What is an abnormal platelet count ?
anything below 100,000 mm
What is oxybutynin
anticholinergic, that treats urianry difficulties
What
... [Show More] is chlordiazepoxide used for?
alcohol withdrawal to prevent delirium tremens
Amitriptyline
anti depressant TCA - Adverse effect is dry mouth
lisionpril adverse effect
cough - ACE inhibitor
What happens w/ opioids like hydrocodone
decreased respirtorion might occur
Ciprofloxacin teaching..
Pt should report any signs of tendon pain or swelling
What should a patient report if on ranitidine?
yellowing of the skin - liver toxicity
What do you give during a cholinergic crisis
atropine
What is allopurional do?
treatment of gout, drink 2L of water daily - this will prevent renal stone formation and kidney injury
What should a nurse do before administering metropolol
determine apical pulse
What should you monitor if on catopril?
sore throat - serious adverse effect
What should you take before any physical activity if you have asthma?
Cromolyn
What is eptoiin used for? and what can be an adverse effect?
used for anemia and increased blood pressure
what is an adverse affect of metrocloplamide
Sedation
What are some patient teachings for glucocorticoids
do not take w/ grapefruit juice bc it can increase the levels of the medication
avoid contact w/ people with who have known infections
monitor blood glucose levels
If a patient is on a statin, what lab value should be monitored?
Creatine Kinase
What does sulfacrate do?
puts a protective layer over the stomach
Aspirin toxicity
tinnitus, sweating, headache, dizziness
What is the antidote for diazepam?
Flumazeil
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxale
teach pt to drink 8-10 glasses of water daily to prevent kidney stones, etc
Guanafensin
drink more water 2l a day to help get rid of toxins in respiratory traact
What should you monitor if the patient has a prescription for clozapine?
total cholesterol - it increases hyperlipidemia
Statin pt teaching
report muscle pain to provider, do not take w/ grapefruit juice, therapy will be life long [Show Less]