: sleepiness during the day -there are no side effect of HA, discolored urine or irregular HR  
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show Renal Failure (the way drugs leave the system)  
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What is the only thing that can be added to a TPN or PPN line?   show
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show Empties formula directly into the stomach to be digested.  
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show Directly into the blood stream and bypasses the digestive system bc it is not working properly.  
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show Into a peripheral vein, but is long enough to empty into the large veins going directly into the heart  
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show It empties directly into the large vein of the heart, reeducating rip of damage to smaller veins.  
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show It empties just above the heart muscle to be distributed.  
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What does the control refer to when dealing with medication and bleeding times?   show
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show It is usually slightly prolonged so that clotting will not occur. 1.5-2 times the control (pre-bleeding time)  
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show Naloxone (Narcan)  
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show Increases circulating volume when RBC are adequate -Replaces losses w/o altering consentrations -Helpful in Na replacement ISOTONIC  
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LR   show
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D5W   show
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1/2 NS 0.45%   show
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D5 1/2NS   show
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D5 LR   show
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D5NS   show
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