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31 Cards in this Set
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Cisplatin (Platinol) is an _________ medication
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alkylating
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side -effects of Cisplatin (anti-cancer) agent includes
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ototoxicity, tinnitus,
hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, & nephrotoxicity |
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what medication is administered before Cisplatin to reduce renal toxicity
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Amifostine (Ethyol)
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Name some H2 receptor antagonists
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Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Famotidine (Pepcid) Nizatidine (Axid) Ranitidine (Zantac) |
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H2 receptor antagonists _________
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suppress secretion of gastric acid,
alleviate sx of heartburn and assist in preventing PUD. |
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Name some PPIs
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Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Esomeprazole (Nexium) |
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Generally speaking, most medications with suffix -tidine are ________ while ones with suffix -prazole are __________
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-tidine are H2 receptor antagonists
-prazole are PPIs |
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PPIs work by
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suppressing gastric acid secretions
They are used in active ulcer disease, erosive esophagitis, and pathological hypersecretory conditions. |
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Theophylline (Theo-Dur) is a ____________
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xanthine bronchodilator
it dilates respiratory airways and relaxes the bronchial smooth muscles |
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Xanthine bronchodilators stimulate the ______
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CNS and respirations,
dilate coronary and pulmonary vessels, causing diuresis, and relax smooth muscles. |
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SE of xanthine bronchodilators like Theophylline
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palpitations and tachycardia,
dysrhythmias, restlessness, nervousness, tremors and GI effects like anorexia, N/V. Other SE incude HA and dizziness |
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Cinoxacin (Cinobac), a urinary antiseptic, should be administered in clients with ________ with caution
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renal impairment
dosage should be reduced, otherwise toxic levels can accumulate in the body |
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Folic acid (Vit. B6) is prescribed to clients with renal insufficiency to prevent ______
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anemia.
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Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) is a ________ analgesic.
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narcotic
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SE of narcotics include
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respiratory depression, drowsiness
hypotension, constipation, urinary retention N/V and tremors |
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is used in tx of ______
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gout
It decreases uric acid production by inhibiting xanthine oxidase |
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instructions for clients taking Allopurinol inculde
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-take with or without food
-drink at least 2000-3000 cc fluid daily to prevent uric acid stone formation -Avoid alcohol (b/c alcohol increases uric acid levels) -report rash -CBC, LFT, and renal fx tests may be done |
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Desired/ Have x Volume =
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dose
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teaching for client taking Digoxin (Lanoxin)
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-do not double doses
-check pulse daily -call Dr before changing brands |
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Paxil is an ____________ used to treat ________
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antidepressant,
major depression |
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Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a ______ used to treat ___________
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tricyclic antidepressant
various forms of depression |
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Tranylsypromine sulfate (Parnate) is a __________ used to treat _________
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MAO inhibitor
symptomatic tx of severe depression in hospitalized or closely supervised clients |
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Thioridazine hydrochoride (Mellaril) is an _______
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antipsychotic medication
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dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is used for tx of ________
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spasticity
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usual maintenance dose of dantrolene sodium
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100 mg PO 2-4x/day
if not beneficial for spasticity within 45 days, d/c |
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triamcinolone (Azmacort) is an _______
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inhalational glucocorticosteroid
used in the tx of COPD |
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client being changed from oral to inhalational glucocorticosteroid could experience S/S of ________
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adrenal insufficiency
client should report anorexoa, N/V, weakness and fatigue, hypotension and hypoglycemia |
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bromopheniramine maleate (Dimetane) is an _____________
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antihistamine
major SE: drowsines/sedation. Other SE: blurred vision, HTN, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention & sweating |
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Signs of opioid withdrawal include
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increased BP/ temp
abdominal cramping, vomiting, restlessness |
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how long can the opioid withdrawal sx last in a client who received Narcan for narcotic OD
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a few minutes to a few hours
depending on opioid used, dependence, dose of Narcan |
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Norfloxacin (Noroxin) is used in tx of _____________ infection
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Pseudomonas
Imp: take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals (food hampers absorption) |