Antitussive - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the antitussive-opioid prototype? - Codeine What is codeine used for? - Suppress non-productive coughs What are some adverse effects of codeine? - Dizziness, respiratory depression, fall risk, constipation, risk for abuse, GI distress What are contraindications of codeine? - Pregnancy Risk Category D Patients with acute asthma Head trauma Liver or renal dysfunction Nursing Administration/Client Ed of codeine - Avoid alert activities Change positions slowly Avoid alcohol/CNS d...

Which first-generation histamine (H1) antagonist is less likely than diphenhydramine to induce sleep? Hydroxyzine Promethazine Dimenhydrinate Chlorpheniramine - correct answer Chlorpheniramine The provide indicates a pt will be prescribed an opioid antitussive. Which medication would the nurse anticipate the provider will order? Codeine Benzonatate Levocetirizine Promethazine with dextromethorphan - correct answer Codeine Which medication can cause paradoxical rxns in childre...

Wound Care Questions and Answers Already Graded A 1. The nurse instructs a patient who has a drain in a surgical wound that the wound will heal by: ry intention. dary intention. ary intention. erate intention. ary intention. When wounds are kept open by a drain, they heal by tertiary intention. -delayed primary intention -practitioner leaves a contaminated wound open and closes it later, after the infection is controlled by suturing two layers of granulation tissue together...

A. glaucoma - ANSWER-When assessing a patient who is to receive a decongestant, the nurse will recognize that a potential contraindication to this drug would be which condition? a. glaucoma b. fever c. peptic ulcer disease d. allergic rhinitis C. hypertension - ANSWER-When giving decongestants, the nurse must remember that these drugs have alpha-adrenergic-stimulating effects that may result in which effect? a. fever b. bradycardia c. hypertension d. CNS depression B. an expectoran...

• ATI 265 Test 3 Mock Exam (Answered) Complete Solution. Answers And Rationale At The Bottom Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. An emergency room nurse assesses a patient who was rescued from a home fire. The patient suddenly develops a loud, brassy cough. What action would the nurse take first? a. Apply oxygen and continuous pulse oximetry. b. Provide small quantities of ice chips and sips of water. c. Request a pr...

Chapter 26: Narcotics, Narcotic Antagonists, and Antimigraine Agents Which conditions would occur due to the administration of an opioid antagonist in a client who is physically dependent on opioids? a. insomnia b. hypotension c. withdrawal symptoms d. drowsiness - Correct answer c. withdrawal symptoms The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an opioid analgesic. What would be a priority assessment by the nurse? a. Pain intensity and blood glucose level b. Urine output and ...

Benefits of Vitamin D - Maintenance of blood calcium and phosphorus balance Boosts immunity Boosts mood Def. Linked to Psychosis Benztropine (Cogentin) - Tx: Parkinson's and MILD EPS Class: anticholinergic AE: TACHYCARDIA, blurred vision, dry eyes Dextromethorphan - -Antitussive (antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptors). -Synthetic codeine analog. Has mild opioid effect when used in excess. -Naloxone can be given for overdose. Mild abuse potential. -May cause *serotonin syndrome* if comb...

Methergine / Methylergonovine Classification: Therapeutic: Pharmacologic: ergot alkaloids Pregnancy Category C Dosage: PO (Adults): 200-400 mcg (0.4-0.6 mg) q 6-12 hr for 2-7 days. IM, IV (Adults): 200 mcg (0.2 mg) q 2-4 hr for up to 5 doses Intended Action: Prevention and treatment of postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage caused by uterine atony or subinvolution. Adverse Reactions: CNS: dizziness, headache. EENT: tinnitus. Resp: dyspnea. CV: HYPERTENSION, arrhythmias, chest pain, p...

standard universal precautions ANSWER: is treating all patients as if they are capable of transmitting diseases. warfarin ANSWER: a blood thinner. electrical force ANSWER: the ECG term vector refers to antitussive ANSWER: is a drug used to suppress coughing. (CBC) ANSWER: is a blood test done in a lavender tube which has an additive called EDTA. the fastest pulse rate

Antihistamines: Action/Uses - ANSWER Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - ANSWER Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - ANSWER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - ANSWER Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions Encourage fluids May deve...