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Furosemide (Lasix) - Loop diuretic Decrease blood volume **watch for signs of dehydration and "hypokalemia** **should be administered in morning** Glyburide (Metformin) - oral hypoglycemic agent **must check AQ check/blood sugar prior to administration** **watch for S&S of hypoglycemia** ASA (EC ASA) - 1. Anti-inflammatory 2. Anti-pyretic 3. Analgesic **do not administer in children under 12 years of age = Rye's Syndrome*** **can cause bleeding tendencies** **baby ASA-preventative ...

A patient receiving ramipril and a potassium-sparing diuretic is hospitalized with heart rhythm problems consistent with hyperkalemia. Which of the following drugs should be administered to counteract the effects of potassium on the heart? - Answer intravenous calcium Which of the following antipsychotics are available in oral formulations suitable for patients with difficulty swallowing or for use in patients who might try to hide the medication in their mouth in order to spit it out? (Selec...

albuterol (Proventil) - ANSWER Category: Bronchodilator, gouty arthritis, Precautions: Pancytopenia, renal/hepatic cautions cyanocobalamin - ANSWER Category: B12- water soluble vitamin, UseL Pernicious anemia, Vitamin b12 deficiency, Precautions: Gastric intrinsic factor must be present for oral use dalteparin (Fragmin) - ANSWER Category: Low molecular weight heparin, Use: MI/DVT prevention, Precautions: Bleeding risk diazepam (Valium) - ANSWER Category: Antianxiety, anticonvulsant, Use: An...

Cardiovascular refresher (continued) THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM (CONTINUED) • Review laboratory test results, which must include a complete blood count, differential, electrolytes, typing and crossmatching for whole blood, ABG studies, and urinalysis. • Insert an indwelling urinary catheter and monitor intake and output. • Carefully monitor nitroprusside I.V. infusion rate; use a separate I.V. line for infusion. Adjust the dose by slowly increasing the infusion rate. Meanwhile, check...

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A patient receiving ramipril and a potassium-sparing diuretic is hospitalized with heart rhythm problems consistent with hyperkalemia. Which of the following drugs should be administered to counteract the effects of potassium on the heart? intravenous calcium Which of the following antipsychotics are available in oral formulations suitable for patients with difficulty swallowing or for use in patients who might try to hide the medication in their mouth in order to spit it out? (Select AL...

PC707 Module 5 Cardiac Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Warfarin inhibits what? - answerAction of Vitamin K (which decreases the synthesis of several clotting factors). Is Warfarin plasma bound? - answerYes. Warfarin inhibits the formation of? - answerProthrombin, leading to slowed clot formation. Why is Warfarin considered a high risk drug? - answerD/t its narrow therapeutic range and ability to be altered by certain foods, drugs, and even altitude. T/F. Warfarin must be ta...

CPNRE : Pharmacology Exam Questions and Answers Acetaminophen (Tylenol) -Answer-1. Antipyretic 2. Analgesic *Can cause liver damage in excessive amounts or known liver disease ASA (EC ASA) -Answer-1. Anti-inflammatory 2. Anti-pyretic 3. Analgesic **do not administer in children under 12 years of age = Rye's Syndrome*** **can cause bleeding tendencies** **baby ASA-preventative for heart disease** Amlodipine -Answer-Ca Channel blocker (decrease BP, heart rate) *may cause gingival hype...

PAEA Internal Medicine EOR: Critical Care 7% Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers PE risk factors - answerVirchows triad: stasis, endothelial injury, hyper coagulable state More proximal PEs more at risk for embolization PE sx - answerTRIAD: dyspnea, pleuritic pain, hemoptysis, MASSIVE PE: Syncope, PEA, Hypotension, edema PE -ABGs -CXR -EKG - answerABG: Resp acidosis (early = alkalosis from hyper ventilation), increased A-a gradient (nl: 10-20) CXR: MC is normal, Westermark sig...

initial treatment dose of heparin IV weight based correct answer: 80 units/kg for bolus then 18 units/kg/ hour heparin dose adjustments based on aPTT 1. aPTT <35 sec 2. aPTT 35-45 sec 3. aPTT 46-70 sec 4. aPTT 71-90 sec 5. aPTT >90 sec correct answer: 1. <35 sec = 80u/kg bolus then inc by 4 u/kg/hour 2. 35-45 sec = 40 u/kg bolus then inc by 2u/kg/hour 3. 46-70 sec = no dosing change 4. 71-90 sec = dec infusion rate by 2 units/kg/hr 5. >90 sec = hold infusion for 1 hour,...