Final Exam Flashcards

Question

Doxazosin & tamsulosin

Answer 1

Treats BPH Give at bedtime Check BP and HR SAFETY MEASURES FOR DIZZINESS and orthostatic hypotension

Answer 2

``` Treats angina, tremors, HTN, dysrhythmias ***check HR for 60 and BP daily Taper slowly ***monitor for hypoglycemia Can cause pulmonary effects ```

Answer 3

``` Beta blockers Treat HTN and angina ***hold if HR below 60 Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythm Taper slowly Check pulse and BP at home ```

Answer 4

``` Anticholinergic PO, SQ, ophthalmology, IM, IV Treats bradycardia Decreased secretions Relaxes the bladder Causes mud Rossi’s and cycloplegia Dilated pupils Don’t give with antihistamines or antiparkinsons or MAOI High fiber, high fluids, exercise ***dont give to glaucoma, ulcer, obstruction, or BPH ```

Answer 5

Treats Parkinson’s after levodopa Decreased rigidity akinesia, tremors Don’t give to narrow angle glaucoma, obstruction or BPH Can cause paralytic ileus with TCA or phenothiazines

Answer 6

``` ACEI Treats HTN and HF HR, CBC, BP, potassium Monitor for cough and assess lungs AVOID POTASSIUM AND NSAIDS No surgery if on this med-alert surgeon ```

Answer 7

``` CCB!! Treats HTN, cardiac arrhythmia and good for angina Causes vasodilation and Decreased BP PO or IV NO GRAPEFRUIT MONITOR HR AND BP ```

Answer 8

Vasodilator Decreased HTN TREATS CHF DECREASES BP

Answer 9

``` Glycoside Monitor potassium for HYPOKALEMIA ***0.5-2.0 Monitor HR for a full minute Give IV SLOWLY five minutes If HR less than 60 call HCP IF WEIGHT FLUCTUATES MORE THAN THREE POUNDS IN A DAY REPORT IT ``` **N/V and vision is toxicity Digibind treats toxicity

Answer 10

Treats arrhythmia Affects sodium channels PO IM IV 2-6mg/min *dont take with digoxin, bets blockers, or cimetidine Causes dizzy drowsy changes in taste N/V RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, bone marrow and alopecia

Answer 11

CHOICE FOR LIFE THREATINING VENT ARYTHM. Slows potassium PO IV **pneumonia, vision changes, thyroid disorders, weakness and dizziness TOXIC IF GIVEN WITH DIG OR QUINIDINE OR PHENOTHIAZINES TCA

Answer 12

Treats AFIB CCB INTERACTS WITH ISOPROTERENOL AND CYCLOSPORINE CAUSES DIZZINESS HYPOTENSION SLOW HR LIVER DAMAGE EDEMA

Answer 13

``` Treats angina Sublingual Monitor HR and BP Don’t crush or chew Don’t give to anemia, cerebral bleed Causes low BP *no ergot, no heparin, no sildenafil ```

Answer 14

Treats DVT, and PE and prosthetic heart valves PO Takes three days to work Monitor PT AND INR CAUSES: Bleeding, liver damage, alopecia, bone marrow depression, toxicity TONS OF DRUG INTERACTIONS!! Pressure dressing and ice to control bleeding Flag chart and alert surgeon Monitor for bleeding gums and coffee ground remains, Use electric razor, soft bristled toothbrush, avoid contact sports, blood in urine, Tarry stools ******AVOID VITAMIN K .... leafy greens mayonnaise and canola and soy bean oil

Answer 15

Prevention and treatment of DVT and PE SQ IV works in 20-60 minutes ***aPTT levels Bleeding, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, toxicity MANY DRUG TO DRUGS Monitor risk for injury, CBC, Tyler bed, pressure dressings and eyes to control bleeding, alert surgeon Use electric razor, soft bristle toothbrush, avoid contact sports, avoid aspirin, avoid NSAIDS, monitor bruising, bleeding gums, bloody or tarry stools

Answer 16

Vitamin K 2.5–10 mg I am which takes 24 hours to work, fresh frozen plasma for immediate effects or whole blood

Answer 17

Protamine sulfate administer slowly and monitor for anaphylaxis

Answer 18

Thrombolytic Monitor H & H, APTT, PT, INR, monitor lungs, monitor cardiac rhythm continuously, high alert drug, signs and symptoms of bleeding or hemorrhaging

Answer 19

Treats high cholesterols Mix with water or an carbonated beverage, take other meds one hour before or 4-6 Hours after, monitor for constipation, vitamin K depletion, bleeding, wounds that ooze blood **** vitamin issues A D E K Many drug to drug

Answer 20

Monitor cholesterol levels, see ophthalmologist regularly, take a bedtime, avoid grapefruit juice,

Answer 21

``` Treats dialysis, renal disease, aids, increases RBC production, given sub q three times a week Takes 7 to 14 days to work Don’t give to hypertension patients, ***black box warning, H&H should increase HGB SHOULD NOT EXCEED 11!!!! ``` **monitor for seizures

Answer 22

Treats iron deficiency PO Can cause constipation, dark or green stores, nausea, vomiting, coma if toxicity, tissue into the staining, use straw, drink with lots of water, monitor H & H

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