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Therapeutic outcome raloxifene (Evista) - ANSWER decreases bone reabsorption;
slows down bone loss and preserves mineral density in postmenopausal osteoporosis
Also used to protect again breast cancer
Penicillin adverse effects: - ANSWER Allergies/anaphylaxis , renal impairment
Macrolide Prototype Drug - ANSWER erythromycin (e-mycin)
Airflow Disorders: Teaching About Theophylline - ANSWER If dysrhythmias or seizure
occur, stop medication.
Periodic blood levels are needed.
Report nausea, diarrhea, or restlessness.
Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages.
digoxin toxicity symptoms - ANSWER fatigue, weakness, vision changes, GI effects
digoxin level - ANSWER 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL
How to give digoxin - ANSWER infuse over at least 5 min, and monitor client for
dysrhythmias.
Management of digoxin toxicity - ANSWER Digoxin and potassium-sparing medication
should be stopped immediately.
Monitor K+ levels. For levels less than 3.5 mEq/L, administer potassium IV or by mouth.
Do not
give any further K+ if the level is greater than 5.0 mEq/L.
Treat dysrhythmias with phenytoin (Dilantin) or lidocaine.
Treat bradycardia with atropine.
For excessive overdose, activated charcoal, cholestyramine, or Digibind can be used to
bind digoxin and prevent absorption
, How to Treat dysrhythmias for digoxin toxicity patients - ANSWER Phenytoin
Lidocaine
Cyclophosphamide Alkylating agent (nitrogen mustard)
Adverse effects: - ANSWER Bone marrow suppression
Gi discomfort (N/V)
Acute hemorrhagic cystitis > monitor for hematuria, mesna can be given
Alopecia
Cyclophosphamide interactions - ANSWER Succinylcholine > increased neuromuscular
blockade
Tricyclic Antidepressants Adverse Reactions - ANSWER -Orthostatic hypotension
-Anticholinergic effects
-Sedation
-Toxicity
-Decrease seizure threshold
-Excessive sweating
controlled substances - ANSWER Each level has a decreasing risk of abuse &
dependence. For example, morphine (Duramorph) is a schedule II medication that has
greater risk of abuse & dependence than phenobarbital (Luminal), which is a Schedule
IV medication
-Us Food & Drug Administration Pregnancy Risk Category (A, B, C, D, X) classifies
medication in terms of their potential harm during pregnancy, with Category A being
safest & Category X the most dangerous. Teratogenesis is most likely to occur during
1st trimester. Before giving any medication to a woman who is pregnant or could be
pregnant, determine whether or not it is safe for administration during pregnancy
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) - ANSWER Imipramine (Tofranil)
Doxepin (Sinequan)
Nortriptyline (Aventyl)
Amoxapine (Asendin)
Trimipramine (Surmontil)
Anticholinergic effects Sx - ANSWER Dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, urinary
hesitancy or retention, constipation, tachycardia
Anticholinergic effects Interventions: - ANSWER -Chew sugarless gum, sip water, wear
sunglasses, eat high fiber foods, regular exercise, drink 2-3 L a day, void just before
taking medication