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Pharmacology Module 4 Exam
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03/11/2017

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Term

 

Heparin 

 

-what it does

 

-what is it used for 

Definition

Heparin prevents clots by causing prompt antigoagulant activity

 

Heparin is used for strokes, pulmonary embolisms, and massive DVT

Term

Low molecular weight heparins..

 

2 medication names 

 

What are they used for 

Definition

Enoxaparin and Dalteparin 

 

Low molecular weight heparins are used to treat DVT and prevent DVT post-op

Term

 

Heparin complications 

 

normal 

 

life threatening 

 

what to monitor for 

Definition

 

normal- increased bleeding, heart rate, decreased BP

 

Life threatening- Hep induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) 

massive bleeding

 

watch for bruising, bleeding through mucous membranes, black tarry stools, low platelet counts, Petechiae

Term

 

Heparin antidote 

 

Lab to monitor 

 

Route of administration 

Definition

 

Protamine 

 

monitor PTT

 

IV route only 

Term

 

 

Heparin contraindications 

Definition

 

 contraindicated in low platelet counts 

following eye, brain, spinal cord surgeries, lumbar puncture, or regional anesthesia 

PUD, severe hypertension, liver or kidney disease 

 

avoid NSAIDS and other anticoagulants 

Term

 

Heparin nursing administration 

Definition

 

Obtain baseline vitals, CBC, platelet count

must check with another nurse 

monitor PTT every 4-6 hours 

sub Q (in stomach only) or IV

do not aspirate 

monitor for bleeding

electric razor, soft toothbrush

Term

 

Oral anticoagulant 

 

used to treat

Definition

Warfarin 

 

used to treat venous thrombosis,

thrombus formation in A-fib 

prevention of recurrent MI, ischemic attacks, PE, DVT

Term

 

Warfarin Complications 

Definition

 

Hemorrhage 

monitor vitals and for bleeding

tell patients signs of bleeding 

monitor PT and INR

 

Term

 

Warfarin overdose 

 

antidotes 

Definition

 

Administer Vitamin K 

must be diluted and pushed slowly

 

If vitamin K doesn't work administer fresh frozen plasma or whole blood 

Term

 

Warfarin contraindications

Definition

prganancy category X- fetal hemmorhage and death

 

no clients with low platelet counts ( thrombocytopenia) or current uncontrollable bleeding 

 

recent eye or spinal cord surgeries, lumbar puncture, or regional anesthesia 

Liver or alcohol disorders higher bleed risk

Term

Warfarin interactions 

 

drugs

 

foods

 

Definition

drugs: heparin, aspirin, acetaminophen

all increase effects of warfarin

 

foods: high vitamin K foods 

ie. lettuce, spinach, cabbacge, broccoli, leafy greens, mayo

 

if you already have diet high in Vit.K it is fine to continue but do not suddenly increase vit. K - decrease effects f warfarin 

Term

 

warfarin nursing administration

 

route 

 

key actions

Definition

route is usually always oral

obtain vitals 

monitor PT and INR (most accurate) 

baseline CBC, Platelets, HCt

full effect is not achieved for 3-5 days may be on heparin until then 

avoid alcohol and OTC medication, wear med alert bracelet

bleeding precaustions, toothbrush and razor

Term

 

Warfarin antidote

Definition

 

administer vitamin K to increase clotting factor 

 

Term

 

Direct thrombin inhibitors 

 

Main drug 

 

other drugs end in?

 

how does it work?

Definition

Dabigatron 

 

other drugs end in "rudin"

 

works by directly inhibiting thrombin thereby, preventing thrombus from being formed 

 

Term

Dabigatron (rudin)

 

pharmacological use

 

 

Definition

 

prevents stroke or embolism in client who have A-fib

Term

 

Argatroban

Definition

 

used to prevent or treat thrombosis in clients who can not take heparin due to HIT

heparin induced Thrombocytopenia 

Term

 

direct thrombin inhibitor complications 

 

antidote 

Definition

GI bleeding, ulcer formation, nausea,vomitting 

- take with food to reduce risk 

 

 

Dabigatron has no antidote 

 

contraindicated in active bleeding and liver impairement 

Term

 

 

direct thrombin inhibitor nursing actions

Definition

 

oral capsules 

 

prefered without food for absorbtion but can be take with food to reduce GI effects 

 

must be used within 30 days of open container 

Term

Direct inhibitor of factor Xa

 

drug 

 

theraputic uses

Definition

 

Rivaroxaban 

 

ued in clients who have atrial fibrilation and in the prevention of DVT and PE 

Term

Direct inhibitor of factor Xa

 

complications 

 

antidote 

 

interactions 

Definition

Rivaroxaban can cause bleeding, GI effects 

teach client how to minotr bleeding and what to report

 

no antidote

can give activated charcoal to prevent further absorption

 

Interact with Erythromycin, Diltiazem, Verapamil, amioderone

Term

Direct inhibitor of factor Xa

 

Key nursing actions 

Definition

monitor liver function and kidney function

moitor base line function and test periodically 

 

monitor HGB and HCT 

 

use cautiously with multiple anticoagulants 

 

oral med with food 

Term

Antiplatelets 

 

drugs (4)

Definition

 

Aspirin (salicyclic)

 

Clopidegrel

 

Pentoxyfylline

 

Cilostazol

Term

 

antiplatelets 

 

which two can be given together

 

Definition

 

clopidogrel and aspirin

Term

 

antiplatelets 

 

MOA

 

theraputic uses

 

route 

Definition

 

prevents platelets from clumping together 

inhibit platelet aggragation

 

Used to prevent MI aspirin 81mg/day

ischemic sroke, acute coronary syndrome 

 

oral route 

Term

antiplatelets 

 

complications 

 

what to monitor for 

Definition

 

complications include GI effects, tinnitus- reyes syndrome 

bleeding dizziness, weakness, headache 

 

monitor for bruising, black tarry stools, bleeding gums, coffee ground emesis, ringing ears 

Term

 

Thrombolytic medications 

 

main drug

 

drugs end in 

 

when to use the drug 

Definition

 

Alteplase 

"plase" drugs 

 

clot busters dissolve an active clot if used within 30 mins of formation 

Term

Alteplase 

 

used for 

 

special precaution

Definition

 

used to treat acute myocardial infarction 

 

 

limit sites of venipuncture and injections 

 

Term

 

Alteplase 

 

contraindications

 

interactions 

Definition

contraindicated in any prior hemorrhages, cerebral vascular lesions, active internal bleeding, history of head or spinal trauma past 2 months, brain tumors, liver or kidney disorder. recent GI bleeding, major surgery w/in 10 days, older clients

 

Interacts with NSAIDS, heparin, warfarin, thrombolytics, antiplatelets 

Term

 

Alteplase 

 

nursing administrations

 

labs to check 

Definition

Use of thrombolyitics should be used within 3 hours of clot

 

obtain baseline vitals 

platelets, HGB, HCT, aPTT, PT, INR 

 

ensure adquate IV access for emergency medications and have emergency equipment available 

limit iv puncture sites 

Term

 

Alteplase Antidote 

Definition

 

Aminocaproic Acid 

Term

 

Whole Blood

 

-what does it do

 

-when is it given 

Definition

 

Whole blood increases the total amount of circulating blood volume 

 

 

whole blod is only given in traumatic injuries r surgicl procedures... significant blood loss

 

 

Term

 

Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)

 

what they do

 

when are they used 

Definition

 

packed rbc's increase only the rbc count

 

this is needed in severe symptomatic anemia

rbc's carry oxygen 

Term

 

Platelet concentrate

 

what does it do

 

theraputic uses 

Definition

 

increases platelet count 

 

used for thrombocytopenia 

platelets less than 20,000

 

active bleedig less than 50,000

Term

 

 

Fresh Frozen plasma 

 

what does it do

theraputic uses 

Definition

 

replaces coagulation factors 

 

used in excessive bleeding

massive hemorrhage 

exstensive burns 

Term

 

Albumin

 

what does it do 

 

theraputic uses 

Definition

 

expands circulating blood volume 

 

theraputic uses 

burns and hypoalbuminemia

Term

Blood product complications 

 

Acute Hemolytic Reactions:

 

what it is 

symptoms

when it occurs 

what to do 

Definition

Reaction to the wrong blood type 

very deadily will destroy all blood cells

save tubing send to lab  

Assess basline vitals 

stay during the intial 15 mis

will happen very early 

stop infusion immediately!

keep IV open with saline 

Term

Blood product complications 

 

Febrile nonhemolytic reactions 

Definition

 

most common reaction 

 save tubing send to lab  

fever (any increase in temperature from baseline)

 

sudden chills 

 

administer acetaminophen for fever 

Term

Blood product complications

 

Anaphylactic reactions 

 

signs and symptoms

what you do 

antidote 

Definition

Symptoms- anxiety wheezing SOB shock cardic arrest

 

what do you do- stop infusion

save tubing send to lab 

notify provider

keep iv open with saline 

 

administer epinepherine 

Term

 

Blood product complications

 

Circulatory overload:

 

what it is

whos at risk- symptoms

what to do 

 

Definition

Excess fluid volume 

older adults are at a higher risk

and clients who have high infusion unit amounts

 

symptoms- coughing, SOB, crackles, hypertension, tachycardia, jugular veins 

 

stop infusion, administer diuretics, and oxygen

monitor I/O

Term

Blood product complications

 

Sepsis

 

what to monitor for

symptoms 

what to do 

treatment 

Definition

monitor blood product for gas bubbles

discoloration and cloudiness

 

symptoms rapid onset of chills fever vomitting diarrhea shock hypotension

 

Obtain blood culture, send the tubing blood to lab for analysis.

Treat with antibiotics and steroids 

Term

 

Blood Product nursing administrations

 

key points

Definition

 

Obtain baseline values HGB, HCT, Platelets, protien levels, albumin, PT, PTT, fibrogen, potassium, calcium 

- ensure 20-gauge or larger IV for blood cells

- full transfusion should be done within 4 hours from fridge

- always use 0.9% normal saline 

- change tubing every 2 units of blood to prevent infection

- blood must be in it's own line not with any other meds 

Term

 

Massive Transfusions 

 

 

Definition

Greater or equal amounts of blood volume being replaced that are in the body. 

 

normally 10 units of blood 

or 5 units in 4 hours

monitor PT PTT Platelets every 5 units 

monitor potassium and calcium 

warm blood using blood warmer to prevent hypothermia

Term

 

 

Thrombus 

Definition

 

blood clot

Term

 

Embolism

Definition

 

 

moving blood clot

 

to brain or lungs 

Term

 

Peptic Ulcer disease 

 

 

What is it 

Definition

 

The imbalance between gastric mucosal defenses and antagonistic defenses 

 

Acid becomes too high and breaks down mucosal defense

Term

 

Peptic Ulcer disease 

 

Medications 

Definition

Antibiotics 

 

Amoxicillin

Clarithromycin

Metronidazole

Tetracycline

 

Term

 

Peptic Ulcer disease 

 

how do the antibiotics work

Definition

 

alters and stops the disease process 

 

eradication of H. Pylori bacteria 

Term

 

Peptic Ulcer disease 

 

how do you know it is H.Pylori/ how is it treated 

Definition

 

H.Pylori is always treated with 2-3 antibiotics for 14 days to increase the effectiveness and minimize resistance

 

never suddenly stop antibiotics suddenly 

Term

 

H2 Receptor antagonists 

 

Main med

 

all meds end in

Definition

 

Rantidine 

 

"tidine" 

Term

 

H2 Receptor antagonists

Rantidine 

 

how it works 

Definition

 

 

lowers acid acid concentration in the stomach

Term

 

Cimetidine 

 

-when is it used 

 

-Sde Effects

Definition

 

hardly used anymore because it causes many adverse side effects 

 

side effects are decreased libido, gynecomastia, impotence

 

can inhibit medication metabolizing in warfarin theophylline lidocaine 

Term

 

Rantidine and famotidine

 

Definition

 

 

have almost no side effects 

used to decrease gastric acid and ulcers

 

caution in elderly (can cause CNS effects)

caution in pneumonia and COPD

monitor WBC

Term

 

H2 receptor antagonists 

 

nursing actions 

Definition

 

 tell client to avoid foods that promote gastric acid secretion such as caffiene decaf and caf 

 

tell clients to avoid NSAIDS

 

encourage to always call provider if any questions or problems even though meds are OTC talk to pharmacist

Term

 

proton pump inhibitors

 

drugs end in 

Definition

 

prazole

Term

 

proton pump inhibitors

 

how do they work

 

theraputic effects 

Definition

prazoles work by reducing acid production

 

ulcers, erosive esophagitis, GERD, hyper acid syndrome

Term

 

proton pump inhibitors

 
complications 
 
contraindications 
 
interactions 
Definition

prazoles 

headache diarrhea nausea vomitting 

osteoperosis long term use - take Vit D an calcium

contraindicacted in clients who have dysphagia or liver disease, COPD, osteoperosis 

 

Prazoles and azoles do not mix

Digoxin levels increase- monitor levels

Term

 

 

proton pump inhibitors

 
nursing administration
Definition

do not crush chew or sprinkle over food

 

take once a day in morning prior to food

 

avoid NSAIDS and alcohol 

 

treat ulcers for 4-6 weeks

 

watch for bleeding 

Term

 

Mucosal Protectant 

 

drug

 

what does it do 

 

times to administer 

Definition

sucralfate 

 

form protective barrier over ulcers 

can protect ulcer for 6 hours

 

take an hour before meals 3x a day and bedtime 

 

Term

Mucosal Protectant sucralfate 

 

side effects 

contraindications

interactions 

nursing administration 

 

Definition

no systemic side effects, may cause constipation

 

contraindicated in kidney disease and failure 

 

interfere and lessen absorption of warfarin digoxin

give 2 hours apart

 

take 4x a day an hour before meals and bedtime

Term

Antacids 

 

how does it work/ what is it used for

 

3 drugs 

 

Definition

 

antacids nuetralize gastric acid and inactivate pepcin to reduce pain. Does not cure just relieves pain in GERD

 

Aluminum hydroxide

Magnesium hydroxide

Calcium carbonate 

 

 

Term

Antacids that cause constipation

 

2 drugs 

Definition
Aluminum and calcium
Term

 

what does the calcium compound cause 

Definition

 

 

kidney stones

Term

 

 

drug that causes diarrhea 

Definition

 

magnesium 

Term

 

two antacids that can be combined 

 

when are they combined 

Definition

 

aluminum and magnesium 

 

combined when a client has trouble controlling their bowel functions 

Term

 

antacids

 

side effects 

 

contraindications 

 

 

Definition

fluid retention in antacids containing sodium- keep away from hypertensive patients ad heart failure

 

magnesium compounds can lead to toxicity and should be avoided in renal failure 

 

never take antacids with alcohol or GI obstructions 

Term

 

antacids 

 

nursing administration

Definition

 

shake all liquid formulations to evenly disperse medication

 

medication can be administered 7x daily 

1 hour after each meal

3 hours after each meal

and take before bedtime 

take all other meds an hour apart from antacids 

Term

 

Prostaglandin E

 

drug 

 

when is it used/ what is it for

Definition

Misoprostol 

 

used for prevention of ulcers in long term NSAID use 

 

used to induce labor in pregnant 

Term

 

Misoprostol 

 

side effects 

 

contraindications 

Definition

 

diarrhea, dysmennorrhea is normal

 

contraindicated in pregnancy

Term

 

Gastrointestinal Disorders 

 

Antiemetics 

 

used for 

Definition

 

CINV 

cancer induced nausea and vommitting 

 

anti nausea

Term

Antiemetics 

 

Dexamethasone

Definition

 

CINV 

glucocorticoid 

raises blood sugar, increases infection

long term cushings disease- moon face buffalo hump 

Term

 Antiemetics 

 

Ondansetron 

Definition

 

post op drug for nausea 

 

common drug dizziness headache diarrhea 

 

CINV

 

don't give if they have long QT intervals

Term

Antiemetics 

 

promethazine

 

 

Definition

 

must be diulted and administered through central vein 

 

Side effects sedation hypotension anticholergenic effect 

 

EPS- face spasms discontinue immediatly 

 

antidote- diphenhydramine or bensatropine

Term

 

Antiemetics 

 

cannabinoids 

Definition

 

treat CINV increase appetite 

 

decrease BP increase HR

 

cannibas related side effects 

Term

 

Anticholinergic 

 

drug

Definition

 

scopolamine 

 

treats motion sickness 

transdermal administration 

 

anticholinergic 

Term

 

lorazepam

Definition

 

 

high rates of sedation

 

depress nerve function at multiple CNS sites 

Term

 

Laxatives

 

 

4 drugs 

Definition

 

Psyllium

docusate 

bisacodyl

magnesium 

Term

Laxative

 

psyllium 

Definition

 

bulk forming laxative

softens fecal mass and increases bulk 

identical to dietary fiber 

 

control stool for ileostomy or colostomy 

 

promotes defecation in older adults 

Term

 

Laxative 

 

Docusate 

Definition

 

used for opioid costipation

 

stool softener doesnt makeyou go just makes it easier

 

relieves constipation

less painful bowel movements

Term

 

Laxatives 

 

bisacodyl

 

Definition

 

will make you run!

will make you go!

 

used prior to surgeries or testing like colonoscopy

Term

Laxatives 

 

magnesium hydroxide 

Definition

 

draws water in to intestine 

 

used for post op client prep 

rapid evacuation of bowels

gives you the runs 

 

can lead to magnesium toxicity avoid in kidney function

Term

 

Laxatives 

 

contraindications

 

nursing administrations

Definition

contraindicated in clients with bowel obstruction

avoid ulcerative collitis and diverticulitis

 

teach that laxatives can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance

 

increase fluid amounts 2-3L per day

encourage exercise 

Term

 

Antidiarrheals 

 

Diphenoxylate 

Definition

will effect CNS at high doses

Decrease intestinal motility in opiod receptors

anticholergenic effects 

provide symptomatic relief to diarrhea 

 

contraindicated i GI issues and blocks

avoid alcohol and depressants 

tell clients to avoid caffiene and not to drink plain water but refuel electrolytes 

Term

 

prokinetic agents

 

Metroclopramide

Definition

good for post op nausea and vomitting 

may cause NARCS-U side effects 

increases upper GI motility 

CINV control and GERD management 

may cause sedation and EPS

contraindicated in seizures and GI Issues 

no alcohol or depressants 

Term

IBS-D

 

drug

whos it for

side effects

cintraindications

nursing administrations

Definition

Alosetron

only for women for diarrhea lasting 6months with resistance to first line medications

can result in GI toxicity bowel obstruction and perforation

 

contraindicated on bowel issues, chrons, bowel obstructions

clients issues should resolve within 4 weeks but will reutrn a week following dicontinuation 

Term

IBS-C

 

drug

action 

complications

 

Definition

Lubiprostone

 

increases fluid secretion- causes diarrhea

 

used for chronic constipation

 

may cause severe diarrhea monitor stools and loss of fluid and elctrolytes 

Term

Sulfasalazine 

 

use

 

complications 

 

contraindications

Definition

used for IBS, crohns, IBD

 

can cause anemia monitor CBC levels

may cause nausea and vomitting

 

contrindicated in pregnancy

Term

 

 

Probiotics 

Definition

 

various bacteria and yeast and normal flora

 

used to treat and prevent C.difficile and diarrhea 

 

may cause bloating and gas

 

administer 2hrs apart from antibiotics 

Term

 

Insulin 

 

pharmacological action

 

complications 

Definition

 

promotes cellular uptake of glucose - decreases levels

moves potassium into cells

treatment of hyperkalemia, extreme stress and infection

 

 

complications are hypoglycemia- too much insulin 

cold and clammy need candy glucose 

Term

Insulin

 

what is lipohypertrophy 

Definition

 

roatate injection sites and

keep an inch between injection site 

Term

Insulin interactions

 

Nursng administration

Definition

concurrent use of diuretics and glucocorticoids can raise blood sugar levels 

 

beta blockers can mask the SE of hypoglycemia 

 

Short acting insulin clear long is cloudy

ensure glucose is near when admin insulin

role vial between hands rotate sites sub Q

Term

 

Insulin expiration

 

-unopened insulin

-pre mixed insulin vials

-premixed insulin syringes

-vial in use 

Definition

- unopened until expiration date in fridge

 

-premixed vial in fridge 3 weeks

 

-premixed syringe 1-2 weeks fridge

 

-in use room temp away from light and heat 1 month

Term

 

insulins that are clear in color, not administered IV, should never be mixed with another insulin 

Definition

 

Glargine 

Detemir

Term

 

Sulfonylureas 

 

medication

Definition

 

Glipizide 

 

oral antidiabetic

Term

Glipizide 

 

how does it work 

 

type of diabetes

 

side effects

Definition

releases insulin from the pancreas 

 

type 2 diabetic blood glucose control with diet and exercise

 

may caue hypoglycemia

give snack 15g carbs

4oz of orange or 2 oz grape juice 

8oz of milk

Term

Glipizide 

 

 

key interactions

 

nursing admnistrations

Definition

take with breakfast

 

Use with alcohol can cause a disulfiram reaction

 

NSAIDS can cause added hypoglycemic effects 

 

beta blcokers can mask hypoglycemic signs ad inhibit insulin release 

Term

 

Biguanides 

oral antidiabetic

 

medication

Definition

Metformin

 

Term

Metformin

 
 
how does it work 
Definition

 

reduces the production of glucose in the liver by suppresing gluconeogenesis

 

first line medication for type 2 diabetes 

Term

Metformin

 
side effects
 
life threatening side effects
Definition

may cause hypoglycemia

administer snack 15g or grape 2oz orange 4oz milk 8oz

 

Gastrointestinal effects minor and go away over time 

 

Life threatening lactic adidosis

stop medication- shown by hyperventilation myalgia 

 

Term

 

Metformin

 
interactions
Definition

always discontinue 48 hours before testing with dyes

start med back 48 hours followng testing 

 

iodine concurrent use results in kidney failure

 

take med 2x daily with food 

Term

 

Acarbose

 

how does it work

 

side effects

 

how to take

Definition

slows carbohydrate absorption 

 

side effects are GI discomfort 

Hepatotoxicity long term

get basline liver function and periodic monitoring

use with metformin adds to GI effects 

must take with the first bite of food 3x daily 

Term

 

Levothyroxine 

 

used for

interractions

side effects 

contraindictions

Definition

Hypothyroidism

 

Drug increases metabolic rate 

may decrease digoixn levels 

overmedication may cause hyperthyroidism symptoms 

Chronic over treatment may cause A-fib

Contraindicated in MI, cardiovasular disease adrenal insufficiency 

Term

Propylthiouracil (PTU) 

 

used for

interractions

side effects 

contraindictions

Definition

used for hyperthyroidism

creates euthyroid state

too much can cause hypothyroidism 

contraindicated in clients with bone marrow or immune suppresion and liver failure 

interacts with Digoxin and anticoagulants

Term

 

 

Hyperthyroidism 

 

Symptoms 

Definition

 

anxiety, tachycardia, palpitations, altered appetite, Abdominal cramping, heat intolerace, fever, rapid weight loss, menstrual irregularities

Term

Hypothyroidism 

 

Symptoms 

Definition

 

Drowsiness, depression, weight gain, edema, bradycardia, anorexia, cold intolerance, dry skin

Term

 

Thyroid disorder umbrella points

 

-interactions 

-evaluation of effectiveness

-key nursing points 

Definition

thyroid drugs interact with Digoxin levels, and cause greater bleeding risk in anticoagulants. Drugs must be continued during pregnancy and provider must be notified to switch drug brands.

effectiveness will create euthyroid state and subside symptoms 

monitor vitals weight I/O CBC T3 T4

Instruct that medication is LIFELONG- do not discontinue

Term

 

Radioactive Iodine 

 

what does it do

Definition

Treat hyperthyroidism and throid cancer in clients who have not responded to any other treatment options

 

will destroy thyroid 

Term

 

 

Radioactive Iodine 

 

complications 

 

contraindications

Definition

complications- radiation sickness, nausea vomitting

bone marrow supression hypothyroidism 

 

Contraindications- Pregnancy X must test for pregnanacy before administering medication 

discontinue all other antithyroid medications 1 week prior

Term

 

 

Radioactive Iodine 

 

nursing administration 

teaching points 

Definition

client must remain 6 feet from others 

do not share their utensils

limit contact to 30mins per day per person

increase fluid intake

dispose of waste per biohazard protocol

viod frequently 

keep secretions away from others 

Term

 

 

nonradioactive Iodine 

 

used for

complications

interactions

Definition

used to create euthyroid state and decrease thyroid size prior to surgical removal

 

may cause iodism - early toxicity metallic tast rash frontal headache sore teeth and gums

 

Interact with iodine enriched food, stay away from seafood 

Term

 

nonradioactive Iodine 

 
 
nursing administration
Definition

 

May be take in conjunction with another therapy, does not interact

dilute iodine with juice to improve taste

take same time daily 

increase fluid intake 

do not discontinue medication

Term

 

Antidiuretic hormone

 

medications

Definition

 

Vasopressin 

 

Desmopressin (synthetic form)

Term

 

Vasopressin 

 

what is it 

 

what it does 

 

what it is used for 

Definition

ADH hormone 

promotes reabsorption of water in kidneys 

causes vasoconstriction

 

used to treat diabetes insipidus (large excretion of water)

sometimes used during CPR to increase blood flow to brain and heart 

Term

Vasopressin 

 

complications 

 

contraindications

 

nursing administration 

Definition

complications are too much water absorption, pounding headache change in LOC

Excessive vasoconstriction - myocardial ischemia

 

contraindicated in MI Coronary artery disease, renal impairments 

 

Monitor vitals, EKG BP BUN Creatnine I/O Electrolytes

Term

 

Hydrocortisone 

 

how does it work

 

what is it used for

Definition

works my mimicking the effect of natural steriod hormones.

 

Used for chronic and acute replacement therapy for adrenalcortical insufficiency 

 

Term

Hydrocortisone 

 
 
complications 
 
 
contraindications
Definition

complications- Osetoporosis long term use, adrenal suppression taper off, PUD- monitor for bleeding, Infetion, retention of fluid and sodium. 

 

contraindicated in clients with active infection, monitor closely with diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, hypokalemia

Term

Hydrocortisone 

 
 
interactions
 
Nursing administration
Definition

 

interacts with NSAIDS, acetaminophen, alcohol

 

do not give with live accines will get infection

 

give med with food orally, taper dose off do not stop suddenly, notify provider if fever, muscle pain, weakness

Term

what is important to remember about thrombolytic medication

 

what is the drug name 

Definition

 

Alteplase

 

can cause a alot of bleeding very quickly, monitor your sites of injection and limit them 

Term

 

What 2 drugs are most hospital patients on as a preventative

Definition

 

pantoprazole- to prevent stress ulcers when in high stress environment 

 

Enoxaparin- prevent clots in bed ridden patients

Term

 

Iron supplements 

 

drug 

 

key facts 

Definition

Ferrous Sulfate 

 

treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia

May cause GI effects

potant stain teeth must dilute with orange juice 

IV form may stain skin se Z-track

IV route is safer than parenteral 

may cause tarry stools that are not bleeding!

Term

 

Vitamin B12

 

what is it called

 

Key points

Definition

Cyanocobalamin

 

necessary to convert folic acid into active form

b12 anemia may cause heart dysrhythmias 

loss of intrinsic factor canot take oral

monitor potassium, cannot just treat folic acid

 

B12 deficiency- beefy tounge pallor neuropathy

Term

 

Magnesium acts as a?

Definition

 

Laxative 

Term

 

Potassium

 

key points

Definition

 

conducts nerve impulses

may cause GI distress 

may give insulin for overdose

never administer bolus must push slowly 

monitor I/O

ange 3.5-5 

Term

 

what goes first magnesium or potassium

Definition

 

Magnesium before Potassium!

Term

 

Rapid Acting 

 

 

names  

Definition

 

-Lispro insulin (Humalog)

-Insulin aspart (NovoLog)

-Insulin glulisine (Apidra)

Term

 

Rapid acting 

 

OPD

Definition
O 15-30 mins
P 0.5-2.5 hrs
D 3-6hrs
Term

short acting names

 

 

Definition

 

-Regular insulin (Humulin R)




(Novolin R)

Term

 

short acting 

 

OPD

Definition

 

O 0.5-1 hour

P 1-5 hours

D 6-10 hours

Term

 

Intermediate insulin

 

names 

Definition

 

-NPH (Humulin N)    

Term

 

Intermediate insulin

 

OPD

Definition

 

O 1-2 hours

P 6-14 hours

D 16-24hours

Term

 

Long-acting 

 

names  

Definition

 

-Insulin glargine (Lantus) 

-Insulin detemir (Levemir)

Term

Long acting

 

O

P

D

Definition

O 70 mins

P none
D 24hours

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

AST

Definition
0-40
Term

LAB VALUES

 

ALT

Definition

 

0-35

Term

LAB VALUES

 

BUN

Definition

BUN

 

10-20

Term

LAB VALUES

 

CREATNINE

Definition

 

0.5-1.2

Term

LAB VALUES

 

GLUCOSE

Definition

 

65-115

Term

LAB VALUES

 

MAGNESIUM

Definition

 

1.7-2.7

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

CALCIUM

Definition

 

8.4-10.2

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

POTASSIUM

Definition

 

3.5-5.1

Term

LAB VALUES

 

SODIUM 

 

Definition

 

135-145

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

DIGOXIN

Definition

 

0.5-2

Term

LAB VALUES

 

PT

 

NEW NORMAL PT

Definition

 

10-13

 

(1.5 - 2X )

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

 

aPTT

aPTT NEW NORMAL

Definition

 

24.3- 32.8

 

(1.5-2.5) X

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

INR

NEW NORMAL INR

Definition

 1-2

 

2-3 

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

WBC

Definition

 

4.1-11.2

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

HGB

 

MEN / WOMEN

Definition

 

MEN 13-17.3

 

WOMEN 11.5-15.5

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

HCT

 

MEN/WOMEN

Definition

MEN 40-52

 

WOMEN 35-46

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

PLT

Definition

 

140-400

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

SERUM CHOLESTEROL

Definition

 

BELOW 200

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

LDL 

Definition

 

 

BELOW 100

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

HDL

Definition

 

ABOVE 60

Term

 

LAB VALUES

 

TRIGLYCERIDES 

Definition

 

BELOW 200

Term

LAB VALUES

 

VLDL

Definition

 

BELOW 130

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