Final Flashcards
(20 cards)
aminoglycosides prototype
gentamicin
how to remember aminoglycosides
-mycin
-micin
nursing considerations for aminoglycosides
if needing to draw a peak level and admin med IV, draw sample 30 min after IV completion
antifungals prototype
amphotericin b
ketoconazole
adverse drug reactions for antifungals
hypokalemia
nephrotoxicity
bone marrow suppression
thrombophlebitis
infusion reactions (fever, chills, nausea)
diarrhea
prototype for antivirals
acyclovir
nursing considerations for antivirals
in order to prevent damage to the kidneys admin IV slowly over 1 hr
antidiuretic prototype
desmospression
antidiuretic adverse drug reaction
water intoxication
S&S of water intoxication
HA
sleepiness
interventions for antidiuretic
monitor kidney labs
thyroid replacement prototype
levothyroxine
interventions for thyroid replacement
start at low dose
monitor TSH at least once a year
PO for hypothyroidism
IV for myxedma coma
take on empty stomach
prototype for sulfonylureas oral hypoglycemics
glipizide
sulfonylureas interventions
Monitor S&S of hypoglycemia
S&S of hypoglycemia
diaphoresis
tachycardia
fatigue
very hungry
tremors
prototype for oral hypoglycemics biguanides
metformin
Interventions for biguanides
monitor for signs of lactic acidosis
signs of lactic acidosis
hyperventilation
myalgia
sluggishness
somnolence
interventions for injectable’s insulin
monitor for signs of hypoglycemia
check BS before admin
different sites for injection
