Pharmacology And Ekg Test Hca New Hires For Nurses Study Guide Graded A+

• Geodon {Ans: Inhibits uptake of seritonin and dopamine side effects EPS, pseudoparkinism, akathisia, dystonia, TD, drowsiness, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, headache, n/v, anorexia, constipation, (IN RED) Seizures, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tachycardia, prolonged QT/QT, Sudden death, heart failure in geriatrics, torsades de points}eye drop administration {Ans: }Injury: ST segment elevation Infraction: {Ans: }• Lasix {Ans: Mechanisms of action= inhibits Sodium and Chloride reabsorption in the loop of henle Side effects= dizziness, hearing loss (if given too quickly by IV), electrolyte imbalance}Meds that require blood levels {Ans: }a-flutter {Ans: }Meds never to crush {Ans: Enteric-coated (EC) Extended release Effervescent tablet (EVT) Irritant (I) Mucous Membrane irritant (MMI) Orally Disintegrating tablets (ODT) Slow-release (SR) Sublingual forms of drugs Sustained-release}• Ativan • {Ans: Potentiates action of GABA, resulting in increased neuronal inhibition and CNS depression, Side effects: CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, hangover, headache, ataxia, slurred speech, forgetfulness, confusion, mental depression,}Dilantin {Ans: 1. Anticonvulsant: stabilizes neuronal membranes and limits seizure activity by either increasing efflux or decreasing influx of sodium ions across cell membranes in the motor cortex during generation of nerve impulses. 2. Antiarrhythmic: normalizes sodium influx to Purkinje's fibers in patients with induced dysrhythmias.