Medication Toxicity and Patient Education

<p>Bloody or black stools (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protection against acid erosion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vastus lateralis muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vomiting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Have a regular eye exam done (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Place one finger across the acromion process and measure down three fingerbreadths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any known allergies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pupillary dilatation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Naloxone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased leukocyte count (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 to 14 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the evening before bedtime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inspect vials, roll NPH, inject air into NPH, then regular insulin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Take it in the morning on an empty stomach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remain isolated from family members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Watch for signs of infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will have improved range of motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10 seconds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreases coughing episodes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoid people with infections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry mouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>EKG (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grapefruit juice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Withhold the medication and report (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicates bradycardia, which may require intervention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oral candidiasis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vomiting is a potential symptom of acute acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose.

Respiratory rate is a critical factor to assess before administering morphine.

Naloxone is the antidote for fentanyl overdose.

Pupillary dilation (wide pupils) might indicate acute toxicity.

The Gardasil vaccine protects against human papillomavirus (HPV).

Inject the Hepatitis B vaccine in the deltoid muscle, 3 fingerbreadths below the acromion process, Centered laterally.

NPH insulin typically peaks 4 to 14 hours after injection.

Draw regular (clear) insulin first, then NPH (cloudy) insulin to avoid contamination.

Take levothyroxine before a meal or several hours after a meal.

Patients should isolate from family members due to the radioactive nature of the treatment.

When a patient has granulocytosis, monitor for increased infection risk, especially with PTU treatment.

Effective prednisone treatment shows improved range of motion for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Regular insulin should be administered before breakfast, after checking blood glucose.

Chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinomas involves topical treatments.

Before starting atorvastatin, a patient needs a liver function test to assess their baseline liver health.

Patients taking atorvastatin should report muscle weakness to their healthcare provider immediately.

Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin overdose.

Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin overdose.

Patients taking warfarin should avoid saw palmetto, glucosamine, and glycosylation as they can interfere with the medication's effectiveness.

Patients taking clopidogrel (Plavix) may experience bloody or black stools, which is a sign of potential bleeding.

Albuterol helps in asthma by decreasing coughing, opening airways, and preventing wheezing.

Patients taking methotrexate should avoid close contact with people who have infections, report any bruising, and avoid alcohol.

Albuterol can cause tachycardia (fast heart rate).

Montelukast is taken once daily in the evening.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can cause a dry mouth.

Fluconazole can cause oral candidiasis (thrush).

Lisinopril is contraindicated during pregnancy due to potential fetal harm.

Discharge instructions for lisinopril patients should include notifying the provider of immediate pregnancies, regular blood pressure monitoring, and reporting persistent coughs.

Spironolactone can increase potassium levels, potentially to dangerous levels.

If potassium levels are dangerously high, an electrocardiogram (EKG) is needed to monitor the patient's heart.