Pharm Facts

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An infant appears to be having a seizure (shivering). How can you tell if it's not hypoglycemia instead?

hold the limb. It will stop with hypoglycemia

Are dopamine and lasix compatible?

no

ASA toxicity can cause _________ of the ears

ringing

At what time of day should you give diuretics?

in the morning

Avoid the "G" herbs (ginsing, ginger, ginko, garlic) when on this type of drug.

anti-clotting drugs (coumadin, ASA, Plavix, etc)

Because Mannitol crystalizes at room temp, what do you need?

a filter needle (my note: and a filter on the tubing?)

Complications of coumadin

3 H's: Hemorrhage, Hematuria, and Hepatitis

Dilantin can only be given with what IV fluid?

NS

Do not give CCBs with what drink?

grafefruit juice

Don't give meperidine (Demerol) to patients with what condition?

pancreatitis

Don't give non-selective beta-blockers to______________

Patients with respiratory problems

Erythromycin should not be given to patients with what condition?

MS

FFP is administered to DIC because _____________

of the clotting factors

Hand flapping (asterixis) is an indication of what?

toxic ammonia levels

How can lithium toxicity be prevented?

consume extra sodium

How do you remember what PTU does?

Puts Thyroid Under (PTU is to suppress the thyroid hormone and the Pt will gain wt) (this one was mine)

If a Pt is allergic to sulfa drugs, what diuretic can't they take?

lasix

Magnesium toxicity is treated with __________

calcium gluconate

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MAOI patients should avoid what?

tyramine containing food/drink (avacados, bananas, beef/chicken liver, caffeine, red wine, beer, cheese [except cottage cheese], raisins, sausages, pepperone, yogurt, sour cream)

No ________(type of drug) to any headinjury victims.

narcotics

Oxytocin is never delivered through

primary IV (always PB w/ another fluid s/a normal saline)

R/t hyper/hypo glycemia, what's cool about "Cold and Clammy"

Cold and Clammy = Need some Candy (hypoglycemia)

R/t hyper/hypo glycemia, what's cool about "Hot and Dry"

Hot and Dry = Sugar's high (hyperglycemia)

TPN has a dedicated line and cannot be mixed ahead of time. True or False?

true

Vitamin C can cause false positive ______________

occult blood

What can be induced by thiazide diuretics?

hyperglycemia

What do you always verify before giving Kayexelate? (besides K+)

bowel sounds

What drug class is typically used for weaning off alcohol?

antianxiety agents (b/c they are pharmacologically similar to alcohol)

What med can you give for headache to the client on nitroglycerin?

acetaminophen

What's a common symptom of aluminum hydroxide?

constipation

What's special about the common MAOIs to help you remember what they are?

MAOIs have two syllables (nardil, marplan)

What's special about the common tricyclics to help you remember what they are?

tricyclics have three syllables (pamelor, elavil)

What's the med of choice for anaphylactic shock?

epinephrine

What's the med of choice for asystole?

atropine

What's the med of choice for bipolar?

lithium

What's the med of choice for CHF?

ACE Inhibitor

What's the med of choice for status epilepticus?

valium

What's the med of choice for SVT?

adenosine or adenocard

What's the med of choice for V-tach?

lidocaine

What's unique about phenazopyridine (Pyridium) that you should teach the patient?

it turns the urine orange

What's unique about Rifampicin that you should teach the patient?

it turns the urine, tears, and sweat red

When do you give the diabetic patient glucagon?

when the Pt is hypoglycemic and unresponsive

When is RHoGAM given to the OB patient?

at 28 weeks and 72 hours post partum (put info here r/t babies rH type)

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Who is vitamin B1 good for?

alcolic patients (to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy & Korsakoff's syndrome)

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Who is vitamin B6 good for?

TB patients

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Who is vitamin B9 good for?

Pregnant patients

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Who is vitamin B12 good for?

Pernicious anemia, Vegetarians

Why don't you give antacids with food?

it delays gastric emptying

Why don't you give atropine for glaucoma?

it increases IOP (intraoccular pressure)

Why don't you give Stadol to Methadone/Heroin Preggo's?

cause instant withdrawal symptoms

Why give ACE Inhibitors w/ food?

to prevent stomach upset

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Why should you give Lipitor at 1700?

the enzymes work best during the evening

Why shouldn't you give benadryl and xanax together?

additive effects

You run out of TPN. What can you use while you wait?

D10W