Pharmacology Exam 3 Rasmussen LPN Solved 100%
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Into the thigh
Side effect of Nitro
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Why to avoid alcohol while taking HTN meds
Increases low bp effect
Increased dizziness or fainting
Positive inotropic- function of it (regarding heart)
Makes heart muscles contract with more force
Relax blood vessels
Keeps blood circulating
Low HR, Low BP, and increased Resp- what med to give?
Atropine
Enalapril
ACE inhibitor
Lowers BP
Amiodarone- adverse reaction
May cause Thyroid problems
Hyper & Hypoactive
Faster/slower/more irregular heartbeat
Severe dizziness/ Fainting
Digoxin- what to check before administering
Check apical pulse is <60 or >100 call doc
Check K+ if low level may increase Digoxin toxicity
HF, metoprolol XL- pharmacy sends Metoprolol- What do you do?
Call pharmacy bc they are 2 diff meds
Contact doctor
Nitro patch and client teaching
Remove all traces of the drug
Rotate sites to avoid skin irritation or breakdown
Do not shave skin before applying transdermal drug- may change absorption
Lipitor- How does it work? (STATINS)
Inhibit HMG CoA reductase, an enzyme that controls cholesterol production in body
Lowers levels by slowing production of cholesterol and increase ability of liver to remove
LDL
Mose effective group in lowering LDL
Simvastatin- Nurse best action if side effect occurs
Check patients BUN's and creatinine level to make sure urine flow is not compromised
Rhabdomyolysis
Lopid- What food, drink and supplement to avoid
Correct!!
Into the thigh
Side effect of Nitro
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Why to avoid alcohol while taking HTN meds
Increases low bp effect
Increased dizziness or fainting
Positive inotropic- function of it (regarding heart)
Makes heart muscles contract with more force
Relax blood vessels
Keeps blood circulating
Low HR, Low BP, and increased Resp- what med to give?
Atropine
Enalapril
ACE inhibitor
Lowers BP
Amiodarone- adverse reaction
May cause Thyroid problems
Hyper & Hypoactive
Faster/slower/more irregular heartbeat
Severe dizziness/ Fainting
Digoxin- what to check before administering
Check apical pulse is <60 or >100 call doc
Check K+ if low level may increase Digoxin toxicity
HF, metoprolol XL- pharmacy sends Metoprolol- What do you do?
Call pharmacy bc they are 2 diff meds
Contact doctor
Nitro patch and client teaching
Remove all traces of the drug
Rotate sites to avoid skin irritation or breakdown
Do not shave skin before applying transdermal drug- may change absorption
Lipitor- How does it work? (STATINS)
Inhibit HMG CoA reductase, an enzyme that controls cholesterol production in body
Lowers levels by slowing production of cholesterol and increase ability of liver to remove
LDL
Mose effective group in lowering LDL
Simvastatin- Nurse best action if side effect occurs
Check patients BUN's and creatinine level to make sure urine flow is not compromised
Rhabdomyolysis
Lopid- What food, drink and supplement to avoid
