| hematology/ coagulation | asthma/ COPD/ respiratory | BPH/ Renal | HTN | heart/ lipid |
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erythropoietin
hormone that stimulates RBC production
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drug makes you feel very shaky
What is the biggest side effect of albuterol?
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blocks testosterone, thus shrinking the prostate so urine can pass more easily
How does finasteride (Proscar) work?
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CCB, causes vasodilation to treat HTN
grapefruit juice
What is Nifedipine (Adalat CC) and what should a pt avoid consuming if they are taking this drug?
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-olol (beta blocker) slows HR and contraction force
-pril (ACE inhibitor) decreases BP and BV
-olol
-pril |
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deficiency in B12, causes memory loss, numbness in hands/ feet, and hallucinations
What is pernicious anemia?
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-anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used to treat asthma
-does not help with acute attacks, used for prophylaxis -corticosteroid --> rinse out pts. mouth
beclomethasone (QVAR)
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Loop Diuretic
can cause ototoxicity and severe hypokalemia
What are the key things to remember about adverse effects associated with Furosemide (Lasix)?
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hyperkalemia!!!!
angioedema
do ACE/ ARBs cause hypokalemia or hyperkalemia?
what is the life threatening side effect that ACE/ ARBs can cause? |
increases contraction force of the heart
digoxin (Lanoxin) mechanism of action
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PTT: heparin, intrinsic pathway
PT: Warfarin, extrinsic pathway
What is the difference in PTT and PT?
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water helps to liquify their secretions so they can be more easily expelled
Why should pts with respiratory issues drink plenty of water?
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distal tubules, so they are less effective than loop diuretics
what part of the nephron do thiazide diuretics work in?
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first line: diuretics, ACE/ ARBs, CCB
second line: BB, direct vasodilators
first line vs. second line antihypertensive drugs
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Nurse should wear gloves... can cause severe headache and tachycardia and flushing
What are special precaution the nurse has to use when administering nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)?
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reverses the effects of heparin
What does protamine sulfate do?
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-oral decongestants cause more systemic side effects (increases BP by causing vasoconstriction)
-intranasal corticosteroids cause vasoconstriction in the nose only
Difference between an oral decongestant and an intranasal corticosteroid
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spirinolactone (Aldactone)
Which diuretic is most effective in treating HF?
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it treats HTN and BPH through vasodilation
What is special about doxazosin (Cardura?)
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muscle pain, they could develop rnhabdomylosis
main concern for a patient taking astrovastatin (Liptor)
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how long they have been experiencing symptoms of a clot (these drugs are time sensitive --> take within 12 hrs for a HA and 4 hrs for a stroke)
When taking a thrombolytic like alteplase (Activase),what is the most important thing for the nurse to assess/ ask the patient?
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-Afrin is a nasal spray and can cause rebound congestion- is only supposed to be used for 3-5 days
-Flonase is an intranasal decongestant and can be used everyday
What is the main difference between oxymetazoline (Afrin) and fluticasone (Flonase)
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use sunscreen!!!! diuretics make skin sensitive to light
If a patient is taking a diuretic, what is one things the nurse should educate them to do regarding caring for their skin?
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direct vasodilator used to treat HTN and HF, can cause the body to get very hypotensive
What is hydralazine (Apresoline)?
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it reduces lipids in your body by increasing cholesterol excretion in the stool
How does cholestyramine (Questran) work?
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