Statins/Thyroid
This med should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach usually 2 hours before the other meds
levothroxine (Synthroid)
This med is used to help pull fluid off in patients with CHF but can deplete their electrolytes
furosemide (Lasix)
What is the med used as a mucolytic but also for Tylenol overdose to prevent liver damage?
Your lab shows the potassium is a 2.0, what do we need to monitor on this patient and what should the patient be wearing?
Monitor for cardiac arrthymias and should be wearing a telemetry monitor.
Med Term
Neurotoxicity - numbness, tingling, weakness
This medication is a statin and given at night because cholesterol levels are higher at that time.
atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Name a med that is potassium sparing.
Spironolactone
This med is a non opioid antitussive but you cannot chew this med due to anesthetic effects
Tessalon Perles
Lab shows a INR of 4. Is this abnormal or normal? what does this indicate?
Abnormal - increased risk for bleeding
Med term
Stomatitis - inflammation of mouth such as swelling and redness inside the mouth
What is the rare adverse reaction that causes muscle breakdown?
rhabdomyolysis
This med is very common in the hospital to prevent against blood clots and is given in injection form subQ?
enoxaparin (Lovenox)
The med is a decongestant that shouldn't be used longer than three days because it can cause rebound congestion.
pseudoephrine (Sudafed)
What should someone take who is on an antibiotic to help keep the normal flora
probiotic
If a patient has a thyroidectomy, what will the patient need to take for the rest of their life?
hormone replacement such as levothyroxine
Name a popular med that is given in the morning to control B/P and HR and ends in olol.
metoprolol (Lopressor)
This popular med is a 1st generation antihistamine.
What would be some education you would give to your patients on this med?
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Education: Don’t drive, makes patients drowsy, don’t drink alcohol
Hgb A1c is 8, abnormal or normal?
Abnormal and indicates patient has diabetes
Why do superinfections occur?
Antibiotics disrupt the normal flora in the bowel causing a secondary infection or super infection – this allows uncontrolled growth of bacteria or fungal microorganisms that are not affected by the antibiotic being administered. Older adults who are chronically ill or taking oral antibiotics for an extended amount of time are more likely to develop a super infection.
What would be the education you would give to someone who has an elevated cholesterol?
Exercise, eat healthier, stop smoking, no drinking. limit stress
This med is an anticoagulant and if a patient is on this med you need to monitor their PT/INR.
warfarin (Coumadin)
What is some education you would give to a patient taking a corticosteroid such as budesonide (Pulmicort)?
Rinse mouth after using to prevent thrush
BNP is 1080, abnormal or normal?
Abnormal - normal value is 0-300
Name the steps you would do if you suspect someone has Red Man syndrome and getting an IV infusion of Vancomycin.
-FIRST: TURN OFF INFUSION
-Notify provider
-Anticipate an order of diphenhydramine and a slower rate of infusion