You know this medication has been effective when the pt has increased urinary output
Adverse effect of Beta-Blockers
Anorexia, headaches, and yellow/green halo's are a sign of
Sulfa allergy, hypokalemia, and hyperglycemia are all contraindications or side effects of this diuretic med
A patient with this health condition should not take atorvastatin
What is the priority intervention for a patient taking alteplase immediately following a STEMI
Sodium Channel Blockers are what class of medication
Bradycardia, hallucinations, and confusion are adverse effects caused by
Captopril reduces blood pressure through this effect
The patient taking clopidogrel should be told this prior to surgery
What are two signs of rhabdomyolysis that would occur with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statin drugs)
Which anti-hypertensive class should you take at bedtime to reduce the risk of orthostatic hypertension
Digoxin should be held in a pt with this assessment
Bradycardia, unusual vivid dreams, and bronchospasms can occur with what medication
This medication causes dilatation of coronary arteries resulting in reduced heart contractility through the blocking of calcium access to the cells
Stop medication 1 week before
digoxin toxicity
Alpha-Blockers
Low cardiac output
monitor for signs of bleeding
furosemide/lasix
propanolol
inhibiting conversion of angiotenison I to angiotension II
Nifedipine
Class I anti-arrhythmiac's
Lidocaine
hepatic failure
muscle pain and dark yellow urine
hydrochlorothyazide
bradycardia
When taking ACE inhibitors, what adverse effect is caused by accumulating bradykinins, usually causes the med to be stopped
Monitor a patient taking Beta-Blockers and Nitrates for this comorbidity
Take this medication before bed
Nitroglycerin and Calcium channel blockers together can cause
rotate sites, monitor skin for irritation, and avoid getting on the skin of others
What is the priority for a pt taking erythropoetin with a hemoglobin level of 13
What priority assessment by the nurse would indicate that a patient has high levels of uric acid
This diuretic is effective in treating mild to moderate hypertension
What education would the nurse provide to the patient who is concerned about starting warfarin while on a heparin drip
What is a rare adverse effect of iron dextran
What is the priority assessment needed before starting digoxin
What action should be taken by the nurse with a patient who is on heparin and warfarin when the therapeutic effect is not being acheived
What is the therapeutic range of digoxin
What class of medication increases the chance of hyperkalemia when taken in combination with potassium-chloride
What food should be avoided while taking calcium channel blockers due to the possibility of increasing medication levels in the blood stream
grapefruit/grapefruit juice
COPD
joint redness and swelling
Contact the provider and inquire if the heparin can be adjusted. (warfarin dose stays)
ACE inhibitors
0.5-1.9
full therapeutic effect of warfarin takes 4-5 days
Atorvastatin
dry cough
thiazide
question the order
angioedema
topical nitroglycerin
hypotension
kidney function
How long will a patient need to take vitamin B12 injections
What are 2 potential adverse effects of Calcium Channel blockers
What medication when taken in conjunction with warfarin increases the risk of bleeding
Which medication should be taken by sublingual route, 1 tablet at a time, every 5 minutes, up to three tablets, for chest pain
Medication given to a client with a high INR level
What is the priority action when a patient presents with nausea and general weakness
severe side effect in a patient taking enoxaparin
What teaching would you provide a patient taking enoxaparin about hygiene
What should you tell a patient who is taking liquid iron
ACE inhibitors end in
Calcium Channel blockers end in
Beta Blockers end in
ARB's end in
What is the priority concern for a patient taking doxazosin
This medication is contraindicated in a patient with hyponatremia
What blood test is given to detect clotting factors present in a patient with hemophilia
Development of expiratory wheezes is a potential adverse effect of
use a soft toothbrush
nitroglycerin
-pril
check vital signs
-ipine, -amil,
Propanolol (Beta-Blockers)
Dark stools (GI Bleed)
use a straw to prevent staining of teeth
aPTT
-lol
Gemfibrozil
Vitamin K
headache and dizziness
Furosemide
-tan, -zem,
monthly for life
safety
