NUR 185 Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse II
Final Exam
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• Epogen / Procrit (epoetin alpha)
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- Increases RBCs ( 4-6 normal), ESRD
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Neupogen (filgrastim)
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Increases WBCs (5-10), Chemo
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Furomeside (Lasix)
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Diuretic = can lower potassium level, Take in am (normal 3.5-5.0) 1 / 3
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Lovenox (enoxaparin)
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LMWH SUBQ Abdomen
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Warfarin (Coumadin)
Answer:
Anticoagulant Monitor INR (2-3) IF INR elevated = hold med, call dr.watch for bleeding recheck INR in the am Give Vitamin K Have pt. use soft toothbrush
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Clopidogrel (Plavix)
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Antiplatelet keep stents open give daily prevents recurrence of CVA or MI (med is effective)
Side Effects: upper resp infection, chest pain, headache
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Viagra (sildenafil)
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No Nitrates, vasodilators
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Methotrexate
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Used for chemo, RA and Ectopic pregnancy
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