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Paramedic Drug Cards Latest Update 100% Pass Activated Charcoal Trade Name: Actidose, Super Char, Charcodate, Liqui-Char, Aqua-Char Classification: Antidote, Adsorbent Action/Effects: A fine black powder with liquid that adsorbs poisonous compounds to its surface, reducing the absorption. Indication: Oral poisonings Over dose of a non caustic or other burning poison Contraindication: Do NOT use in caustic acids, alkalis, irons tablets & lithium. There is NO value for the ETOH OD pt. Side Eff...

Antihypertensives These drugs affect both the blood pressure and the rhythm of the heart. Monitor patient blood pressure. *Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect*. 1) Betablockers 2) Alpha 1 Blockers 3) Calcium Channel blockers 4) ACE Inhibitors 5) ARB Inhibitors 6) Diuretics Betablockers Usually end in *-olol*. Propranolol (Inderal) Atenolol (Tenormin) Metoprolol (Lopressor) What additional effects of betablockers should the nurse monitor? The nurse should monitor for bron...

HESI LPN-ADN Entrance Exam Mobility Exams Questions and Answers 2024 (100% Verified Answers). A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. The nurse should do which first? a. Call a code blue. b. Call the health care provider. c. Check the client status and lead placement. d. Press the recorder button on the ECG console. 3. 3) The LPN/LVN in a medical unit is caring for a cl...

NURS 629 Exam 3 (OB/GYN) Questions With 100% Correct Answers Graded A+ What antibiotics are safe for UTI during pregnancy? Macrobid, Ampicillin, Keflex, Pyridium What antibiotic is unsafe during preganancy? Bactrim (<13 w or >36 w) Are oral hypoglycemics okay in pregnancy? NO!!! What medication do you use to treat DM during pregnancy? Insulin Name the 5 infant risk factors for an infant with a DM mother 1. NTD 2. Cardiac Defects 3. Macrosomia 4. Intra-Uterine G...

HESI LPN-ADN Entrance Exam Mobility Exams Questions and Answers 2023/2024 (100% Verified). The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor...

Often prescribed with levodopa/carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease Bromocriptine What medication may cause serious or possibly life-threatening sleep behaviors, such as sleep driving? Ambien Taking too much of this type of drug can make you "blind as a bat" or "mad as a hatter" Anticholinergics, antimuscarinics Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, excretion Pharmacokinetics Drugs used to relieve a myasthenic crisis Neostigmine, pyridostigmine This drug has a very narro...

2024 EMT JBL Trauma New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. EMTs are assessing a man who was injured while trying to rescue a pet from his burning house. Which of the following assessment findings should be the MOST immediately concerning? A) Severe blisters to both hands B) Closed deformity of the wrist C) Dry cough and a hoarse voice D) Clothes adhered to burned skin Answer: C (Any condition or injury that involves airway, breathing, or circulation warrants the...

ECG_Checklist__1Sinus Bradycardia  HR : < 60 bpm  Normal P wave  Physiologi cal : Athletes (increased vagal tone) / Betablockers / CCBs  Pathologic al : Sick Sinus Syndrome Sinus Tachycardia  HR : > 100 bpm  Regular rhythm  Normal P wave  Due to sympathetic activation / vagal withdrawal @ SA node  Physiologi cal : Exercise / Fever / Hypovolemia / Anemia / Hyperthyroidism  Pathologic al : If occurs at rest ---> "inappropr...

NURS 629 Exam 3 (OB/GYN) Questions With 100% Correct Answers Graded A+ What antibiotics are safe for UTI during pregnancy? Macrobid, Ampicillin, Keflex, Pyridium What antibiotic is unsafe during preganancy? Bactrim (<13 w or >36 w) Are oral hypoglycemics okay in pregnancy? NO!!! What medication do you use to treat DM during pregnancy? Insulin Name the 5 infant risk factors for an infant with a DM mother 1. NTD 2. Cardiac Defects 3. Macrosomia 4. Intra-Uterine G...

Grave's disease signs and symptoms - ANSWER--Enlarged thyroid-Acceleration of body process: weight loss, increased appetite, diarrhea, heatintolerance, tachycardia, palpitations, increased BP, diaphoresis, nervousness,insomnia-Exopthalamos-Increased T3 and T4 levels-Low TSH level Grave's disease test - ANSWER--Radioactive Iodine Uptake to detect how the thyroid isworking-Ultrasound-Bloodwork-Imaging testsGrave's disease treatment - ANSWER--Goal: inhibit production of thyroid hormones andbloc...