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Calcium uses

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blood clotting
enzyme activation
acid-base balance
firmness and rigidity to bones and teeth
lactation
function of nerves and muscles (including heart muscle) maintenance of membrane permeability
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Vitamin D uses

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used to treat and prevent infantile rickets, spasmophilia (infantile tetany), and softening of bone.

also important in normal growth and mineralization of skeleton and teeth.

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Why do we take calcium with vitamin D?

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Vitamin D increases calcium absorption

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Too much Vit D?

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hypercalcemia 
anorexia
nausea
vomiting
polyuria(excessive urination)
polydipsia(excessive thirst)
weakness
anxiety
pruritus(tingling/burning skin sensation)
altered renal function
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Iron uses

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The body uses iron to make hemoglobin as well as some enzymes
(acidic environment increases iron absorption TAKE W/ ORANGE JUICE)

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Too much Iron?

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overdose is especially dangerous for children - can cause GI upset and bleeding, nausea, vomiting

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Too much Calcium?

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Hypercalcemia - 
fatigue
depression
confusion
 nausea
vomiting
constipation
renal stones
increased urination
occasional cardiac arrhythmias
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Iron deficiency?

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anemia, lowered vitality, exertional breathlessness, pale complexion, conjunctival pallor, retarded development, and a decreased amount of hemoglobin in each red cell.

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Folic acid

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Vitamin B9
needed for amino acid metabolism and DNA synthesis

Deficiency in pregnant women can result in neural tube defects of baby (spina bifida)

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Vitamin C

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wound healing
collagen and tissue production in general

too much can cause GI upset and reduced B12 absorption

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Vitamin A

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wound healing
Necessary for growth, bone development, vision, reproduction, integrity of mucosal and epithelial surfaces, and formation of visual pigment.

too much can cause hair loss and peeling skin - can be stored in the liver for 2 years can cause toxicity

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Vitamin E

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acts as an antioxidant and protects red blood cell membranes

stop before surgery - increases clotting time

too much causes Fatigue, weakness, GI upset, Headaches, breast tenderness

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Vitamin K

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Vitamin K is necessary for synthesis of clotting factors VII, IX, X, and prothrombin by the liver

deficiency can prolong clotting time

Vitamin K1 phytonadione can be used to treat blood thinner overdoses (Coumadin(warfarin) and aspirin)

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Selenium

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Necessary trace element in diet

Too much may cause :
weakness
Hair loss
dermatitis
Nausea
 diarrhea
abdominal pain
Garlic-like odor from skin and breath
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Zinc

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Wait at least TWO HOURS after ANTIBIOTIC admin. to take zinc

Important for wound healing

too much May cause copper deficiency, decrease in HDL cholesterol, weakened immune system

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What vitamin is contraindicated in surgery?

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Vitamin E - prolongs clotting time

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What vitamin/mineral can interfere with antibiotics?

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zinc

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What patient education is relevant to someone taking a Vitamin A supplement?

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Toxicity signs -

Review symptoms of hypervitaminosis A syndrome (headaches, bulging fontanelles in infants, irritability, yellow-orange discoloration of skin, drying and desquamation(peeling) of skin and lips, hair loss, anorexia, vomiting, joint and bone pain).

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What are signs of Vitamin D toxicity?

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hypercalcemia 
anorexia
nausea
vomiting
polyuria(excessive urination)
polydipsia(excessive thirst)
weakness
anxiety
pruritus(tingling/burning skin sensation)
altered renal function
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What should you closely monitor in a patient on TPN(total parenteral nutrition)?

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Coughing or SOB (TPN can cause air embolism)

Blood glucose - Hypo/hyper glycemia

Infection- elevated temperature, elevated heart rate, chills, sweating, redness, swelling at the insertion site, and lethargy

Fluid overload - cough, dyspnea, neck vein engorgement, chest rales, and weight gain

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True or False? All enteral nutrition equipment and tubing is changed and labelled every 24 hrs.

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True!

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What are the methods of enteral delivery?

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Bolus-250 to 400 mL of solution is rapidly administered into the tube 4 to 6 times a day

  • Intermittent drip-administered every 3 to 6 hours over 30 to 60 minutes by gravity drip or infusion pump.
  • Continuous drip-administered at a slow rate over a 24-hour period.
  • Cyclic infusion -infusion pump delivers the nutrient solution for specified hours of the day and is turned off during other hours

Nocturnal feedings are administered only at night

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What are main complications of enteral feeding?

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Dehydration – give fluids in between feedings
Aspiration
Diarrhea

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What is the safety protocol for enteral nutrition? (ALERT)

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Enteral Safety

A- septic technique
L- abel enteral equipment
E- levate head of bed at least 30 degrees
R- ight patient, right formula, right tube
T- race all lines and tubing back to patient.

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Why do you dilute an antibiotic when given through an NG tube?
Water added to medication before administration (to prevent diarrhea)
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Medications given through NG tube for unclogging? requires HCP prescription
Pancreatin (Creon) and pancrelipase (Viokase)
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True or False? The nurse should determine gastric residual before each feeding when patients are receiving intermittent feedings. A residual greater than 50% of a previous feeding indicates delayed gastric emptying and warrants notifying the provider
True
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How many days can patients who are well-nourished usually tolerate a lack of nutrients without experiencing major health problems?
14 days
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A postoperative patient has been ordered enteral feedings via a nasogastric tube. What best indicates to the nurse that the patient is ready for these feedings?
Bowel Sounds
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A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition tells the nurse that she feels shaky and has a headache and that her vision is blurred. The patient’s heart rate is increased, and her skin is cold and clammy. The patient is most likely experiencing which complication of parenteral nutrition?
hypoglycemia
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Metoprolol
Selective B1 blocker - usually does not affect B2 (pulmonary etc) could be indicated for use in Hypertensive pt with a pulmonary disorder where it would be dangerous to be constricting airways.
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True or false? beta blockers are adrenergic antagonists
true
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atenolol and metoprolol selective or nonselective?
selective
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propranolol and nadolol (corgard) selective or nonselective?
nonselective - contraindicated in lung disease
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epinephrine
``` Non-selective adrenergic agonist affects all 4 receptor sites - full sympathetic response watch for URINARY RETENTION tachycardia hypertension ``` can cause paradoxical bronchospasm
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albuterol
Selective B2 adrenergic agonist bronchodilator can cause heart palpitations, tremor, chest pain
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phenylephrine
alpha adrenergic agonist - constricts blood vessels increase BP Afrin - nasal - rebound congestion - don't use for more than 3 days in a row!
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What do beta blockers do?
Adrenergic antagonist | They block receptor sites or block release of neurotransmitters
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Why shouldn't you abruptly stop a beta blocker?
Abrupt withdrawal may cause life-threatening arrhythmias, hypertension, or myocardial ischemia
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Reserpine
anti-adrenergic Depletes stores of norepinephrine and inhibits uptake lowers bp watch for depression, dry mouth
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A patient has two inhalers that are due at the same time. One is a bronchodilator. The other is a corticosteroid. Which one should be taken first? Why?
The bronchodilator - so that the steroid is able to be most effective
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What are cholinergic agonists?
Mimic parasympathetic neurotransmitter acetylcholine
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What are symptoms of a cholinergic crisis? (SLUD)
S- alivation L- acrimation (tears) U- rination D- efecation
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Bethanecol
causes bladder emptying change positions slowly - causes drop in BP watch for abdominal discomfort, salivation, sweating, or flushing
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Benztropine - cogentin
Antiparkinsonism-Anticholinergic suppresses tremors and muscle rigidity similar drugs: Biperiden (Akineton) Trihexyphenidyl HCl (Artane)
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What are the anticholinergics for treating motion sickness?
Scopolamine (Transderm Scōp) Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Cyclizine (Marzine) Meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert)
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Parkinsons pt ed?
- goal of treatment is as functional as possible - is a progressive disease - may need dose adjustments for medication to remain effective
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Dilantin (phenytoin) - anti-epileptic
10-20 mcg/mL(8–15 mcg/mL in neonates) in patients with normal serum albumin and renal function (neonates, patients with renal failure, hypoalbuminemia, acute trauma), free phenytoin serum concentrations should be monitored. Therapeutic serum free phenytoin levels are 1–2 mcg/mL. ``` signs and symptoms of phenytoin toxicity include nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) ataxia(loss of coordination) confusion nausea slurred speech dizziness. ``` dose may need to be increased due to tolerance DO NOT mix with CNS depressants
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What are the 3 main uses of CNS stimulants?
ADHD Narcolepsy Reversal of respiratory distress
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What is DRESS?
drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms Common causes include allopurinol, anticonvulsant drugs (such as carbamazepine and phenytoin) and sulfa drugs.
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What drugs are available to treat epilepsy?
Antiepileptic agents include phenytoin or carbamazepine for partial seizures, valproic acid for absence seizures, and any of these agents or phenobarbital, with or without newer drugs, e.g., gabapentin or lamotrigine, for generalized seizures
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What causes epilepsy?
Epilepsy may result from congenital or acquired brain disease. marked by recurrent seizures, i.e., by repeated abnormal electrical discharges within the brain. Epilepsy is found in about 2% or 3% of the population
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Methylphenidate
CNS stimulant Increased attention span in ADHD. Increased motor activity, mental alertness, and diminished fatigue in narcolepsy. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is contraindicated in patients who have a history of heart disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, parkinsonism, or glaucoma.
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No-Doz
caffeine pills
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Dalmane (flurazepam)
is a benzodiazepine - used as a sleep aid
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Pt ed what foods to avoid when taking ADHD medication
any foods containing caffeine - also alcohol
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What would indicate to the nurse that the child taking methylphenidate requires more teaching? a-The child is seen drinking a cola product b-The child checks his weight twice a week. c-The child takes the drug 45 minutes before a meal. d-The child takes the drug before breakfast and lunch.
a-The nurse should teach the child to avoid caffeine because of its potentiation of methylphenidate
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A child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Which drug does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will prescribe? a-Zolmitriptan b-Doxapram c-Benzphetamine d-Methylphenidate .
d-Methylphenidate is most commonly used to treat ADHD
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A patient has been ordered a transdermal patch of methylphenidate. The nurse teaches the family to leave the patch on for how long?
9 hours
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Benzodiazepine pt ed/ concerns
- decrease dosage slowly - withdrawal - do not take with other CNS depressants - may cause drowsiness or dizziness and can increase risk for falls
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What should you monitor with pt on sedative hypnotics? anticonvulsants (clorazepate, diazepam, phenobarbital) skeletal muscle relaxants (diazepam)
Monitor BP, pulse, and respiratory status frequently
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Ambien (zolpidem)
sedative hypnotic CNS depressant - sleep aid - drowsiness and dizziness may occur - do not use with other CNS depressants - abrupt withdrawal may cause negative effects
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True or false? children with ADHD often have learning disabilities
true
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What is the goal of treatment with Alzheimers?
- to maintain as much function as possible - explain to pt disease is progressive - donepezil (Aricept) - cholinergic - tacrine(Cognex) - cholinergic - both drugs inhibit breakdown of acetylcholine
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Balanced anesthesia may include:
A hypnotic given the night before Premedication with an opioid analgesic or benzodiazepine with an anticholinergic A short-acting barbiturate (propofol) An inhaled gas (often nitrous oxide and oxygen) A muscle relaxant given as needed
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What is used to maintain anesthesia?
gas ?
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What would indicate to the nurse that a patient taking a sedative-hypnotic requires more teaching? a-The patient wants to listen to music on the radio. b-The patient has saved her urine to be measured. c-The patient says she has taken 1800 mL of fluid today. d-The patient requests a cup of kava kava tea to help her get to sleep faster.
d-Kava kava is an herb that may interact with CNS depressants
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A patient is taking a hypnotic nightly to enhance sleep. The patient experiences vivid dreams and nightmares. This may be associated with a-hangover. b-tolerance. c-hypersensitivity. d-REM rebound.
d-REM rebound, which results in vivid dreams and nightmares, frequently occurs after taking a hypnotic for a prolonged period and then abruptly stopping
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What is the most serious adverse effect of spinal anesthesia?
respiratory distress
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Which drug is commonly used for conscious sedation?
Midazolam (Versed) is commonly administered for conscious sedation for minor surgery or procedures
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How long must an epileptic take seizure medication?
until seizure free
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The metabolism of young children is faster than infants and adults. How would a phenytoin dose be adjusted?
the dose will be decreased
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A patient has newly diagnosed petit mal seizures. Which drug would you teach the patient about?
diazepam

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