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d) Class of medications are known to have side effects that can change
the color of skin to blue/grey color is Antipsychotics.
Examples ; Chlorpromazine,Fluphenazine.
Which class of medications are known to have a side effect that can change the color...
Which class of medications are known to have a narrow therapeutic index, and therefore require frequent blood level monitoring Mood stabilizers Anti-depressants Stimulants Hypnotics
54. Significant increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis) is a side effect of medications from which group of antidepressants? A. TCAS B. MAOIS C. SSRI'S D. none of the above
As effective as antipsychotic medications can be, they can also have serious side effects. Please explain the rationale for ordering a lipid panel, HGBA1C, liver function tests, and fasting blood sugars for patients who are taking antipsychotics. Also, please describe at least one screening tool that could be used to assess side effects in patients who are taking antipsychotic medications (include a link if available online).
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8. What is the clinical indication for vorapaxar? 9. Which anti-platelet medications are irreversible and what does that mean in terms of administration, therapeutic effect, and side effects? 10. Which anti-platelet drugs are administered via the oral route? 11. Which anti-platelet drugs are administered parenterally? 12. Why is it important to know /distinguish which anti-platelet drugs are administered orally vs parenterally? 13. What are the clinical indications for anti-platelet medications? Provide 2-3 examples, keeping in mind the various...
JC is a 47-year-old male patient who is having difficulty sleeping. The patient is distraught, agitated and presenting with manic symptoms. He is gainfully employed at an investment company, married with two children, both in college. There is no history of drug or alcohol abuse, he does not smoke cigarettes. His past medical history includes: Depression for which he has taken escitalopram 20mg daily for the past 6 years. HTN that is treated with HCTZ 25mg daily Hyperlipidemia treated with...
5. Medications for Hyperthyroidism. Fill in the Nursing Intervention for each side effect. Medication Side effects Nursing Intervention Radioactive Iodine Radiation Sickness Bone Marrow Depression Hypothyroidism a) b) c) Propylthioracil (PTU) Overmedication Agranulocytosis Hepatitis a) b) c) Which conditions are contraindicated with the two medications above and why? Why do patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism have surgery? Why is eye care important for hyperthyroidism? Where are the parathyroid and what condition may develop as a complication of thyroid removal surgery? 10....
4. Discuss vasoconstrictors. What are some "popular" medications that are in this class? What effects can these medications have on the body? What is the pathophysiology of vasoconstrictors? Why are vasoconstrictors used as an anesthetic, or why are they combined with anesthetics? What can be done (and what is the classification of an antidote) if a vasoconstrictor causes a life threatening reaction? 5. Discuss skeletal muscle relaxants. What is the pathophysiology? What are some medications that are in this class?...
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is a class of anticoagulant medications. Which is a characteristic of low molecular weight heparin? O It consists of large fragments of heparin. It binds to plasma proteins as strongly as standard heparin. O It can be administered subcutaneously. O It has more side effects than standard heparin.
49. The patient is on chronic treatment with lihium. Which laboratory test must be monitored constantly? A Hemoglobin and hematocrit B. ithium level in the blood C. urine for culture and sensitivity D. blood sugar E0 Isoniazid is the medication for treatment of tuberculosis. What is wel-known adverse effect of isoniazid and how it could be prevented? A cardiotoxicity: no known prevention B. toxicity against red blood cells; no known prevention C. toxic etfect on skin; no known prevention D....
What are anticoagulants? Can NSAIDs and anticoagulants be administered together and why? What class of medications can dissolve clots? What is the antidote for Coumadin? What is the onset of action of heparin? What vitamin plays a role in coagulation? What is the lab to monitor warfarin therapy? Chapter 27 What is the antidote for digoxin? What is nursing considerations for concurrent administration of digoxin and furosemide/Lasik? What are the early signs of digitalis toxicity? Chapter 28: What is the...