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Major Immunoglobulin in Blood
IgG
TERM 2
Paralysis of the Ciliary Muscle will affect what?
DEFINITION 2
Accommodation
TERM 3
Impaired Oral Membranes due to Stomatitis...
DEFINITION 3
Soothing foods, cold liquids, popsicles
TERM 4
Gompertzian Growth
DEFINITION 4
Rapid growth of cancer in the early stages, until it nearly
outgrows its blood supply followed by decreased growth or
plateau
TERM 5
Allopurinol action
DEFINITION 5
Decreases uric acid synthesis
Antidysrhythmic drug patients should avoid...
caffeine
TERM 7
Contraindicated food for pt taking colchicine
for gout
DEFINITION 7
grapefruit
TERM 8
Epinephrine and norepinephrine effects on
the heart
DEFINITION 8
increase force of contractility
TERM 9
To receive max results from epoetin, pt.
should eat foods high in ______.
DEFINITION 9
Iron
TERM 10
Somatrem (protropin) does what?
DEFINITION 10
Increases growth of long bones
Parasympathetic Nervous System does what
for female sexual response?
Increased introitus lubrication
TERM 17
Pt. taking Factrel should report which
symptom immediately?
DEFINITION 17
Labored breathing
TERM 18
Ritodrine does not need to be questioned for
who?
DEFINITION 18
Client
TERM 19
Methergine
DEFINITION 19
Postpartum hemorrhage
TERM 20
Proscar side effect
DEFINITION 20
Impotence
Proscar indication
to increase urinary stream, bph
TERM 22
Alendronate Indications
DEFINITION 22
Used to treat osteoporosis. Paget's disease
TERM 23
Alendronate
Contraindications
DEFINITION 23
Renal Failure
TERM 24
Digoxin Indications
DEFINITION 24
Used to treat heart failure, slow ventricular rates in a fib and
a flutter
TERM 25
Digoxin Adverse Effects
DEFINITION 25
Dig toxicity: n/v, diarrhea, visual disturbances, rash,
hallucinations, confusion, dizziness, delerium...
Quinidine Adverse Effects
anorexia, diarrhea, bitter taste, n/v, flushing, hypotension,
heart failure, torsades de pointes
TERM 32
Quinidine Drug/Food Interactions
DEFINITION 32
Do not use with grapefruit. Increases dig levels.
TERM 33
Do not use Quinidine in a client with ______
_______.
DEFINITION 33
Myasthenia Gravis
TERM 34
Baclofen Class
DEFINITION 34
Skeletal Muscle Relaxer
TERM 35
Baclofen Indications
DEFINITION 35
Used to treat spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis or
injuries to the spinal cord.
Baclofen Adverse Effects
Vertigo
TERM 37
Steroid Pt. Education
DEFINITION 37
Can mask symptoms of infection. Immunosuppression. Can cause
eye damage. Take drug with meals or milk in morning. Can cause
GI problems. Changes in appearance that will disappear when
drug is stopped. High potassium, low sodium diet. Limit gastric
irritants. Report changes in mental status. Menstrual irregularities.
Unsafe during pregnancy. Do not rapidly withdraw treatment.
TERM 38
Prednisone Administration
DEFINITION 38
2/3 in morning, 1/3 in evening
TERM 39
Prednisone Adverse Effect
DEFINITION 39
Euphoria
TERM 40
Prednisone Effect on Glucose
DEFINITION 40
Increases
Disopyramide
Anticholinergic effects. Second line agent.
TERM 47
DDAVP Expected Effect
DEFINITION 47
Decreased urine output
TERM 48
Epoetin
DEFINITION 48
Assess BP, neuro if sudden rise in hematocrit, discard unused
portion
TERM 49
Fluticasone
DEFINITION 49
Rinse mouth after use to prevent candidiasis.
TERM 50
Glucocorticoids
DEFINITION 50
Anti inflammatory effect (asthma, swelling, edema).
Gonadorelin
Used to diagnose hypogonadism. Sample or two of LH is
drawn 15-20 min before administering.
TERM 52
Risk Factors for Gout
DEFINITION 52
Obesity, hypertension, alcohol consumption, lead exposure
TERM 53
Influenza Vaccine
DEFINITION 53
Recommended for >65, health care workers,
institutionalized, pulmonary conditions. Live nasal
contraindicated in
TERM 54
Levothyroxine (T4)
DEFINITION 54
Evaluate T4 levels q1-3 months. Adverse effects: mimic
symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Osteoporosis.
TERM 55
Lidocaine
DEFINITION 55
Group 1B drug, indicated for ventricle dysrhythmias after
acute MI or cardiac surgery. Contra indicated in Adam-
STokes, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Seizure with high
doses.
mechlorethamine (Mustargen)
Interferes with replication, transcription, translation of DNA.
Part of combination chemotherapy. MOPP
TERM 62
methergonovine (Methergine)
DEFINITION 62
Indicated to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage.
TERM 63
Pegvisomant
DEFINITION 63
HGH antagonist used to treat acromegaly when other
treatments won't work. Adverse effects: flu like syndrome,
infections, peripheral edema, pain on injection, diarrhea,
back pain
TERM 64
HGH
DEFINITION 64
3x weekly. SC is preferred. Continued until epiphyseal
closure is complete or no further response.
TERM 65
Vasopressin Indication
DEFINITION 65
GI Bleeding
Risedronate (Actonel)
Paget's disease of bone, osteoporosis. Admin 30-60 min
before meals. Remain upright.
TERM 67
Ritodrine
DEFINITION 67
b2 adrenergic stimulant that relaxes uterine muscle by
inhibiting contractions. >20 weeks gestation.
TERM 68
Oxytocin Side Effect
DEFINITION 68
Nausea and vomiting
TERM 69
Common adverse effect of Methergine
DEFINITION 69
Nausea
TERM 70
Early signs of hypermagnesemia
DEFINITION 70
Slurred speech, weakness
