Pharmacology Ati Pn Study Guide Rated A+

Epoetin alfa (therapeutic use) {Ans: treatment of anemia; red blood cells increased}Lisinopril and spironolactone adverse effect {Ans: hyperkalemia}Acetaminophen overdose {Ans: use acetylcysteine}Adverse effects of lithium {Ans: Tremors, N/V, weight gain, thirst, diarrhea}instilling ear drops {Ans: side-laying, place cotton ball gently in ear, wait 5 minutes on each side}Hct lab values {Ans: Males: 42-52% Females: 37-47%}Verapamil teaching {Ans: Can increase hyperkalemia; get up slowly due to orthostatic hypotension risk}Enoxaparin {Ans: treats pulmonary embolism; monitor RBC}Creatinine lab values {Ans: Males: 0.6-1.2 Females: 0.5-1.1}Insulin mixing {Ans: clear must be drawn first; use total units when drawing}Platelets lab value {Ans: 150,000-450,000 mm3}Captopril {Ans: High blood pressure medication}NG tube {Ans: Sublingual meds are not allowed through NG tube}RBC lab value {Ans: Males: 4.6 - 6.0million Females: 4 to 5million}Enoxaparin {Ans: Monitor for bleeding, increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, bruising; avoid aspirin}Lab value to monitor with aminoglycosides {Ans: WBC 5,000-10,000}Ciprofloxacin {Ans: antibiotic; UTI}Spironolactone (Aldactone) adverse effects {Ans: hyperkalemia, sexual dysfunctions, dry skin}Ramipril adverse effects {Ans: Cough, hypotension, diarrhea, fatigue, and nausea}Adverse effects of albuterol {Ans: Shakiness, racing pulse, SOB, tightness in chest}