Ati Virtual- Pharm Assessment Study Guide Graded A+

Ventricular dysrhythmia and new prescription for amiodarone, what interventions in plan of care? {Ans: Have liver enzyme testing periodically (can be toxic to liver- report jaundice)}Didanosine therapy- what client condition is indication for use? {Ans: HIV -must take simultaneously w/other antiretroviral meds to reduce r/o resistance to med}Ciprofloxacin, what adverse effects included in teaching? {Ans: phototoxicity -most fluoroquinolones cause phototoxicity (sensitivity to light), avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses, sunscreen and protective clothing; stop taking immed if occurs}MI and getting thrombolytic therapy with IV alteplase, what intervention in plan of care? {Ans: monitor for LOC changes -bleeding most common adverse effect- LOC changes can indicate intracranial hemorrhage}TB and taking rifampin, what statement indicates understanding? {Ans: "I shouldn't wear my soft contact lenses, because they will become discolored" -This medication causes *red-orange discoloration* of feces, sputum, tears and sweat. -take on empty stomach w/8oz of water -*nephrotoxic drug*}^in migraine headaches over X2wks and asks if sumatriptan would be helpful- what conditions are contraindicated? {Ans: angina pectoris -vasoconstrictor}