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What is the therapeutic aPTT level for a patient on heparin? - ANSWER-
60-80 seconds (40 seconds multiplied by factor of 1.5 to 2)
What is the expected aPTT value? - ANSWER-40 seconds
Calcium-containing antacids can cause what adverse effect - ANSWER-
Flatulence
Cimetidine (Tagamet) can cause what adverse effect? - ANSWER-It is
an H2 receptor antagonist that can cause dysrthythmias
What is the treatment for Cushing's Triad? - ANSWER-Mannitol 25%,
an osmotic diuretic that promotes diuresis to treat cerebral edema
What is tamoxifen used for? - ANSWER-breast cancer
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,What clients are contraindicated for oral contraceptives? - ANSWER--
>35 (e.g. 40 y/o or 70 y/o)
-Smoker
*Increases risk of thromboembolism
What should the nurse do to injection site after heparin administration? -
ANSWER-Apply firm pressure to site for 1-2 minutes. DO NOT
MASSAGE-can cause bleeding
What type of needle should be used to administer heparin? - ANSWER-
25- or 26-gauge
3/8 in or smaller
Where should heparin be injected? - ANSWER-Abdomen above level of
iliac crest, at least 2 inches from umbilicus
What is rifampin used for? - ANSWER-used to treat TB
How long does rifampin treatment last for? - ANSWER-6-9 months
When should rifampin be taken in relation to meals? - ANSWER-Empty
stomach
1 hr before or
2 hrs after meals
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,What is carbamazepine? - ANSWER-Anticonvulsant used for seizures,
trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar disorder, and diabetic neuropathy
What is Piperacillin/tazobactam? - ANSWER-Broad spectrum anti-
infective used in treatment of moderate-severe infections
What are mydriatic medications? - ANSWER-Drugs that dilate the
pupil. Can help reduce inflammation and discomfort in eye after surgery
or injury
What is phenylephrine? - ANSWER-Mydriatic medication to dilate
pupils to facilitate intraocular surgery
What is a miotic medication? - ANSWER-Drug causing miosis
(constriction of pupil). It reduces eye pressure by increasing drainage of
intraocular fluid through trabecular meshwork. Used for glaucoma
What is Pilocarpine? - ANSWER-muscarinic agonist, miotic drug used
for the treatment of glaucoma
What is Latanoprost? - ANSWER-Prostaglandin used for treatment of
glaucoma
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, What does a daily calcium supplement and flank pain indicate? -
ANSWER-Renal stones
What is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity? - ANSWER-
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
What is the antidote for benzodiazepines? - ANSWER-Flumazenil
(Romazicon)
What is the antidote for severe digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER-Fab
antibody fragments (AKA digoxin immune Fab). It binds to digoxin and
blocks its action. Given IV
What are some manifestations of mild lithium toxicity? - ANSWER--
Polyuria
-Diarrhea
-lassitude=state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
-Muscle weakness
What is lassitude? - ANSWER-a state of physical or mental weariness;
lack of energy
What should fluid intake look like with allopurinol? - ANSWER-Drink
2L of fluids/day b/c adverse effect of allupurinol is renal damage
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