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[Show more]Which statement regarding the adverse effects of antineoplastic drugs is the most accurate? They produce the most serious adverse effects of any medication 
The client received cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) as treatment for cancer and experiences oral irritation as an adverse effect. What does the best...
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The client received cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) as treatment for cancer and experiences oral irritation as an adverse effect. What does the best...
Destroy growth of bacteria or fungi Bactericidal 
Inhibit growth of bacteria or fungi Bacteriostatic 
Primary goals of antimicrobial agents -Destroy (or inhibit growth of) bacteria -At the same time, not harm host tissue 
General Adverse Reactions Determine any previous allergy or adverse reactions ...
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Add to cartDestroy growth of bacteria or fungi Bactericidal 
Inhibit growth of bacteria or fungi Bacteriostatic 
Primary goals of antimicrobial agents -Destroy (or inhibit growth of) bacteria -At the same time, not harm host tissue 
General Adverse Reactions Determine any previous allergy or adverse reactions ...
Intravenous Lasix should be administered slowly over ___ minutes 1-2 which type of diuretics can be given to counteract the potassium lowering effects of loop diuretics aldosterone blockers (potassium sparing) such as spironolactone describe the MOA of thiazide diuretics block reabsorption of sodium...
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Add to cartIntravenous Lasix should be administered slowly over ___ minutes 1-2 which type of diuretics can be given to counteract the potassium lowering effects of loop diuretics aldosterone blockers (potassium sparing) such as spironolactone describe the MOA of thiazide diuretics block reabsorption of sodium...
Thiazide Diuretics i.e. *chlorothiazide* Side effects: hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypotension Adverse effects: syncope, fall when position changing, muscle weakness, blurred vision Before and After: K levels (hold if low), check apical pulse for a full min, electrolyte levels Patient teaching: hypok...
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Add to cartThiazide Diuretics i.e. *chlorothiazide* Side effects: hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypotension Adverse effects: syncope, fall when position changing, muscle weakness, blurred vision Before and After: K levels (hold if low), check apical pulse for a full min, electrolyte levels Patient teaching: hypok...
A decrease in workload, use, pressure, or blood supply appropriately describes: 
a. physiologic atrophy. b. pathologic atrophy. c. hypertrophy. d. hyperplasia. b. pathologic atrophy. 
Pathologic atrophy is a decrease in cell size due to decreased use. Physiologic atrophy usually occurs early in deve...
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Add to cartA decrease in workload, use, pressure, or blood supply appropriately describes: 
a. physiologic atrophy. b. pathologic atrophy. c. hypertrophy. d. hyperplasia. b. pathologic atrophy. 
Pathologic atrophy is a decrease in cell size due to decreased use. Physiologic atrophy usually occurs early in deve...
Diuretics are used to treat what four conditions? (Hint: think heart and kidneys.) Renal Failure Heart Failure Accumulation of Edema & HTN 
**Name the three primary adverse effects r/t diuretics.** Electrolyte Imbalance Dehydration Hypotension 
Which type of diuretics are the most effective? Loop di...
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Add to cartDiuretics are used to treat what four conditions? (Hint: think heart and kidneys.) Renal Failure Heart Failure Accumulation of Edema & HTN 
**Name the three primary adverse effects r/t diuretics.** Electrolyte Imbalance Dehydration Hypotension 
Which type of diuretics are the most effective? Loop di...
Therapeutic serum level narrow range of medication in bloodstream that allows for desired results 
 
Toxic serum level greater than therapeutic dose range; increased adverse effects 
 
Under-therapeutic levels not enough drug for desired effect 
 
May contribute to drug resistant organisms 
 
What a...
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Add to cartTherapeutic serum level narrow range of medication in bloodstream that allows for desired results 
 
Toxic serum level greater than therapeutic dose range; increased adverse effects 
 
Under-therapeutic levels not enough drug for desired effect 
 
May contribute to drug resistant organisms 
 
What a...
Opioids *high alert drugs* Side Effects: constipation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness Adverse Effects: respiratory depression, addiction, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal Before Admin: Respiratory rate, SpO2, pain intensity, when last dose was given After Admin: Respiratory rate, SpO2 *Constipation*,...
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Add to cartOpioids *high alert drugs* Side Effects: constipation, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness Adverse Effects: respiratory depression, addiction, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal Before Admin: Respiratory rate, SpO2, pain intensity, when last dose was given After Admin: Respiratory rate, SpO2 *Constipation*,...
What happens in patients with Parkinson's? • A decrease in normal dopamine levels; the nerve cells that produce dopamine break down • Progressively gets worse over time 
s&s of Parkinson's Mask-like blank expression stooped posture tremors shuffling gait 
What is the mechanism of action of par...
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Add to cartWhat happens in patients with Parkinson's? • A decrease in normal dopamine levels; the nerve cells that produce dopamine break down • Progressively gets worse over time 
s&s of Parkinson's Mask-like blank expression stooped posture tremors shuffling gait 
What is the mechanism of action of par...
This happens when pluripotent cells (cells in bone marrow) are suddenly depressed? Decrease in RBC, Platelets, WBC. 
Before administering an immunization or chemotherapy, what would the nurse check for? Current infection. 
When pluripotent cells are depressed, the safest pain reliever is? Tylenol (N...
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Add to cartThis happens when pluripotent cells (cells in bone marrow) are suddenly depressed? Decrease in RBC, Platelets, WBC. 
Before administering an immunization or chemotherapy, what would the nurse check for? Current infection. 
When pluripotent cells are depressed, the safest pain reliever is? Tylenol (N...
What do S, I, and R mean on a C&S? s: susceptible, i: intermediate, r: resistant How does a patient develop a superinfection? sometimes an antibiotic can't tell who is good and who is bad; if the antibiotic kills the host flora, pathogens have room to grow freely What are signs and symptoms of a su...
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Add to cartWhat do S, I, and R mean on a C&S? s: susceptible, i: intermediate, r: resistant How does a patient develop a superinfection? sometimes an antibiotic can't tell who is good and who is bad; if the antibiotic kills the host flora, pathogens have room to grow freely What are signs and symptoms of a su...
Parkinson's Disease Medications Mechanism of action: increase levels of dopamine and/or antagonize effects of Ach 
Indirect acting dopaminergic drugs selegiline (Zelapar) -indirect acting dopamine receptor agonists (MAO-B inhibitor); inhibits the action of the enzyme monoamine oxidase; primary role...
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Add to cartParkinson's Disease Medications Mechanism of action: increase levels of dopamine and/or antagonize effects of Ach 
Indirect acting dopaminergic drugs selegiline (Zelapar) -indirect acting dopamine receptor agonists (MAO-B inhibitor); inhibits the action of the enzyme monoamine oxidase; primary role...
Neutropenia low level of neutrophils 
Thrombocytopenia low level of platelets 
Leukopenia low WBCs which can encompass basophils, monocytes 
Anemia low RBC or hemoglobin/hematocrit 
Pancytopenia low RBC, WBC and platelet 
Purpose of Lasix loop diuretic- makes you get rid of fluid so it is used in CH...
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Add to cartNeutropenia low level of neutrophils 
Thrombocytopenia low level of platelets 
Leukopenia low WBCs which can encompass basophils, monocytes 
Anemia low RBC or hemoglobin/hematocrit 
Pancytopenia low RBC, WBC and platelet 
Purpose of Lasix loop diuretic- makes you get rid of fluid so it is used in CH...
What are pharmacokinetics? the study of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs 
What is absorption? How a drug enters the body; (what happens to a drug from the time it enters the body until it enters the circulating fluid) 
What affects drug absorption? route, blood flow, food...
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Add to cartWhat are pharmacokinetics? the study of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs 
What is absorption? How a drug enters the body; (what happens to a drug from the time it enters the body until it enters the circulating fluid) 
What affects drug absorption? route, blood flow, food...
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