QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
wbc normal range
5,000-10,000
potassium range
3.5-5.0
normal platelet count
150,000-450,000
What supplement should not be taken with synthroid?
calcium
What are side effects of magnesium sulfate IV?
hypotension, respiratory depression, depressed or absent reflexes
What drug class is enalapril?
ACE inhibitor
What are the AA of enalapril?
orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, dizziness, tachycardia
When is blood tinged sputum common?
PNA
What is an AA of dialysis?
low calcium
What is the antidote for low calcium?
calcium carbonate
Should metformin be taken with food?
yes
What is an adverse effect of beta blockers that should be reported?
night cough, early sign of HF
Why is bile increased in cirrhosis?
the liver loses its ability to excrete bile so it retains it, elevating bodily levels
What lab values are low in pancreatitis?