313 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 313
Sinemet action
blocks vitamin K and other clotting agents
Resident may become frightened anxious manipulative or demanding while taking med
Med in combo may cause increased adverse effects
Relieve tremors and muscular weakness, treatment of extrapyramidal effects of major
psychotropics
Destroys bacteria or fungus; inhibits cell wall synthesis
Definition 2 of 313
Med that affect bladder tone; urinary anti infective
Septra Ds nc
Mylanta classification
Septra DS classification
Septra DS side effects
Term 3 of 313
B/p dropping after standing up is a side effect of what
Sinemet
Mirapex
Dilantin
Stalevo
,Term 4 of 313
Lasix ; hydrodiuril NC
Only give on an empty stomach
Give early in the day
Should be taken with a large meal
Administer before bedtime
Term 5 of 313
Prednisone Classification
Hypotension; bradycardia;bronchospasm
Antihistamine/ nasal decongestant
Anti inflammatory ; steroid medication
-Monitor BP and lab values, intake and output, daily weights, and level of consciousness.
-Administer in the morning with food or milk.
Term 6 of 313
Metamucil action
Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; esophageal, gastric, small intestine and rectal obstruction
when med is taken in dry form
Adsorbs water and expands to increase bulk and moisture content of stool. Acts within 12
hours to 3 days as the most natural, non-irritating method to relieve constipation
Decrease the amount of norepinephrine destroys by metabolism and permits level to
increase in the brain
Depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system
,Definition 7 of 313
Psychosis
A major mental disorder with deranged personality and loss of contact with reality is known
as what
What do you need to observe/monitor for when administering anticoagulants
What three things do you observe a resident for that is receiving steroid meds
What good is given to someone who is hypokalemican
Term 8 of 313
Metamucil nursing consideration
Must be administered with at least 8 ounces of pleasant tasting liquid
Alters chemical transmitter in central nervous system
Decreased pulse and hypotension
Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; esophageal, gastric, small intestine and rectal obstruction
when med is taken in dry form
Term 9 of 313
What can be given to help treat a burn
Vitamins ; Minerals ; supplements
Antidepressants ; antipsychotics ; mood stabilizers
Ibuprofen ; Tylenol ; asprin
Antibiotics ; Steroids ; antihistamines
, Term 10 of 313
What is does brethine cause
Restlessness and dizziness
Increased appetite and weight loss
Combination drug
In the eye
Term 11 of 313
Thorazine class
Anti Parkinson med
typical antipsychotic
laxative
Soften and dissolve ear wax
Term 12 of 313
Naprosyn NC
Provide adequate salt and juice intake
Mild abdominal cramping can cause diarrhea
Sudden loss of blood
May be better tolerated with food