Term
| What values are checked during coumadin therapY? |
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Definition
| PT and INR (apTT is checked before) |
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Term
| What should be checked for during heparin therapy? |
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Definition
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| what is the antidote for heparin? |
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Definition
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| what is the drug name for vitamin k? |
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Definition
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Term
| what type of drug is activase? |
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Definition
| clut buster (thrombylytic) |
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Term
| by which route is lovanox given? |
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Definition
| sub-q into the belly(dont aspirate) |
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Term
| which drug reduces the effect of vitamin k in the coagulation cascade? |
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Definition
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Term
| what type of drug is plavix? |
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Definition
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Term
| how are drugs for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis given? |
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Definition
| Usually Subq, sometimes IV |
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Term
| what is the ideal prothrombin time (pt)? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are some key things that can be done to reduce/prevent hypertension? |
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Definition
| stop smoking,lose weight,reduce stress |
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Term
| what are adverse side effects of cardizem? |
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Definition
| peripheral edema and bradycardia |
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Term
| with what conditions is losartan contraidicated? |
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Definition
| diabetic neuropathy and renal disease (ARB) |
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Term
| What can result from potassium sparing diuretics? |
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Definition
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Term
| how long should a clonidine patch be left on? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors? |
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Definition
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Term
| for what condition is lotensin(pril) contraidicated? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the action of losartan? |
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Definition
| it blocks angiotensin II receptors |
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Term
| where is the hormone aldosterone made? |
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Definition
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Term
| what should a patient with orthostatic hypotension do to prevent falls? |
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Definition
| rise slowly and get assistance |
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Term
| what type of hypertension would be seen in a renal patient? |
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Definition
| secondary (disease attached) |
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Term
| what risk can come from changed bp meds? |
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Definition
| an increased risk for falls |
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Term
| what are the stages of hypertension? |
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Definition
| pre,stage I, and stage II |
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Term
| how often should the bp of a patient taking IV anti-hypertensives be monitored? |
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Definition
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Term
| what vital should be watched closely in a patient taking thiazide diuretics and labetelol? |
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Definition
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Term
| what electrolyte should be especially monitored in a patient taking meds for hypertension? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are some primary risk factors for hypertension? |
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Definition
-smoking
-advanced age
-family history
-alcoholism |
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Term
| what intervention should be made on a cough thats been persistent 2 weeks? |
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Definition
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Term
| what does an anti-tussive do? |
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Definition
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Term
| what does an expectorant do? |
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Definition
| helps to thin and loosen secretions |
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Term
| what type of drug would be given for a dry, non productive cough? |
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Definition
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Term
| what adverse effect can result from concurrent use of guafinicen and iodine? |
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Definition
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Term
| what can happen from concurrent use of DXM and MAOIs? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are the names of the central acting antitussives? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is checked prior to the administration of a mucolytic? |
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Definition
| consistency of sputum,lung sounds, amount of dyspnea |
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Term
| what can be done to aid with dry mouth caused by antihistamines? |
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Definition
| suck on sugarless hard candy |
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Term
| what can overuse of a nasal spray cause? |
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Definition
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Term
| how to decongestants effect blood pressure? |
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Definition
| raise is (so check before administration) |
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Term
| what should a patient taking theophylline be educated on? |
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Definition
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Term
| what type of drug is albuterol? |
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Definition
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Term
| what form of drug is symmetrol? |
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Definition
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Term
| which stage of alzheimers are cholinesterase inhibitors not meant for? |
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Definition
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Term
| which neural pathway is insufficient in alzheimers patients? |
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Definition
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Term
| alzheimers drugs when given with NSAIDs can cause what? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is included in the folstein mini mental exam? |
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Definition
| language,recall,orientation,calculation |
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Term
| what would be a sign of effective Parkinsons treatment? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are classic Parkinsons symptoms? |
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Definition
| tremors,bradykinesia,rigidity |
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Term
| What is an early symptom of Parkinson's disease? |
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Definition
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Term
| What neurotransmitters are imbalanced with Parkinsons? |
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Definition
| dopamine and acetylcholine |
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Term
| who should avoid caffine? |
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Definition
| bipolar,schizophrenic,cardiac,or arrythmatic patients |
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Term
| which system is stimulated during fight/flight? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is another name for adrenergic drugs? |
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Definition
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Term
| what type of shock would likely be present with an MI patient? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is a contraindication for propanolol? |
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Definition
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Term
| how should blood pressure drugs be reduced or dc'd? |
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