ATI RN Pharmacology Practice A
sweetie19752006
Terms in this set (59)
trimethoprim/sulfameth -Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, to decrease chance of
oxazole kidney damage from crystallization
-should be taken on an empty stomach either 2 hr before
or 2 hrs after meals
-notify provider if rash develops
-store in a light-resistant container
Ciprofloxacin learning -"I have tendonitis, so I haven't been able to exercise";
has taken place tendonitis is a contraindication for taking ciproflaxcin due
to the risk of tendon rupture
-adverse effect is diarrhea
-does not affect thyroid function
-Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic, patients with sulfa
allergies can take this medication
Guaifenesin teaching -Increase fluid intake to at least 2 liters each day while
taking this medication
-diarrhea is an expected adverse effect
-store at room temperature
-can cause drowsiness
Clozapine lab tests -Total cholesterol; medication can cause hyperlipidemia
Simvastatin teaching -Report muscle pain to provider
-Avoid taking this medication with grapefruit juice
-Expect therapy with this medication to be lifelong
-Take medication in the evening because cholesterol
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production increases overnight
-Flushing of the skin is an adverse effect, report to
physician
When do you know When there is increased cardiac output. Dopamine is an
when IV infusion of adrenergic that causes a receptor specificity effect, which
dopamine has been increases cardiac output and improves perfusion.
effective in a patient
with heart failure
Acetazolamide adverse -Tingling of fingers or paresthesia, need to monitor and
effect that patient report
needs to monitor and -diarrhea, weight loss, and polyuria are all adverse effects.
report
Amitriptyline adverse -Urinary retention
effect -constipation
-decrease in libido
Amphotericin B -Oliguria, can indicate renal compromise
intermittent IV bolus -Bradycardia
adverse reaction -Hypokalemia
-Weight loss
overdose antidote -Naloxone: given to reverse respiratory depressive effects
of heroin, emergency use but don't give too fast.
-Methadone: decrease manifestations of opioid withdrawal
and suppresses the euphoria patient feels, not for
emergencies
-Diazepam: decrease the manifestations of alcohol
withdrawal and prevent withdrawal seizures
-Bupropion: decrease the manifestations of nicotine
withdrawal and ease patient's cravings for nicotine.
Furosemide teaching -Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication to
reduce gastric irritation
-increased risk of hypotension
-increase potassium-rich food in your diet
-take medication in the morning to avoid sleep
disturbances from nocturia
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sweetie19752006
Terms in this set (59)
trimethoprim/sulfameth -Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, to decrease chance of
oxazole kidney damage from crystallization
-should be taken on an empty stomach either 2 hr before
or 2 hrs after meals
-notify provider if rash develops
-store in a light-resistant container
Ciprofloxacin learning -"I have tendonitis, so I haven't been able to exercise";
has taken place tendonitis is a contraindication for taking ciproflaxcin due
to the risk of tendon rupture
-adverse effect is diarrhea
-does not affect thyroid function
-Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic, patients with sulfa
allergies can take this medication
Guaifenesin teaching -Increase fluid intake to at least 2 liters each day while
taking this medication
-diarrhea is an expected adverse effect
-store at room temperature
-can cause drowsiness
Clozapine lab tests -Total cholesterol; medication can cause hyperlipidemia
Simvastatin teaching -Report muscle pain to provider
-Avoid taking this medication with grapefruit juice
-Expect therapy with this medication to be lifelong
-Take medication in the evening because cholesterol
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, ATI RN Pharmacology Practice A
production increases overnight
-Flushing of the skin is an adverse effect, report to
physician
When do you know When there is increased cardiac output. Dopamine is an
when IV infusion of adrenergic that causes a receptor specificity effect, which
dopamine has been increases cardiac output and improves perfusion.
effective in a patient
with heart failure
Acetazolamide adverse -Tingling of fingers or paresthesia, need to monitor and
effect that patient report
needs to monitor and -diarrhea, weight loss, and polyuria are all adverse effects.
report
Amitriptyline adverse -Urinary retention
effect -constipation
-decrease in libido
Amphotericin B -Oliguria, can indicate renal compromise
intermittent IV bolus -Bradycardia
adverse reaction -Hypokalemia
-Weight loss
overdose antidote -Naloxone: given to reverse respiratory depressive effects
of heroin, emergency use but don't give too fast.
-Methadone: decrease manifestations of opioid withdrawal
and suppresses the euphoria patient feels, not for
emergencies
-Diazepam: decrease the manifestations of alcohol
withdrawal and prevent withdrawal seizures
-Bupropion: decrease the manifestations of nicotine
withdrawal and ease patient's cravings for nicotine.
Furosemide teaching -Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication to
reduce gastric irritation
-increased risk of hypotension
-increase potassium-rich food in your diet
-take medication in the morning to avoid sleep
disturbances from nocturia
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