CNS drugs, anti-bacterials, anti-virals, anti-fungals, HIV
6 mg/dL
9 mg/dL
16 mg/dL
32 mg/dL
Increased PT
Decreased uric acid
Increased INR
Decreased potassium
Increased T3 and T4 levels
Remicade (Infliximad)
Sumatriptan (Imatrex)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
True
False
30
10
20
5
Pt with respirations of 12/minute
Pt with decreased peristalsis on auscultation
Pt experiencing N/V with urinary retention
Pt with pinpoint pupils when observing reaction
Urinary urgency
Bitter taste
Sedation
Anxiety
Respiratory depression
Clammy skin
Hypotension
Hx of MI
Stable angina
Diabetes
Hypertension
Smoking
Silent ischemia
Discuss with the patient their normal bedtime routine, and attempt to follow
Contact physician and request a sedative
Offer patient a 15 minute back massage
Contact family member to help
Romazicon
Sinemet
Risperdal
Dilantin
Pt experiencing headache and dizziness
Pt with a serum Dilantin level of 13 mcg/mL
Pt c/o reddish-brown urine and diarrhea
Pt c/o N/V, diplopia, and confusion
With breakfast
1 hour before bedtime
Immediately when waking up in the morning
1 hour before lunch
Advising a patient to avoid Vitamin C intake
Educating the patient to increase fluid intake
Administering Aspirin to a patient c/o headache
Providing food during medication administration
Parkinson's disease
Stroke
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal cord injury
Myasthenia gravis
Multiple sclerosis
Cerebral palsy
Peripheral neuropathy and muscle weakness
Drown discoloration of urine and sweat with a bitter taste in the mouth
Constipation and decreased urine output
Tongue protrusion, twitching, and eye spasms
Diabetes
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Bowel obstruction
White wine
Milk
Bananas
Cashews
Teach to take BP and advise if a drop of 30 mmHg occurs, needs to be reported
Store in light-resistant container, avoid contact with skin during preparation
Importance of good oral hygiene
Avoid diluting with fruit juice, only water or milk
Avoid high heat environments to decrease risk of hypotension
Risperdal
Prolixin
Haldol
Lithium
Manic depression
Schizoprenia
Tourette syndrome
Hiccups
Delirium
Bipolar disorder
Patient waiting to receive already prepared Ativan via IV
Patient who is sedated with decreased urine output after receiving Elavil
Patient who is experiencing a cough and fever after taking Prozac
Patient with a drop in BP of 20 mmHg when taking Prolixin
Amoxil
Bactrim
Cefazolin
Vancomycin
Hold dose once, and continue treatment if severe diarrhea occurs
Take dose with 8 ounces of water, 1 hour before lying down to prevent ulceration
Maintain a diet high in iron during treatment
Store medication out of light and extreme heat
Take medication around the clock to maintain blood levels
Bacterial
Fungal
Viral
Parasitic
Maintaining alkaline urine
Obtaining serum peak and trough levels
Obtaining blood and electrolyte lab values prior to each dose
Rinsing mouth after consumption
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