185 - Final Exam - Q&a (Verified)

Garamycin/Vancomycin {Ans: - Baseline BUN & Cr - Nephrotoxic (renal, increased BUN/Cr) - Ototoxic (ringing in ear, hearing loss) - Neurotoxic (dizziness, spinning room) - Can cause speed shock - Ask about hearing aides & assess hearing loss before admin}Interventions for air embolism {Ans: - Crash cart at bedside - Left side trendelenburg - 100% O2 - Call rapid response}Colon cancer prevention {Ans: - High fiber diet - Exercise - No smoking - Low fat diet - No red meat}Propranolol {Ans: - Beta blocker - Do not stop suddenly - Angina, HTN, irregular heart rhythm - Improves blood flow in vessels - S/E cough, blurred vision, SJS}Patient comes into ER with chest pain and a history of CAD. What nursing intervention will take place first? {Ans: Check for allergies to ASA or morphine}Clopidogrel {Ans: - Plavix - Antiplatelet - Reduce risk of stroke, MI, CAD - S/E bleeding, epistaxis, purpura, SJS, NV, thrombocytopenia - Red box warning: avoid w/ omeprazole}What kind of injection is a tetanus injection? When is it given? {Ans: - IM - Within 48 hrs of serious injury}A patient is hemorrhaging and has thrombocytopenia. What other manifestations will present?