Respiratory | Cardiac | Anti Infectives | Hematology | Musculoskeletal |
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Rebound nasal congestion
What may happen with the overuse of topical nasal decongestants?
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Monitoring daily weights
Decrease of edema Improvement in dyspnea
What is one way to evaluate the efficacy of a diuretic?
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C. Dificile
Vaginal yeast infection Candidiasis of tongue
What is an example of a secondary infection due to antibiotic use?
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Prevent thrombus formation
What is the action of an anticoagulant?
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Osteoporosis
What diagnosis are biophosphonates used to treat?
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Decreased swelling of the nasal passages
What indicates a therapeutic response to a decongestant?
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Headache
What is the most common side effect of Nitroglycerin administration?
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Sensitivity to sunlight
Yellow discoloration of the teeth
What is one possible adverse finding related to Tetracycline administration?
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enoxaparin
What is an example of a low molecular weight heparin?
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Increase fluid intake
Watch for potential Steven-Johnson’s syndrome
What is a consideration for administration of allopurinol?
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Sedation
What is a common side effect of antihistamines?
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Increase muscle contractility
What is the action of cardiotonic drugs?
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Directly observed administration
Patient/family education Ensuring pt has physical access to medication refills
What are some possible interventions that can be used to ensure compliance with TB medications?
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Vitamin K
What is the reversal agent for warfarin?
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Decreased immune response increases the potential risk for infection
What is the biggest risk for patients receiving DMARD drugs?
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Guaifenesin
What is an example of a medication from the expectorant category?
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Potassium level as pts may experience hyperkalemia
What is a lab value that should be evaluated while a patient is taking spironolactone?
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Potential tendon rupture
What is on adverse reaction is specific to flouroquinolones?
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Breakdown of an existing thrombus
Reopening of an occluded blood vessel Possible restoration of lost function
What would be one of the outcomes of successful tPA administration?
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cyclobenzaprine
What skeletal muscle relaxant is not to be used with individuals with cardiac issues?
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Tachycardia, headache, anxiety
What are 3 common side effects of inhaled bronchodilators?
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Need for frequent lab work
Potential for toxicity Monitor for arrhythmia
What are 2 considerations regarding Digoxin administration?
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‘cidal kills the bacteria, ‘static stops the ability for the bacteria to reproduce efficiently
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic?
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Prevention of clot formation on newly placed stent
What is the rationale for administration of an antiplatelet drug after cardiac catheterization?
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Cancer
crohn’s disease ankylosing spondylitis
What are 2 other diagnoses that methotrexate may be administered for?
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