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If administered too quickly, potassium can cause fatal ________________
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Nurses should monitor hydration and labs because this laxative can cause excessive fluid & electrolyte loss
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The nurse may notice numbness, tingling, tetany, or muscle twitching if this medication is working too well
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D
This plasma expander will increase fluid volume drastically, but the nurse should monitor closely for overload
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This medication can help with secondary anemia, but the nurse should monitor BP closely
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An acid reducing agent with mild side effects that can be used for indigestion related to over eating
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simethicone (Mylicon) can be administered for a patient experiencing excessive or uncomfortable ________
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H
A patient with anxiety, confusion and arrhythmias with kayexalate on their MAR likely has this
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I
An IV site that is swollen, painful, and cool to the touch likely has an ___________
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J
Taking ferrous sulfate with this can help increase its effectiveness
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K
Although mild, Tums can cause constipation, decreased medication absorption, and risk for __________ __________
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L
This antidiarrheal should not be used if the patient has a GI infection like shigella
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M
This can help stop early labor, bring down blood pressure, or help prevent seizures; watch for decreased urine output and slowed respirations
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A patient is being for admitted for headaches, confusion and seizure activity. When looking at their labs you are not surprised to see hypo___________
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O
This proton pump inhibitor can be prescribed for peptic ulcers
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P
This medication works really well for nausea but also causes phlebitis & significant drowsiness
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Q
metoclopramide (Reglan) is helpful for gastric stasis as it makes GI processes ___________
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Sodium bicarbonate will ____________ acidosis in the body
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Ipecac should not be given to someone that ingested a corrossive material, has altered LOC, or is __________
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T
oprelvekin (Neumega) is one treatment option for ____________________
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U
Be sure your patient ______________ that they should not eat or drink after taking sucralfate (Carafate) for their ulcer
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V
A vegan patient may have pallor, fatigue, tachycardia, and shortness of breath because they don't have enough _____________ to make RBCs
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W
One solution for elevated electrolyte levels is to _________ them down with IV fluids
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An IV site with burning, sloughing, necrosis, or horrible pain could have e____________; the nurse should call about a possible antidote
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_________ your patient may experience nausea & bone pain, but filgrastim (Neupogen) will help boost their WBC levels
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This antiemetic does not cause as much drowsiness or sedation as promethazine