NSG 124 - Pharmacology
Exam 3
Question:
Beta Blockers
Answer:
-olol caution in patient’s w/ asthma can mask the symptoms of hyperglycemia
s/e: pulmonary edema, bradycardia
DONT discontinue abruptly
Question:
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Answer:
Antiarrhythmic life threatening arrhythmia
administered IV 1 / 4
Question:
Adderall
Answer:
CNS stimulant:
weight loss dry mouth headache
Question:
MI
Answer:
life long aspirin therapy
Question:
hypertensive crisis
Answer:
administer nitro prusside
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Question:
Statins
Answer:
Hyperlipidemia avoid grapefruit juice give at night
Question:
Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Answer:
direct thrombin inhibitor
Question:
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Answer:
s/e: anticholinergic effects
avoid diphenhydramine monitor for suicide
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Question:
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Answer:
Anticoagulant
INR 2-3
avoid:
otc medication vitamin k
use soft toothbrush and electric razor
Question:
Heparin
Answer:
Anticoagulant
PTT 1.5-2
avoid IM injections monitor for bruising, blood in stool and urine
ANTIDOTE: PROTAMINE SULFATE
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