Normal renal function test - ANSWER BUN 7-20
Creatinine 0.8-1.4
GFR 90mL +/min
Hgb 12-18
aPTT therapeutic range - ANSWER 70-120
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Vancomycin infusion reaction - ANSWER If too fast, red man syndrome
Flushing, redness, dizziness
Beta blockers use caution with: - ANSWER DM
Bradycardia
MG
Hypotension
Adrenal gland tumor
Metabolic acidosis
Long term use of steroids side effects - ANSWER Anger/aggression
Paranoia
Heart attack
Delusions
Stroke
Kidney failure
TPN assessment - ANSWER 1. Indications of malnutrition
2. Vein condition at access site
3. Lab values
4. Preexisting conditions
5. Vital signs, auscultate lungs, & weigh
6. Consult w/ dietician & dr. (TPN content)
7. Dr.s orders
Benzo antidote - ANSWER Flumazenil
Nitroglycerin
When do you call 911? - ANSWER Onset of chest pain
How to administer nitroglycerin - ANSWER 1 tablet q3-5 mins x 3
Enalapril side effects - ANSWER Dry cough
Loss of taste
Dizziness, headache
Drowsiness, insomnia
Dry mouth
n/V/D
Spironalctone side effects - ANSWER Dry mouth, thirst
Dizziness
Headache
Gynecomastia
ED
Muscle pain/weakness
Paralysis of arm or leg
Flu like symptoms
How does baclofen work? - ANSWER Antispastic muscle relaxant; blocks nerve signals from muscles at the level of the spinal cord
Relationship btw lithium & sodium - ANSWER Lithium is a sodium, so maintain the same salt intake
Instruction for vitamin b12 via nose (cyanocobalamin) - ANSWER Once per week.
Blow your nose gently.
Keep your head upright and insert the tip of bottle into one nostril.
Press your other nostril closed with your finger.
Spray the medicine into your nose and gently sniff at the same time.
Then use the spray in your other nostril.
Do not blow your nose for at least a few minutes after using the nasal spray.
Wait several hours after using before you use another nasal spray.
Ferrous fumarate with kids - ANSWER Helps the body create more hemoglobin and treat/prevent anemia.
Prevention: 1 a day
Treat: bid
If sick within 30 mins, give another dose.
If sick after 30 mins, do not give another dose until time for it.
Toxicity: stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea
Give with food
Omeproazole - ANSWER Take before eating
Drink cool glass of water after taking
Avoid alcohol & NSAIDS.
Notify provider of abdominal pain & diarrhea
Use backup of contraceptives for women.
Causes of digoxin toxicityb - ANSWER Renal impairment
Use of diuretics
Dehydration
Low potassium
Hypomagnesemia
Combining w/ other meds
Hypothyroidism
Taking too much
Lovastatin administration - ANSWER Oral tablets
At night
Store at room temp, away from moisture and light
Seizure medications (anticonvulsants) - ANSWER Need backup method of birth control
Treatment of TB - ANSWER Isoniazid
Rifampin
Pyrazinamide
Streptomycin
Nalbuphine - ANSWER Narcotic used to treat severe pain
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