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[Show more]Which technique is not correct when collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity by clean catch technique? Explain to female clients that a circular motion should be used to clean the urinary meatus 
 
Which of the following blood test values can be indicative of heart failure BNP 
 
What...
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Which of the following blood test values can be indicative of heart failure BNP 
 
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Epinephrine classification Adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic) 
Epinephrine Uses Anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, Bronchospasm, status asthmaticus, cardiogenic resuscitation, cardiac arrest 
Epinephrine Action Alpha 1- increases BP Beta 1- increases heart rate Beta 2- Promotes bronchodilation 
Epin...
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Add to cartEpinephrine classification Adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic) 
Epinephrine Uses Anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, Bronchospasm, status asthmaticus, cardiogenic resuscitation, cardiac arrest 
Epinephrine Action Alpha 1- increases BP Beta 1- increases heart rate Beta 2- Promotes bronchodilation 
Epin...
Sympathetic and parasympathetic What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system? 
Sympathomimetic agent that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system 
Adrenergic the sympathetic nervous system has _______________ receptors. 
Parasympatholytic agent blocking or inhibiting the ef...
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Add to cartSympathetic and parasympathetic What are the two branches of the autonomic nervous system? 
Sympathomimetic agent that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system 
Adrenergic the sympathetic nervous system has _______________ receptors. 
Parasympatholytic agent blocking or inhibiting the ef...
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) antihistamine 
Benadryl uses to treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, cough, sneezing, pruritus, and urticaria prevent motion sickness 
Benadryl mode of action competes with histamine for binding at H1-Receptor sites and antagonizes histamine effects 
Benadryl contraindica...
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Add to cartBenadryl (diphenhydramine) antihistamine 
Benadryl uses to treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, cough, sneezing, pruritus, and urticaria prevent motion sickness 
Benadryl mode of action competes with histamine for binding at H1-Receptor sites and antagonizes histamine effects 
Benadryl contraindica...
Inflammation ◦Protective response to tissue injury and infection ◦A vascular reaction occurs causing fluid, blood elements, leukocytes, and chemical mediators (prostaglandins) to accumulate at the injured site 
Vascular phase What inflammatory phase occurs 10 to 15 minutes after injury and is ch...
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Add to cartInflammation ◦Protective response to tissue injury and infection ◦A vascular reaction occurs causing fluid, blood elements, leukocytes, and chemical mediators (prostaglandins) to accumulate at the injured site 
Vascular phase What inflammatory phase occurs 10 to 15 minutes after injury and is ch...
Hydrochlorothiazide drug class thiazide diuretic 
Hydrochlorothiazide therapeutic uses increase urine output and to treat htn, edema, hf, nephrotic syndrome, and ascites 
Hydrochlorothiazide se photosensitivity, o.h. 
Hydrochlorothiazide nc -monitor vs -observe for s/s of hypokalemia -monitor patien...
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Add to cartHydrochlorothiazide drug class thiazide diuretic 
Hydrochlorothiazide therapeutic uses increase urine output and to treat htn, edema, hf, nephrotic syndrome, and ascites 
Hydrochlorothiazide se photosensitivity, o.h. 
Hydrochlorothiazide nc -monitor vs -observe for s/s of hypokalemia -monitor patien...
Digoxin Classification cardiac glycoside 
Digoxin use heart failure, Afib 
Digoxin Mode of Action ◦Inhibits sodium-potassium ATPase, promoting increased force of cardiac contraction, cardiac output, and tissue perfusion ◦Decreases ventricular rate 
Digoxin Therapeutic Serum Levels For heart fail...
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Add to cartDigoxin Classification cardiac glycoside 
Digoxin use heart failure, Afib 
Digoxin Mode of Action ◦Inhibits sodium-potassium ATPase, promoting increased force of cardiac contraction, cardiac output, and tissue perfusion ◦Decreases ventricular rate 
Digoxin Therapeutic Serum Levels For heart fail...
What is the ctz? the chemoreceptor trigger zone (ctz) is an area in the medulla oblongata that communicates w/ other structures in the vomiting center to initiate vomiting 
Diphenhydramine (benadryl) 1st generation antihistamine 
Diphenhydramine (benadryl) uses treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, ...
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Add to cartWhat is the ctz? the chemoreceptor trigger zone (ctz) is an area in the medulla oblongata that communicates w/ other structures in the vomiting center to initiate vomiting 
Diphenhydramine (benadryl) 1st generation antihistamine 
Diphenhydramine (benadryl) uses treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, ...
Acquired resistance Type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. This can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria. 
Acyclovir (Zovarix) An antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus 
Amoxicillin A penicillin that is co...
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Add to cartAcquired resistance Type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. This can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria. 
Acyclovir (Zovarix) An antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus 
Amoxicillin A penicillin that is co...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) salicylate propionic acid derivative selective cox 2 inhibitor 
salicylate aspirin 
-anti inflam, antipyretic (decr fever), antiplatelet (incr bleeding) 
-incr uric acid = incr gout 
-high diet of saliculates foods + take aspirin = bleeding 
-avoided du...
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Add to cartNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) salicylate propionic acid derivative selective cox 2 inhibitor 
salicylate aspirin 
-anti inflam, antipyretic (decr fever), antiplatelet (incr bleeding) 
-incr uric acid = incr gout 
-high diet of saliculates foods + take aspirin = bleeding 
-avoided du...
Levothyroxine sodium is used to treat Hypothyroidism 
Weight gain is common when taking which medication levothyroxine sodium 
Which types of foods interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormones soy products, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli and cabbage), iodized salt, shellfish (iodine), and cof...
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Add to cartLevothyroxine sodium is used to treat Hypothyroidism 
Weight gain is common when taking which medication levothyroxine sodium 
Which types of foods interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormones soy products, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli and cabbage), iodized salt, shellfish (iodine), and cof...
What is the action of Digoxin inhibits sodium-potassium ATPase, promoting increased force of cardiac contraction, cardiac out, and tissue perfusion; decreases ventricular rate 
What effects on the heart muscle does Digoxin influence? increases myocardial contractility; decreases HR; decreases conduc...
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What effects on the heart muscle does Digoxin influence? increases myocardial contractility; decreases HR; decreases conduc...
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A secondary infection that develops because the normal flora of the body is distributed by an abx: superinfection 
What would the nurse assess for when administering acyclovir via IV? phlebitis at the IV site 
Which of the following is not an expected side effect of doxycycline? tongue discoloration...
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Add to cartA secondary infection that develops because the normal flora of the body is distributed by an abx: superinfection 
What would the nurse assess for when administering acyclovir via IV? phlebitis at the IV site 
Which of the following is not an expected side effect of doxycycline? tongue discoloration...
If a patient takes nitroglycerin and experiences hypotension what is the nurses initial intervention? A. Call the provider B. Lay them supine with their feet elevated C. Elevated the head of the bed D. Administer the antidote b. Lay them supine with their feet elevated 
What is the function of an an...
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What is the function of an an...
Water, mass In the aging population, there is a decrease in total body ________ and lean body ________. 
Mass and function In the aging population, there is a decrease in kidney ________________. 
Mass and function In the aging population, there is a decrease in liver ________________. 
Equilibrium ...
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Mass and function In the aging population, there is a decrease in kidney ________________. 
Mass and function In the aging population, there is a decrease in liver ________________. 
Equilibrium ...
A patient who has asthma is diagnosed with hypertension. Which drug will be safe to give this patient? Selective Adrenergic Antagonist 
*also called selective Beta blocker 
The RN administers sc epinephrine to a patient experiencing anaphylaxis. The RN should monitor for which symptom? decreased uri...
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Add to cartA patient who has asthma is diagnosed with hypertension. Which drug will be safe to give this patient? Selective Adrenergic Antagonist 
*also called selective Beta blocker 
The RN administers sc epinephrine to a patient experiencing anaphylaxis. The RN should monitor for which symptom? decreased uri...
6 right of medication administration Right patient Right drug Right dose Right time Right route Right documentation 
What are some ways to identify the Right client? two forms of identification: full name and DOB, room number does not COUNT An assigned identification number (e.g. medical record numb...
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What are some ways to identify the Right client? two forms of identification: full name and DOB, room number does not COUNT An assigned identification number (e.g. medical record numb...
Pharmacokinetics The process of drug movement throughout the body that is necessary to achieve drug action 
› Pharmacodynamics The study of the effects of drugs on the body 
Pharmacogenetics The study of genetic factors that influence an individual's response to a specific drug 
› 6 Rights of M...
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Add to cartPharmacokinetics The process of drug movement throughout the body that is necessary to achieve drug action 
› Pharmacodynamics The study of the effects of drugs on the body 
Pharmacogenetics The study of genetic factors that influence an individual's response to a specific drug 
› 6 Rights of M...
Which medication is in the cardiac glycoside drug class? a. Nitroglycerin b. Digoxin c. Coumadin d. Plavix b. Digoxin 
What are the uses of Digoxin? Used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation? 
A patient's serum digoxin level is 1.1 ng/mL. What action should the nurse take? a. Given the ne...
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Add to cartWhich medication is in the cardiac glycoside drug class? a. Nitroglycerin b. Digoxin c. Coumadin d. Plavix b. Digoxin 
What are the uses of Digoxin? Used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation? 
A patient's serum digoxin level is 1.1 ng/mL. What action should the nurse take? a. Given the ne...
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