32 Questions
What is the onset for NPH insulin?
2-4 hours
What is the duration for NPH insulin?
12-18 hours
What is the peak for NPH insulin?
4-12 hours
What are the rights of medication administration?
Medication, Dosage, Patient, Route, Reason, Time
What is the onset for Regular insulin?
30 mins
What is the peak for Regular insulin?
2-3 hours
What is the duration for Regular insulin?
3-6 hours
What is the onset for Lantus insulin?
2 hours
What is the peak for Lantus insulin?
there is no peak
What is the duration for Lantus insulin?
24+ hours
Furosemide is a diuretic that can treat fluid retention for edema and swelling
True
Brand names for Furosemide include Lasix, Uremide and Discoid
True
Furosemide is also referred to as the water pill
True
Furosemide contraindications include allergic reactions, low blood pressure, and signs of dehydration
True
Side Effects for Furosemide include: Peeing more than usual, Feeling Thirsty and dry mouth
True
Furosemide safety instructions include:
Furosemide may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, use sunscreen, hat or protective clothing.
Metformin is used to help control the amount of glucose in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver
True
Brandnames for Metformin include: (FOR) Fortamet, Obimet, Riomet
True
Side effects of Metformin include:
Diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain
Contraindications in Metformin include: Renal dysfunction, hypersensitivity to metformin, and acute or chronic metabolic acidosis.
True
Safety instructions for Metformin include:
Should be taken with meals to help reduce stomach or bowel side effects, swallow with full glass of water and do not break, crush or chew.
Acetaminophen contraindications include:
allergic reactions, severe liver disease, 3+ alcoholic beverages daily
Acetaminophen is used as a fever reducer and to treat mild pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, tooth aches.. etc
True
Side effects of Acetaminophen include: Skin rash, too much can cause liver damage, and anemia
True
Acetaminophen brand names include: Tylenol, Excedrin, and Nyquil
True
What are safety instructions for Acetaminophen?
No more than 4grams daily (within 24 hours). Take as directed on the label and do not take more than one product that contains acetaminophen at a time.
Metoprolol is a medication for:
Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
Metaprolol contraindications include: allergic reaction, low blood pressure, and lung disease
True
Metoprolol side effects include: tiredness, dizziness, and blurred vision
True
Metoprolol brandnames include: Lopressor, Toprol XL and Metoprolol ER
True
Metoprolol safety instructions include: dizziness may occur when getting up suddenly, get up slowly. Avoid alcohol with the extended release tablets and consult a physician before stopping dosages; doctor may lessen dosages before completely stopping.
True
Match the medication to the right description
Metoprolol = Reduces heart rate and blood pressure Acetaminophen = good for mild to moderate pain ; fever reducer Metformin = Helps to control amount of glucose in your blood Furosemide = helps with swelling and edema; treats fluid retention
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