Kaplan Pharmacology B – Flashcards
Unlock all answers in this set
Unlock answersquestion
Warfarin ( anticoagulant , interferes with synthesis of Vit.K dependant clotting factors)
answer
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages
question
Earliest signs hypoglycemia
answer
irritability and hunger
question
Increase risk of bleeding with Warfarin Decreases effects of Warfarin
answer
Gingko , Garlic , Ginger, St.Johns wort
question
Client taking furosemide ( Furosemide is a loop diuretic , excretes sodium , water and potassium)
answer
sit on edge of bed before getting up Diuretics cause fluid loss, increase risk of orthostatic hypotension.
question
After giving epinephrine in response to anaphylatic shock observe
answer
Bronchodilation Also pupils dilate , increase in heart rate and blood pressure
question
Client taking isoniazid ( antitubercular medication causing hepatotoxicity, avoid alcohol while taking )
answer
Must have regular blood tests To monitor liver function and anemia
question
Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic , it causes excretion of sodium , water and retains potassium.
answer
Client must avoid salt substitutes which contain potassium chloride
question
Earliest sign of Digoxin toxicity
answer
Nausea Late signs include halovision , green yellow vision , bradycardia
question
Client taking metformin
answer
cannot have tests using contrast dye due to increased risk of lactic acidosis
question
Sublingual nitroglycerin is given to
answer
decrease cardiac workload it is a vasodilator
question
Client with COPD is given
answer
Albuterol
question
Client taking simvastatin
answer
Must report muscle aches
question
Nitroglycerin patch is used instead of a sublingual pillbecause
answer
The patch delivers a more constant dose
